Nepal–India Digital Payments: Nepal’s cross-border UPI–NPI remittance link is now live, enabling real-time person-to-person transfers using mobile numbers, VPAs and UPI IDs, with transaction limits and fees set for both directions. Science & Innovation Setup: Nepal’s newly formed Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation has started from scratch after leadership took charge, including an O&M survey and plans to stand up its website and staffing. Energy Grid Boost: MCA-Nepal broke ground on the Ratmate and New Damauli substations plus a 297km transmission line under the MCC Nepal Compact, aiming to cut bottlenecks and improve reliability. Power Project Milestone: A 220kV switchyard at Rahughat’s corridor in Myagdi has begun operation, connecting 127.8MW to the national grid. Digital Inclusion: Government websites and apps are being updated with accessibility tools for low vision, color blindness, hearing difficulty and seniors, aligned with WCAG-style guidance. Education Consultancy Crackdown: Nepal is moving to enforce registration and renewal rules for education consultancies, with raids and legal action against non-renewed operators. Border Diplomacy Line: Nepal’s FM Shishir Khanal told parliament the government is not seeking third-party mediation for the India border dispute, reaffirming a bilateral, treaty-based approach. Himalayan Rim Film Exhibition: A Chinese film exhibition opened in Kathmandu, screening martial arts Wuxia titles with cross-cultural events at universities. Tech Sector Growth Angle: A report highlights Nepal’s fast-growing IT and AI services exports, pointing to early “hockey stick” momentum for the sector.