January 9, 2026

Four Cows Killed in Suspected Wild Animal Attack in Iritty's Forest Fringe

Four cows belonging to Rakesh Pullattu Kunnel were killed in a suspected tiger or leopard attack in Iritty, Kerala. Locals blame Forest department negligence and demand urgent action after repeated alerts about wild animals.

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

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

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

Syria Calls Ceasefire in Aleppo After Deadly Clashes With Kurdish Fighters

Syria’s government announced a ceasefire after three days of heavy fighting with Kurdish forces in Aleppo, displacing over 140,000 people. Kurdish militants will leave contested areas with safe passage guaranteed. The deal’s future remains uncertain as Kurds have not yet agreed.

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.

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

Supreme Court Bars Telangana Lawyer From State Bar Council Polls Over Complaints

The Supreme Court refused a Telangana lawyer's plea to contest State Bar Council elections due to pending complaints. The court stressed high ethical standards for lawyers.

January 9, 2026

Telangana Faces Chill as Temperatures Drop Below 10°C, Mist Ahead

Telangana's urban areas saw cold weather with temperatures falling below 10°C. Hyderabad recorded 11.2°C. The cold will continue with likely mist in mornings and nights.