India–Vietnam Defence Push: EAM S Jaishankar met Vietnam’s FM Le Hoai Trung and agreed to deepen defence and security ties, including co-production of Indian military equipment, as both sides expand training and military-to-military cooperation. Nepal Power Rescue: India approved electricity exports to flood-hit Nepal for 18 hours daily (up to 654MW) via Muzaffarpur–Dhalkebar and Tanakpur–Mahendranagar lines until Dec 31, with January quantum to be reviewed in December. Quad Logistics for Disasters: Quad partners (India, US, Japan, Australia) advanced plans for a shared Indo-Pacific disaster relief logistics network after a Tokyo tabletop exercise, moving toward standard operating procedures. MCD Fire/Approval Gaps in Delhi PGs: An MCD survey found 99% of Delhi paying guest accommodations lack fire NOC and nearly 30% lack layout approval, spotlighting compliance failures after the Satya Niketan collapse. BRICS Soft Diplomacy + Trade Talks: Malaysia’s PM Anwar Ibrahim called for stronger Malaysia-India E&E and semiconductor synergy; meanwhile, India and MERCOSUR began talks to expand their preferential trade pact. Consumer & Retail Signals: Zoff Foods launched a campaign urging “know the brand before you buy” amid spice adulteration scrutiny, while Amazon expanded logistics capacity ahead of the festive season.