Exam Reform Shockwave in India: Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced a high-powered task force led by Nandan Nilekani to overhaul India’s exam system after Dharmendra Pradhan resigned following youth-led “Cockroach” protests over alleged paper leaks, with the government promising technology-led fixes and tougher safeguards. Digital Influence Row (Pakistan-India): Pakistan’s Information Minister Attaullah Tarar said security agencies arrested a suspect tied to an India-linked digital disinformation network using bot farms to amplify anti-Pakistan content, including claims about connections to a banned Azad Kashmir group. Social Media Ban Debate (Philippines): Philippine police chief said the country may consider an Australia-style social media ban for minors to curb online radicalisation and school violence, after ASEANAPOL discussions. Typhoon Noul Fallout (China): Typhoon Noul (Hongxia) hit southern China with mass evacuations and major flight/transport disruption, while rescuers also continued searches after a Vietnamese cargo ship sank in the South China Sea. Media & Youth Trust: Commentary around India’s protests says Gen Z has exposed a credibility crisis in mainstream TV news, turning online anger into real political pressure. ASEAN Anti-Corruption Push (Malaysia): Malaysia’s MACC will host an ASEAN-PAC secretariat meeting in Melaka to strengthen regional cooperation on corruption enforcement and prevention.