Students can read the latest news updates from India and around the world for December 13, 2025 . This news covers important events in national, international, and sports categories. Staying updated helps students understand what is happening globally and improves their general knowledge.
Today's Top Headlines at a Glance
| National News | Former Lok Sabha speaker Shivraj Patil passes away at 90. |
| National News | Indian artefacts among 600+ items stolen from the British Museum. |
| National News | Cold wave affects central and eastern India; dense fog expected in the north until December 16. |
| National News | Telangana secures investments of Rs 5.75 lakh crore for data centre and AI township. |
| National News | Prime Minister Modi will visit Jordan, Ethiopia, and Oman from December 15 to 18. |
| International News | Reddit challenges Australia's law banning social media for children. |
| International News | Japan hit by a 6.7 magnitude earthquake; tsunami warning issued. |
| International News | UAE prepares for its Rashid Rover 2 mission to the Moon's far side. |
| International News | Tesla's US sales drop to a near 4-year low in November. |
| International News | Author Sophie Kinsella, known for 'Shopaholic' series, dies at 55. |
| Sports News | Wrestler Vinesh Phogat reverses retirement, aims for LA Olympics 2028. |
| Sports News | FIFA increases ticket prices for the World Cup 2026. |
| Sports News | Broncos waive 41-year-old Marcedes Lewis, oldest NFL tight end. |
| Sports News | NFL fines and suspends Texans' Javier Loya for off-field conduct. |
| Sports News | Indian shooters earn a 2028 Olympics quota spot at a home event. |
National News Updates
Former Lok Sabha speaker Shivraj Patil passed away at the age of 90 . He served as the speaker of the Lok Sabha, India's lower house of Parliament, for many years.
More than 600 items were stolen from the British Museum. Among these items were Indian artefacts. A CCTV image related to the theft has been released.
A cold wave is affecting parts of central and eastern India. Dense fog is likely to continue in northern India until December 16 .
Telangana has attracted Rs 5.75 lakh crore in investments. This happened during a global summit. The money will support projects like a key data centre and an AI township in the state.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will travel to three countries. He will visit Jordan, Ethiopia, and Oman . His trip is scheduled from December 15 to December 18 .
International News Updates
Social media platform Reddit is challenging a new law in Australia. This law bans social media use for children.
Japan experienced a strong earthquake with a magnitude of 6.7 . Following the earthquake, a tsunami warning was issued for coastal areas.
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is preparing for its Rashid Rover 2 mission . This mission plans to send a rover to the far side of the Moon. This could mark a significant moment in lunar exploration.
Elon Musk's electric car company, Tesla, had a difficult November. Its sales in the US fell to a low not seen in nearly four years. Cheaper versions of its electric vehicles did not help increase customer demand.
Author Sophie Kinsella passed away at the age of 55 . She was famous for her million-selling 'Shopaholic' novel series.
Sports News Updates
Wrestler Vinesh Phogat has decided to end her retirement. She announced her comeback with a goal to win a wrestling gold medal at the LA Olympics 2028 .
Watching the World Cup 2026 from inside the stadium will now cost more. FIFA has increased ticket prices again for the upcoming football tournament.
The Broncos football team has released Marcedes Lewis . He is 41 years old and was the oldest tight end in NFL history.
Javier Loya, a player from the Texans NFL team, has been fined and suspended. The NFL took action because of his conduct off the field.
Indian shooters have secured a quota spot for the 2028 Olympics . They achieved this at an Olympic qualification event held in India.
