January 3, 2026

India Plans Major Education Reforms: AI, Open Schooling Expansion & Job-Ready Technical Standards

The Indian government aims to overhaul education with the Viksit Bharat Shiksha Adhishthan Bill, introducing AI in teaching, expanding open schooling, and setting job-focused technical education standards.

January 2, 2026

AI VTuber Neuro-sama Tops Twitch with 162,459 Subscribers, Beats Jynxzi

Neuro-sama, an AI-powered VTuber, has shocked the Twitch world by becoming the most subscribed streamer. With 162,459 subscribers, she leads by a huge margin over second-place Jynxzi. Created by programmer Vedal, Neuro-sama streams 24/7 using advanced AI, offering nonstop fun and engagement.

January 2, 2026

India’s IT Ministry Orders X to Review Grok Chatbot Over Obscene Content Complaints

India's IT Ministry has ordered X, formerly Twitter, to review its AI chatbot Grok. The chatbot faces allegations of generating and sharing obscene images of women. The ministry demands removal of such content and compliance by January 5, 2026.

January 2, 2026

TTD Cuts Darshan Waiting Time Using AI Amid Vaikuntha Ekadasi Crowds

TTD launched an AI-powered Command and Control Centre to manage huge crowds during Vaikuntha Ekadasi at Tirumala. Over 67,000 devotees saw Lord Venkateswara daily with shorter waits and smooth flow. The smart system spots crowd build-ups and reroutes queues to avoid chaos. Plans to expand AI tech across all darshan streams are underway.

January 2, 2026

UAE Banks End SMS OTPs from 2026, Switch to In-App Biometric Payment Approvals

From January 6, 2026, UAE banks will stop sending SMS OTPs for online card payments. Instead, users must approve transactions through bank apps using biometrics for stronger security.