Todays Top 15 News Across the World – 23 December 2025
7 key international stories, from dense fog disrupting life in North India and a landmark India–New Zealand free trade deal
to escalating violence in Bangladesh, fresh Russian strikes on Ukraine and new controversy over Israel’s future presence in Gaza. [web:232][web:240]
🇮🇳 Dense Fog and Cold Wave Disrupt North India, IMD Issues Alerts
The India Meteorological Department has issued dense to very dense fog and cold day alerts for several
northern and eastern states, including Punjab, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Odisha and West Bengal. Reduced visibility has
disrupted road and rail traffic, with multiple trains running late and motorists urged to drive slowly with fog lights on. [web:232]
For students and office‑goers, the combination of fog and cold winds has made early‑morning travel especially difficult,
while airlines and railways are bracing for further delays if conditions persist. [web:232]
Source:
India Today – School Assembly News Headlines, December 23
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🇮🇳 India–New Zealand Announce Landmark Free Trade Agreement
India and New Zealand have announced a landmark free trade agreement (FTA) aimed at boosting bilateral
trade, investment and cooperation in sectors such as agriculture, dairy, services and technology. The deal is expected to
lower tariffs on key goods, open services markets and create new opportunities for Indian IT firms and professionals, while
giving New Zealand better access to India’s vast consumer market. [web:234][web:240] Commentators see the FTA as part of
India’s wider strategy to deepen Indo‑Pacific economic partnerships and diversify supply chains beyond traditional partners. [web:234]
Sources:
JagranJosh – School Assembly Headlines (Dec 23)
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Mathrubhumi – School Assembly Headlines 23.12.2025
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🇮🇳 Uttar Pradesh Tables ₹24,496 Crore Supplementary Budget for 2025–26
The Uttar Pradesh government has presented a ₹24,496 crore supplementary budget in the Assembly for
2025–26, taking the total state budget beyond ₹8.32 trillion. Finance Minister Suresh Khanna said the extra allocation will
fund infrastructure, welfare schemes and sector‑specific programmes, though opposition parties are pressing for more
transparency on how funds will reach the poorest communities. [web:235] For students and job‑seekers, the focus is on
whether the additional spending translates into real improvements in education, health and employment opportunities. [web:235]
Source:
Leverage Edu – School Assembly News Headlines 23 December 2025
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🇮🇳 Nicobar Tribal Groups Raise Concerns Over Development Projects
Tribal groups from the Nicobar Islands have raised serious concerns about large‑scale development and infrastructure projects, warning that they could harm fragile ecosystems and disrupt indigenous communities. Representations highlighted in today’s news urge authorities to balance national security and economic goals with the rights and culture of local tribes who have lived there for generations. [web:233] Activists say proper consultation, environmental safeguards and alternative designs are essential to avoid irreversible damage to both nature and traditional ways of life. [web:233]
Source:
Indian Express – Today News Headlines for School Assembly, Dec 23
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🇮🇳 Goa Zilla Panchayat Results: Ruling Alliance Strengthens Rural Hold
In Goa, results of the Zilla Panchayat elections show the ruling alliance consolidating its hold over
rural bodies, according to state‑level political updates. The outcome is being viewed as an indicator of grassroots support
ahead of future Assembly contests, with the opposition struggling to make major inroads. [web:233] For local communities,
the composition of Zilla Panchayats matters for day‑to‑day issues like roads, water supply and local development projects,
even if such polls receive less national attention. [web:233]
Source:
Indian Express – Goa Zilla Panchayat Election Outcome
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🇮🇳 Air India Boeing Flight Returns After Mid‑Air Safety Concern
An Air India flight operated by a Boeing aircraft returned to its origin airport after the crew noticed a technical indication mid‑air, aviation headlines report. The pilots chose to turn back as a precaution, and the aircraft landed safely with all passengers on board, after which engineers began detailed inspections. [web:233][web:245] The incident comes at a time of global scrutiny of Boeing jets, and is being used in school‑assembly news to emphasise the importance of strict safety protocols in civil aviation. [web:233]
Sources:
Indian Express – Air India Boeing Safety Incident
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Moneycontrol – School Assembly News Headlines 23 December 2025
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🇮🇳 RSS Worker Held for Attack on Children’s Christmas Carol Group in Kerala
In Kerala’s Palakkad district, police have arrested an RSS worker accused of attacking a children’s Christmas carol group during door‑to‑door singing, sparking concern over the safety of festive activities. Reports say the group was allegedly abused and pushed, leading local residents and church leaders to demand strict action and better protection for religious events. [web:240] The incident has added to conversations about communal harmony, with many voices stressing that children celebrating a festival should never become targets of ideological anger. [web:240]
Source:
Mathrubhumi – School Assembly Headlines 23.12.2025
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🇮🇳 Delhi High Court Seeks Gandhis’ Reply in National Herald Case
The Delhi High Court has asked Sonia Gandhi, Rahul Gandhi and others to respond to an Enforcement Directorate plea challenging a trial court’s refusal to take cognisance of its chargesheet in the National Herald case. The ED argues that there is sufficient material to proceed, while the Gandhis’ legal team has maintained that the case is politically motivated. [web:240] The development brings a long‑running controversy back into the spotlight and will be closely watched for its implications on high‑profile political accountability. [web:240]
