January 9, 2026

UPSC to Use AI Facial Authentication for Secure Exam Entry from Now On

UPSC will now use AI facial recognition to verify exam candidates at centres. This quick, secure system reduces entry time to 8-10 seconds and aims to prevent cheating and impersonation.

January 9, 2026

Prasar Bharati Launches ‘Creator’s Corner’ on DD News to Boost Digital Creators

Prasar Bharati unveiled ‘Creator’s Corner’ on DD News, a platform spotlighting digital creators nationwide. This move aims to fuel content diversity and strengthen India’s creator economy in 2026 reforms.

January 9, 2026

Dubai Launches Phase 1 of Driverless RoboTaxi Service in Key Areas

Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has started Phase 1 of its driverless RoboTaxi service. Covering 65 locations mainly in Jumeirah and Umm Suqeim, the move targets 25% autonomous trips by 2030. Developed with Cruise and Baidu Apollo Go, this innovative transport service marks Dubai's leap into smart mobility

January 9, 2026

Kerala Power Board to Launch Smart Section Offices for Modern Energy Management

Kerala State Electricity Board is set to transform over 750 Model Section Offices into Smart Section Offices. This upgrade will boost digital capacity and handle growing power needs, thanks to smart meters and new technology.

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.