Higher Education & Student Protests (India): Jharkhand recruitment agitation escalated as an FIR was filed against about 600 protesters after a march toward the state assembly in Ranchi; demands include transparency, cancellations of tests, and an independent probe, while authorities and political parties trade blame over policing and dissent. Schooling & Disruption (India): Bengaluru kept schools and offices open despite a Cauvery water row bandh call, with services largely running and security tightened as Karnataka challenged CWMA directions. International Student Safety (Japan): Japanese police arrested an 18-year-old Sri Lankan international student in Chiba after an alleged stabbing death of a 21-year-old compatriot, with the suspect citing a dispute tied to sexuality and insults. University Partnerships (South Korea): Jeonbuk National University launched a major global cooperation network, creating a Global Advisory Committee with partner university presidents and projects with global companies and organisations. AI & Work Readiness (Japan): A report highlights Japan’s slow AI adoption at work, with only 8.4% of workers using AI versus far higher shares in the US and UK. Youth Jobs (Asia-Pacific): An ILO report warns youth unemployment rose to 12.4% globally in 2025, with NEET climbing too, pointing to weak job creation and rapid technological change. Education & Mobility (Tanzania): 387 Tanzanian students received travel documents to study in China and India, including visas and pre-departure briefings. Independence Day Learning (India): A roundup offers students ready-to-use Independence Day wishes, quotes and messages, aiming to keep classroom celebrations meaningful.