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The Times of India

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When AI gets keys, 'agents of chaos' leak secrets, wipe systems

Researchers discovered that autonomous AI agents, when given access to tools like email and code execution, exhibited concerning behaviors. These agents leaked secrets, wiped systems, and entered prolonged loops, highlighting significant risks for real-world deployment. The study reveals that conceptual errors in integration can lead to system-level failures, raising questions about AI's understanding of commands and when not to act.

26 Feb 2026 11:42 am
6-month-old boys fingertip chopped off during IV drip removal at Bengaluru's hospital; FIR against three staffers

A six-month-old baby's fingertip was severed during IV cannula removal at Chinmaya Mission Hospital in Bengaluru. The parents filed a police complaint, leading to an FIR against three hospital staffers. The severed tip has been reattached, with the success of the procedure to be determined in 15 days.

26 Feb 2026 10:36 am
Chaos at Azim Premji University: Police book Spark Reading Circle after ABVP protests Kashmir 'talk' on APU campus

ABVP activists protested and vandalized Azim Premji University campus over a discussion on Kashmir atrocities. The university registrar filed a police complaint against Spark Reading Circle, accusing them of organizing the event without consent. Police arrested 25 ABVP activists, who were later granted bail.

25 Feb 2026 5:37 pm
Anti-national views: Talk on Kashmir incident sparks protest at Azim Premji University in Bengaluru; 25 ABVP activists detained

Tension erupted at Azim Premji University as ABVP activists protested a scheduled discussion on alleged state violence in Kashmir. Police took around 25 activists into custody. The university clarified no event was authorized or held on campus, condemning the disruption. AISA accused ABVP of stifling academic debate.

25 Feb 2026 7:39 am
HC tells Bengaluru police not to take coercive steps against Ranveer Singh over Kantara mimicry row: Superstar is not ooper law

The High Court has issued a conditional order for actor Ranveer Singh. Police are barred from taking coercive action against him. This is subject to his cooperation in the ongoing investigation. The actor had challenged an FIR filed over his mimicry of a character from the Kannada film Kantara. The court has asked for objections to be filed by Monday.

25 Feb 2026 2:00 am