January 9, 2026

63 Maoists Surrender in Dantewada with Over ₹1.19 Crore Bounty in Hand

Sixty-three Maoists, including 18 women, surrendered in Dantewada district, Chhattisgarh. Thirty-six among them carried a combined bounty of ₹1.19 crore. They joined the government’s rehab program under 'Poona Margem'. Immediate aid and further reintegration support will be given.

January 9, 2026

Five Arrested for Selling Banned Chinese Manja at High Prices

Five men in Hyderabad were caught by the Special Crime Team for selling banned Chinese manja at inflated rates. Authorities seized 155 bobbins and took strict action.

January 9, 2026

Elon Musk’s X Limits Grok AI Image Editing to Paid Users After Deepfake Backlash

Elon Musk’s X platform has restricted Grok AI’s image editing features to paid subscribers after misuse for sexualised deepfakes sparked outrage. The move follows criticism from experts and government calls for stricter regulation.

January 9, 2026

ED Registers Case Under PMLA in Sabarimala Gold Theft After Centre's Nod

The Enforcement Directorate has launched a new case under money laundering law in the Sabarimala gold theft, following approval from the Union government. Twelve arrests have been made, with a Joint Director leading the probe amid ongoing High Court supervision.

January 9, 2026

Russia Launches New Oreshnik Hypersonic Missile at Ukraine Near EU Border

Russia fired its new Oreshnik hypersonic missile at western Ukraine near the European Union border in a massive overnight strike. Ukraine confirmed the attack and called Russia’s strike “absurd,” while raising alarms about European security. The launch marks Russia’s latest military escalation amid ongoing tensions with Ukraine and NATO.