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

Bombay HC Stays Maharashtra Cricket Association Elections Over Member Induction Issues

Bombay High Court has stayed MCA elections scheduled for January 6, 2026, citing questionable inclusion of 400 new members tied to political figures. The court expressed concerns over nepotism and procedural haste affecting the voters' list.

January 6, 2026

Delhi Assembly Committee Suggests Action Against Kejriwal Over Fake Phansi Ghar

Delhi Assembly's Committee of Privileges has recommended action against Arvind Kejriwal and other AAP leaders for their absence during probe on a fake phansi ghar in Assembly premises.

January 6, 2026

Supreme Court Hears Petitions Against EC’s Special Electoral Roll Revision

The Supreme Court continued hearing petitions challenging the Election Commission's Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Bihar and other states. Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar said the goal is to include all eligible voters.

January 6, 2026

Trump Wants Greenland for US Security; Island’s Leaders and Denmark Say No

US President Donald Trump wants to take over Greenland for strategic security reasons. Greenland’s and Denmark’s leaders have strongly rejected his demands, calling it a 'fantasy' and insisting the island is not for sale.