Medical Devices Policy: India’s Department of Pharmaceuticals has started reviewing the Global Tender Enquiry (GTE) exemption list for medical devices, inviting industry feedback to balance “Make in India” local manufacturing with continued access to advanced imports. Public Safety & Services: Karnataka’s Vahan-4 software glitch has effectively shut down RTO services across all 70 offices, freezing vehicle registration and key transactions and leaving motorists stranded. Local Governance & Accountability: Durham County Council councillors are escalating concerns to the national government after a deal for the Caterhouse Pit site was approved, alleging the valuation may undervalue land and breach duties to secure best consideration. Digital Government & Payments: Egypt’s Ministry of Justice signed a protocol with Sahl to let citizens pay judicial fees and services electronically via Sahl’s nationwide network. Infrastructure & Transport Funding: New Zealand officials are moving toward a review of the National Land Transport Programme funding system, with local leaders watching closely ahead of public consultation in 2028. Public Health & Climate Risk: Assam is on high alert after heavy rainfall and flash floods in Arunachal Pradesh, with downstream river rises expected to hit multiple districts. AI & Security: A US official says Anthropic’s Mythos model found vulnerabilities in sensitive classified government systems during testing, while a separate lawsuit challenges a US order restricting Anthropic model access for foreign nationals.