Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Anil Chauhan met Armenia’s Chief of the General Staff, Lt General Edvard Asryan, in New Delhi on Tuesday, where both leaders explored opportunities for collaboration in the development of military hardware. On his arrival for the official visit, Lt Gen Asryan was welcomed by CDS Chauhan and was presented with a ceremonial Guard of Honour. The Headquarters of Integrated Defence Staff (IDS HQ) shared on X that the meeting focused on strengthening defence ties and exploring joint ventures in defence equipment, highlighting a shared vision for a long-term, mutually beneficial strategic partnership.
The engagement reflects the continued growth in India-Armenia defence cooperation. Earlier, in February, General Chauhan led a four-day visit to Armenia, during which he met Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan to discuss regional security challenges and expand bilateral defence cooperation. IDS HQ noted that the discussions also focused on emerging areas of collaboration amid a changing geopolitical environment.
During the same visit, the CDS held talks with Armenia’s Deputy Foreign Minister Robert Abisoghomonyan, where they exchanged views on regional security and bilateral relations. He also met Defence Minister Suren Papikyan to further strengthen cooperation across various defence sectors.
General Chauhan addressed faculty and students at Armenia’s National Defence Research University, where he spoke about the evolving global security landscape, structural changes in warfare, and the growing importance of technology in modern conflicts. He emphasized that future warfare is increasingly multi-domain in nature, covering cyber, electronic warfare, space, and cognitive domains, and highlighted the transformative impact of technology on military power.
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What could be a company’s worst AI nightmare? An autonomous AI agent going out of control and wrecking core business systems. That scenario reportedly became reality for a US-based startup when its AI coding agent erased the company’s entire database in just nine seconds. Jer Crane, founder of the SaaS platform PocketOS, shared the incident on X. He stated that an AI coding agent—Cursor powered by Anthropic’s Claude Opus 4.6—accidentally deleted their production database along with all volume-level backups in a single API request to their infrastructure provider Railway. The entire incident reportedly took only nine seconds.
PocketOS develops software used by rental businesses, especially car rental operators, to manage operations such as bookings, payments, customer data, and vehicle tracking. Crane emphasized that some customers had been using the platform for years and depended on it completely for their day-to-day operations.
Explaining how the data loss happened, Crane said the AI agent was performing a routine task when it encountered a credential mismatch. Instead of seeking help or verification, the agent attempted to resolve the issue independently and ended up deleting a Railway volume. He added that the AI then searched for an API token and found one stored in a file unrelated to its current task. That token was originally meant for managing custom domains through the Railway CLI. According to Crane, the deletion process did not include any safety checks or confirmation prompts—no warnings, no verification steps, and no environment restrictions.
When questioned, the AI reportedly admitted it acted without proper caution, acknowledging it should have verified the action instead of proceeding with a destructive operation. Crane also clarified that the company was using a fully capable enterprise-grade model, not a limited or experimental version. This is not an isolated case. Similar incidents have been reported before, including one where Cursor AI deleted tracked files and shut down processes despite explicit instructions not to, and another where an AI agent at Replit reportedly wiped an entire production database of a startup.
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Employees of the University of Peshawar (UoP) staged a protest on Monday over the non-payment of March salaries and pensions, as reported by Dawn. During the demonstration, a large number of staff members blocked Jamrud Road outside the campus, chanting slogans against both the provincial government and the university administration. The blockade caused severe inconvenience to commuters, especially in the hot weather.
The president of the Class-III Association, Imtiaz Khan, stated that the historic university was facing serious financial difficulties, while neither the administration nor the provincial government had taken effective steps to resolve the issue. He added that March salaries had been partially disbursed to lower-grade employees, with faculty members receiving only 40 percent of their pay, while retired staff had not yet received their pensions.
He warned that the protest would be escalated if timely payments were not ensured. Separately, the Peshawar University Teachers Association has written to Chief Minister Sohail Afridi requesting urgent financial support for the institution. The association expressed deep concern over the worsening situation at UoP, describing it as a long-standing institution that has played a vital role in educating and shaping generations in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. It emphasized that the university has long served as a key center for education and professional development in the region.
The letter further highlighted that employees are currently under significant financial stress, with half of March salaries still unpaid and pensions not released. Many staff members and retirees are struggling to meet basic needs such as rent, utilities, medical expenses, and education costs for their children.
