Wildlife & Farm Relief: Farmers in Madhesh say wildlife damage is rising, but relief claims are hard to access due to paperwork and delays, leaving crops and stored harvests repeatedly destroyed. Budget Rumours Denied: Finance Minister Swarnim Wagle told the House Finance Committee there’s “no truth” in claims of leaked budget information and rejected allegations over tax and EV-related issues. Markets: NEPSE fell 1.54 points to 2,733.59; turnover hit Rs 1.56bn with SOPL among top gainers and CREST among top losers. Aviation & Tourism: Flydubai got approval for daily Pokhara–Dubai flights from Sept 23, a boost for Nepal’s third international gateway and tourism. Hospitality Investment: Marriott signed to bring JW Marriott to Kathmandu Valley (opening early 2031) and also plans additional premium hotels across Nepal and India. Inflation & Fuel Costs: Nepal’s inflation rose to 5.04% (mid-May) as petroleum price hikes feed into food and services. External Sector Strength: NRB reports forex reserves up to Rs 3.70tn and improved current account/BoP supported by remittances. Governance & Security: PM Balen inducted Home Minister Sudan Gurung and Science Minister Mahabir Pun; Gurung also said the 2001 Royal Palace massacre file will be reopened. Digital Infrastructure: Ncell’s Nakkhu data centre received ANSI/TIA-942-C Tier III design & constructed certification, reinforcing local hosting capacity. Labour Policy: Nepal’s Labour Minister announced a “Decade for Promoting Domestic Employment” at the ILO.