Bangladesh-India Diplomatic Row: Bangladesh has summoned India’s acting high commissioner in Dhaka after PM Tarique Rahman’s advisor Zahed Ur Rahman was stopped at Delhi airport, with a formal protest note handed over. Protest Violence & Gen-Z Politics: India’s Cockroach Janta Party founder Abhijeet Dipke was slapped repeatedly by unidentified men during a Jaipur protest, as the youth-led movement targets exam leaks and errors. Sports & Media Moment: Japan fans won global praise for cleaning Dallas stadium after a 2-2 draw with the Netherlands, turning a matchday story into a viral brand of goodwill. Regional Media/Marcom: AsiaOne Media Group hosted the 27th AsiaOne ASEAN Business & Social Forum 2026 in Kuala Lumpur, pitching ASEAN-focused market entry and cross-border partnerships. Tech, Kids & Platforms: The UK’s under-16 social media ban debate is reigniting across the region, while China pushes stricter “Minor Mode” style limits. Maritime Security: Philippine generals and flag officers condemned China’s floating platform at Scarborough Shoal as an infringement of sovereignty, calling for removal. Business & Advertising: News18 India revamped its primetime lineup with new anchor roster and formats spanning politics, explainers and field reporting.