Education Policy: The University Grants Commission will now issue equivalence certificates for higher education degrees, taking over from Tribhuvan University’s Curriculum Development Centre from July 17, and TU will stop accepting new equivalency applications. Finance & Banking: Nepal Rastra Bank Governor Dr. Biswo Nath Poudel met Prime Minister Balendra Shah to discuss the stock market, banking and broader financial issues. Predatory Lending: Talks between predatory lending victims and the government negotiation team ended without agreement after a wording dispute, with victims rejecting the government’s conditions. Energy & Trade: Nepal and India agreed to raise cross-border power exports to 1,650 MW and imports to 1,400 MW, alongside approvals for key transmission projects. Disaster Preparedness: NDRRMA signed MoUs with aviation, drone and rafting groups to support helicopters, drones and rafts for search and rescue. Public Health: Kathmandu Valley is on alert for suspected cholera cases; RDTs suggest possible infection while culture results are pending. Wildlife & Agriculture: Chitwan National Park fitted a radio collar on the violent elephant Dhrube after it was released, and the Department of Livestock Services distributed 48,856 doses of Murrah buffalo semen to boost milk production. Regional Security: Ajit Doval chaired the 5th BIMSTEC National Security Chiefs’ meeting in New Delhi, focusing on counterterrorism, cybersecurity and maritime cooperation.