Education & Student Rights: India’s Supreme Court issued notice to CBSE over a Saudi Arabia-based student’s withheld Class 12 improvement result, warning it could derail admissions and telling CBSE to “burn the midnight oil” while seeking instructions. Oman Culture & Community Life: Oman’s Shura Council committee met community libraries and cultural centres to discuss how these spaces can strengthen cultural development through reading, knowledge-sharing, and sustainable programmes. Oman World Accreditation Day: Oman marked World Accreditation Day with a focus on how accreditation supports SMEs, boosts trust in products and services, and strengthens quality infrastructure. Maritime Safety Off Oman: India’s shipping authorities confirmed a fire incident on MT Marivex carrying 24 Indian crew south of the Strait of Hormuz; officials say all crew are safe while they investigate whether it was an attack. Health & Local Food Story: A new Oman sourdough brand, Burrah, is gaining attention after its founder turned a diabetes diagnosis into a mission for naturally fermented, mindful bread. Workforce & Seafaring Future: A study warns nearly half of seafarers may quit within five years due to long hours, stress, and limited shore leave—pushing ship managers to rethink conditions.