Climate & Nature Policy: Environment Minister Gita Chaudhary said Nepal must pursue “climate and nature-friendly development,” pushing climate-resilient infrastructure and faster access to climate finance as the country faces worsening floods, droughts and glacier melt. Nepal–India Diplomacy: Foreign Minister Shishir Khanal has departed for New Delhi for talks with EAM S. Jaishankar on trade, investment, connectivity and energy cooperation, as Nepal’s border issues stay in focus. Hydropower Reform Push: The government announced policy reforms to restructure the Electricity Authority and open PPA and electricity trading to the private sector, but private producers warn about unclear “take or pay” and PPA rules. Power Sector Targets: Ippan’s Ganesh Karki said the 30,000 MW goal is impossible without private participation and urged faster PPA processing. Election System Overhaul: The Election Commission has proposed constitutional changes to restructure itself, including reducing commissioners and setting election dates by the commission. Education Accountability: Nepal recovered Rs 104.6 million from TU professors over study leave misuse, with more recoveries still underway. Uber Enters Nepal: Uber launched official services with Uber Go/Comfort and Uber Bike, betting on Nepal’s digital mobility and tourism growth. Everest Survival Story: Sherpa guide Dawa Sherpa was found alive after six days missing, crawling back to base camp and now receiving treatment.