China welcomed appointment of Sushila Karki as Nepal’s interim Prime Minister, reaffirming its support for Nepal’s sovereignty and political independence. The Chinese Foreign Ministry described China-Nepal relationship as a ‘time-honoured friendship’

Pakistan is allegedly funding the reconstruction of Lashkar-e-Taiba’s (LeT) headquarters, Markaz Taiba, destroyed in airstrikes, raising concerns about regional security. LeT is reportedly raising funds under the guise of flood relief, with Islamabad allocating PKR 4 crore for the project. The facility serves as a training ground for terrorists, potentially strengthening LeT’s operational capabilities and recruitment efforts.

Surat police arrest two women for abetting jeweler Amar Kant Jeswal’s suicide after handwriting report confirms threats.