J&K Publishing Crackdown: Jammu and Kashmir police counter-intelligence units raided a Jammu publisher and a Noida office after two books—Personalities and Legends of J&K and Great Personalities of Jammu and Kashmir—were flagged for allegedly glorifying separatists; an FIR was registered under UAPA and multiple sections of the BNS, with copies reportedly supplied to government schools and officials suspended. AI Copyright Pressure on Publishers: At the PLS conference, publishers said key legal questions around AI training, outputs, and licensing still aren’t settled, leaving the industry waiting on “clear” answers. Royal Privacy Meets Publishing: Prince Harry’s UK visit is driving fresh media speculation, while he’s also awaiting a High Court ruling tied to his privacy lawsuit against the Daily Mail publisher. Rights Deal for a Debut: HarperCollins acquired worldwide rights to Rajiv Bakshi’s debut, aimed at young executives and startup founders. New Book Spotlight: Anissa Helou’s latest Lebanon cookbook lands amid ongoing regional conflict, underscoring how publishing keeps cultural memory alive.