Public Finance Tightening: Uganda’s government will stop funding most national public holiday celebrations from FY2026/27, keeping only a few religious events and shifting resources to priority programs. Tax Policy: India reintroduced windfall tax rates on fuel exports from June 1, with petrol, diesel and ATF duties set as global prices and margins move. Housing & Governance Dispute: Bihar’s Rabri Devi refuses to vacate her government bungalow despite an eviction order, escalating a high-profile political standoff. Education & Cybersecurity: India’s CBSE admitted vulnerabilities in its OnMark portal and deployed cybersecurity experts from government agencies and IITs, saying issues are contained and other weaknesses are being ruled out. Defense & International Cooperation: South Korea and Japan will resume joint maritime search-and-rescue drills next month after a nine-year gap, while India and Australia prepare a new defense dialogue focused on interoperability and co-production. NGO & Community Impact: California nonprofit The Global Uplift Project surpassed 5 million people helped; in Cincinnati, Santa Maria Community Services plans a $16.5m consolidation facility; and local charity clean-ups and women-led climbing initiatives highlight grassroots support. Social Policy: UK ministers are weighing stronger social media limits for children, with a reported majority of parents backing an under-16 ban.