Students preparing for their morning assembly on December 4, 2025 , should know the latest news. This article provides simple, factual updates on important events from India, around the world, and in sports. These headlines are designed to be easy to understand and share during your school assembly.
Staying updated with current affairs helps students understand what is happening nationally and globally. Here are the key news points for today:
| Category | Top News Highlight |
| National News | Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw warns about fake news. |
| National News | Government will set up 50,000 new Atal Tinkering Labs in schools. |
| International News | Sri Lanka cyclone death toll reaches 474; India sends aid. |
| International News | Search for Malaysia Airlines Flight MH370 to resume on December 30. |
| Sports News | Erling Haaland becomes fastest player to score 100 Premier League goals. |
| Sports News | India reaches FIH Junior World Cup Quarterfinals after big win. |
National News Updates
India’s Information and Broadcasting Minister, Ashwini Vaishnaw , has stated that fake news is a serious danger to democracy. He highlighted the importance of accurate information in a healthy democratic system. Minister Vaishnaw also mentioned that the Parliament passed the DPDP Act (Digital Personal Data Protection Act) to keep citizens' personal data safe and protected.
Union Minister Jitendra Singh reported that the central government is taking many steps to stop or reduce harm from natural events. These steps aim to save lives and property when natural disasters occur.
The government plans to establish 50,000 new Atal Tinkering Labs in schools across the country. These labs help students learn science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) through practical activities and innovation.
President Droupadi Murmu praised the efforts made in the country to empower Persons with Disabilities (PwD). She recognized the work done to help disabled individuals live full and independent lives.
International News Updates
In Sri Lanka, the death toll from Cyclone Ditwah has tragically risen to 474 people. An additional 356 people are still missing after the powerful storm. Relief efforts are ongoing to help those affected by the cyclone.
Operation Sagar Bandhu is playing a key role in strengthening Sri Lanka’s relief work following Cyclone Ditwah. This operation helps to deliver aid and support to the affected areas. India has also sent a special medical unit called the BHISHM Cube to Sri Lanka under the Aarogya Maitri Project to help with medical relief.
The Trump Administration in the United States has stopped processing immigration and citizenship applications from 19 non-European countries . This decision affects people seeking to move to or become citizens of the US from these specific nations.
The search for Malaysia Airlines Flight MH370 will restart on December 30 . This new search comes more than a decade after the aircraft disappeared on March 8, 2014 . The plane had 239 people on board when it vanished during a flight from Kuala Lumpur to Beijing.
Sports News Updates
Football star Erling Haaland has made history by becoming the fastest player to score 100 goals in the Premier League. He broke the previous record held by Alan Shearer, reaching this milestone in fewer matches.
Former England cricketer Robin Smith passed away at the age of 62 . Smith was a well-known batsman who played for England in both Test and One-Day International matches during his career.
India’s junior hockey team has secured a strong win, thrashing Switzerland by a score of 5-0 . This victory allows India to move forward into the FIH Junior World Cup Quarterfinals , where they will compete for a spot in the semi-finals.
Star batsman Virat Kohli has told the Delhi team that he is available to play in the upcoming Vijay Hazare Trophy . His availability will be a significant boost for the Delhi squad in the domestic cricket tournament.
Cricketer Harshit Rana admitted that he breached the ICC Code of Conduct . As a result, he has been reprimanded by the International Cricket Council for his actions during a match.
