India–China diplomacy & culture: Malaysia PM Anwar Ibrahim thanked outgoing Chinese ambassador Ouyang Yujing for ties across economy, tech, education and culture, and noted a gift from China’s premier: a book about Hangzhou. UPSC centenary publishing: Modi marked the Union Public Service Commission’s 100th anniversary by releasing a commemorative coin, stamp and a book of “100 Landmark Judgements,” while also highlighting Bose’s 1920 UPSC exam in Sanskrit. Civic education in textbooks: NCERT added personal income tax to Class 9 with “Understanding Society India and Beyond-Part 2,” pushing slab-wise calculations and a message about paying taxes honestly and on time. Transport policy debate: TERI’s study argues no single fuel wins everywhere in India’s clean-mobility transition—electricity helps small vehicles, CNG looks best for many segments, and heavy trucks face weight limits for EVs. Tech & media: Square Enix shut down Final Fantasy XIV Mobile (China-only) permanently, while Vivo rolled out the X Fold6 globally with a 200MP camera and a reported India launch date. Publishing & books in the spotlight: A new book on classic arcade games, The Arcade 1971-1999, spotlights creators behind retro hits. Sports with a books-and-culture angle: India booked the men’s cricket gold-medal decider vs Pakistan after crushing Sri Lanka, and India’s women’s hockey team set up a historic final vs China.