Hybrid AI for public grievances: India’s Personnel Minister Jitendra Singh says the government is now using a hybrid AI-and-human model to speed up grievance redress while keeping human oversight to improve citizen satisfaction, as complaint volumes on CPGRAMS keep rising. Maldives scholarships: Maldives Monetary Authority (MMA) opens applications for higher education scholarships in Malaysia (undergrad, master’s, and PhD), covering tuition and related costs, with a 30 June deadline. Digital payments deal: DhiraaguPay users can buy a personal pizza for just MVR 1 at Pizza Buona (Maafannu and Hulhumalé Phase I) on Thursday, limited to the first 500 customers per outlet. Coral resilience research: A new study reports large areas of coral reefs may be more climate-resilient than expected, though only a portion is actively protected—relevant for Maldives reef planning. Reef restoration in Maldives: Anantara Dhigu Maldives partners with rrreefs on a 3D-printed clay reef installation to support coral regeneration and biodiversity. Ocean conservation dives: Siyam World launches “Wreck to Reef,” turning a sunken freighter into a future coral reef ecosystem under Sun Siyam Cares. Travel tech & trade: ITB Asia 2026 announces new experience zones and guided tours, with Travel Tech Asia and MICE Show Asia co-located in Singapore.