Nepal Aviation Accountability: Nepal’s Supreme Court has ordered the government to explain why Nepal Airlines’ long-stalled probe into its Chinese aircraft deal was never investigated, reviving scrutiny of a costly procurement that left planes grounded and losses mounting. Tourism Meets Tech: India’s Ministry of Tourism signed a non-commercial MoU with Google India to boost digital promotion of cultural destinations using AI and data-driven tools. Cross-Border Legal Cooperation: Spain and China launched the First Hispano-Chinese Legal Cooperation Forum in Madrid, focusing on immigration law, fraud prevention, and hate-crime measures. Climate Resilience for Transport: A UN report warns Europe, Central Asia and North America must adapt roads, rail and ports for more heat, flooding and permafrost thaw. India’s Open-Source AI Push: Under the IndiaAI Mission, India backs homegrown and open-source models (20 supported) to reduce reliance on restricted frontier tech. Art & Culture Spotlight: Cork takes center stage at New York’s Gagosian in Giuseppe Penone’s “The Reflection of Bronze,” linking material to time and regeneration. Music & Pop Culture: India Post marked Lagaan’s 25th anniversary with a special commemorative cover and cancellation.