Agri-Innovation (India): UPES and IIT Guwahati launched the 18-month SPARC-AI programme to fund and incubate 50 student innovators in AI-driven clean energy, agritech and cleantech across Uttarakhand and Assam. Grain Quality Upgrade (Philippines): The National Food Authority and Japan/JICA are modernizing the Philippines’ grain-testing system with lab upgrades, new protocols and training through 2028. Water Cooperation (India–Saudi): India and Saudi Arabia signed an MoU on water resource management at Saudi Water Week to share best practices in planning, irrigation and sustainable water management. Rural Scheme Delivery (India): Shivraj Singh Chouhan urged states to use AI and digital tools for transparency and better delivery under the Viksit Bharat–GRAM G rollout from July 1. Monsoon Impact on Crops (India): Reuters reports summer crop planting is behind due to a slow monsoon start, with rice, soybeans, corn and cotton all down year-on-year. Fisheries Pressure (Global): FAO warns habitat loss, pollution and climate change are eroding fish stock sustainability even as aquaculture output hits new highs. Weather Risk (India): Karnataka issued an Orange Alert for coastal districts, advising farmers to suspend field work during heavy rain and strong winds. Indus Waters Tensions (Pakistan–India): Pakistan escalated the Indus Waters Treaty dispute internationally, while Pakistan’s ministers said the treaty can’t be unilaterally changed and announced an Islamabad seminar.