Nepal Flood Response: Nepal’s flash-flood death toll climbed to 788, with 2,500+ still missing, as India stepped up with tunnel rescue teams and a 19-member forensic unit in Kathmandu for DNA-based identification. Bandra Road Safety: Mumbai saw multiple fatal child-hit cases this week, including an 8-year-old run over in Bandra; police say the driver was distracted on a mobile phone and has been arrested. Child Safety Probe (Delhi): Delhi police arrested a day care employee after a 3-year-old was allegedly assaulted and sexually harassed; cases under POCSO and related laws are underway. Healthcare Access & Costs: A parliamentary health panel flagged affordability and access gaps, noting private hospitals dominate inpatient/outpatient care while costs rise faster than inflation. India-Uzbekistan Health & Pharma Link: India and Uzbekistan upgraded ties to a comprehensive strategic partnership, targeting $5 bn trade by 2030 and expanding cooperation that includes healthcare and pharmaceuticals. Hospital Expansion: Wockhardt Hospitals opened a superspeciality OPD in South Mumbai to bring specialist consultations closer to patients. Wellness/Respiratory Products: Aayush Wellness launched lung care tablets as it expands preventive healthcare offerings.