Rural Broadband Accountability: India’s parliamentary panel says BharatNet rollout is uneven and behind targets, with only 78,899 Gram Panchayats having operational PoPs out of about 2.64 lakh, and it wants a state-wise, model-wise performance audit to pinpoint bottlenecks. ICT Policy Push: Bangladesh’s ICT adviser Rehan Asif Asad lays out five priorities for telecom and digital growth, including a forward-looking policy framework, better mobile and broadband quality, “One Citizen, One ID, One Digital Wallet” public digital infrastructure, AI-ready talent, and electronics manufacturing incentives. Consumer Connectivity Tools: Pakistan’s PTA launches a consumer platform to compare Jazz, Zong, Ufone and Telenor packages in one place, including price trends over time. Network Reliability Under Pressure: Australia’s Cape York bushfire knocks out telecom services for thousands, with Telstra and Optus working to restore fixed, ADSL and mobile access and emergency calling. Operator Security Warning: MTN Nigeria warns customers about fake 25GB anniversary giveaways, saying the offer is only available via the MyMTN NG app and MTN eShop. Digital Inclusion Lawmaking: The Philippines’ Leila de Lima files a bill to create a stand-alone digital accessibility law for persons with disabilities, aligning with WCAG 2.2 Level AA. Infrastructure Progress: India’s MRVC reports major works on the Panvel–Karjat suburban corridor, including completed subways and electrification cabling, aiming for CRS safety inspection by year-end.