Todays top 15 news across the world for 6 January 2026 presents key national, state, business, world and sports developments, from the Supreme Court’s sharp remarks in the Sabarimala gold theft case and a jaundice outbreak at an Odisha government school to an ONGC gas‑leak fire in Andhra Pradesh, Assam’s flood emergency, Delhi’s new digital‑services push, India’s inflation‑target review and tributes to former billiards world champion Manoj Kothari. [web:433][web:458][web:438]
🇮🇳 Supreme Court Slams Accused in Sabarimala Gold Theft Case: “You Did Not Even Spare God”
NDTV’s January‑6 assembly bulletin reports that the Supreme Court strongly criticised the accused in the Sabarimala temple gold theft case, remarking “you did not even spare God” while hearing a plea linked to stolen ornaments of Lord Ayyappa. The bench questioned how valuables donated by devotees for decades could be misappropriated, directed Kerala Police to ensure a thorough probe and emphasised that faith‑related assets must be protected with the highest level of integrity and accountability. [web:433]
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NDTV – School Assembly News Headlines (January 6)
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🇮🇳 Over 40 Students Fall Ill in Odisha Government School Jaundice Outbreak
The same bulletin notes that more than 40 students of a government high school in Odisha’s Sundargarh district were hospitalised after a jaundice outbreak, with many complaining of fever, fatigue and yellowing eyes. Health officials suspect contamination in the school’s drinking‑water source and have begun medical screening of all students, chlorination of wells and awareness drives on hygiene, while the education department has temporarily suspended physical classes to prevent further spread. [web:433][web:461]
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NDTV – Odisha Jaundice Outbreak Report;
CareerIndia – School Assembly News Headlines January 6, 2026
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🇮🇳 Gas Leak and Fire at ONGC Oil Well in Andhra Village Trigger Mass Evacuation
NDTV reports that a gas leak followed by a fire at an ONGC oil well in Andhra Pradesh’s East Godavari district forced authorities to evacuate residents from nearby villages as a precautionary measure. Firefighters and technical teams managed to control the blaze after several hours, and while there were no immediate reports of casualties, environmental agencies are assessing air‑quality and safety risks, underlining concerns about industrial‑safety compliance in hydrocarbon operations. [web:433]
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NDTV – Gas Leak & Fire at ONGC Well in Andhra Pradesh
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🇮🇳 Over 300 People Who Crossed from J&K to Pakistan, PoK Now Under Security Scanner
NDTV’s national update adds that security agencies are closely monitoring more than 300 individuals from Jammu and Kashmir who had crossed over to Pakistan and Pakistan‑occupied Kashmir in the past but have now returned to India. Authorities are verifying travel histories, funding sources and local contacts to rule out any links with militant outfits, as part of a broader effort to prevent infiltration routes from being exploited for terror planning or recruitment. [web:433]
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NDTV – J&K Residents Who Crossed to Pak/PoK Under Scanner
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🇮🇳 Shivraj Singh Chouhan Bats for Viksit Bharat Gram Act to Build Self‑Reliant Villages
Leverage Edu’s state‑news brief highlights that Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan called the proposed Viksit Bharat Gram Act essential for building self‑reliant and developed villages across India, emphasising decentralised planning and stronger panchayat‑level execution. Speaking at an event, he said the Act would empower gram sabhas to design local development plans in areas like irrigation, rural roads, skilling and health, aligning village‑level efforts with the national Viksit Bharat 2047 vision. [web:458]
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Leverage Edu – State News: Viksit Bharat Gram Act
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🇮🇳 Assam Flood Fury; ULFA‑I Claims Responsibility for Blasts in Oil‑Rich Region
Leverage Edu notes that heavy rain and overflowing rivers have caused fresh flooding in parts of Assam, affecting thousands of residents and disrupting transport in low‑lying districts. In a separate development flagged by Indian Express and Times Now, banned outfit ULFA‑I reportedly claimed responsibility for blasts near oil installations in Tinsukia district, prompting heightened security in the energy‑rich region and raising concerns about insurgent attempts to target critical infrastructure. [web:458][web:456][web:457]
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Leverage Edu – Assam Hit by Floods & Security Updates;
Indian Express – Today News Headlines for School Assembly, Jan 6;
Times Now – School Assembly News Headlines Today (Jan 6)
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🇮🇳 Delhi Integrates 75 Digital Services to Improve E‑Governance & Ease of Doing Business
Leverage Edu’s governance section reports that Delhi Lieutenant Governor Vinai Kumar Saxena informed the Assembly that the city government has integrated 75 key services on a unified digital platform to simplify citizen‑centric service delivery and business‑related approvals. The initiative is expected to reduce paperwork and delays for services such as trade licences, building permits and various certificates, aligning with India’s broader push to improve ease of doing business and expand e‑governance. [web:458]
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Leverage Edu – Delhi’s 75 Digital Services Integration
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🇮🇳 Jharkhand Orders Closure of All Schools till 8 January Amid Severe Cold Wave
