India–Japan Summit: PM Modi and Japan’s Sanae Takaichi announced new pacts to deepen defence, critical minerals, AI and clean-energy cooperation, with Japan pitching a major investment push. Indo-Pacific Security: Japan said it will keep sanctions on Russia and support Ukraine in line with the international community. Taiwan Strait Tensions: Taiwan condemned China’s coast-guard deployments near the island, accusing Beijing of trying to treat the strait as internal waters. India–Sri Lanka Cricket: BCCI set a two-Test series in August (Aug 15 in Galle; Aug 23 in Colombo). EV Push in India: Industry leaders urged localisation, policy continuity and easier business rules to make India a global EV hub. Ayurveda Globalisation: Niti Aayog proposed a global licensing framework to scale Ayurveda worldwide. Odisha Industry Deal: Adani Enterprises and IHC/IRH plan an $11.5bn aluminium project in Odisha, including refinery, smelter and power. Crypto Payments: Bitget Wallet launched a Mastercard-linked crypto card across South Asia. Zimbabwe–China Labour: Zimbabwe urged Chinese investors to follow local labour laws and join social dialogue as Chinese investment tops $10bn. US Immigration Shockwave: Reports say the Trump administration is pursuing a “Plan B” to deny documentation to US-born children of temporary visa holders, including many Indian H-1B families. Tech Supply Chain: Taiwan’s AI hardware boom is driving a scramble for critical materials, with executives warning supply bottlenecks remain the main constraint.