Anti-drug Mobilisation in India: PM Narendra Modi launched the 100-week “Nasha Mukt Yuva for Viksit Bharat Sankalp Abhiyan,” urging youth to stay drug-free and framing substance abuse as a threat to families and national development, with weekly public awareness activities involving schools, NGOs, industry and spiritual groups. NGO Accountability and Regulation: A debate over NGO oversight is heating up, with reporting on proposed FCRA changes and broader NGO crackdown concerns, while other coverage highlights how civil society faces pressure through laws and enforcement. Animal Welfare Policy Shift (Malaysia): Animal welfare advocates urged Malaysian local authorities to replace “catch-and-kill” cycles with TNVR, standardize humane capture, ban inhumane restraint tools, and create independent oversight—after a pet dog death in Port Klang sparked outrage. Public Health and Safety (Mumbai): Mumbai’s BMC launched a court-driven cleanliness push: CCTV at garbage hotspots, heavy fines, and targeted sanitation enforcement to eliminate repeat dumping sites. Community Relief (Assam): Bollywood actor Randeep Hooda joined Global Sikhs in Assam flood relief, distributing rations and serving langar with calls for continued support. Civil Society Culture (Taiwan): Taipei’s To-uat Books is hosting a “Spirit of Books” bazaar bringing together NGOs and independent bookstores for Ghost Month programming focused on democracy and human rights. Local Nonprofit Funding (US): United Way of Grundy County marked its 80th year with fundraising for health, education, crisis intervention and mental health programs.