January 6, 2026

Egypt Ends Free Hajj Slots, Launches Digital Lottery and Paid Packages for 2026 Pilgrimage

Egypt stops free state-funded Hajj slots for 2026. Pilgrims now must join a digital lottery or buy paid packages. Health certificates required for visas.

January 6, 2026

Kuwait Denies Residency Fee Waiver Rumors; Only Health Insurance Fees for Domestic Workers Exempt

Kuwait's Ministry of Interior refutes viral claims about residency fee waivers. Fees remain unchanged. Only health insurance fees for first three domestic workers are exempt.

January 6, 2026

180 Passengers Stranded at Calicut Airport as SpiceJet Dubai Flight Delayed Again

Around 180 passengers bound for Dubai were stranded at Calicut airport due to multiple delays of their SpiceJet flight. Initially set for late Monday night, the flight faced a technical issue, pushing departure to Tuesday morning and then delaying it further.

January 6, 2026

180 Passengers Stranded at Calicut Airport as SpiceJet Dubai Flight Delayed Again

Around 180 passengers bound for Dubai were stranded at Calicut airport due to multiple delays of their SpiceJet flight. Initially set for late Monday night, the flight faced a technical issue, pushing departure to Tuesday morning and then delaying it further.

January 6, 2026

Telangana Housing Board Lottery for 111 Gachibowli Flats Starts Jan 6 at 3 PM

The Telangana Housing Board will hold a lottery for 111 flats in Gachibowli meant for Lower Income Groups on January 6, 2025, at 3 p.m. Over 2,600 applied. Due to space limits, public is asked not to visit the venue. The event will be live-streamed on YouTube.