School Assembly Headlines 6 December: Today’s bulletin covers key updates from across India and around the world, including national, global, business, major sports, and important education news. On the national front, it focuses on major transport developments like IndiGo’s full refund move during service disruptions and the introduction of the Kavach 4.0 safety system on important railway routes.
On the international front, potential updates to the US travel ban, humanitarian aid to cyclone-stricken Sri Lanka, and a major airport shutdown in the UK are the lead stories.
The sports section mixes global star news with Indian success stories, featuring Cristiano Ronaldo’s AI investment and the Indian junior hockey team’s World Cup quarterfinal entry. In business, it highlights regulatory relief for IndiGo and a fall in Saudi oil prices.
Education news reports a decline in Indian students going abroad for higher education and a rising trend of students opting for the NIOS system for its flexibility.
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6th December School Assembly National Headlines
- IndiGo is offering full refunds on all cancellations from December 5 to 15 following widespread network disruptions and delays.
- Northern Railways has added an extra coach to the Jammu-New Delhi Rajdhani Express to manage passenger overflow due to the flight cancellations.
- The indigenous Kavach 4.0 automatic train protection system has been commissioned on the Delhi–Mumbai and Delhi–Howrah railway corridors.
- India and Russia have signed a long-term economic pact effective until 2030, which includes cooperation in trade, energy, and using their own national currencies.
- The RBI has brought down the repo rate by 25 basis points to 5.25%, a move expected to make loans more affordable for consumers and companies.
- Road accident deaths in India rose to over 1.77 lakh in 2024, with an average of 485 fatalities occurring every day.
- The Lok Sabha has passed the Health & National Security Cess Bill, while the Rajya Sabha debates amendments to the POCSO Act.
6th December School Assembly International Headlines
- US President Donald Trump has confirmed plans to extend the country-specific travel ban to additional nations if reelected.
- India has expanded aid to Sri Lanka under 'Operation Sagar Bandhu' as the cyclone death toll rises to 486; the IMF is exploring recovery support.
- Universities in the United Kingdom have halted admissions from Bangladesh and Pakistan over concerns regarding visa misuse.
- Saudi Arabia has reduced its January crude oil prices for Asia to a five-year low.
- Human rights organizations are warning about a rise in disappearances in Pakistan's Balochistan region.
- Edinburgh Airport suspended all flights due to an air traffic control system failure, causing major delays and cancellations.
6th December School Assembly Sports Headlines
- Cristiano Ronaldo has announced an investment in Perplexity AI and launched the 'CR7 Hub', a technology and fan engagement venture.
- Indian batter Ruturaj Gaikwad says he is learning to manage ODI innings by adopting the 'mid-overs momentum game' inspired by Virat Kohli.
- India's junior hockey team will face Belgium today in the quarterfinals of the FIH Junior World Cup in Chennai.
- East Bengal defeated Punjab FC to secure a place in the AIFF Super Cup final.
- The Olympic flame for the upcoming Winter Games will be lit at Italy's presidential palace.
6th December School Assembly Business Headlines
- RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das stated that currency volatility is normal and that the central bank is closely monitoring the rupee's stability.
- The comprehensive India-Russia economic pact strengthens bilateral ties in energy, manufacturing, and technology until 2030.
- The DGCA has granted IndiGo temporary exemptions from certain crew duty rules until February 10 to help stabilise its operations.
6th December School Assembly Education Headlines
- The Centre reports a drop in the number of Indians pursuing higher education abroad, with Gulf countries dominating school enrolment destinations.
- There has been a significant rise in CBSE and ICSE students shifting to the National Institute of Open Schooling due to its flexible assessment structure.
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Thought for the Day
"A small daily step is still progress—keep moving forward."
