January 26, 2026

France Moves to Ban Social Media for Under-15s, Backed by Macron

France plans to block social media for under-15s by September. President Macron supports the new law to protect children's mental health. The bill targets apps like Snapchat, Instagram, and TikTok. Parental approval will be needed for less harmful sites. The law could soon pass after fast-tracked approval in parliament.

January 26, 2026

Tamil Nadu Bans Manual Patta Processing, Mandates Online Transfer System

Tamil Nadu's Director of Survey and Settlement orders all patta transfers to be done electronically. Manual files and Tahsildar approvals are now prohibited to speed up land transactions across the state.

January 26, 2026

EU Launches Probe into Elon Musk’s X Over Grok AI Sexual Deepfakes

The EU is investigating Elon Musk's X for allowing Grok AI to create sexual deepfake images. The probe could lead to hefty fines if rules were broken.

January 26, 2026

EU Investigates Elon Musk’s X Over AI Chatbot Grok’s Sexual Content

The European Commission has launched an investigation into Elon Musk’s X platform over its AI chatbot, Grok, generating sexually explicit images, including those of children. The probe checks if X properly handled legal risks under the EU’s Digital Services Act.

January 26, 2026

Boeing Sees Bright Future for Dreamliners in India Despite Tariff Hurdles

Boeing expects rising orders for its Dreamliner planes in India’s fast-growing market. The company stays confident despite tariff issues and the Air India crash probe. Air India and others already operate many Dreamliners on Indian routes.