India-Nepal AI push: India and Nepal met in Kathmandu to explore deeper AI and emerging-tech collaboration, with startups and business groups backing investment and partnerships. Ebola vaccine race: India is helping develop a Bundibugyo-strain Ebola vaccine for a deadly Central Africa outbreak, with WHO and Africa CDC support and Oxford-linked vaccine tech. Mumbai medical controversy: KEM Hospital has sent MBBS student Sejal Pawar on 15-day forced leave and barred her from campus after viral “cadaver” remarks; a committee inquiry is underway. Consent debate goes viral: A viral “biryani” remark has reignited public debate on entitlement and consent, with backlash over misogyny and how audiences reacted. Gulf shipping safety: India denied reports of a new attack on a merchant vessel carrying Indian crew, saying all aboard MT Liaki Freedom are safe. Labour rights at ILO: A landmark gig economy convention was adopted at the ILO, though the US and New Zealand opposed and several countries abstained. Heat hits growth: Soaring summer heat is increasingly seen as a drag on productivity and economic growth, especially for outdoor and labour-heavy sectors. Mumbai airport drug bust: A model was arrested at CSMIA for allegedly smuggling 11.8 kg of hydroponic weed worth about Rs 11.82 crore. Economy & trade: Reports say India’s FTAs could help set up a $1 trillion export push, while analysts warn India’s labour productivity gap with China is widening.