Nepal-India Diplomacy: Foreign Minister Shishir Khanal wrapped up talks in New Delhi, urging border disputes to be handled through diplomatic channels and “open-heart” dialogue, while both sides reviewed cooperation across trade, connectivity, energy and people-to-people ties. Cross-Border Payments & AI: Nepal and India launched UPI-NPI peer-to-peer linkage for easier remittances and signed a MoU between BHASHINI and Kathmandu University to build a “voice-first” multilingual language platform. Border Row Messaging: Khanal reiterated that Lipulek, Limpiyadhura and Kalapani are Nepali territory and said no issue is “insurmountable” if mechanisms are activated. Sports—Asian Games Qualifiers: Nepal sealed the Asian Games Qualifiers final with an eight-wicket win over Oman after bowling them out for 94; Nepal chase set up a final against the Malaysia-Hong Kong winner. Sports—Yogasana: Nepal won 10 medals at the World Yogasana Championship, including one gold, as India topped the tally. Environment & Youth Action: Youth in Shuklaphanta pledged climate action on World Environment Day, calling for faster tree planting and less plastic. Public Safety: Police warned Nepalis against online betting scams ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2026. Food Safety & Health: Health Minister Nisha Mehta said Nepal is strengthening food hygiene and quality enforcement to curb foodborne diseases. Local Governance: RSP Parbat elected Jal Bahadur Pun as new chair.