J&K Textbook Crackdown: Jammu and Kashmir suspended eight education officials and pulled two government school library books after allegations of “pro-separatist” and terrorist glorification, with copies withdrawn and authors/publishers blacklisted. University Governance Pressure: Faculty, alumni and students at the University of the East Ramon Magsaysay Memorial Medical Center (UERM) urged an independent review of leadership over concerns about medical education quality, morale and long-term reputation. Admissions Testing Debate: India’s NITI Aayog member Gobardhan Das defended CUET’s multiple-choice format as a way to test intelligence, even for universities like JNU, amid parliamentary calls to review question design for suitability. AI in Higher Ed: A Zambia-focused op-ed argues the country must embrace and regulate AI in universities now, warning that new AI tools are already reshaping assessment and academic integrity. Inclusion in Practice: The University of Worcester hosted a visual impairment information day to help prospective students plan support early for a smoother transition to higher education. School Safety: Cebu City and police boosted school security after social-media shooting threats prompted responses at multiple schools. Education Funding Equity: A World Bank report highlights stark provincial capital-versus-district spending gaps in Pakistan, pointing to widening inequality in human and infrastructure development. Access to Schooling: Tribal children in Maharashtra sent postcards to the chief minister demanding free and compulsory education up to age 18.