Nepal Flood Response: Nepal’s disaster toll rose to 1,344 and then was revised to 1,331 as search and rescue continued, with India-Nepal teams clearing the Chilime tunnel and deploying tunnel rescue and forensic support amid fears of contaminated drinking water and disease spread. India Economy & Governance Messaging: PM Narendra Modi used SRCC’s centenary to tout India’s 7.8% GDP growth and contrast today’s momentum with 2013’s “Fragile Five” era, while also attacking opposition narratives. Child Marriage Push: The UNGA unanimously declared Nov 27 as the International Day to Eliminate Child, Early and Forced Marriage, with India backing the resolution and linking it to national awareness efforts. Singapore–China Legal Fallout: China detained 52 Singaporeans in Guangxi over alleged pyramid scheme activity; Singapore said it is providing consular assistance and monitoring the case. China Energy Security: China’s state oil firms are diversifying crude sourcing and ramping up production at home and abroad to strengthen energy security. China Media Controls: A report says China used restricted access and online censorship to shape coverage of Tibet floods, limiting criticism of its response. Air India Deal Politics: Singapore’s government said it will not interfere in Singapore Airlines’ investment decisions in Air India, stressing commercial discipline. Public Health Debate: Shashi Tharoor flagged a sharp drop in exclusive breastfeeding rates, blaming gaps in paid maternity support for women in India’s informal sector.