NEET Crackdown & Student Protests: India’s youth-led “cockroach” movement kept pressure on the Modi government after police used water cannons, tear gas and batons in Delhi and Bihar, with Rahul Gandhi demanding PM apology and Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan’s resignation over alleged exam paper leaks; protests also intensified in Chennai with detentions reported. Political Fallout in Parliament: Congress faced INDIA bloc criticism for not coordinating partners before Rahul Gandhi’s PM-residence protest, while BJP leaders argued the opposition is trying to “create anarchy” and called for debate in Parliament. Education Access Policy: Malaysia’s PM Anwar Ibrahim said matriculation intake will combine merit (automatic entry for 10A SPM scorers) with continued Bumiputera quota support for rural and disadvantaged students. Student Support & Public Voices: Bollywood actor Salman Khan backed students, urging the issue stay focused on education and not be politicised; other public figures echoed calls for safeguards and accountability. Regional Diplomacy: China and ASEAN foreign ministers met in Manila, with China pledging unity against new challenges. Learning Beyond Classrooms: Macao’s “Little Chinese Music Troupe” camp showcased children’s traditional music skills after a four-day programme.