AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoIndia Protests & Governance: Modi announced fast-track courts to punish officials over exam paper leaks as the “Cockroach Janta Party” protests spread; Delhi also saw mobile internet shutoffs around protest zones, disrupting digital payments, while Human Rights Watch urged an end to excessive force and internet suspensions. Public Safety & Disasters: Assam floods killed 41 with 700,000 affected, and a Sikkim hydropower tunnel disaster death toll rose to 25 as rescue ended. South China Sea Flashpoints: China Coast Guard fired water cannon at a Philippine vessel near Scarborough Shoal; the US called the actions “disturbing” while Trump told Marcos he’ll raise PH concerns with Xi. ASEAN-Plus Energy & Scams: Japan pledged closer cooperation with ASEAN on energy security and online scam-fighting in ASEAN+3 talks in Manila. AI & Tech Controls: OpenAI and Anthropic urged US curbs on advanced Chinese AI; US Treasury warned Moonshot AI and others about possible Entity List action over alleged IP theft via distillation. Energy Policy: India approved Phase II strategic oil reserves adding 6.5MT storage and clarified E20 ethanol-blended petrol safety amid rollout concerns. Defense Industry: DRDO conducted the maiden flight test of the long-range surface-to-air missile “Kusha.”
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