Today’s News Headlines for School Assembly, December 23, 2025: Here are the news headlines for school assembly on December 23. Today’s highlights include concerns raised by Nicobar tribal groups, aviation safety developments involving an Air India flight, and local governance outcomes from the Goa Zilla Panchayat elections. Internationally, political unrest in Bangladesh, diplomatic messaging from regional leaders and more.
Concerns of indigenous communities in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands have resurfaced after the Nicobar tribal issues were once again flagged before the National Commission for Scheduled Tribes, with the Islands Council stating that several questions related to large-scale development projects remain unanswered.
In aviation safety news, an Air India Boeing 777 aircraft returned to Delhi shortly after take-off after pilots detected low engine oil pressure, prompting authorities to order a probe into the incident.
Meanwhile, the Goa Zilla Panchayat election results were declared, marking an important development in grassroots-level governance and local political dynamics in the state.
Former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, speaking from exile, thanked India for its support while criticising Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus, amid continued political unrest in Bangladesh.
In Australia, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has criticised Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu while reaffirming support for recognising Palestine, comments that come against the backdrop of heightened security concerns following the Bondi attack.
Amid ongoing protests in Bangladesh, another student leader was shot dead, intensifying fears over law and order as political violence continues to escalate.
Indian cricketers Suryakumar Yadav and Shivam Dube are set to feature for Mumbai in upcoming Vijay Hazare Trophy matches, as they look to gain match practice in domestic cricket.
At the same time, Shubman Gill, Abhishek Sharma, and Arshdeep Singh have been named in Punjab’s squad for the tournament, strengthening the side’s lineup for the domestic one-day competition.
India and New Zealand have announced a new Free Trade Agreement, a move described by officials as reflecting strong political will and shared ambition to deepen economic ties between the two countries.
In regulatory updates, the government has reiterated that linking PAN with Aadhaar will remain mandatory before the 2026 deadline, warning of consequences such as invalid PAN cards and disruptions in financial transactions for non-compliance.
As part of the India–New Zealand Free Trade Agreement, New Zealand will allow up to 1,667 skilled worker visas annually, creating new opportunities for Indian professionals and addressing skill shortages.
IIT Delhi has shared details of student intake and admissions for its upcoming Abu Dhabi campus, marking a significant step in the institute’s international expansion.
Meanwhile, alumni support has come into focus as IIT Kanpur’s 1986 batch announced a ₹11 crore contribution towards campus transformation and infrastructure development.