Source:
Mathrubhumi – National Herald Case Mention in Assembly Headlines
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🇧🇩 Bangladesh Student Leaders Targeted Again Amid Widening Unrest
In Bangladesh, another student leader, Motaleb Shikder, was shot in the head by unidentified gunmen just
days after uprising figure Sharif Osman Hadi was assassinated, according to regional reports. The attack has raised fears of
a pattern of violence targeting leaders of the 2024–25 student movement, adding to the anxiety already triggered by the
lynching of Hindu youth Dipu Chandra Das and clashes around protests. [web:240] Observers warn that unless the perpetrators
are quickly identified and punished, trust in law and order could erode further, pushing more of the conflict onto the
streets. [web:240]
Source:
Mathrubhumi – Bangladesh Student Leader Shot Amid Unrest
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🇱🇰 Jaishankar to Visit Sri Lanka as PM Modi’s Special Envoy
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar will visit Sri Lanka as Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s special envoy, with meetings planned with the island nation’s leadership on economic cooperation, connectivity and security. The visit comes as Colombo seeks to stabilise its post‑crisis economy and diversify partners, while India pushes for faster progress on projects like energy links, ports and digital payments. [web:240] Diplomats say the trip underlines New Delhi’s intent to remain Sri Lanka’s first responder and primary regional partner, even as other powers compete for influence in the Indian Ocean. [web:240]
Source:
Mathrubhumi – Jaishankar Sri Lanka Visit Highlight
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🇺🇳 UN Warns of Worsening Humanitarian Crisis in Gaza and West Bank
A UN noon briefing reports that winter storms and ongoing violence are worsening conditions for displaced families in Gaza, even after a ceasefire agreement backed by the United States. The Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) says thousands of people are struggling with damaged shelters, limited clean water and continued clashes, while in the West Bank at least six Palestinians, including four children, were killed between 9 and 22 December. [web:239] Aid agencies warn that without sustained access and funding, the humanitarian situation could deteriorate further despite diplomatic efforts. [web:239]
Source:
UN Secretary‑General – Noon Briefing of 23 December 2025
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🇮🇱 Israel Defence Minister Says Army Will Not Fully Withdraw From Gaza
Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz has declared that Israel will not completely withdraw its military from the Gaza Strip and plans to station units inside the enclave, even though a US‑backed truce agreement calls for full withdrawal. After backlash, Katz issued a clarification claiming Nahal units would be deployed only for security purposes, but his initial comments have fuelled Palestinian fears of de facto reoccupation and angered US officials who demanded explanations. [web:242] Analysts say the statements could complicate fragile ceasefire arrangements and deepen disputes inside Israel’s own ruling coalition over the future of Gaza and West Bank settlements. [web:242]
Source:
Al Jazeera – Israel Will Never Fully Withdraw From Gaza, Defence Minister Says
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🇺🇦 Russian Air Attack on Ukraine Kills Civilians, Damages Power Infrastructure
Russian missile and drone attacks on 23 December killed at least three Ukrainians, including a child, and injured nearly 30 people, Ukrainian authorities say. The strikes hit multiple regions including Kyiv, Zhytomyr, Khmelnytskyi, Kherson, Dnipro, Donetsk and Zaporizhzhia, damaging homes and critical energy infrastructure and triggering emergency power cuts. [web:239][web:247] The attacks highlight how, even as peace‑talk language circulates, civilians remain on the front line, facing winter blackouts and constant risk from renewed barrages. [web:239]
Sources:
UN OCHA Update on Ukraine – Noon Briefing
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Reuters – Russian Air Attack on Ukraine Kills Three and Sparks Power Cuts
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🌍 Beyond Gaza and Ukraine: Dozens of Other Wars Risk Being Ignored
A global analysis notes that while attention has focused on Gaza and Ukraine, roughly 60 other conflicts around the world continue with far less coverage, from parts of Africa and the Sahel to Myanmar and Latin America. Experts warn that neglecting these crises can allow humanitarian disasters, refugee flows and extremist recruitment to grow unnoticed until they spill over borders. [web:237] For young readers, the takeaway is that world affairs are much more than the two biggest wars on TV; being informed means looking beyond the loudest headlines. [web:237]
Source:
GZERO Media – Beyond Gaza and Ukraine: The Wars the World Is Ignoring
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🏏 Sports & Business Wrap: Cricket Updates and Market Highlights
Sports round‑ups for 23 December keep tracking India’s men’s and women’s cricket schedules, U19 performances and domestic league results, while also noting global football fixtures and year‑end rankings. At the same time, business news highlights stock‑market moves, currency trends and oil‑price jitters driven by war risks and central‑bank signals. [web:232][web:245] For students following current affairs, these combined sports‑and‑business summaries show how entertainment, economics and geopolitics often intersect in daily life. [web:245]
Sources:
India Today – Sports & Business Headlines, 23 December
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Moneycontrol – School Assembly News Headlines, 23 December 2025
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