Rabies Preparedness: District hospitals are running out of anti-rabies vaccine doses, forcing patients to travel to Kathmandu and even buy shots privately, as Sukraraj Hospital warns supplies may not last a week. Digital Rights & Safety: Nepal has started blocking 3 dozen+ websites for pirated FIFA World Cup 2026 streaming, pushing users toward official channels as unauthorized sites raise phishing and malware risks. Nepal–India Payments: Cross-border UPI–NPI digital remittances have gone live, enabling real-time, low-cost transfers via mobile numbers, VPAs, and UPI IDs. Energy Infrastructure: MCA-Nepal has begun construction of 400kV substations and a 297km transmission line under the MCC Nepal Compact, aiming to cut grid bottlenecks. Health Tech in Nepal: Bhaktapur Hospital plans to launch robotic surgery in a government setup, with a tender already called. Climate & Monsoon Risk: ICIMOD warns the Hindu Kush-Himalaya may see below-average monsoon rain but still faces high hazard risks like flash floods and landslides. Science & Innovation: Nepal’s new Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation has started operations, beginning from scratch with early policy and management steps. AI & Cancer Care: 4baseCare raised Rs 128 crore to expand genomics labs and scale its AI oncology platform, with labs already in Nepal among other countries. Accessibility Online: Accessibility tools are now built into all government websites to support users with visual and other impairments.