Education Reform & Student Safety: Rahul Gandhi renewed calls to rebuild India’s education system “from scratch” after the NEET-UG paper leak controversy, citing families shattered by cancellations and alleged irregularities. Protest & Health: Delhi Police shifted climate-education activist Sonam Wangchuk to Safdarjung Hospital after a 20-day hunger strike at Jantar Mantar, saying it followed Delhi High Court directions and medical advice; police denied any lathi-charge as supporters protested the move. Legal & Civic Space: The Bar Council of India barred lawyers from making reels or promotional content inside court premises and tightened rules around live-streaming. Cyber & Fraud: SEBI warned companies about CEO/MD impersonation scams on WhatsApp and other platforms, including AI voice/deepfake tactics and malicious ZIP-file lures. Culture & Food Heritage: AIIA concluded the international Ayurveda seminar “Saushrutam 2026,” while “Lost Recipes of India” revisited Odisha’s Dalma using disappearing indigenous vegetables. Lifestyle & Dining: Cloud kitchens are evolving beyond convenience, with delivery-first brands pushing premium, concept-led menus. Sports & National Pride: India named Salima Tete to lead the women’s hockey World Cup squad. Space & Tech: Skyroot Aerospace’s Vikram-1 launch was hailed as a milestone for India’s private space sector. Travel & Connectivity: The Ghazipur–Ballia–Manjhighat expressway aims to cut travel time and strengthen Delhi-NCR links.