Women & Social Security: Minister Sita Badi says the upcoming budget prioritizes women’s economic empowerment and a violence-free society, including skill testing, startup support and entrepreneurship for survivors, plus livelihood programs for marginalized groups. Labour Migration: Nepal makes skill tests mandatory for workers going to Saudi Arabia; those who fail won’t get permits, though entrepreneurs warn of added costs and protests led to postponement of the Saudi program. Media & Accountability: MoIC forms a probe committee to review Nepal Television procurement of equipment and digital systems, amid transparency concerns. Health Sector: Health Minister Nisha Mehta says health gets higher priority, with steps to avoid rabies vaccine shortages and reforms aimed at accountability and transparency. Parliament Watch: Lawmakers demand humane food and housing for landless people in holding centres and question PM remarks on the Nepal–India border; Speaker DP Aryal objects to a lawmaker’s neutrality-related comments. Transport Infrastructure: Nagdhunga tunnel is set for operation from mid-July, with rescue drills and landslide-prevention work outside the tunnel still pending. Economy & Markets: NEPSE closes slightly up at 2,705.53; turnover falls to Rs 3.63 billion. Trade Shock: Tea farmers in Ilam threaten indefinite shutdown after India tightens import quality checks. Sports & Fans: A lawmaker calls the Rs 999 World Cup pay-per-view “a rip-off,” urging free viewing across TV platforms.