School Assembly News Headlines: 6 January 2026

National News

1. India Issues Travel Advisory For Citizens In Iran Urging Caution And Avoidance Of Non-Essential Travel Amid Unrest There

2. Supreme Court Denies Bail To Umar Khalid And Sharjeel Imam In Delhi Riots Larger Conspiracy Case Under UAPA

3. India Likely To Retain Existing Inflation Target As Framework Seen Effective In Controlling Prices Amid Current Economic Conditions

4. Indian Railways Utilises Over 80 Percent Of FY26 Budget By December Focusing On Safety Infrastructure And Capacity Expansion

International News

1. Ukraine Appoints Former Canadian Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland As Adviser On Economic Development Strategy In Kyiv Monday

2. US Rules Out Governing Venezuela Plans Oil Blockades To Push Political Change Says Secretary Marco Rubio In Washington

Sports News

1. Former World Billiards Champion Manoj Kothari Passes Away At 67 After Cardiac Arrest In Tamil Nadu Hospital Monday

2. Travis Head Becomes First Batter To Score 500 Ashes Runs At Strike Rate Above 75 During Sydney Test

Business News

1. Tata Group Begins Search For New Air India CEO As Campbell Wilson’s Tenure Ends In 2027 Next Year

2. Ministry Of Tribal Affairs Signs MoU With ONGC To Strengthen Eklavya Model Residential Schools Nationwide Infrastructure And Capacity

1. India Issues Travel Advisory For Citizens In Iran Urging Caution And Avoidance Of Non-Essential Travel Amid Fresh Unrest
Ministry of External Affairs advised Indian nationals and persons of Indian origin in Iran to remain cautious, avoid non-essential travel, following recent unrest, said spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal in New Delhi.

2. Supreme Court Denies Bail To Umar Khalid And Sharjeel Imam In Delhi Riots Larger Conspiracy Case
The Supreme Court of India in New Delhi examined bail pleas under UAPA. It found prima facie material against Umar Khalid and Sharjeel Imam. Bail was granted to several other accused.

3. India Likely To Retain Existing Inflation Target As Framework Seen Effective In Controlling Prices, Report Says
India’s Reserve Bank of India may continue the 4 percent inflation target framework. Finance Ministry officials said the system has effectively managed prices. The target is due for review in March.

4. Indian Railways Utilises Over 80 Percent Of FY26 Budget By December, Focuses On Safety And Infrastructure Spending Nationwide
Indian Railways utilised 80.54 percent of its 2025–26 budget by December, spending Rs 2.03 lakh crore on safety, capacity expansion, infrastructure modernisation, and passenger amenities, the Ministry of Railways said Monday.

5. External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar Begins Official Visit To France And Luxembourg For Strategic Talks
S. Jaishankar began a week-long visit to Paris and Luxembourg on Monday. He will meet French leaders, hold talks with Jean-Noel Barrot, and address the French Ambassadors’ Conference.

6. Rajnath Singh Commissions ICGS Samudra Pratap, India’s First Indigenous Pollution Control Vessel In Goa
Rajnath Singh commissioned Indian Coast Guard ship Samudra Pratap in Goa on Monday. Built by Goa Shipyard Limited, it boosts marine pollution response and maritime safety.

7. Devotees Gather At Prayagraj Sangam For Holy Dip On Third Day Of 44-Day Magh Mela
On the third day of Magh Mela, devotees reached the Sangam in Prayagraj for ritual bathing. The fair began January 3 with Paush Purnima and will continue for 44 days.

1. Shivraj Singh Chouhan Says Viksit Bharat Gram Act Key To Building Self-Reliant And Developed Villages Across India Nationwide
Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan addressed workers in Erode, Tamil Nadu, explaining Viksit Bharat Gram Act provisions to boost employment, expand basic facilities, and promote village self-reliance through public participation.

2. Assam Hit By 5.1 Magnitude Earthquake In Early Morning, No Casualties Reported By Authorities
The National Centre for Seismology said a 5.1 magnitude earthquake struck Morigaon district, Assam, at 4.17 am. The quake occurred at 50 km depth.

3. Uttar Pradesh Announces Three-Year Age Relaxation For Police Recruitment Aspirants Ahead Of 2025 Drive
The Uttar Pradesh Government granted a one-time three-year age relaxation for constable recruitment. The decision follows directions of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath.

