India Social Media Age Rules: India’s Supreme Court push is set to reshape under-18 social media access, with the Centre signaling IT intermediary rule amendments and raising the hard question of how age checks would work without false identities. Election Integrity Clash: Opposition groups are demanding the resignation of India’s election chief Gyanesh Kumar over alleged voter-list manipulation, after reports claimed objections to voter-roll decisions and digital systems. Media Measurement Pressure (India): JioStar’s Kevin Vaz urges the government to restore BARC TV ratings, warning broadcasters and advertisers face a ratings vacuum heading into the festive season. China Entertainment Censorship: Chengdu granted a rare exemption to singer Na Ying after an unapproved song segment at a concert, spotlighting China’s tightening controls on performances. China–UN Leadership Talk: China says it supports selecting a new UN secretary-general who is competent, fair and Charter-aligned, amid reports of candidate debate. Asia Sports & Culture: Japan’s Rui Takahashi comes out as gay, while the Philippines’ Alas Pilipinas men fall short in Asian Games volleyball pool play. Hydrogen (Pacific Northwest): H2FCP and RHA formalize an exchange membership to accelerate hydrogen education and market development across the Pacific Northwest.