Food policy shake-up (India): India’s food regulator (FSSAI) has proposed front-of-pack red warning labels for packaged foods and drinks high in sugar, salt, and/or saturated fat, after earlier plans were dropped amid industry pushback—sparking fresh public anger and renewed scrutiny of obesity risk. Cardiovascular prevention (Asia): A large international study reports “silent” atherosclerosis in 57.1% of symptom-free young adults, underscoring the case for earlier screening and stronger primary prevention. Health insurance reform (India): An IRDAI sub-committee urged simpler, clearer health cover wording, better underwriting at sale, and smoother claims via the National Health Claims Exchange, alongside incentives for preventive check-ups. Hospital expansion (India): DHS Multispecialty Hospital in Ahmedabad inaugurated a twin-tower facility and launched a robotic knee replacement centre using J&J’s VELYS system. Data & research gaps (India/NE): A webinar highlighted persistent barriers to healthcare access and gaps in health data and research capacity across India’s North-East, calling for better translation of research into policy. Disaster strain on care (Nepal-China): Nepal’s flash-flood aftermath continues to overwhelm families and hospitals as rescue operations search for thousands missing, with India sending medical and tunnel-rescue support. Pet health market (India/Japan): Unicharm launched premium Japanese cat food and odour-control litter in India, betting on rapid growth in the pet-care sector.