Students preparing for their morning school assemblies on December 9, 2025 , can find important news updates here. This article shares top stories from India and around the world, plus key sports events. These headlines help students stay informed about global happenings and improve their general knowledge.
Below is a quick overview of the main news from December 9, 2025 :
| Category | Main Highlight |
| National News | PM Modi spoke in Lok Sabha; IndiGo faced many flight cancellations. |
| International News | Thailand-Cambodia border tensions; UN urged Taliban on women's ban. |
| Sports News | Lando Norris became Formula One champion; FC Goa won Super Cup. |
National News Updates for December 9, 2025
Here are the important national news headlines:
PM Modi Leads Lok Sabha Debate on Vande Mataram: Prime Minister Narendra Modi led a debate in the Lok Sabha on December 9, 2025 . The talk was about 150 years of Vande Mataram. PM Modi also criticised the Congress party, saying it created divisions that led to India's partition.
IndiGo Faces Major Flight Cancellations: IndiGo airline cancelled over 4,500 flights in the past seven days . This shows continuing operational problems for the airline. Many passengers faced trouble because of these cancellations.
Delhi’s Air Quality Remains Poor: The air quality in Delhi stayed in the ‘very poor’ category on December 9, 2025 . The minimum temperature was 8.7°C . This temperature is several degrees lower than normal for this time of year.
India's Coal Power Plans: An official stated that India has no immediate plans to build more coal power plants after 2035 . This indicates India’s shift towards cleaner energy. The country aims to rely less on coal in the future.
Case Against Ola, Rapido Directors: A legal case was filed against the directors of ride-sharing companies Ola and Rapido . The case is for running illegal bike-taxi services in Mumbai . Authorities are taking action against unlawful operations.
International News Updates for December 9, 2025
Here are the important international news headlines:
NYC Mayor-Elect Urges Immigrants to Stand Up: New York City Mayor-Elect Zohran Mamdani urged immigrants to oppose actions by ICE . This call came after police raids in Manhattan . He asked the immigrant community to protect their rights.
Thailand-Cambodia Border Tensions Escalate: Tensions grew at the border between Thailand and Cambodia . One person died in the conflict. A peace deal proposed by former US President Donald Trump is now uncertain due to these clashes.
UN Urges Taliban on Women's Ban: The United Nations called on the Taliban to lift a ban. This ban stops Afghan women from working in UN offices. This affects humanitarian work and women’s rights in Afghanistan .
Pakistan Responds to Jaishankar's Comments: Pakistan criticised remarks by India’s External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar . Mr. Jaishankar had blamed Pakistan’s military for India's security problems. Pakistan's government rejected these statements.
Nepal Files Corruption Case on Airport Project: Nepal filed a corruption case against 55 people . The case is about the China -funded Pokhara airport project . This action highlights Nepal's efforts to address issues with large development projects.
Sports News Updates for December 9, 2025
Here are the important sports headlines:
Lando Norris Crowned Formula One World Champion: British racing driver Lando Norris won the Formula One world championship. This is a major achievement for him and his team. Fans celebrated his victory on December 9, 2025 .
BCCI’s 2027 World Cup Plans for Kohli, Rohit Face Pushback: The BCCI is facing strong disagreement over its plans for players like Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma for the 2027 World Cup . Discussions are ongoing about the future roles of these senior players.
Hockey Junior World Cup: India Beats Wales: In the Hockey Junior World Cup , India's women's team beat Wales in a classification match. Hina Bano scored more goals. India played this match after missing the quarterfinals.
SMAT 2025: Amit Passi Equals T20 World Record: In the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy (SMAT) 2025 , Baroda wicket-keeper Amit Passi made a 44-ball century . This fast century equalled the T20 world record for highest score on debut.
FC Goa Wins Super Cup, Books AFC Champions League 2 Spot: Football Club FC Goa won the Super Cup tournament. With this win, FC Goa secured a spot in the AFC Champions League 2 competition. This is a significant step for the club in Asian football.
