January 6, 2026

UAE Rolls Out New Visa Categories and Easier Entry Rules in 2026

The UAE starts 2026 with new visa options for AI experts, artists, event attendees, and cruise tourists. India gets expanded visa-on-arrival access. Sponsorship rules tighten by income. Golden Visa grows to attract top talent.

January 6, 2026

Hampton Inn Minnesota Refuses ICE Agents; Hilton Condemns Discrimination

A Minnesota Hampton Inn owned by Indian partners denied reservations to ICE agents, sparking outrage. Hilton says this behavior goes against its values and apologizes. The hotel apologized and promised to accommodate affected guests.

January 6, 2026

Madras HC Stays ECR Corridor Tender Amid Bias Claims by Dilip Buildcon

Madras High Court stays tender proceedings for four-lane ECR corridor awarded to KNR Constructions. Dilip Buildcon accuses TANSHA of favouritism. Stay granted till Jan 27.

January 5, 2026

Parliament Clears SHANTI Bill to Open India's Nuclear Energy to Private Players with Govt Oversight

India’s Parliament approved the SHANTI Bill, allowing private and foreign firms to own and operate nuclear plants under government control. The Bill boosts energy security with ₹20,000 crore for new tech, sets clear safety rules, but sparks opposition over liability and transparency concerns.

January 6, 2026

Oman Sets Clear Fees for Citizenship and Nationality Withdrawal Starting 2026

Oman has fixed citizenship application fees at OMR 600 and introduced a OMR 200 charge for nationality withdrawal from January 4, 2026. The rules target greater transparency without changing eligibility.

January 6, 2026

Trader Wins $400,000 Betting on Maduro’s US Removal, Raising Insider Suspicions

An anonymous trader earned over $400,000 on Polymarket by betting on Nicolás Maduro’s US removal in Venezuela. The timely bet sparks insider trading questions amid a secret US mission.

January 5, 2026

Supreme Court Allows Petition to Press Centre for Revising EPFO Wage Ceiling

The Supreme Court has permitted a petitioner to file a representation urging the government to revise the ₹15,000 EPFO wage ceiling. The Centre must respond within four months, addressing concerns over many workers losing social security benefits due to outdated wage limits.

January 5, 2026

Supreme Court Blocks Customs Duty on Adani Power’s SEZ Electricity Supply

The Supreme Court has ruled that Adani Power Ltd is not liable to pay customs duty on electricity sent from its SEZ plant to Domestic Tariff Areas. The Court overturned a 2019 Gujarat High Court ruling and ordered refunds within eight weeks, saying the duty had no legal backing.

January 6, 2026

SAAP Chairperson Invited as Chief Guest for Kakinada Gold Cup Hockey Tournament 2026

Kakinada Coastal Sports Club invites Sports Authority of AP chairperson A. Ravi Naidu to be chief guest at the Kakinada Gold Cup Hockey Tournament 2026. A ₹2.5 crore hockey academy will also be established in Kakinada to boost state hockey standards.

January 5, 2026

EMS Corporation Stadium Damaged After SuperCross Racing League in Kozhikode; Repairs Pending

Kozhikode’s EMS Corporation Stadium was damaged after the SuperCross motorbike racing event featuring Salman Khan. The football ground is now uneven and grass is dry. Organisers have promised to repair the damage using a ₹25 lakh deposit.

January 4, 2026

Australian Sports Stars Demand Federal Royal Commission on Bondi Terror Attack and Antisemitism

More than 60 top Australian athletes urge PM Anthony Albanese to set up a federal royal commission on antisemitism, radicalisation, and the Bondi terror attack, calling it a national crisis needing swift action.

January 4, 2026

Heroes Honored at SCG During Ashes Final for Bondi Terror Attack Bravery

Ahmed al-Ahmed and Chaya Dadon received a standing ovation at SCG during the Ashes final Test. Both survived the Bondi terror attack and were joined by first responders in a heartfelt tribute.

January 6, 2026

Taiwan Spots PLA Aircraft Near Waters; Japan’s PM Pick Takaichi Sparks China Tensions

Taiwan detected eight Chinese military aircraft sorties and seven naval vessels near its waters. Japan’s new PM candidate Sanae Takaichi’s tough stance on Taiwan raises diplomatic concerns.

January 6, 2026

NIA Probes Twin Blasts in Manipur’s Bishnupur, Two Injured in Rising Ethnic Tensions

Two blasts shook Bishnupur, Manipur, injuring two people. The NIA has taken over the case amid calls for a shutdown and ongoing ethnic violence tensions.

January 6, 2026

Oman Sets Clear Fees for Citizenship and Nationality Withdrawal Starting 2026

Oman has fixed citizenship application fees at OMR 600 and introduced a OMR 200 charge for nationality withdrawal from January 4, 2026. The rules target greater transparency without changing eligibility.

