Nepal Police Clarification: Nepal Police says no disciplinary action or suspension was taken against DSP Prasanna Raj Chaudhary after a viral remark “We are not Balen’s police,” noting only verbal clarification through the provincial office. Youth & Agro Jobs: Agriculture Minister Gita Chaudhary directed ministry bodies to prepare result-oriented plans for youth-focused employment, paid training, and volunteer opportunities. Biodiversity Watch: A Tarai bird, the yellow-breasted bunting, is rapidly disappearing; researchers warn its decline could worsen insect pests and disrupt farm ecosystems. Space Tech: NASA confirmed live coverage for physician-engineer Anil Menon’s first Soyuz flight to the ISS on July 14. Starlink Route to Nepal: Bangladesh authorized Starlink to export bandwidth cross-border, potentially opening a path into Nepal—pending Nepal’s own regulatory approval. Regional Energy Connectivity: The EU launched a €5m South Asia energy interconnectivity program in Nepal to boost cross-border power trade. Cyber & Fintech: Kratikal Tech’s IPO in India was oversubscribed 205.08x; Finovate highlights Israel’s Tangos AI raising $20m for autonomous financial crime investigations. Gandaki Cannabis Law: Gandaki Province legalized cannabis cultivation for medical and industrial use under a new regulatory framework. Ethanol Fuel Debate (India): India issued E20/Ethanol-blended petrol FAQs amid mileage and vehicle-compatibility concerns.