Leverage Edu and CareerIndia’s weather section say the Jharkhand government has ordered closure of all schools from pre‑nursery to Class 12 till 8 January due to the ongoing cold wave and dense fog conditions, following warnings from the Meteorological Centre in Ranchi. District administrations have been asked to ensure that learning continues through online classes or worksheets where possible, while parents have been advised to keep children indoors during early mornings and late evenings as temperatures dip well below normal. [web:458][web:461]
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Leverage Edu – Weather News: Jharkhand School Closure;
CareerIndia – Weather & State Headlines January 6
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📊 India Likely to Retain 4% Inflation Target as Framework Seen Effective
Leverage Edu’s business news cites a report that the government and Reserve Bank of India are likely to retain the current inflation‑targeting framework of 4% (±2%) when it comes up for review in March, as officials believe it has helped anchor inflation expectations and keep price spikes manageable despite global shocks. Moneycontrol’s school‑assembly round‑up notes that continuing with the same target would provide policy continuity for markets and households, even as fiscal and monetary authorities balance growth concerns with the need for macro‑stability. [web:458][web:438]
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Leverage Edu – Inflation Target Framework Report;
Moneycontrol – School Assembly News Headlines, 6 January 2026
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🏛️ Thackeray Alliance Promises ₹1,500 Monthly Allowance for Women in BMC Poll Manifesto
Moneycontrol’s political update summarises that the reunited Raj and Uddhav Thackeray alliance has released a joint manifesto for the upcoming Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation elections, promising a ₹1,500 monthly allowance for women and committing to ensure that the city’s next mayor will be Marathi‑speaking. The alliance has also pledged improvements in water supply, health services and flood‑prevention measures, positioning its welfare‑heavy agenda as a counter to the current municipal dispensation. [web:438]
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Moneycontrol – School Assembly News Headlines, 6 January 2026
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✈️ Tata Group Begins Global Hunt for New Air India CEO
Moneycontrol’s business section notes that the Tata Group has begun a global search for a new Chief Executive Officer for Air India as current CEO Campbell Wilson’s tenure ends in 2027, part of plans to sustain the airline’s turnaround and integration with Air India Express. The group is reportedly looking for a leader with strong experience in large‑scale aviation restructuring, digital transformation and customer‑experience upgrades, as Air India expands its fleet and international network after ordering hundreds of new aircraft. [web:438]
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Moneycontrol – Air India CEO Hunt in School Assembly Headlines
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🎱 Former World Billiards Champion Manoj Kothari Dies of Cardiac Arrest at 67
Leverage Edu’s sports segment reports that former world billiards champion Manoj Kothari passed away at the age of 67 after suffering a cardiac arrest at a hospital in Tamil Nadu, where he had been admitted for treatment. Kothari, who won the IBSF World Billiards Championship in 1990, was remembered by fellow cueists for his calm temperament and mentoring of younger players, and the Billiards and Snooker Federation of India has expressed deep condolences to his family. [web:458]
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Leverage Edu – Sports News: Manoj Kothari Passes Away
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🏏 Travis Head Becomes First Batter to Score 500 Ashes Runs at Strike Rate Above 75
Leverage Edu also notes that Australian batter Travis Head has become the first player to score more than 500 runs in an Ashes series at a strike rate above 75, achieving the feat during the Sydney Test against England. His aggressive batting at No. 5 has been widely credited with changing the momentum of several matches, and analysts say his approach reflects the modern trend of applying white‑ball intent in red‑ball cricket to put pressure back on bowlers. [web:458]
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Leverage Edu – Sports Headline: Travis Head’s Ashes Strike‑Rate Record
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🧠 Indian Government Welfare Review Continues with Focus on Inflation & Women’s Support
Moneycontrol’s broader analysis around the inflation‑target story mentions that the Indian government welfare review is being shaped by concerns about the cost of living, with discussions on strengthening food‑subsidy programmes and targeted cash transfers to women and low‑income households. Policymakers are weighing how to expand schemes like free foodgrains, LPG subsidies and women‑focused credit programmes without derailing fiscal consolidation, and economists stress the importance of better targeting to ensure benefits reach those most affected by inflation. [web:438]
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Moneycontrol – Policy Context Around Inflation Framework & Welfare
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🧠 Word of the Day “Visionary”, Thought on “Zeal” & GK for School Assembly
Leverage Edu lists “visionary” as the word of the day for 6 January, defining it as “having the ability to think about or plan the future with imagination and wisdom,” and encourages students to use it in sentences about leaders and scientists shaping tomorrow’s world. The thought of the day is “Zeal turns effort into excellence”, reminding students that strong enthusiasm can convert ordinary work into outstanding results, and the assembly resource pack also includes simple GK questions based on today’s headlines, such as which court commented on the Sabarimala case or which rating agency discussed India’s inflation target. [web:458]
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Leverage Edu – Word, Thought & GK for School Assembly, 6 January 2026
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