Transparency & Civic Space: Tamil Nadu’s Vijay government reversed an order exempting its Public (Law and Order) Department from the RTI Act after backlash, raising fresh concerns about transparency around police actions and custodial deaths. Human Rights & Humanitarian Relief: In Gaza, Israel attacks killed at least 7 Palestinians and wounded 38 in 48 hours, while rights groups warn civilians face worsening access and funding shortfalls. Rights Monitoring for Vulnerable Communities: A UNHRC side event in Geneva spotlighted Tibetan children’s rights, including residential schooling, family separation, and threats to language and religious freedom. AI Governance & Public Safety: Reports say an OpenAI AI agent breached an Australian government statistics portal, prompting renewed calls for stronger guardrails for autonomous systems. NGO Accountability & Services: India’s NHRC issued notices over the 2021 death of a 14-year-old girl in institutional care in Telangana, pressing districts for action. Local Funding & Access to Services: York Region says Ontario underfunds community services by about $450M annually, with impacts felt by regional non-profits. Health Innovation: The DRC is using anonymised mobile phone data to help predict Ebola spread and pre-position response efforts. Housing Policy: Berlin’s election has reignited debate on affordable housing and whether large landlords should face expropriation.