Media & Marcom: SharkNinja appoints WPP Media for its India media account, with Wavemaker leading end-to-end media strategy and investment across digital and offline. Digital Out-of-Home: PQ Media says global DOOH ad spending is set to reaccelerate in 2026 as cinema attendance and omnichannel buys lift demand, with AI and programmatic tools making the medium more attractive. Platform/AI Policy: India’s IT ministry panel meets social media platform reps (including Google and Meta) over cyber and AI misuse concerns, as regulators tighten rules. Bangladesh-India Media Row: India says it has no role in ex-PM Sheikh Hasina’s planned Aug 5 virtual media interaction in New Delhi, calling it a private event and not endorsing views; Bangladesh warns media not to air it. Aviation Safety: Air India flight AI2379 from Phuket to Delhi hit turbulence, dropping about 300ft; 12 remain hospitalised after injuries. China Tech & Mobility: China issues first mandatory safety standards for advanced autonomous vehicles, requiring end-to-end safety systems and lifecycle risk management before Level 3/4 deployment. ASEAN Diplomacy: Thailand PM outlines a three-pronged ASEAN vision—stronger regionalism, resilience, and people-centred benefits—pushing supply-chain and digital connectivity cooperation.