Canada's World Cup opening ceremony in Toronto was marred by a technical glitch when a giant inflatable trophy deflated and part of its covering peeled away. The incident, broadcast live, quickly went viral on social media, prompting humorous and critical comments from users, including one from a Chinese dairy giant's staff account.
Wall Street is working around the clock to ensure trading systems can handle SpaceX's record $75 billion IPO, learning from past failures like Facebook's 2012 IPO. Financial institutions have undergone weeks of preparation, including simulations and stress tests, to ensure a smooth launch for SpaceX and future tech giants like Anthropic and OpenAI.
The National Testing Agency (NTA) has released the admit card for the rescheduled CUET (UG) 2026 examinations. The re-exam, scheduled for June 6-7, 2026, is for candidates affected by a technical issue during the May 30th Shift-I exam.
A technical fault in the Gulmarg Gondola cable car trapped tourists mid-day. A seven-hour rescue operation involving Indian Army, NDRF, SDRF, and police successfully evacuated all passengers without injuries, despite heavy rain. The cable car remains closed pending a safety audit.
Around 300 tourists are stranded mid-air after a technical snag halted the Gulmarg Gondola service in north Kashmir. A major rescue operation involving the Army, police, and SDRF is underway to evacuate them safely.
Around 300 tourists are stranded mid-air after a technical snag halted the Gulmarg Gondola service in north Kashmir. A major rescue operation involving the Army, police, and SDRF is underway to safely evacuate them.
India's Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan has ordered a detailed report from CBSE following widespread technical glitches during the post-result re-evaluation process. Experts from IIT-Madras and IIT-Kanpur, along with four public sector banks, are being brought in to fix the issues and strengthen the board's digital infrastructure. The deadline for applying for scanned answer sheets has been extended to May 25.
CBSE will refund Class 12 students charged extra for scanned answer sheets due to portal glitches on May 21-22. Refunds will be automatic for excess deductions; students should retain transaction proof. The board is monitoring the situation, including a 3.19% drop in pass percentage.
SpaceX postponed its Starship launch on Thursday due to last-minute technical issues, with Elon Musk citing a "hydraulic pin" problem. The company is now targeting Friday for another attempt, crucial for NASA's lunar missions and SpaceX's potential IPO.
Radio Caroline, a local radio station, mistakenly broadcast an announcement prepared for the death of King Charles III due to a computer bug. The incident caused panic among staff.
CBSE's online portal for accessing Class XII answer sheets crashed for over 24 hours, causing widespread frustration among students. The technical glitch delayed a crucial grievance redressal process, impacting academic timelines and admissions planning.
India's 21st Livestock Census report, initially expected by late 2024, is delayed until after June 2026 due to technical issues in data validation, impacting policy decisions on livestock management.
GST Network has apologized for technical difficulties disrupting GSTR-3B return filings for the March 2026 tax period. Many chartered accountants reported portal issues including slow response, payment reflection delays, and crashes. The government is considering a one-day extension from April 20th to April 21st. Taxpayers face potential late fees and interest, with some state governments like Gujarat suspending GST registration numbers shortly after the deadline.
