Nepal–China Diplomacy: Foreign Minister Shisir Khanal, on a four-day visit to Beijing, toured the Institute of Tibetan Plateau Research and said Nepal wants deeper, more intensive cooperation with China ahead of further bilateral talks. Border Tensions: RSP lawmaker Aashika Tamang urged Nepal to consider a fence or barbed wire along the Nepal–India border, but only with mutual consent. Susta & Tea Exports: National Assembly MPs pressed the government to resolve the Susta border issue through diplomacy and warned that tea export problems are pushing industries toward closure. Forensics Reform: In parliament, Science/Tech Minister Mahabir Pun said the National Forensic Science Laboratory will be strengthened, with lab structures planned across multiple locations and calls for DNA testing and a DNA database. Tea Crisis: Nepali tea producers in Ilam and beyond have started shutting factories as India’s stricter testing rules leave shipments stuck and unsold, threatening farmers’ livelihoods. Public Safety & Accountability: Infrastructure Minister Sunil Lamsal faced backlash after a viral remark telling officials to “break the legs” of a contractor during a road project inspection. Digital Security: Nepal Telecom warned customers about fraudulent SMS impersonating banks and digital payment services, urging people not to share OTPs and to use official links only. Coaching Feud Fallout: In a Patna–Nepal coaching rivalry, Raushan Anand alleged a conspiracy behind his brother Prince Yadav’s death in a Biratnagar hotel, as investigations continue.