NEET Exam Crisis in India: Parliament deadlock continues as the government moves to introduce the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026 after nationwide protests over alleged paper leaks and police action; opposition leaders plan to speak, while the education minister’s resignation has triggered a reshuffle with Pralhad Joshi taking additional charge. Student Protest Fallout: Bihar’s student groups warn of a statewide bandh if detained protesters aren’t released, as accusations of excessive force—including an AK-47 firing allegation—keep pressure on state and central authorities. Inclusive Medical Education: India’s National Medical Commission directs medical colleges to set up “Enabling Units” to support students with benchmark disabilities, citing Supreme Court directions. Uttarakhand School Recognition: CM Pushkar Singh Dhami honours meritorious students at a Roorkee event, highlighting value-based education networks and broader youth initiatives. Himachal School Shift: Himachal reports about 24,000 students moving from private schools to CBSE-aligned government schools, alongside plans to add 330 PG seats in medical colleges. China Pharma & School-Age Impact: China’s NMPA approves a new narcolepsy drug, underscoring how rare diseases can disrupt schooling and early career development. Japan Heat Emergency: Japan records a fifth straight “kokushobi” day (40°C+), with heat illness cases surging and emergency services stretched. Asia Research Cooperation: Kazakhstan and China open a One Health biosafety and microbiology research center, expanding academic mobility for students and scientists. ASEAN Youth & Missions: Arise Asia 2026 opens in Manila with thousands of young leaders focused on education-linked outreach and frontier missions.