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Delhi Education Directorate issued a show-cause notice to S.S. Mota Singh Sr. Sec. Model School, Janakpuri, following an alleged molestation incident involving a nursery student on campus. The notice cites lapses in surveillance, absence of adequate CCTV coverage, and concerns over safety compliance. It also flags operation of nursery and pre-primary classes from a separate premises about one kilometre away without approval. The school has been directed to explain violations under DSEAR and submit records promptly required.

A new study reveals that climate change and rapid development, including infrastructure expansion and hill cutting, are major drivers of landslides in the Western Ghats. Researchers found that nearly 72% of landslides occurred near developed areas, highlighting the impact of human activities alongside intense rainfall.

An AI coding agent accidentally deleted an entire production database and backups in just nine seconds. The incident occurred due to a combination of AI safety failures and infrastructure vulnerabilities. This event highlights critical issues in AI integration with production systems. The company is now working to restore data from older backups.

Says 51 Open Drains Empty 1,067 MLD industrial Discharge, Sewage Into River

Israeli forces have released footage of Hezbollah living quarters in southern Lebanon, highlighting ongoing tensions despite a ceasefire. The IDF reported striking over 100 targets, including weapons caches and tunnel routes, amidst an escalating drone war.

Following recent fire incidents, including a fatal blaze at SCB Medical College, the Public Works Department has mandated strict adherence to fire safety norms in all public buildings. Engineers and architects are instructed to prioritize comprehensive fire prevention, detection, and evacuation systems in new projects and assess existing structures for necessary upgrades and retrofitting.

Michael and Susan Dell are donating $750 million to the University of Texas at Austin to establish a new AI-focused medical center and research campus. This significant philanthropic gift, named UT Dell Medical Center, will integrate medicine, science, and computing, aiming to revolutionize healthcare through artificial intelligence.

A cooling issue at an Amazon Web Services data center in Northern Virginia caused widespread service disruptions. Cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase and derivatives giant CME Group were among the affected. AWS confirmed increased temperatures in a single data center impacted services. Efforts to restore cooling capacity led to extended outages for some customers. The primary issue is now resolved.

Security has emerged as a particular flashpoint, with tower receptions and basement areas left unguarded because the builder has not cleared payments to security agencies

India's EV growth faces a charging reliability crisis, not an adoption problem. While public chargers have surged, a significant EV-to-charger ratio and user complaints highlight infrastructure gaps. The core issue is thermal derating in fast chargers, where high ambient temperatures reduce power output, impacting performance and user experience.

Property Tax Grievances Under Scrutiny as MCG Told Not to Reject or Park Files Without Reason

Maharashtra SSC 2026 division-wise results show Konkan leading the state with 97.62% pass rate, followed by Kolhapur, Mumbai, and Pune. MSBSHSE data highlights strong urban performance and a clear regional gap, with Nagpur, Latur, and Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar at lower rankings. Overall regular student pass percentage stands at 92.09%. The results reflect consistent academic strength in western Maharashtra while indicating disparities across divisions, shaped by geography, infrastructure, and institutional performance trends across the state overall level.

A significant anti-incumbency wave propelled the BJP to a historic victory in Bengal, dismantling Trinamool's dominance. Voters cited systemic misrule, stagnant industry, and rampant corruption, including the 'cut-money' culture and scams, as key reasons for their dissatisfaction. Mamata Banerjee's strategy of being the 'sole candidate' backfired, failing to address ground realities.

GitLab is undergoing a significant restructuring, including layoffs, to adapt to the 'agentic era' of software engineering. CEO Bill Staples announced plans to flatten the organization, empower smaller R&D teams, and embed AI agents into workflows. The company is also re-evaluating its global footprint and making architectural bets to prepare for machine-scale workloads.

By mid-2026, Russia's Ukraine invasion has transformed into a grinding conflict. Ukraine's successful drone warfare and long-range strikes on Russian infrastructure are reshaping the battlefield. Russia, adapting with infiltration tactics and glide bombs, faces a new, industrialized war of attrition. European aid bolsters Ukraine's defense, while diplomatic progress remains stalled.