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Following the collapse of a building in Delhi's Satya Niketan that claimed seven lives, the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) initiated surveys across 1,100 properties in 12 zones and commenced demolition of unsafe structures. MCD teams deployed hammer action to pull down the fifth floor of an adjacent weakened building that housed a paying guest facility. A local resident stated that basement pillar work was underway during heavy rain when the building caved in. Questions have been raised regarding civic negligence, past notices, and delayed emergency response before MCD initiated clearing and demolition operations.

Apple has officially launched the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max, skipping a base iPhone 18 model for now. The iPhone 18 Pro starts at 1,199 US dollars, while the 18 Pro Max starts at 1,299 US dollars for the 256 GB variants, marking a 100-dollar price increase across models. Official Indian pricing is currently awaited. Alongside the smartphones, Apple introduced AirPods 5 with an open-ear design, the Apple Watch 12, and the Watch Ultra 4, with anticipation also building around Apple's first foldable phone.

A portion of an under-construction building collapsed in the Kudasan area of Gandhinagar, Gujarat, prompting an immediate rescue operation. The incident occurred around 9:30 PM when a concrete slab gave way, trapping several labourers beneath the debris. Fire department personnel and emergency response teams reached the site to clear the rubble and rescue survivors. At least 12 labourers have been safely pulled out and shifted to a local hospital for medical care, while search and rescue operations continue for others feared trapped.

In an interview with India Today, former Labour Secretary Sumita Dawra shared insights on bureaucratic accountability following the Satya Niketan building collapse in Delhi. Commenting on the suspension of civic officials, Dawra stated, "Suspension may not be a punishment, but it, reflects, it indicates visible action." She stressed that suspensions must be followed by swift investigations, proper inquiries, and the fixing of culpability. Dawra noted that addressing systemic issues requires examining violations across the entire chain of command, from junior engineers to senior supervisory authorities. Emphasizing the need for institutional deterrence, she said, "There should be exemplary punishment so that it's a warning for the system." She also highlighted the importance of leveraging modern technology, such as GIS mapping and municipal tax data, to monitor structural deviations and flag unauthorized constructions early.