India-Nepal Defence Ties: Nepal President Ramchandra Paudel conferred the honorary rank of General of the Nepali Army on Indian Army Chief Gen. Dhiraj Seth in Kathmandu, continuing a tradition dating back to 1950; Seth also received a Guard of Honour and met Nepali Army leadership to discuss stronger military cooperation. Parliament Watch: In the National Assembly, lawmakers pressed the government on monsoon disaster response, road upgrades and faster relief, while the Youth, Labour and Employment minister said policy changes are underway to reduce the compulsion of foreign employment. Disaster & Safety: Monsoon rain and landslides left multiple road sections blocked across Nepal, while a jeep crash in Kavrepalanchok killed two and injured three. Wildlife Protection: Nepal’s Supreme Court in India ordered a nationwide survey of elephant corridors and barred obstacles and fireballs/spikes to chase elephants. Economy & Markets: NEPSE fell Monday, and Nepal approved Rs 3.77 billion in foreign investment commitments in the first month of FY 2026/27, led by tourism. Politics in Provinces: Bagmati Province’s government formation process began after CM Indra Bahadur Baniya resigned, with coalition talks expected to shape the next leadership. Sports & Culture: Arjun Kulung Rai and Manju Sunuwar won Backyard Ultra 2026, and Nag Panchami celebrations drew crowds in Lalitpur and Bhaktapur.