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Todays Top 15 News Across the World – 25 December 2025
headlines, led by India’s most searched topics today: a historic “22 centuries in one day” in the Vijay Hazare Trophy,
new H‑1B visa rules that could hit Indians hard, and a viral Oxford‑style debate calling Pakistan a “state that has no
shame”. [web:263][web:293]
🇮🇳 “State That Has No Shame”: Indian Student’s Viral Pakistan Speech
An Indian student’s fiery speech at an Oxford‑style debate describing Pakistan as a “state that has no
shame” is one of the most viewed and searched clips in India today, dominating news and social media discussions. [web:263]
In the viral video, the speaker lists terror attacks, treatment of minorities and economic troubles, arguing that Islamabad
has “lost the moral right to lecture anyone” – a framing that many Indian viewers are applauding while it sparks angry
counter‑arguments in Pakistan. [web:263]
Source:
NDTV – School Assembly News Headlines (December 25)
[web:263]
🇮🇳 22 Centuries in One Day: Vaibhav Suryavanshi, Rohit & Kohli Light Up Vijay Hazare Trophy
Indian cricket fans are calling 24–25 December the “day of 22 centuries” after an unprecedented burst of
hundreds in the Vijay Hazare Trophy, led by Vaibhav Suryavanshi, Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Devdutt Padikkal and several
others. [web:293][web:295] Newsrooms and YouTube channels are labelling it a “history‑making day” as records tumbled across
16 matches, making this easily one of India’s most searched sports stories right now. [web:293]
Sources:
NDTV Hindi – “22 Centuries in One Day”: Rohit, Kohli, Vaibhav
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News18 – 22 Hundreds Across 16 Matches in Vijay Hazare Trophy
[web:293][web:295]
🇮🇳 Bihar Smash 574 as 14‑Year‑Old Vaibhav Suryavanshi Breaks 39‑Year World Record
In the biggest individual talking point from that run‑fest, 14‑year‑old Vaibhav Suryavanshi scored a
blistering 190 off 84 balls, helping Bihar pile up a record 574 against Arunachal Pradesh and breaking a 39‑year‑old world
mark for youngest List‑A centurion. [web:293][web:301] His 36‑ball hundred – the second‑fastest List‑A ton by an Indian –
has turned the teenager into an overnight sensation, with ex‑India stars praising his fearless stroke‑play and urging
state boards to manage his development carefully. [web:301]
Sources:
Lokmat – Vaibhav Suryavanshi Breaks 39‑Year‑Old World Record
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NDTV Hindi – Vaibhav Suryavanshi’s 190 and Bihar’s 574
[web:301][web:293]
🇮🇳 Rohit Sharma & Virat Kohli Hundreds Trigger Massive Crowd Frenzy
In other matches, Rohit Sharma hammered 155 off 94 balls for Mumbai while Virat Kohli struck 131
off 101 balls for Delhi, with videos of packed stands, police cordons and screaming fans trending across Indian
platforms. [web:293][web:295] Security had to be stepped up at Jaipur’s SMS Stadium for Rohit’s game because of the
overwhelming turnout, underlining how domestic cricket can still feel like a full‑blown international event when India’s
biggest stars take the field. [web:293]
Sources:
NDTV Hindi – Rohit & Kohli Hundreds, Crowd Scenes
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News18 – Rohit & Kohli Star in Historic Vijay Hazare Day
[web:293][web:295]
🇮🇳 Jharkhand Cabinet Clears PESA Rules to Empower Tribal Gram Sabhas
Away from cricket, the Jharkhand cabinet has approved Panchayats (Extension to Scheduled Areas) or PESA rules,
intended to give Gram Sabhas in tribal areas more control over land, forests and local resources. [web:264] Policy
explainers say this could strengthen consent requirements for mining and industrial projects, but success will depend on
whether state agencies and companies actually respect Gram Sabha decisions in practice. [web:264]
Source:
Indian Express – Jharkhand Cabinet Approves PESA Rules
[web:264]
🇮🇳 Indian Government Welfare Review: Delivery, Leakages and Social Security Focus
India‑focused governance round‑ups highlight an ongoing review of major welfare schemes, with the Centre
examining overlaps, leakages and beneficiary coverage in programmes such as food subsidies, rural employment, pensions and
health insurance. [web:263] Officials quoted in school‑assembly content say the aim is to simplify eligibility, strengthen
direct transfers and ensure that vulnerable groups actually receive support on time, while activists caution against
over‑reliance on digital verification that can lock out those without proper documents. [web:125]
Sources:
NDTV – National Governance Headlines, December 25
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PW Live – School Assembly News Today (25 December 2025)
[web:263][web:125]
🇮🇳 Education & Exam Round‑Up: Boards, Entrance Tests and Counselling
Education sections for 25 December compile key board‑exam and entrance‑exam updates, including reminders
about CBSE and state‑board sample papers, upcoming competitive‑exam dates and counselling windows for engineering and MBA
seats. [web:263] Students are advised to download official practice papers, track admit‑card releases and use the last week
of the year to revise core concepts rather than waiting for the January rush. [web:125]
Sources:
NDTV – Education & Exams Headlines, December 25
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PW Live – Exam & Study Tips Section
[web:263][web:125]
🇮🇳 Markets & Business: Year‑End Rally, Festive Demand and RBI Watch
