Today News Headlines for School Assembly, Dec 16, 2025: Rajasthan investigates bribery allegations, MP scrutinizes Ladli Behna beneficiaries; PM Modi’s West Asia visit

Today News Headlines for School Assembly, December 16, 2025: Get important National, International, Sports, Business, and GK current affairs updates curated for students, teachers, and morning assemblies.

School Assembly News Headlines Today December 16

Today’s News Headlines for School Assembly, December 16, 2025: Here are the news headlines for school assembly on December 16. Today’s key headlines included political investigations into bribery allegations in Rajasthan, scrutiny of Ladli Behna beneficiaries in Madhya Pradesh, and Prime Minister Modi’s diplomatic visit to Jordan. Internationally, Iraq cleared the way for government formation after ratifying election results, while Pope Francis flagged concerns over prison overcrowding and more.

National News

In Rajasthan, both major parties have launched internal probes after BJP and Congress legislators were accused of taking bribes to release MLALAD funds. Party leaderships said disciplinary action would follow if the allegations are substantiated.

The Madhya Pradesh government said officials will verify beneficiary data after the state announced that Ladli Behna beneficiaries who skipped the Chief Minister’s event may be investigated to rule out irregularities.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Amman as part of his West Asia visit, with officials outlining the agenda of talks during PM Modi’s arrival in Jordan, including defence cooperation and regional stability.

In Maharashtra, counting trends indicated that municipal body election results, including the BMC, would be declared the next day amid heightened political interest.

International News

Iraq’s Supreme Federal Court has formally approved the outcome of the parliamentary polls after ratifying the election results, clearing the way for government formation and the selection of a new prime minister.

Pope Francis criticised global prison conditions during a special service, urging reforms as he spoke on overcrowding in jails at a Mass attended by inmates, guards and families.

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Sports News

A viral moment from Lionel Messi’s India tour drew attention after Luis Suárez nutmegged 13-year-old footballer Tanishka during a friendly interaction, earning widespread reactions online.

Ahead of the mega event, analysts explained why overseas players are unlikely to fetch more than ₹18 crore at the IPL 2026 auction, citing retention rules and salary cap dynamics.

Business News

The latest World Inequality Report 2026 has sparked debate on poverty reduction and income concentration in India, questioning the long-term inclusiveness of the current growth model.

Visiting US trade officials advised American technology firms to align with Washington’s priorities, asking companies to follow an ‘America First’ strategy amid global supply chain realignments.

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Education News

A legal study highlighted that LGBTQIA+ students aged 12–15 face widespread bullying and social exclusion in schools, urging stronger protection mechanisms and sensitisation measures.

The Centre clarified provisions of a proposed law stating that the new higher education regulatory council will not have powers to grant funds, even as it seeks to replace UGC, AICTE and NCTE.