Space & Policy: India’s Vikram-1 launch, led by Skyroot Aerospace, puts the country’s private orbital capability in the spotlight, with Jitendra Singh framing it as proof of a growing public-private space ecosystem. Health & Society: Jitendra Singh urged a nationwide, science-led push against cancer, diabetes and obesity, emphasizing prevention and early detection over hospital-only responses. Public Health Watch: UCSF researchers warn the FDA’s clearance of Philip Morris’ Zyn nicotine pouches could become a powerful new marketing lever as youth use rises. AI Security: A researcher shows open-weight AI models can be poisoned with minimal effort, raising concerns about cheap, practical attacks. Tech in Daily Life: Grocery Outlet in Spokane uses facial recognition for shoplifting prevention, while India rolls out White Rabbit ultra-precise timing for critical services. Earth & Space Science: Studies identify the rare CO chondrite behind the dinosaur-killing Chicxulub impact, and Japan’s Hayabusa2 captured sharper-than-expected images from a super-close asteroid flyby. Environment: A new review links climate change to faster spread of waterborne diseases, with different pathogens responding in different ways.