Energy Governance: Minister Biraj Bhakta Shrestha urged federal, provincial and local governments to coordinate closely on energy, water and irrigation, calling for joint action plans with clear duties and monitoring. Health Warning: A woman in Dang, Deepa Pun, died after eating wild mushrooms, with officials again stressing people should not consume foraged mushrooms despite repeated cautions. Education Tax Reversal: Prime Minister Balendra Shah scrapped the 3% equity tax on private education and health after backlash, saying it would add burdens to the public. Digital Push: The government unveiled sweeping digital governance reforms to make key services fully digital, faceless and time-bound, including passports, citizenship and driving licences. Power Trade: Nepal and India energy cooperation got a boost as IPPAN discussed expanding cross-border electricity trade, aiming to export more power to India. Transport/Infrastructure: MCC Nepal said 46 transmission towers for the cross-border line are completed, supporting stronger grid reliability and regional electricity trade. Stock Market: NEPSE rose for a sixth straight day, climbing to 2,726.49 points with higher turnover. International Links: Himalaya Airlines launched direct Kathmandu–Shenzhen flights, opening a new air corridor with China’s tech hub. Crime Probe: CIAA filed a money laundering case against former CAAN DG Pradeep Adhikari over alleged Rs 17.1 million bribe-related corruption.