Today’s News Headlines for School Assembly, December 8, 2025: Here are the news headlines for school assembly on December 8, 2025. In national updates, we have protests at Tezpur University leading to a visit by the Union Education Ministry, New Delhi preparing for a possible Zelenskyy trip after Putin’s India tour, and a tragic Goa nightclub fire claiming 25 lives. Globally, Ukraine signalled progress on peace talks, and Japan lodged a military protest. In business, DGCA pulled up IndiGo over flight disruptions, while education updates included new seasonal visas from New Zealand and IIT Roorkee releasing JEE Advanced 2026 criteria.
National
A team from the Union Ministry of Education, led by Acting UGC Chairperson and Higher Education Secretary Vineet Joshi, visited Tezpur University—where staff and students are agitating against the Vice-Chancellor—and was met with protests.
IndiGo Airlines cancelled 650 flights. It will operate 1,650 of 2,300 scheduled services. An IndiGo spokesperson said that they are doing everything possible to ensure refunds for cancellations.
As Russian President Vladimir Putin wrapped up his two-day India visit on December 5, New Delhi began preparing for a possible visit by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, which could take place as early as January 2026, The Indian Express has learnt.
North Goa’s Arpora witnessed a tragic nightclub fire late Saturday night that claimed 25 lives and left six injured. Investigators said a preliminary inquiry indicates most victims died of suffocation after being trapped in the basement.
World
Zelenskyy signals progress in talks with US on peace plan for Russia-Ukraine war
Chinese military aircraft locks radar on Japanese fighter jet, says Japan in protest
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Hong Kong voters had cast ballots in their second legislative election since a 2021 overhaul of the system eliminated the pro-democracy opposition in the Chinese territory.
Sports
After ODI series win, Gautam Gambhir hits back at Test defeats criticism, slams IPL team owner for ‘split coaching’ suggestion
After India’s series win, with Virat Kohli named Player of the Series and Rohit Sharma answering critics, head coach Gautam Gambhir said their performances should not be linked to the next 50-over World Cup, still two years away.
Rohit Sharma joins Sachin Tendulkar, Rahul Dravid and Virat Kohli in the 20,000 international runs club
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Business
DGCA issues show cause notices to IndiGo CEO Pieter Elbers and COO Isidre Porqueras over this week’s flight disruptions.
A US trade team led by Deputy US Trade Representative Rick Switzer is set to visit India next week to iron out differences, such that the long-pending bilateral trade agreement.
Centre to bring new levies on tobacco, pan masala as GST compensation cess set to lapse
Education
New Zealand immigration announces new seasonal visa categories under the AEWV framework. The new visas will specifically target industries that depend heavily on seasonal labour, including horticulture, agriculture, tourism, and hospitality.
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IIT Roorkee, the organising institute for JEE Advanced 2026, has released the detailed eligibility criteria for candidates wishing to appear for the exam next year. The exam will be held on May 17.
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