Fuel & Profits Debate: India’s fuel price hikes and OMC profit claims are back in focus after reports of big FY 2025/26 earnings, with analysts pointing to excise cuts and global price swings. Cancer Supply Chain: A Chitwan biotech firm says it has produced and exported raw materials for anticancer drugs like paclitaxel and docetaxel, with plans to expand exports to more Asian markets. Gold Watch: Gold fell Rs 5,500 per tola and silver also eased. Cooperatives Under Scrutiny: A government commission warns Nepal’s cooperative sector is sliding into crisis due to financial irregularities, weak regulation, and poor oversight. Finance for MSMEs: BII and Laxmi Sunrise Bank launch a $25m facility to expand formal credit for Nepal’s MSMEs, with a focus on women-led businesses. Human Rights: NHRC recommends prosecutions and further probes over alleged rights violations during the 8–9 Sept 2025 Gen Z movement. Energy Policy: The energy minister urges faster growth in domestic electricity use to avoid future debt risks. Weather: Cloudy skies with scattered thunder-rain expected in parts of the country. Culture & Diplomacy: Eid-ul-Adha greetings were extended by the President and VP; China’s ambassador met VP Yadav; Switzerland–Nepal friendship marked with a photobook launch.