This week saw a massive global IT outage due to a Microsoft Windows update error, affecting aviation, finance, and stock exchanges. The Karnataka government faced backlash for its proposed 100% reservation bill for Kannadigas in the private sector. The Supreme Court directed the NTA to release NEET-UG 2024 results. Bangladesh witnessed protests over its civil service quota system, while Joe Biden’s presidential bid faces pressure to step aside. Netflix saw significant subscriber growth in India, and gold prices fell after reaching a record high.