Business round‑ups say Indian markets are holding near record highs on the back of strong festive‑season
consumption, resilient IT and banking stocks and expectations that the RBI will keep policy supportive into early 2026. [web:263]
Analysts quoted in school‑assembly bulletins caution that global risks – from H‑1B‑linked tech sentiment to Middle‑East
tensions – could spark volatility, but note that domestic mutual‑fund inflows remain robust. [web:125]
Sources:
NDTV – Business Headlines, 25 December
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PW Live – Markets & Economy Brief
[web:263][web:125]
🇺🇸 No More H‑1B Lottery: New Wage‑based Rule Alarms Indian Techies
The United States has officially decided to scrap the decades‑old random H‑1B visa lottery and replace it
with a weighted selection system that prioritises higher‑wage and higher‑skill applications, with the rule taking effect
from the 2026 cycle. [web:302] Indian professionals, who account for more than 70 percent of H‑1B holders, are expected to
be hardest hit, as new rules combine wage‑based selection with a steep additional 100,000‑dollar fee and tougher social‑media
vetting. [web:294][web:298]
Sources:
NDTV – No More H‑1B Lottery: US Notifies New Process
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Hindustan Times – H‑1B Lottery Scrapped: Why New Rule Hits Indians Hardest
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News18 – Trump’s Move to End H‑1B Lottery Explained
[web:302][web:294][web:298]
🇷🇺 Russia Plans Nuclear Power Plant on the Moon Within a Decade
Russia has unveiled plans to build a nuclear power plant on the Moon within the next 10 years, in a project
involving state nuclear firm Rosatom and space agency Roscosmos. [web:264] The plant is pitched as essential for long‑term
lunar bases and deep‑space exploration, but analysts warn it raises major questions about safety, space‑law rules and the
risk of escalating competition over militarisation of outer space. [web:264]
Source:
Indian Express – Russia to Build Nuclear Power Plant on Moon
[web:264]
🇵🇸 Pope Leo XIV’s First Christmas Message Focuses on Gaza, Yemen and Migrants
In his first Christmas “Urbi et Orbi” blessing, Pope Leo XIV drew special attention to the suffering in Gaza and Yemen and to migrants worldwide, calling on leaders to choose responsibility and peace over indifference. [web:271][web:269]
He also prayed “in a particular way” for the people of Ukraine and spoke of the need for justice, peace and stability in
Lebanon, Palestine, Israel and Syria, urging the global Church not to look away from these crises. [web:272]
Sources:
Catholic News Agency – Pope Leo Highlights Gaza, Yemen, Migrants
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Catholic World Report – Details of the Christmas Message
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Washington Post – Pope Leo Speaks About Gaza, Ukraine, Sudan
[web:271][web:269][web:272]
🇺🇦 Russia Launches Large Drone Barrage on Ukraine Over Christmas
Ukraine’s air force says Russia launched more than 130 drones into the country around Christmas morning,
targeting cities and energy infrastructure in one of the largest such attacks in weeks. [web:268] Air defences shot down
most of the drones, but some debris caused fires and damage, underscoring how many Ukrainians spent the holiday in shelters
or darkened apartments instead of at festive gatherings. [web:268]
Source:
ABC News – Ukraine Reports Massive Russian Drone Strikes Into Christmas Morning
[web:268]
🌍 Nigerian Families Reunite With Freed Kidnapped Schoolchildren
In Nigeria, families have reunited with schoolchildren who were held for about a month after a mass abduction,
according to international coverage that shows emotional scenes of parents hugging children through tears. [web:268] Rights
groups welcome the releases but warn that ransom‑driven school kidnappings remain a serious threat in parts of the country,
undermining education and leaving long‑term trauma. [web:268]
Source:
ABC News – Nigerian Families Reunite With Freed Pupils
[web:268]
🌐 Other Conflicts and Diplomatic Moves From Sudan to the Red Sea
Global round‑ups for Christmas Day also track ongoing violence and diplomacy in Sudan, Lebanon, the Red Sea and the wider Middle East, including attacks on shipping and new talks on security corridors. [web:268]
Analysts say that while Gaza and Ukraine dominate headlines, these parallel crises continue to reshape refugee flows,
commodity routes and regional power balances. [web:256]
Sources:
ABC News – International News Wrap
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FDD – Overnight Brief and Geopolitics Overview
[web:268][web:256]
📊 Global Markets & Tech: H‑1B Shock, Talent Shifts and Holiday Trade
Markets coverage notes that global stocks are in thin holiday trading, but tech and outsourcing companies
with large Indian workforces are already assessing the impact of the new H‑1B rule on hiring plans and onsite projects. [web:294][web:300]
Analysts tell Indian outlets that the combination of wage‑based selection, higher fees and strict vetting could push more
companies to build or expand global capability centres in India rather than sending as many engineers to the US. [web:298]
Sources:
Hindustan Times – H‑1B Rule Change and Impact on India
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Times of India – How the New H‑1B Selection System Will Work
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News18 – H‑1B Changes and Indian Talent Shifts
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