Today’s News Headlines for School Assembly, December 6, 2025: Here are the news headlines for school assembly on December 6, 2025. National updates include IndiGo offering full refunds amid flight disruptions, the rollout of Kavach 4.0 on major railway routes, and India–Russia signing a long-term economic cooperation pact. International headlines include US likely planning to extend country-wise travel ban and more.
National News
IndiGo has announced that passengers will receive a full refund on all cancellations between December 5 and 15, following widespread delays and disruptions across its network. The airline said the move aims to assist travellers facing inconvenience.
The Indian Railways has commissioned Kavach 4.0 on the Delhi–Mumbai and Delhi–Howrah corridors, expanding the indigenous automatic train protection system to enhance safety and prevent collisions on two of the country’s busiest routes.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Russian President Vladimir Putin met in Moscow, where the two countries signed an economic cooperation agreement extending till 2030. The pact covers joint projects, trade facilitation and long-term strategic collaboration.
International News
Former US President Donald Trump confirmed plans to extend the travel ban to additional countries if reelected, stating that national security considerations would guide the updated list.
Scotland’s busiest airport saw a shutdown after Edinburgh Airport suspended all flights due to an air traffic control failure. Engineers restored services later, but delays and cancellations affected hundreds of passengers.
Sports News
Cristiano Ronaldo has announced a new venture after investing in Perplexity AI in collaboration with Aravind Srinivas, coinciding with the launch of the CR7 Hub focused on technology and fan engagement.
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Indian batter Ruturaj Gaikwad said he has been learning to manage the pace of an innings by adopting the ‘mid-overs momentum game’ inspired by Virat Kohli, emphasising consistency and strike rotation in the ODI format.
Business News
RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das said currency fluctuations are common, noting that volatility in the rupee is a normal market phenomenon, while reiterating that the central bank monitors stability closely.
India and Russia have strengthened bilateral ties after the leaders signed a comprehensive economic cooperation agreement until 2030, covering energy, manufacturing, connectivity and technology partnerships.
In a relief to IndiGo, the DGCA has granted one-time exemptions from certain FDTL rules until February 10, enabling the airline to stabilise operations amid severe crew shortages.
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Education News
The Centre informed Parliament that there has been a drop in the number of Indians pursuing higher education abroad, even as school enrolment patterns show Gulf countries dominating destinations for Indian students.
The Education Ministry said many CBSE and ICSE students who previously failed their board exams have shifted to NIOS, with officials confirming that Delhi has seen a surge in such transitions this year due to its flexible assessment and examination structure.
