Chilime Tunnel Rescue & DNA ID: India-Nepal teams are pushing through slush and heavy debris, clearing access inside the Chilime tunnel and building rope connectivity, while Indian forensics have processed 400+ DNA samples and generated dozens of profiles to identify missing victims. Digital Relief Boom: Nepal’s disaster giving has gone QR-first, with the Prime Minister’s Disaster Relief Fund crossing NPR 10 billion in about 11 days as donors use mobile banking and international cards. Search Ops Scale-Up: Nepal Police says 7,912 personnel are mobilized, drones and dogs are deployed, and requests for search are still coming in as thousands remain unaccounted for. International Response Tech: UAE and Malaysia rescue teams have started field operations using drones, aerial mapping, and 3D mapping to speed up locating missing people. Border Disaster Updates: At Gyirong Port on the China-Nepal border, China reports 43 dead and 519 missing, with international media allowed to tour the recovery zone. Accountability & Safety: Expired food was reportedly found in some flood relief supplies during inspections, raising concerns about storage and quality control. Policy & Climate Push: Nepal’s leaders are urging UN climate-loss claims backed by scientific data, while foreign ministers from Nepal and South Korea met to coordinate rescue and reconstruction support. Volcanic Disruption Abroad: Indonesia closed eight airports due to ash from Mount Anak Krakatoa, stranding about 170,000 passengers. Culture Spotlight: Bina Joshi’s book on traditional Newar masked dances won the Madan Puraskar, and lyricist Kiran Kharel received the Jagadamba Shree Award.