India-Estonia Business Ties: Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal urged deeper cooperation on trade, investment, innovation and technology at the India-Estonia Business Forum in Tallinn, highlighting Estonia’s digital governance and inviting Estonian firms to invest across India. Old Town Property Debate: Tallinn’s deputy mayor suggested selling some long-vacant municipal Old Town buildings, warning that prolonged vacancies can speed up deterioration. Rally Estonia Glory: Sami Pajari powered to a maiden WRC win at Rally Estonia, winning 12 of 18 stages and finishing 19.5 seconds ahead of Oliver Solberg. UK Defence Shift in Estonia: The UK plans to replace its Challenger 2 tank presence with a lighter, mobile anti-armour force and drones tailored to Estonia’s needs, drawing on Ukraine war lessons. Russia-Estonia Memorial Row: Russia lodged a protest over Estonia’s dismantling of a Soviet monument at a mass grave site in Valga County, while Estonia’s War Museum says remains are being sorted for reburial. Public Safety Incidents: Four people were treated after carbon monoxide exposure at a Tallinn spa, and swans caused a traffic standstill on Laagna tee before rescuers intervened. Independence Anniversary: Estonia will mark the 35th anniversary of restored independence with extended events starting August 19, including a conference and flag-raising on August 20.