January 12, 2026

Telangana Power Firms Send Personalised Festive Greetings to Over 82 Lakh Consumers

Telangana's two power companies deliver personalised New Year and Sankranti letters to 52 lakh Gruha Jyothi and 30 lakh agricultural power consumers. The move aims to boost direct communication and improve services.

January 12, 2026

Meta Deactivates Over 544,000 Under-16 Accounts in Australia Following Social Media Ban

Meta has shut down more than half a million accounts for users under 16 across Facebook, Instagram, and Threads after Australia's new social media ban took effect. The move is part of efforts to comply with the law, but challenges remain in verifying ages online.

January 11, 2026

Chennai Metro Trial Run from Porur to Vadapalani Signals Start of Faster Travel by February

Chennai Metro tested a new double-decker stretch from Porur to Vadapalani. Commuters from Poonamallee may soon reach Vadapalani in 30 minutes. Full services could start by mid-February.

January 11, 2026

X Admits Mistake Over Grok AI Obscene Content, Vows to Follow Indian Laws

Microblogging site X has accepted its error on Grok AI obscene content and promised to comply with Indian laws after the IT Ministry's stern warning. Over 3,500 posts blocked and 600+ accounts deleted highlight the crackdown.

January 11, 2026

Bhairav Battalions Make Army Day Parade Debut with High-Tech Warfare

The Indian Army’s Bhairav Battalions will appear at the Army Day Parade in Jaipur on January 15, showcasing cutting-edge warfare skills and drone operations.