Despite ongoing delays over the past year, faculty and staff have continued their duties without disrupting academic activities. However, the association warned that such conditions are unsustainable without immediate relief, stressing that financial instability at public universities ultimately impacts not only employees but also thousands of families across the province.
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Fresh rainfall in Shimla on Tuesday brought welcome relief from the rising heat, improving the overall atmosphere for both residents and tourists. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has also issued an orange alert for rain and hailstorms in Himachal Pradesh over the next 48 hours.
The sudden shift in weather has made Shimla especially appealing to visitors from the plains, where temperatures have been ranging between 40°C and 45°C. Tourists arriving from Punjab, Haryana, and other parts of northern India, as well as from southern states, were seen enjoying the cool and refreshing climate after the rain.
Visitors shared their experiences of the pleasant change. Taranjeet Singh from Punjab said he felt immediate relief from the heat after reaching Shimla, noting that it was raining as soon as they arrived and the weather felt much colder and enjoyable compared to Mohali’s extreme temperatures. Another tourist, Anmol from Punjab, described the hill station as peaceful and refreshing, while Gagandeep Singh highlighted how the post-rain chill made the trip more enjoyable compared to the harsh heat back home.
Tourists from southern India also appreciated the weather shift. Ritika from Bangalore said the cool climate felt like a huge relief after travelling through extremely hot cities like Delhi and Ambala, adding that Shimla’s natural weather made air conditioning unnecessary. Another visitor, Isheen, also from Bangalore, said the pleasant environment was a refreshing break after experiencing high temperatures in other cities.
Kuldeep Singh from Haryana added that the weather improved his travel experience significantly, noting that even without warm clothing, the post-rain chill felt enjoyable. With forecasts indicating more rain and possible hailstorms in the coming days, officials expect tourist numbers to remain strong as people continue to escape the heat and head towards the cooler Himalayan region.
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Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday gifted two BHISHM Cube modular trauma care systems to Kyrgyzstan’s Defence Minister during a meeting in Bishkek, highlighting India’s focus on humanitarian assistance. Developed under Project Aarogya Maitri, the BHISHM Cube is a portable emergency medical system designed to provide rapid treatment within the “golden hour.” It contains essential medicines and equipment for immediate care in critical situations. The system is modular, with 36 mini cubes forming a mother cube and two mother cubes making one full unit, capable of handling up to 200 medical cases. It can be deployed within 12 minutes and supports operations through RFID-based inventory tracking and digital assistance in 180 languages. The cube is lightweight, durable, waterproof, and can be transported by hand, vehicle, or drone, ensuring quick medical support in emergencies.
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In “Culture Club,” Melanie Oliveiro explores the beauty product industry through a conversation with Joyce Tirindelli, a 20-something, third-generation CEO of the Italian skincare brand World of Beauty. Tirindelli shares how she was prepared for leadership and now oversees a portfolio of over 200 products that are vegan, Halal-certified, and environmentally friendly. She also discusses the brand’s expansion strategy in Southeast Asia, a region expected to become the world’s fourth-largest economy by 2030.
Disclaimer: This podcast is taken from CNA.
Tony Barry and Barrie Cassidy analyse Health Minister Mark Butler’s recent announcement that Labor plans to shift thousands of participants off the NDIS in an effort to reduce expenses. They also talk about the state of the economy, proposed taxes on gas companies, and Donald Trump.
Disclaimer: This podcast is taken from The Guardian
Since the beginning of March, three cabinet secretaries have either resigned or been removed from the US administration. Reports now indicate that additional officials may also be at risk of losing their positions. Jonathan Freedland discusses with MS NOW White House correspondent Laura Barrón-López why Donald Trump appears to be acting with greater decisiveness and severity in his second term.
Disclaimer: This podcast is taken from The Guardian.
In “Destination Anywhere,” Melanie Oliveiro interviews travel content creator Chelsea Yap, who shares insights from her solo trip to Chiang Mai in Northern Thailand. Yap reflects on her six-day yoga and meditation experience at the Suan Sati Retreat and discusses the effectiveness of its sustainability initiatives. She also highlights her other travel experiences, which she documents through snapshots on Instagram and TikTok under the handle @offbeatsingaporean.
Disclaimer: This podcast is taken from CNA.