January 6, 2026

Gunfire Near Venezuela’s Presidential Palace After US Captures Nicolás Maduro

Gunfire was heard near Venezuela’s Miraflores palace after Nicolás Maduro was captured in a secret US mission. The White House denies involvement, calling it a misunderstanding among local forces. Maduro now faces US narcotics charges after pleading not guilty in New York.

January 6, 2026

ISRO Calls for Proposals on Aditya-L1 Solar Observations Two Years After Launch

ISRO invites Indian scientists to submit proposals for solar observations using the Aditya-L1 spacecraft. This comes on the mission’s second anniversary of reaching the Sun-Earth L1 point, offering uninterrupted solar data access from April to June 2026.

January 6, 2026

Starlink Internet Shutdown Hits Papua New Guinea Hard Amid Licensing Battle

Starlink's internet service in Papua New Guinea is off after the government ordered a shutdown. Remote areas suffer as businesses, health workers, and students struggle without reliable internet.

January 6, 2026

Trader Wins $400,000 Betting on Maduro’s US Removal, Raising Insider Suspicions

An anonymous trader earned over $400,000 on Polymarket by betting on Nicolás Maduro’s US removal in Venezuela. The timely bet sparks insider trading questions amid a secret US mission.

January 6, 2026

Twitch Sets New Streaming Records in 2026 with Kai Cenat and Ibai Llanos Leading

Twitch, the top streaming site, breaks records in 2026. Kai Cenat hits over 1.1 million subs, Ibai Llanos draws 5.1 million viewers, and Fortnite keeps gamers hooked.

January 6, 2026

13,000-Year-Old Comet Explosion Linked to Sudden Ice Age Cooling and Mass Extinction

Scientists find signs of a massive comet airburst over North America 13,000 years ago. This sky blast may explain sudden freezing, fires, animal deaths, and the end of Clovis culture.

January 6, 2026

ISRO Calls for Proposals on Aditya-L1 Solar Observations Two Years After Launch

ISRO invites Indian scientists to submit proposals for solar observations using the Aditya-L1 spacecraft. This comes on the mission’s second anniversary of reaching the Sun-Earth L1 point, offering uninterrupted solar data access from April to June 2026.

January 6, 2026

Yellowstone Volcano: A Deep Look into Its Past Eruptions and Magma Renewals

Yellowstone sits atop a huge volcanic system active for over 2 million years. Recent studies reveal it erupts in cycles, storing magma in crystal-rich zones. Its lava flows record Earth's magnetic history too. Despite ongoing activity underground, the risk of eruption remains uncertain but shows a dynamic system shaping the region.

January 5, 2026

Bengaluru Minimum Temperature Falls 3-4°C Amid Clear Skies This Week

Bengaluru’s minimum temperature dropped by 3-4 degrees Celsius over the past days due to clear skies, says IMD. The lowest reading was 13.8°C at Kempegowda Airport.

January 6, 2026

Delhi Air Quality Stays Poor With AQI at 293; Pollution to Continue for Six Days

Delhi's air quality remained poor on January 6, 2026, with AQI at 293. Chandni Chowk recorded very poor air quality at 352. Experts say pollution will last for six days.

January 6, 2026

Australia braces for worst heatwave since 2019-20 bushfires with soaring 45C temps

More than half of Australia will face extreme heat above 45C from Wednesday to Friday. The worst heatwave since the deadly 2019-20 bushfires brings high fire danger and electricity strains.

January 6, 2026

Seven Dead, Over 100 Ill in Indore Due to Contaminated Drinking Water Outbreak

At least 38 new cases of vomiting and diarrhoea were reported in Indore linked to contaminated water. Seven deaths confirmed, 110 patients under treatment including 15 in ICUs. Health teams launched surveys and distributed clean water kits in Bhagirathpura to control the outbreak.

January 6, 2026

All 116 Injured in Swiss Ski Resort Fire Identified, Investigation Underway

All 116 injured in the deadly New Year's Eve fire at Crans-Montana ski resort have been identified. The blaze killed 40 people aged 14 to 39. Many injured remain hospitalized with severe burns. Police probe the cause, focusing on sparklers and ceiling foam flammability.

January 6, 2026

Thailand Accuses Cambodia of Ceasefire Breach After Mortar Fire Incident

Thailand claims Cambodia fired mortars into its border province, breaking a 10-day-old truce. Cambodia calls it an 'operational error.' One Thai soldier injured.

January 6, 2026

Punjab Police, BSF Seize 20 Kg Heroin, Arrest 4 in Trans-Border Drug Bust

In a major operation, Punjab Police and BSF caught 4 accused and seized nearly 20 kg of heroin linked to a Pakistan-based network. Investigations continue to bust the entire smuggling ring.

January 6, 2026

NIA Probes Twin Blasts in Manipur’s Bishnupur, Two Injured in Rising Ethnic Tensions

Two blasts shook Bishnupur, Manipur, injuring two people. The NIA has taken over the case amid calls for a shutdown and ongoing ethnic violence tensions.

