China’s Education Push: Beijing says its 15th Five-Year Plan (2026-30) will boost China’s global education influence via research exchanges, “Study in China” branding, and wider cooperation with Europe, the US, Belt and Road partners and the Global South. India-Bangladesh Mobility: India’s visa centres in Bangladesh will move to an automatic time-slot system from July 1, after a near two-year suspension. China-Japan Trade Friction: China imposed export controls on 40 Japanese entities, citing Tokyo’s “new militarism,” while Japan called the steps unacceptable. India’s Security Narrative: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh argues India’s global role hinges on self-reliance, technology and security, with Gujarat flagged as a defence-production hub. India Opposition vs Government: Congress accuses Modi’s administration of concealing military deaths tied to the Pakistan conflict, demanding resignations and an apology. China-EU Talks: China and the EU launched a trade and investment consultation mechanism covering export controls, IP, and WTO reform. Regional Diplomacy: China’s VP met Saudi FM to deepen coordination on peace and stability amid Middle East tensions. Humanitarian/Foreign Policy: India’s Army field hospital in Venezuela under Operation Amistad is now fully operational after earthquakes. Legal Accountability (Nepal): Nepal’s Supreme Court ordered the government to explain why a long-stalled probe into Nepal Airlines’ Chinese aircraft deal was never investigated. Domestic Rights (India): India’s manual scavenging crisis persists, with 55 sanitation worker deaths reported in early 2026. Tech & Tourism: India signed an MoU with Google India to digitize and AI-enhance tourism promotion.