School Assembly News Headlines 6 October 2025: National, International, Business and Sports Updates

School Assembly News Headlines 6 October 2025

From significant developments in national history and politics to impactful international events, and exciting updates in the worlds of business and sports, here are your headlines for October 6, 2025.

National News

Governor Ravi Flags High Dalit Atrocities in Tamil Nadu
Tamil Nadu Governor R. N. Ravi stated that the state, despite its high literacy and emphasis on social justice, continues to see a disproportionately high number of atrocities against Dalits. The Governor highlighted the disturbing trend, pointing to a 50% rise in crimes against Dalits since 2020 and a very low conviction rate, which has sparked a strong response from the ruling DMK party.

Sonam Wangchuk Pledges Jail Stay for Leh Probe
Climate activist and education reformer Sonam Wangchuk, currently detained under the National Security Act (NSA) in Jodhpur Jail, has stated he is prepared to remain in custody until an independent judicial inquiry is ordered into the recent police firing deaths during protests in Leh. He urged the people of Ladakh to maintain peace and unity in their non-violent struggle for statehood and Sixth Schedule status.

Centre Calls Urgent Meet on Cough Syrup Deaths
The Central Government has called an urgent meeting with State Drug Controllers to discuss immediate measures following recent reports of cough syrup-related deaths, emphasizing the need for stricter quality control and regulatory oversight.

NIA Chargesheets 11 in Khalistani-Led Attack
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has filed a chargesheet against 11 arrested accused in the terror attack on the Qila Lal Singh police station in Batala, Punjab. The attack, which involved a Rocket Propelled Grenade (RPG), was allegedly orchestrated by foreign-based handlers of the banned Khalistani terror outfit Babbar Khalsa International (BKI).

UK-Bound Air India Flight Grounded
An Air India flight en route to the UK was grounded after an emergency engine deployed shortly after takeoff, leading to a major safety scare.

AAP Names Industrialist for Rajya Bypoll
The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has nominated industrialist Rajinder Gupta for the upcoming Rajya Sabha bypoll in Punjab.

Coast Guard Ship Commissioned in Karaikal
The Indian Coast Guard ship Akshar was commissioned at Karaikal Port, significantly boosting India's maritime security and strength in the region.

International News

Israel Pounds Gaza Despite Trump's Peace Call
Israeli planes and tanks continued to pound targets in Gaza overnight, disregarding the brief "3 or 4 days" ultimatum and peace call made by former US President Donald Trump to Hamas.

Putin Warns on Ukraine Tomahawk Missiles
Russian President Vladimir Putin warned that providing Ukraine with Tomahawk cruise missiles would cause an irreparable breakdown in US-Russia relations.

US Army's Appearance Rules Spark Sikh Concerns
New rules from the US Army regarding the enforcement of standard appearance and grooming regulations, including for beards and turbans, have sparked concerns and outrage among Sikh groups about religious discrimination and military inclusion.

Greta Thunberg Allegedly 'Abused' in Detention
Climate activist Greta Thunberg has claimed that she was "abused" while in detention, alleging that she was dragged by the hair and forced to kiss the Israeli flag by security personnel.

Lithuania Suspends Vilnius Airport Flights
Lithuania temporarily suspended flights at Vilnius Airport following the sighting of suspected balloons in its airspace, indicating heightened security concerns.

Trump Deploys National Guard to Chicago
Former US President Donald Trump deployed the National Guard to Chicago after a local woman was shot during a clash related to an immigration dispute.

Sports News

Harjas Singh Smashes Record Triple Century
Australia's U-19 World Cup star, Harjas Singh, has entered the record books by smashing an incredible 314 runs off just 141 balls for Western Suburbs in a Sydney grade cricket one-day match. His sensational innings included 35 sixes, a new record for the format in the league.

Women's World Cup: India Maintains No-Handshake Policy
In their group clash against Pakistan at the Women's World Cup, the Indian team continued its practice of a no-handshake policy with their opponents following the match.

India's Chess Stars Stunned by Team USA
India's leading chess players, including D. Gukesh and Divya Deshmukh, were stunned by Team USA in a new live spectacle event, showcasing a competitive global field in the game.

Vinicius Jr. Double Takes Real Madrid Top
A brace (double) from forward Vinicius Jr. against Villarreal has propelled Real Madrid to the top of the LaLiga table.

Amorim on Man Utd Coach Crisis
Coach Ruben Amorim commented on the speculation surrounding the Manchester United manager's job, suggesting that the team's players have shown through their lacklustre performances that they "don't want to change coach."

Business News

Gold Volatility Expected This Week
Gold prices are expected to remain volatile this week, with the markets closely watching developments around the US government funding bill and new signals from the US Federal Reserve (Fed) regarding interest rate policy.

Maruti Suzuki Eyes 4 Lakh Exports in FY25
Maruti Suzuki has announced plans to export 4 lakh vehicles in the current fiscal year (FY25), following a robust 52% growth in exports during the month of September.

Bitcoin Hits All-Time High
Bitcoin has surged past previous records to hit a new all-time high above $125,000, reflecting sustained investor demand for the cryptocurrency.

Sitharaman Flags ₹1.84 Lakh Cr Unclaimed Assets
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman flagged that an astonishing ₹1.84 lakh crore worth of financial assets are currently lying unclaimed with banks, regulators, and other institutions in India. She launched a national campaign to ensure these funds are returned to their rightful owners.