Today’s News Headlines for School Assembly, December 11, 2025: Here are the news headlines for school assembly on December 11, 2025. Today’s top news highlights included UNESCO’s recognition of Deepavali, renewed scrutiny at Tirupati’s prasadam counters, and a US advisory over visa appointment dates. Globally, the Nobel Peace Prize went to Venezuela’s Mara Corina Machado, while Morocco saw fatalities in a major building collapse. Hardik Pandya’s strong return powered India’s win against South Africa, and the Ashes squad received a boost with Cummins’ comeback and more.
National News
Prime Minister Narendra Modi welcomed UNESCO’s move to include Deepavali in its Intangible Cultural Heritage list, calling it global recognition of India’s cultural traditions.
In Andhra Pradesh, the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams launched strict checks after reports of laddu boxes and silk shawls being replaced with polyester items.
Meanwhile, the US Embassy issued a fresh advisory urging applicants to follow appointment timelines amid rising demand for visa interview dates in India.
International News
Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for her pro-democracy efforts, will reportedly skip the ceremony.
In Morocco, emergency teams responded after several structures collapsed in Fez, leaving casualties in the building collapse incident.
In other news, former US President Donald Trump triggered debate again after remarks criticising migration from Somalia, directed at Ilhan Omar.
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Sports News
Hardik Pandya signalled a strong return as India beat South Africa by 101 runs, with the all-rounder’s performance marking a key moment in his comeback to international cricket.
Australia announced that Pat Cummins will rejoin the squad for the third Ashes Test in Adelaide, boosting their bowling lineup following Josh Hazlewood’s absence.
Business News
The Directorate General of Civil Aviation summoned top IndiGo executives to present data on disruptions after issuing a notice to the airline over repeated flight delays, will appoint overseer.
India and the European Union intensified discussions on the crucial ‘core chapter’ of their trade pact as the deadline approaches for the India–EU Free Trade Agreement negotiations.
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Education News
The CBSE introduced mandatory section-wise answer presentation rules for the 2026 exams, asking Class 10 students to follow detailed guidelines for writing answers in Science and Social Science.
Maharashtra’s CET Cell announced likely revision to its registration fees along with changes to the tentative exam calendar under its updated MH CET 2026 schedule.
