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

Sleeper Bus Crashes Into Unused Toll Booth Near Devanahalli, Five Injured

A speeding sleeper bus from Hyderabad to Mysuru crashed into an unused toll booth at Kannamangala, Devanahalli. Five people, including the driver, were hurt but are safe. Locals demand demolition of the unused toll booth fearing safety risks.

January 2, 2026

BRS MLA Kotha Prabhakar Reddy Booked for Encroaching 5 Acres of Durgam Cheruvu

Madhapur police have registered a case against BRS MLA Kotha Prabhakar Reddy for encroaching nearly five acres of Durgam Cheruvu lake. The complaint came from HYDRAA, which removed illegal structures used as a parking lot from the lake’s area. Investigation is ongoing.

January 2, 2026

Cyberabad SI Arrested for Taking ₹20,000 Bribe to Delete Complaint

A Sub-Inspector in Cyberabad was caught taking a ₹20,000 bribe to remove a complainant's name from a case. The officer had demanded ₹30,000 and already took ₹5,000 earlier. The Anti-Corruption Bureau arrested him and is investigating further.

January 2, 2026

Bullet Killing Congress Worker in Ballari Not from Police Gun, Says Police

A Congress worker died in a clash in Ballari, with police saying the bullet was not from any police weapon. Five firearms seized, no arrests yet. CM Siddaramaiah orders detailed probe.

January 2, 2026

Farmer, Wife Found Burnt in Locked Hut in Tiruvannamalai, Probe Underway

A 55-year-old farmer and his wife were found charred to death inside their locked hut on farmland near Tiruvannamalai. Police suspect foul play and have launched a special probe to catch the killers.

January 2, 2026

BWSSB to Supply Ultra-Pure Water to Peenya Industrial Area via New Tertiary Treatment Plant

BWSSB plans to supply 4 MLD ultra-pure treated water to Asia's largest Peenya Industrial Area. ₹27 crore pipeline and new tertiary plant will ensure clean, non-potable water.

January 2, 2026

Saudi Airstrikes Kill 7 in Yemen Amid Fierce Southern Transitional Council Advance

Saudi warplanes struck Yemen’s Southern Transitional Council positions in Hadramawt, killing at least seven. The attack marks growing tensions between Gulf allies Saudi Arabia and the UAE over Yemen’s fragmented fight.

January 2, 2026

Yemen Conflict Escalates as Saudi Arabia and UAE Clash Over Southern Territory

Yemen’s civil war worsens with Saudi Arabia and UAE in open conflict backing rival forces, threatening to split the country. Southern separatists push for independence amid deadly air strikes and political fallout.

January 2, 2026

Swiss and Italian Teens Missing After Deadly Fire at Swiss Ski Resort Bar

A fire at Le Constellation bar in Crans-Montana killed 40 and left 119 injured. Swiss and Italian teens remain missing as victims are identified.