School Assembly News Headlines For December 12: Top National, International & Other News

News Headlines for School Assembly, December 12th: From the Luthra brothers being denied bail by the Delhi High Court to the domestic equity markets ending a three-day losing streak on Thursday, here are the top news highlights for December 12.

Top National News:

– On Thursday, a Delhi court denied the anticipatory bail plea of Saurabh and Gaurav Luthra, co-owners of the Birch by Romeo Lane nightclub in North Goa, where a devastating fire on December 6 resulted in 25 deaths.

– Karnataka Congress MLA Iqbal Hussain sparked controversy on Thursday when he used the Hindi word for ‘rape’ – ‘balatkaar’, while commenting on the ongoing leadership dispute between Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and his deputy DK Shivakumar.

– Bihar’s Sitamarhi district is facing a serious public

health issue as official data shows more than 7,400 people have been registered as HIV positive, including over 400 children.

Top International News:

– In a landmark decision, Pakistan’s former spymaster, Lt Gen (Retd) Faiz Hameed, was sentenced to 14 years of rigorous imprisonment by a Field General Court Martial (FGCM), as announced by the military’s public affairs wing, ISPR, on Thursday.

– The US Department of Homeland Security is progressing with the purchase of a fleet of Boeing-made aircraft to bolster President Donald Trump’s intensified deportation operations, while Boeing completes a multibillion-dollar acquisition to stabilize its troubled production lines.

Top Sports News:

– Charles Leclerc is no longer willing to wait. The Monegasque star asserts that 2026 is a critical year for Ferrari — a decisive moment for the team.

Top Business News:

– In a volatile session, domestic equity markets on Thursday ended a three-day losing streak, as global sentiment improved overnight following a 25-bps rate cut by the US Fed to 3.50%-3.75%. The BSE Sensex surged 426.86 points to close at 84,818.13, while the NSE Nifty climbed 140.55 points to settle at 25,898.55.

Top Education News:

– A controversy erupted over government directives in various states that assign teachers to tasks far removed from their educational duties. In parts of India, educators are being tasked with monitoring stray dogs and guarding against venomous wildlife.