Today News Headlines for School Assembly, Dec 17, 2025: Hindi film Homebound shortlisted for Oscars 2026

In an incident that has raised concerns among the Indian diaspora, several Indian students were injured and one was killed in a shooting attack at Sydney’s Bondi Beach. Australian authorities have launched an investigation as Indian officials remain in touch with local agencies.

Meanwhile, the Sonia Gandhi-led Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (CDAC) has flagged concerns over ASHA and Anganwadi workers being overburdened and underpaid, recommending enhanced compensation and institutional support for frontline health workers.

No non-BS VI private vehicle registered outside Delhi will be allowed to enter the capital from Thursday, the Delhi government has announced. Private vehicles that flout the entry ban will be seized, Delhi Environment Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa said on Tuesday.

The Bihar State Power Generation Company Limited (BSPGCL) on Tuesday signed MoUs with two private developers to set up pumped storage power projects in Nawada district, involving a proposed investment of Rs 13,000 crore. This is the largest-ever renewable energy investment in the state.

International News

Australian police have confirmed that the Bondi Beach attackers had links to Hyderabad, adding an international dimension to the probe as coordination between Indian and Australian agencies intensifies.

In the United States, an Indian-origin woman restaurateur was detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), triggering concern among immigrant advocacy groups over visa and detention practices.

Separately, in Russia a school student stabbed to death in Moscow by a senior student, prompted debates around school safety and youth violence, days within the shooting incident at Brown University in the USA.

Sports News

Ahead of the IPL season, questions have been raised over Kolkata Knight Riders’ acquisition of Cameron Green, with concerns surrounding the Australian all-rounder’s injury history and fitness.

In football, air quality issues took centre stage as Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta was booed during an event attended by Lionel Messi, with chants highlighting the capital’s worsening pollution levels.

Business News

The Indian rupee continued its downward slide, falling 9 paise to a record low of 90.87 against the US dollar in early trade, amid global uncertainties and persistent foreign fund outflows.

On a positive note, India’s goods exports rose 19% in November, helping narrow the trade deficit to $24 billion, supported by improved demand in key global markets.

Education News

Data released by the government shows that under the PM Internship Scheme (PMIS) 2025, thousands of internship offers were generated, with varying completion rates across states, reflecting uneven regional participation.

In a major boost to healthcare education, the Centre has expanded MBBS and postgraduate medical seats, aiming to strengthen medical infrastructure and address the shortage of trained doctors nationwide.