School Improvement Push (India): Telangana says it climbed to 18th in the Union School Education Index, citing higher spending per government school student, faster teacher promotions, and upgrades to ITIs as Advanced Technology Centres. Access for Urdu Learners (India): MANUU expanded its “Visit Urdu University” programme in Hyderabad with subsidised transport and on-campus support, urging madrasa students to complete Classes X and XII via TOSS before applying. CBSE Exam Tech Under Court Scrutiny (India): India’s Supreme Court flagged student “frustration” over CBSE’s digital on-screen marking system and sought the Solicitor General’s help on systemic fixes. AI in Education Infrastructure (India): AWS broke ground on a new Hyderabad data centre, tying cloud and AI expansion to workforce skilling for students and graduates. Higher-Education Regulation Bill Delayed (India): A parliamentary panel deferred the Viksit Bharat Shiksha Adhishthan Bill after Andhra Pradesh objections over state university autonomy and degree-granting powers. Urban Climate Adaptation (China): China’s “sponge city” approach is using parks, wetlands and urban forests to absorb floods, cool neighbourhoods and strengthen resilience. AI Companion Rules (China): New regulations target emotional dependency risks from AI companion bots, requiring platform interventions and user data controls. ASEAN Refugee Burden-Sharing (Malaysia): Malaysia urged stronger ASEAN responsibility-sharing and a political path for voluntary, safe Rohingya returns. Trade Deal With Education Links (India-UK): The India-UK pact took effect, with industry noting expanded access for services including education and professional services. Skills and Employability (Nagaland, India): Nagaland launched a Japanese Language Centre under a youth skills mission, urging job seekers toward practical skills and entrepreneurship.