Manipuri music teacher killing in Delhi: Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi and Mallikarjun Kharge condemned the alleged lynching of Manipuri musician Chongtham Vikram Singh after a noise dispute, with police arresting seven and detaining a juvenile—sparking fresh Northeast safety fears in the capital. Human rights spotlight: USCIRF urged India be designated a “Country of Particular Concern,” citing minority persecution claims and long court delays that keep many detainees unconvicted for years. India–Luxembourg tech diplomacy: Luxembourg’s economy minister met India’s space and science leadership to explore deeper cooperation in space, AI, quantum tech, and life sciences. India infrastructure push: PM Modi inaugurated major Vadodara projects tied to the Western Dedicated Freight Corridor, framing it as a connectivity milestone. China–Saudi markets: Saudi Tadawul’s parent exec said China-Saudi capital market ties are advancing toward new investment channels and cross-listing, including via China’s SDR rules. Culture & community: CTIE in Tianjin showcased Chinese-style heritage-inspired creations, while Cebu Pacific revived its Ber Months Piso Sale. Sports culture: China’s 223cm teen Zhang Ziyu drew global attention at the Women’s World Cup, with teammates stressing she’s “just a little girl.”