School Assembly News Headlines: 6 December 2025

National News

1. RBI Cuts Repo Rate by 25 Basis Points to 5.25 Percent, Signals Early Policy Easing, Revises Growth Forecast

2. DGCA Constitutes Committee to Investigate IndiGo Flight Cancellations, Crew Planning Failures Amid New Fatigue Management Regulations

3. Putin’s India Visit Concludes with Key Agreements, Strengthening Cooperation in Trade, Health, Migration, Maritime Affairs, and Education

4. Niti Aayog Proposes Perpetual Validity for Licences and NOCs, Shifts Inspections to Risk-Based Third-Party Agencies for Efficiency

International News

1. Russia Assures India of Continuous Oil, Gas, Coal Supply Despite US Pressure and Tariffs Over Moscow Purchases

2. US Senator Ruben Gallego Proposes Expanding EB-5 Visa Program to Attract Investment and Address Nationwide Housing Affordability Crisis

Sports News 

1. Germany Beats France 3-1 in Shoot-Out to Enter FIH Men’s Junior World Cup Semifinals After 2-2 Draw

2. India Set to Face Belgium in FIH Men’s Junior World Cup 2025 Quarterfinals Following Dominant Group Stage Performance

Business News

1. Cloudflare Experiences Second Major Global Outage in a Month, Disrupting Trading Platforms, AI Tools, Travel and Online Services

2. Netflix to Acquire Warner Bros Discovery Studios and Streaming Division for $72 Billion Following Intense Bidding War Victory

1. Vice-President C P Radhakrishnan to Visit Gujarat for First Time, Attend Sardar Patel 150th Birth Anniversary Ceremony
The Vice President will participate as Chief Guest at the conclusion of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel’s 150th birth anniversary celebrations. The event will be held at the Statue of Unity, Ekta Nagar.

2. Maharashtra Sets World Record by Installing 45,911 Solar Agriculture Pumps in a Month
Under the ‘Magel Tyala Saur Krushipump’ scheme, MSEDCL installed 45,911 solar pumps, earning official recognition from Guinness World Records. Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis attended the certificate presentation at Shendra MIDC.

3. Calcutta High Court Refuses to Intervene in Proposed Babri Masjid Replica Construction in Murshidabad
The court declined to halt the foundation-laying ceremony planned by suspended TMC MLA Humayun Kabir on December 6. The event coincides with the anniversary of the original Babri Masjid demolition.

1. Russia Vows Uninterrupted Fuel Supply to India Despite US Pressure Over Oil Purchases from Moscow
President Vladimir Putin said Russia will continue supplying oil, gas, and coal to support India’s energy needs. The assurance comes amid U.S. pressure, including steep tariffs linked to India’s Russian oil imports.

2. US Senator Ruben Gallego Proposes Expanding EB-5 Visa Program to Boost Housing Investment and Address Affordability Crisis Nationwide
Senator Gallego introduced legislation to direct more EB-5 investment into housing construction and rehabilitation. The proposal aims to ease shortages, attract foreign capital, and support affordability amid high mortgage rates.

3. Pakistan President Approves Asim Munir as Chief of Defence Forces While Retaining Army Chief Role
Asim Munir will now command all three military services for five years. The appointment reinforces the army’s dominance over Pakistan’s civilian government, highlighting the limited authority of political leadership.

4. Human Rights Groups Condemn Enforced Disappearance of Lecturer Balach Khan Bali in Balochistan
Balach Khan Bali, 36, was reportedly abducted by Pakistan Army personnel on December 3 in Turbat’s Salala Bazar. Activists highlight a rising trend of disappearances, extrajudicial killings, and torture in the region.

5. Olympic Flame Lit at Italy’s Presidential Palace, Begins Journey Across Country Ahead of 2026 Winter Games
The Olympic torch, ignited in Olympia, Greece, was handed to Italian organisers and displayed at Quirinale Palace. President Mattarella and IOC chief Coventry attended the ceremony.

1. Germany Sneaks Past France to Enter FIH Men’s Junior World Cup Semifinals After 3-1 Shoot-Out Win
Seven-time champions Germany held on after a 2-2 draw in regulation time. Jonas von Gersum, Justus Warweg, and Lukas Kossel scored in the shoot-out, while Aristide Michaelis netted France’s lone goal.

2. India to Face Belgium in FIH Men’s Junior World Cup 2025 Quarterfinals After Dominant Round-Robin Performance
Coached by PR Sreejesh, India scored 29 goals in the group stage, including big wins over Chile, Oman, and Switzerland. The team’s attack has been prolific, while goalkeepers faced minimal challenge so far.

3. East Bengal Defeats Punjab FC 3-1 to Reach AIFF Super Cup Final Against FC Goa
Mohamad Basim Rashid, Kevin Sibille, and Saul Crespo scored for East Bengal, while Daniel Ramirez netted Punjab’s only goal from a penalty. FC Goa reached the final after a 2-1 win over Mumbai City FC.

1. Cloudflare Faces Second Major Global Outage in a Month, Impacting Trading Platforms, AI Tools, and Online Services
Cloudflare experienced another widespread disruption, affecting platforms such as Zerodha, Angel One, Groww, Claude, Perplexity, MakeMyTrip, and Google Meet. Users reported login issues, failed transactions, and service delays across multiple digital sectors.

2. Netflix to Acquire Warner Bros Discovery Studios and Streaming Business for $72 Billion After Intense Bidding War
Netflix secured the deal with a $28-per-share offer, surpassing rival bids. The acquisition gives Netflix control of one of Hollywood’s oldest studios, significantly reshaping the global entertainment and streaming landscape.

3. Retail Investors Offset FII Selling as Record SIP Inflows Sustain Market Stability, Says Prudent Corporate CMD
Sanjay Shah said strong SIP inflows continue to support domestic markets despite FII selling and consolidation. He added retail confidence remains high due to stable returns and fewer alternative investment options.

4. Mainboard IPO Count Reaches 100 for First Time Since 2007 as Primary Market Mobilisation Nears ₹1.7 Trillion
New filings from Park Medi World, Corona Remedies, Nephrocare Health, and Wakefit Innovations pushed the tally to 100. ICICI Prudential AMC’s ₹10,000-crore IPO is expected to open next week.

5. IndiGo Grounds Delhi Domestic Flights, Ticket Prices Soar Up to ₹1 Lakh Amid Disruptions
IndiGo suspended all domestic departures from Delhi till Friday midnight, confirmed by Delhi airport. Alternative carriers including Air India, Akasa Air, Air India Express, and SpiceJet reported steep fare hikes, with Delhi–Bengaluru tickets reaching ₹1.02 lakh and other major routes seeing similar surges.