On November 13, 2025, a series of significant national and international developments were highlighted in various reports. These updates are pivotal for school assemblies and discussions around current events in education.
National News Highlights
- NIA Investigates Red Fort Car Explosion: The National Investigation Agency is probing a car blast near Delhi’s Red Fort that resulted in multiple fatalities and over twenty injuries. Security footage and forensic evidence are being analyzed.
- Launch of ₹383Crore National One Health Mission: The Indian government has initiated a ₹383crore mission aimed at integrating human, animal, and environmental health to manage zoonotic diseases better.
- Possible Links Between Red Fort Incident and Kashmir Arrests: Investigators are looking into connections between the recent explosion and the arrests of seven suspects in Jammu and Kashmir, indicating a possible support system for extremist groups.
- Cold Wave and Pollution Alert Issued: The India Meteorological Department has cautioned of a cold wave affecting parts of Northern India, including Delhi. Minimum temperatures may drop by up to 5°C, while air quality remains critically poor.
- Education Boards Push Current Affairs in Schools: The Central Board of Secondary Education has mandated schools to include current affairs segments in their morning assemblies to enhance student awareness about national and global issues.
- New Immigration Check Post Inaugurated: Prime Minister Modi and Bhutan’s King have launched a new immigration facility in Assam. This check post will facilitate easier travel related to Bhutan’s Gelephu Mindfulness City project.
- Schools Adjust Schedules Due to Elections and Pollution: Schools in Delhi, Bihar, and Telangana will have partial holidays or hybrid learning on November 13 due to byeelections and the current pollution crisis.
International News Highlights
- Climate Protests at COP30 in Brazil: Environmental groups protested at the COP30 Climate Summit in Brazil, advocating for urgent global action on climate change.
- Criticism of U.S. Climate Policies: California Governor Gavin Newsom criticized former President Donald Trump’s climate policies during the summit, reigniting the climate change debate.
- Thailand Suspends Agreement with Cambodia: Following a border explosion that injured soldiers, Thailand has halted a landmine clearance agreement with Cambodia, raising security concerns in the region.
- UN Warns of Humanitarian Crisis in Darfur: The United Nations has raised alarms about increasing violence in Sudan’s Darfur region, displacing thousands and calling for immediate global aid.
- Global Markets Decline Amid Economic Concerns: Economic uncertainty has led to a drop in global stock markets, with investors seeking safer assets like gold.
Education News Updates
- International Film Festival Reaches Schools: The School Cinema International Film Festival will showcase over 100 films from 25 countries in thousands of schools from November 14 to 30, promoting education through cinema.
- Rising Employability According to India Skills Report 2026: The recently published India Skills Report reveals that employability in India has reached an alltime high of 56.35%. Notably, women now have a higher employability rate than men.
Sports Achievements
- India defeated Australia by 209 runs in the Women’s T20 World Cup for the Blind.
- Indian chess grandmasters drew their matches at the FIDE World Cup 2025.
- England’s Ben Stokes defended his team’s preparation for the upcoming Ashes series.
- Myanmar won against TimorLeste in the Bali Bash TriSeries, while Qatar triumphed over Hong Kong in a T20I match.
- Indian archers advanced to the mixed team final at the Asian Championships in Dhaka.
Thought of the Day
“Discipline is the bridge between goals and achievement.”
“अनुशासन ही लक्ष्यों और सफलता के बीच की कड़ी है।”
This comprehensive summary of current events is essential for school assemblies, providing insights into national and international issues in education and beyond.