Youth Protest & Education Integrity: India’s “Cockroach Janta Party” drew hundreds to Jantar Mantar in New Delhi, demanding the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over alleged exam irregularities, as police kept tight watch. Opposition Politics: Ahead of the INDIA bloc meeting, CPI(M) leader M A Baby pressed Congress for clarification over claims of a Left-BJP understanding during Kerala campaigning, warning it could strain alliance cohesion. School Access Gap: Hyderabad activists say only about 13% of slum children attend government schools, with many pushed to costly private options or out of school. Admissions Equity: Delhi’s Government Schools Teachers Association urged the state to let NIOS Class 10 students get equal Class 11 admission rights, arguing current rules block science/commerce choices. Energy Security & Diplomacy: Malaysia’s national security chief said fuel sourcing is being expanded globally to keep supplies stable amid West Asia conflict, while India and Venezuela explored deeper energy cooperation during Delcy Rodríguez’s refinery and industrial visits. ASEAN Monitoring: Cambodia facilitated an ASEAN Observer Team field visit to the Steung Me Teuk Bridge area in Pursat after a 2025 Thai air strike, citing commitments to peace agreements. Local Service Delivery: Metro Pacific Water took over as interim operator for San Jose del Monte’s water system in Bulacan, aiming to restore service for 250,000+ residents. Public Safety: Delhi faced renewed scrutiny after a deadly Malviya Nagar fire, with officials citing hundreds of fire-related deaths since 2019.