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Education Shock in India: Kamal Haasan hit out after NTA cancelled NEET UG 2026 amid alleged paper leaks, calling it a “mental trauma” for 22 lakh students and demanding accountability as a CBI probe kicks off. Celebrity & Culture: Mouni Roy’s reported divorce from Suraj Nambiar—linked to cheating and misuse claims—keeps India’s celebrity gossip cycle spinning. Politics in Tamil Nadu: Rajinikanth stayed silent when asked about Vijay becoming CM, while Vijay’s TVK government faces fresh AIADMK splits and coalition-style bargaining. Japan’s Crackdown on Illegal Work: Ibaraki Prefecture starts a 10,000-yen bounty for reporting foreigners employed without proper status. Tech & Policy: India pushes AI with a “policy vision” as Japan’s MMR vaccine reapproval brings hope for patients affected by mumps deafness. Arts & Soft Power: Zipangu 2026 brings Ado and other major Japanese acts to California’s Rose Bowl, pairing music with a Tokyo-style food street.

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