Energy & Rivers: Minister Biraj Bhakta Shrestha urged federal, provincial and local governments to coordinate on energy, water and irrigation, stressing “shared ownership” and result-focused plans, while framing rivers as both infrastructure and cultural heritage. Public Health & Food Safety: A woman in Dang, Deepa Pun, died after eating wild mushrooms; recent poisonings and deaths show people still ignore repeated warnings. Education Policy: Nepal withdrew the 3% equity tax on private education and health after backlash, with Prime Minister Balen Shah saying it would burden ordinary citizens; NC President Gagan Thapa welcomed the move and urged smoother legal implementation. Digital Governance: Government unveiled sweeping digital reforms to make services faceless, intermediary-free and time-bound, starting with passports, citizenship and driving licenses. Women’s Rights & Justice: Minister Sita Badi met hunger striker Binu Yadav, discussing health treatment, livelihood support and legal steps. Land & Displacement: A Land Problem Resolution Committee began a 35-day process to relocate riverbank squatters in Kathmandu Valley back to home districts. Governance & Accountability: CIAA filed a money laundering case against former CAAN DG Pradeep Adhikari over alleged bribe-linked land transactions. Culture & Faith: Thousands thronged Pashupatinath for the first Monday of Shrawan, with devotees from Nepal and India. International Education: The US overhauled F-1/J-1 student visa rules, tightening stay limits and reducing grace periods.