4. Delhi Integrates 75 Digital Services Under E-Governance To Improve Citizen-Centric Public Service Delivery
Vinai Kumar Saxena said in the Delhi Legislative Assembly that the Delhi Government integrated 75 digital services. The initiative improves citizen services and simplifies business processes under Ease of Doing Business.

1. Ukraine Appoints Former Canadian Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland As Adviser On Economic Development
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy appointed Chrystia Freeland as economic adviser in Kyiv on Monday to guide Ukraine’s development strategy, citing her experience as former Canadian deputy prime minister during recovery.

2. US Rules Out Governing Venezuela, Plans Oil Blockades To Push Political Change, Says Secretary Marco Rubio
Marco Rubio said in Washington on Monday the United States will enforce oil blockades on Venezuela to pressure political change, not assume governance, after remarks by Donald Trump.

3. Sheikh Mohammed Marks 20 Years As UAE Prime Minister With Ministers Gathering In Dubai And National Leadership Presence
Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum marked 20 years as UAE prime minister in Dubai on Monday. Former ministers attended the gathering. President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan congratulated him.

4. India Introduces E-B-4 Business Visa For Chinese Nationals To Support Investment And Equipment Installation Travel
India launched the e-B-4 Production Investment Business Visa on January 1. The Indian Embassy said Chinese businessmen can apply online for six-month business travel approvals.

1. Former World Billiards Champion Manoj Kothari Passes Away At 67 After Cardiac Arrest In Tamil Nadu
Former world billiards champion Manoj Kothari died at a hospital in Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu, on Monday after a cardiac arrest. He was a key figure in Indian cue sports.

2. Travis Head Becomes First Batter To Score 500 Ashes Runs At Strike Rate Above 75
Travis Head reached 528 runs during the fifth Ashes Test against England cricket team in Sydney on Monday, becoming the fastest 500-run scorer in Ashes history.

3. Second Khelo India Beach Games Begin Today At Ghoghla Beach In Diu With Over 2,100 Athletes Participating
The Khelo India Beach Games begins at Ghoghla Beach, Diu, from January 5–10. Over 2,100 athletes will compete in eight sports under Sports Authority of India supervision.

4. UP Warriorz Celebrate Meg Lanning’s Appointment As Franchise Captain With Special Fan Event
UP Warriorz hosted a celebration in India as Meg Lanning was announced captain. Young fans welcomed her with music and cultural performances, organisers said.

1. Tata Group Begins Search For New Air India CEO As Campbell Wilson’s Tenure Ends Next Year In 2027
Tata Group has started searching for new leadership at Air India. CEO Campbell Wilson will complete his tenure in 2027. A new managing director is also planned for Air India Express.

2. Ministry Of Tribal Affairs Signs MoU With ONGC To Strengthen Eklavya Model Residential Schools Infrastructure Nationwide
Ministry of Tribal Affairs and Oil and Natural Gas Corporation signed an MoU in New Delhi. ONGC committed ₹28 crore for EMRS infrastructure, capacity building, and quality tribal education.

3. India’s Pharmaceutical Exports Reach $30.47 Billion In FY25 With Strong Growth Outlook Ahead
Pharmaceuticals Export Promotion Council of India informed Commerce Secretary Rajesh Agrawal that pharmaceutical exports reached $30.47 billion in FY25. Exports grew 9.4 percent year-on-year. India supplies quality medicines to over 150 countries.

4. US Senator Lindsey Graham Says India Reduced Russian Oil Imports, Seeks Tariff Relief From United States
US Senator Lindsey Graham said Indian Ambassador Vinay Kwatra informed him about reduced Russian oil purchases and requested conveying tariff relief concerns to President Donald Trump during talks in Washington.

1. Bihar STET 2025 Results Declared As Over 4.42 Lakh Candidates Appear Across Two Papers Statewide
The Bihar School Examination Board announced STET 2025 results on January 5, 2026. Chairman Anand Kishor said 4,42,214 candidates appeared in Papers 1 and 2 across Bihar.

2. GATE 2026 Exam Schedule Released By IIT Guwahati, Tests Scheduled Across Four February Dates
The Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati announced GATE 2026 dates. The computer-based exam will be held on February 7, 8, 14, and 15, 2026, in two daily sessions across multiple disciplines.