EPFO Launches Revamped Portal With Auto-Settlement and Unified Dashboard

ED freezes TMC bank deposits worth Rs 440 crore in Kolkata

16 Workers Feared Trapped After Building Collapse at Pune Waste-to-Energy Plant

A three-storey administrative building at the PCMC Waste-to-Energy plant in Pune collapsed during heavy rainfall. The incident, which occurred in the afternoon, left an estimated 15 to 16 workers feared trapped beneath the rubble. The PCMC fire brigade swiftly launched a large-scale rescue operation at the site. National Disaster Response Force personnel were also deployed to support the ongoing efforts. Rescue operations remain underway as teams work to locate and free those believed to be trapped.

Wisconsin residents sue Microsoft AI data centre over persistent noise pollution

Residents living near Microsoft's $7.3 billion AI data centre in Wisconsin have filed a lawsuit against the tech giant over continuous noise. The complaint centres on disruptive sounds generated by the facility's generators and HVAC systems, which neighbours claim are damaging their property. Microsoft has acknowledged the concerns, stating its commitment to being a responsible neighbour and outlining steps taken to reduce noise levels. However, local residents remain dissatisfied with the response, particularly as additional data centres are planned for the area. The expansion plans have heightened community fears that noise-related issues will worsen over time.

US Government Clears OpenAI to Widely Release Advanced GPT-5.6 Model

The US government has approved OpenAI to publicly release its advanced GPT-5.6 artificial intelligence model. The clearance comes after authorities had initially requested a limited rollout and conducted additional testing of the system. With restrictions now lifted, OpenAI is expected to make GPT-5.6 broadly available to users within the week. The development reflects the US government's growing oversight role in evaluating advanced AI systems before wider deployment.