January 6, 2026

600 Evacuated After Natural Gas Blowout at ONGC Well in Konaseema

At least 600 people were safely moved from three villages near a gas well blowout in Dr. B. R. Ambedkar Konaseema. ONGC teams work to cap the well and control the situation.

January 6, 2026

Armed Robbers Loot ₹50 Lakh From Gorakhpur Retired Official's Home Holding Family Hostage

Four armed robbers stormed a retired official's house in Gorakhpur, held his family hostage, and stole over ₹50 lakh in jewellery and cash in just 25 minutes. Police are investigating and believe the masked youths are in their early 20s.

January 6, 2026

UP Police Crack ₹24 Crore Hawala-GST Fraud Network, Two Arrested

Uttar Pradesh police in Bareilly have arrested two men linked to a ₹24 crore hawala and GST fraud involving fake firms and mule accounts. The scam was exposed after a small artisan received an unexpected ₹1.5 crore tax notice. Investigations reveal shell companies evading taxes and moving money illegally.

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

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

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.

January 6, 2026

AP High Court Orders Fresh TTD Counting Plan, CID to Probe Police in Currency Theft

Andhra Pradesh High Court asks TTD to redo its counting plans at Parakamani and permits CID to act against police officers linked to alleged foreign currency theft. Next hearing on January 8.