Bangladesh Politics: Exiled former PM Sheikh Hasina is set for her first public appearance from India on Aug 5, likely via a virtual address in New Delhi on her future plans and possible return to Bangladesh, with senior Awami League figures expected to join. Renewables & Power: India’s solar boom keeps accelerating—installed solar capacity hit 162.15 GW by June 30, 2026, and solar additions in 2025 surpassed the US; meanwhile coal’s share in power generation fell to a one-year low in July as renewables hit record output. Energy Security: India’s coal production rose 7.51% in July and dispatch jumped 17.34%, while the government also advanced the Samudra Manthan offshore exploration push to cut import dependence by funding riskier deepwater drilling. Currency & Finance: Japan and the US moved to support the yen together for the first time since 2011, with Tokyo’s finance minister expected to announce the joint action. Drug Policy & Youth Mobilisation: India launched the 100-week “Nasha Mukt Yuva for Viksit Bharat” campaign, with state-level events urging youth to stay drug-free. Health, Education & Social Impact: Tata Trusts unveiled a roadmap to build 40–50 not-for-profit general hospitals and expand world-class education; in Chhattisgarh, CM Vishnu Deo Sai met NEET-qualified students from underprivileged backgrounds. Maritime & Sovereignty: Taiwan reiterated its South China Sea island sovereignty after the Philippines shared an official nautical chart with the UN. Cybersecurity: A new report says India logged over 265 million cyberattack attempts and 369 million malware detections, warning of rising risks to government and critical infrastructure. Climate Resilience: India granted USD 840,000 to Tanzania’s climate insurance and disaster resilience programme via the India-UN development partnership framework.