Government school enrolment for children aged 6-14 has dropped from 72.9% in 2022 to 66.8% in 2024, indicating a shift towards private institutions post-pandemic. While overall enrolment remains high at 98.1%, learning gaps persist, particularly in higher grades. Digital literacy is improving, but gender disparities exist. Infrastructure issues, such as inadequate toilets and playgrounds, continue to challenge education quality. Despite these issues, foundational learning in lower grades has shown progress, and teacher attendance has improved, highlighting the need for sustained efforts in addressing educational inequalities.

A building collapse in Burari, New Delhi, resulted in five fatalities and prompted a 36-hour rescue operation involving the National Disaster Response Force and local firefighters. The incident was characterized as a "pancake collapse," complicating rescue efforts due to the extensive debris. Rescuers, including police and brave locals, worked tirelessly to save victims, using specialized equipment and techniques. Despite the challenges posed by narrow lanes and the risk of further collapse, several survivors were rescued, showcasing the dedication and courage of those involved in the operation.

Scientists have discovered signs of the Earth's crust peeling away and sinking into the mantle beneath California's Sierra Nevada mountains. This geological process, occurring for millions of years, reveals how continents are formed. Researchers analyzed nearly four decades of seismic data, identifying a separation between the continental crust and the mantle. The study highlights a differentiation process where dense crust layers sink into the mantle, leaving lighter layers behind. Advanced imaging techniques show that while the southern Sierra Nevada has evidence of this process, the central region is still active, and the northern part retains its dense layer.

The Supreme Court of India ruled that a husband remains the legal father of a child born to an adulterous woman, even if he is not the biological parent, as long as the marriage is intact and the spouses had access to each other. This decision emphasizes the presumption of legitimacy under Section 112 of the Indian Evidence Act, which protects the child's status. The court also addressed the issue of DNA testing, stating that forcing a man to undergo such a test could violate his privacy rights. The man's appeal against a DNA test was upheld.