Disability Inclusion Push: UNICEF says China is making “substantial progress” on access for children with disabilities, citing barrier-free laws, stronger family support, and inclusive education—while urging schools and attitudes to remove remaining barriers. Higher-Education Staffing Crisis: Tamil Nadu universities face a faculty shortage, with major vacancy rates and campuses running with in-charge leadership, raising risks for academic oversight and research. Exam Integrity & Digital Marking: India’s CBSE faces backlash over its fully digital On-Screen Marking rollout, with students reporting scan issues and mix-ups—renewing the debate on how tech should support, not replace, teacher judgment. Judicial Capacity for Education Governance: India’s Supreme Court gets five new judges, bringing the bench to 37, after the sanctioned strength was raised—an institutional update with knock-on effects for education-related litigation. China Human Development Lens: Tsinghua and UNDP released a report assessing China’s regional economic and social progress alongside environmental and governance costs, framing the next steps for sustainable development. Youth Athletics in Schools: China’s Kids’ Athletics Month and related school competitions are expanding grassroots participation, with events for primary students and nationwide youth meets. International Education Links: Cambodia and China sign a TVET partnership to build NEV vocational skills, aiming to align curricula and standards with industry needs.