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.

January 9, 2026

Israeli Airstrikes Kill 13 Palestinians Violating Ceasefire in Gaza

Israeli airstrikes killed at least 13 Palestinians, including five children, in Gaza despite a ceasefire. The strikes followed a failed rocket launch and sparked outrage.

January 9, 2026

Russia Uses Rare Oreshnik Missile in Deadly Strikes on Kyiv and Lviv

Russia fired its rarely-used Oreshnik ballistic missile at Ukraine overnight, killing four in Kyiv and hitting Lviv’s infrastructure. The strikes included hundreds of missiles and drones amid harsh winter and power outages.