AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoBorder Row in Parliament: Nepal PM Balendra Shah’s “mutual encroachment” remark sparked a fresh India-Nepal controversy, with Nepal’s Foreign Ministry later clarifying it referred to cross-border occupation and “no-man’s land” issues around Dasgaja, including Susta, Limpiyadhura, Lipulekh and Kalapani. Digital Payments Boom: In India, UPI hit record highs in May with 23.2 billion transactions worth about Rs 29.90 lakh crore, driven by summer travel and IPL. Budget Pressure on Households: Nepal’s FY 2026/27 budget drew criticism for not adequately protecting lower-income groups, while PM Shah said VAT revenue on electricity use above 50 units will fund power infrastructure upgrades. Tourism Hit by Iran War Costs: Rising jet fuel and uncertainty tied to the Iran conflict are straining tourism-dependent economies across Asia, with airlines cutting routes and travelers pulling back. Sports Spotlight: Nepal’s Kushal Bhurtel smashed six sixes in an over against China in the Asian Games qualifier, as Nepal posted 313/2 and won by 221 runs. Culture & Community: Nepal’s Indigenous Film Festival kicked off in Kathmandu, while Jigyasu’s poetry collection “Agnispandan” and the song “Bibas Aama” were released in Nepalgunj.
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