Mumbai Policing & Safety: Mumbai Police seized two drones worth about ₹1.87 lakh during the Ganpati arrival procession in Kalachowki; two people were booked and citizens were told to get permission before flying drones over crowded events. Housing & Land Governance (Maharashtra): Maharashtra cleared the way to speed up deemed conveyance for 60,000–70,000 cooperative housing societies and revamped government land allotment to housing societies with a transparent auction, 30-year lease terms, and category reservations. Education & Textbooks: NCERT reconstituted Class 11–12 Political Science textbook teams, with reports of at least four members linked to RSS/ABVP; the panel has timelines for Class 11 and Class 12 books. Health & Cancer: WHO’s 2026 cancer status report highlights India’s rising burden; locally, Mumbai’s JJ Hospital performed a free cervical disc replacement for an EWS patient, while a viral case saw a teen airlifted to Mumbai for treatment after years in ponds. Airfare Regulation (NRIs): Indian expats in Qatar welcomed the Supreme Court’s move to regulate airfare pricing, seeking a transparent mechanism to curb sudden hikes. Business & Tech: Piramal Pharma acquired a 74% stake in Yapan Bio to expand biologics CDMO capacity; Dubai and Nasscom signed a preliminary deal to push agentic AI adoption. International & Security: US envoy Sergio Gor called J&K an “important part of India” and hinted Washington may review its travel advisory. Economy & Cities: Dun & Bradstreet’s index put Pune at the top for economic vitality, with Kolkata showing the strongest growth momentum.