School Assembly News Headlines For December 13: Top National, International & Other News

News Headlines for School Assembly, December 13th: While domestic equity market saw strong momentum for the second consecutive day on Friday, India expedited the business visa process for Chinese professionals.

Check out the top news highlights for today.

Top National News:

– IndiGo has filed a petition with the Delhi High Court seeking a refund of ₹900 crore in customs duty paid on aircraft engines and parts re-imported after overseas repairs. The airline claims that this levy results in unconstitutional double taxation, as it has already paid GST on the repair services.

– Chief Justice of India Surya Kant issued a stern reminder on Thursday that judges cannot be intimidated, cautioning against a rising trend of targeting the judiciary for routine courtroom remarks.

Top International News:

– Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that the US wants Ukraine to withdraw its troops from the Donbas region, after which Washington would establish a “free economic zone” in the areas currently controlled by Kyiv.

– Amid warming relations, India has expedited the business visa process for Chinese professionals. By reducing administrative vetting, India plans to issue business visas to Chinese entities within a month, Reuters reported, citing two government officials.

Top Sports News:

– Vinesh Phogat, following a controversial exit from Paris 2024, has decided against retirement and now targets the LA 2028 Olympics, motivated by her son and renewed determination.

Top Business News:

– The domestic equity market saw strong momentum for the second consecutive day on Friday, driven by global stability following the US Fed rate cut and easing crude oil prices. The BSE Sensex increased by 449.53 points to close at 85,267.66, while the NSE Nifty rose 148.40 points to finish at 26,046.95.

– India’s retail inflation, measured by the Consumer Price Index (CPI), slightly increased to 0.71% in November 2025, according to the latest official data released on Friday.

Top Education News:

– The Municipal Corporation of Delhi has temporarily suspended the recognition process for private schools and initiated an urgent investigation to verify compliance with essential safety norms in recently recognised institutions.

– The Finance Ministry has introduced significant reforms in the recruitment processes for SBI, nationalised banks, and Regional Rural Banks (RRBs) through IBPS. The entire examination and result system is set to change.