Indo-Iranian funeral diplomacy: Russia and China are set to pay respects to Iran’s former supreme leader Ali Khamenei at a state funeral in Tehran, underscoring how major powers keep aligning around Iran-linked networks. India’s ship recycling push: India plans ₹20,000–₹25,000 crore over the next decade to modernise Gujarat’s Alang ship recycling cluster and lift its global share toward nearly 50%. High-speed rail milestone: India’s Mumbai–Ahmedabad bullet train corridor nears completion, with first services expected in August 2027 and a standardised model for future lines. Crypto stance in parliament: The RBI told a parliamentary panel that cryptocurrencies/VDAs should not be legalised now, citing risks like terror financing and hard-to-police offshore trading. India–Japan security and AI roadmap: The 16th India–Japan summit set a 16-point plan on economic security, AI and energy resilience, alongside deeper defence cooperation and a major Japanese investment target. Bangladesh–China Teesta watch: India said it is closely monitoring Bangladesh’s Teesta project and will take “appropriate measures” if regional implications affect its interests. RBI/AI workforce pitch: Finance Minister Sitharaman said India’s AI-ready workforce is making the country a preferred GCC destination, tying skilling to middle-class growth. Japan visa cost hike: Japan raised single-entry visa fees fivefold from 3,000 to 15,000 yen, a first change since 1978. Tibet protest: A Tibetan independence activist self-immolated outside the UN in New York, protesting China’s ethnic unity law. Rising fuel politics: Russia is reportedly seeking jet fuel imports routed via intermediaries as its crisis deepens, while Japan resumes limited Russian crude under a sanctions waiver.