School Assembly News for September 6: Punjab flood report to PM Modi, Thailand elects new PM, NIRF 2025 rankings out and more

Union Minister of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Shivraj Singh Chouhan, BJP leaders Ravneet Singh and Tarun Chugh and others ride on a tractor during an inspection of a flood-affected areas, at Ramdass, in Amritsar district, Punjab. (PTI)

International News

Thailand’s parliament has elected business tycoon Anutin Charnvirakul as the country’s new prime minister — the third leader in just two years. He replaces Paetongtarn Shinawatra, who was ousted by the Constitutional Court last week for ethical violations linked to her handling of the border dispute with Cambodia.

Leader of Bhumjai Thai Party Anutin Charnvirakul, center, stands during the voting to select a new prime minister, at the Parliament in Bangkok, Thailand, Friday, Sept. 5, 2025, (AP Photo/Sakchai Lalit)

India has voiced regret over the Ukraine conflict’s “collateral consequences”, including prices of fuel, saying countries of the Global South have been left to fend for themselves, as Delhi underscored that diplomatic efforts hold the promise to end the war and bring lasting peace.

Sports News

India’s wicketkeeper-batter Yastika Bhatia was ruled out of the upcoming Women’s World Cup as well as the Australia ODI series due to a knee injury. In her place, Uma Chetry was drafted into the team.

Leg-spinner Amit Mishra announced his retirement from professional cricket. (FILE PHOTO – AP)

Former India leg-spinner Amit Mishra has announced his retirement from the professional game at the age of 42 after a career spanning almost a quarter of a century.

Business News

The Goods and Services Tax (GST) Council has cleared the way for a broad two-slab structure of 5 per cent and 18 per cent.

The new Bairabi–Sairang railway line in Mizoram will connect Aizawl to Silchar in just three hours, replacing a lengthy road journey. The project, with 48 tunnels and 142 bridges, will soon be inaugurated by Prime Minister Modi.

Rajasthan is set to receive another Vande Bharat Express—this time on the Jodhpur–Delhi route. Operating at speeds up to 160 km/h, the new semi-high-speed train will reduce travel time and enhance regional connectivity.

The Vande Bharat Express can run up to a maximum speed of 160 kmph. (Image: Ministry of Railways)

Education News

The Ministry of Education, at a press conference led by Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, announced the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) 2025. In the list, IIT Madras become the top engineering institute in the country, AIIMS Delhi, the best medical college and IIM Ahmedabad, the country’s best management institute.

In terms of college, Hindu College maintains its top position for the second consecutive year. Miranda House followed in second place, while Hans Raj College and Kirori Mal College made debut entries into the top five, signalling a reshaping of Delhi University’s hierarchy.