International Day of Yoga: Nepal and the world marked June 21 with “Yoga for Healthy Ageing,” as President Ramchandra Paudel urged people to make yoga a daily way of life and thousands gathered in Pokhara for events led by the Indian Embassy and attended by Gandaki CM Surendra Raj Pandey. RSP Convention Watch: Political leaders including Gagan Thapa, Baburam Bhattarai, Pradip Gyawali and others arrived in Bharatpur, Chitwan for the Rastriya Swatantra Party’s first general convention starting Sunday, with expectations that the three-day meet will shape the party’s policy direction. Economy & Finance: Nepal Rastra Bank data highlights stark provincial GDP gaps, with Bagmati at 36.71% versus Karnali at 4.20%; meanwhile, Finance Minister Swarnim Wagle urged banks to serve citizens. Energy Push: Govt allocated Rs 2.63 billion for renewable energy and energy efficiency in FY 2026/27, targeting off-grid electrification, clean cooking, solar, waste-to-energy and green hydrogen. Trade Tension: Nepali tea exports to India have stalled after new Indian quality testing rules, shutting factories and leaving farmers with unsold harvests. Markets: Gold rose by Rs 600 per tola to Rs 287,300; silver climbed Rs 50 to Rs 4,690. Tech & Telecom: NTA says it is ready for the 5G spectrum auction as Nepal moves toward digital upgrades. Sports: Iran’s women won karate gold and finished runner-up overall at the Asian championships in Bali, with Nepal reaching the men’s team final.