January 6, 2026

Gunfire Near Venezuela’s Presidential Palace After US Captures Nicolás Maduro

Gunfire was heard near Venezuela’s Miraflores palace after Nicolás Maduro was captured in a secret US mission. The White House denies involvement, calling it a misunderstanding among local forces. Maduro now faces US narcotics charges after pleading not guilty in New York.

January 6, 2026

13,000-Year-Old Comet Explosion Linked to Sudden Ice Age Cooling and Mass Extinction

Scientists find signs of a massive comet airburst over North America 13,000 years ago. This sky blast may explain sudden freezing, fires, animal deaths, and the end of Clovis culture.

January 6, 2026

Delhi Air Quality Stays Poor With AQI at 293; Pollution to Continue for Six Days

Delhi's air quality remained poor on January 6, 2026, with AQI at 293. Chandni Chowk recorded very poor air quality at 352. Experts say pollution will last for six days.

January 6, 2026

Australia braces for worst heatwave since 2019-20 bushfires with soaring 45C temps

More than half of Australia will face extreme heat above 45C from Wednesday to Friday. The worst heatwave since the deadly 2019-20 bushfires brings high fire danger and electricity strains.

January 6, 2026

NGT Orders Notice Over Illegal Tree Felling Near Taj Mahal in Agra

The National Green Tribunal has asked the Environment Ministry and UP government to respond to illegal tree cutting and unauthorized constructions near the Taj Mahal. The issue involves damage to century-old trees and green belts along Agra-Gwalior Highway.

January 6, 2026

Villages Buzz with Preparations for Sankranthi Harvest Festival

Rural areas come alive as families prepare for Sankranthi with new paint, ethnic foods, clothes, and festive fun. Farmers pray for a good crop and celebrate tradition.

January 6, 2026

Twitch Sets New Streaming Records in 2026 with Kai Cenat and Ibai Llanos Leading

Twitch, the top streaming site, breaks records in 2026. Kai Cenat hits over 1.1 million subs, Ibai Llanos draws 5.1 million viewers, and Fortnite keeps gamers hooked.

January 5, 2026

Hollywood's Favorite Lie: US Power as Silent Extraction, Not Loud Invasion

Hollywood often shows American power not as grand invasions but as quiet extractions. Films like Zero Dark Thirty and Argo highlight US missions that slip in and out without fireworks, focusing on survival and retrieval instead of victory.

January 5, 2026

Drama 'Sangeetha Mummoorthigal' Brings Carnatic Trinity to Life on Stage

A new drama 'Sangeetha Mummoorthigal' tells the live stories of Carnatic music legends Thyagaraja, Shyama Sastri, and Dikshitar. Featuring top artists, music, and dance, it premieres Jan 9 at Vani Mahal.

January 6, 2026

Thailand Accuses Cambodia of Ceasefire Breach After Mortar Fire Incident

Thailand claims Cambodia fired mortars into its border province, breaking a 10-day-old truce. Cambodia calls it an 'operational error.' One Thai soldier injured.

January 6, 2026

Taiwan Spots PLA Aircraft Near Waters; Japan’s PM Pick Takaichi Sparks China Tensions

Taiwan detected eight Chinese military aircraft sorties and seven naval vessels near its waters. Japan’s new PM candidate Sanae Takaichi’s tough stance on Taiwan raises diplomatic concerns.

January 6, 2026

UAE Rolls Out New Visa Categories and Easier Entry Rules in 2026

The UAE starts 2026 with new visa options for AI experts, artists, event attendees, and cruise tourists. India gets expanded visa-on-arrival access. Sponsorship rules tighten by income. Golden Visa grows to attract top talent.

January 6, 2026

Oman Sets Clear Fees for Citizenship and Nationality Withdrawal Starting 2026

Oman has fixed citizenship application fees at OMR 600 and introduced a OMR 200 charge for nationality withdrawal from January 4, 2026. The rules target greater transparency without changing eligibility.

January 6, 2026

Taiwan Spots PLA Aircraft Near Waters; Japan’s PM Pick Takaichi Sparks China Tensions

Taiwan detected eight Chinese military aircraft sorties and seven naval vessels near its waters. Japan’s new PM candidate Sanae Takaichi’s tough stance on Taiwan raises diplomatic concerns.

January 6, 2026

UAE Rolls Out New Visa Categories and Easier Entry Rules in 2026

The UAE starts 2026 with new visa options for AI experts, artists, event attendees, and cruise tourists. India gets expanded visa-on-arrival access. Sponsorship rules tighten by income. Golden Visa grows to attract top talent.

January 6, 2026

US Visa Delays Force Indian Immigrants to Miss Family Events and Risk Careers

Many Indian immigrants in the US face long visa waits. This causes them to miss family milestones and worry about job security, says immigration lawyer.

January 6, 2026

US Visa Delays Force Indian Immigrants to Miss Family Events and Risk Careers

Many Indian immigrants in the US face long visa waits. This causes them to miss family milestones and worry about job security, says immigration lawyer.