India-Nepal Defence Ties: Indian Army Chief Gen Dhiraj Seth arrived in Kathmandu for a four-day visit, with President Ram Chandra Paudel set to confer the honorary rank of General of the Nepali Army on Monday—continuing the long-standing 1950 tradition of reciprocal honours. Monsoon Weather Watch: The Department of Hydrology and Meteorology says monsoon winds are influencing Nepal, with light to moderate rain and thunderstorms expected in several hilly and Terai districts, and possible heavy rainfall in some areas. Landslide Risk in Bajura: Tamsu village in Triveni Municipality faces high landslide risk after cracks and damage forced residents to move into temporary shelters; rescue and monitoring efforts continue. Provincial Politics: Bagmati CM Indra Bahadur Baniya is set to seek a vote of confidence, while Lumbini Assembly will also hold a vote of confidence session after Congress withdrew its ministers from the UML-led alliance. LPG Distribution Row: Nepal Oil Corporation faced backlash after requiring identity documents to buy LPG, though it says the move aimed to prevent hoarding during shortages. Diaspora Investment Push: Non-resident Nepalis at the NRN Asia-Pacific conference in Guangzhou urged Nepal to simplify regulations and improve execution to attract investment. Sports & Culture: Red Panda Marathon 2026 is scheduled for September 5 in Salleri, and Nepal’s HOR Esports secured eighth place at the PUBG Mobile World Championship.