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Nepal faces $4–5 billion rebuild cost after floods kill over 600

Nepal's finance minister has estimated that reconstruction following recent catastrophic floods will cost between four and five billion dollars, roughly a tenth of the country's economy. The floods killed more than 600 people and left thousands more missing. Critical infrastructure including towns, bridges, roads, and hydropower stations suffered severe damage. Search and rescue operations are ongoing, though bad weather has hampered progress. India has stepped in with significant relief assistance for the affected areas.

Satya Nadella calls empathy the hardest yet most vital skill for leaders

Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella has identified empathy as the most challenging and essential skill for effective leadership. He argues that empathy enables leaders to build stronger connections with their teams and better understand customer needs. Nadella's personal life, particularly his experience raising his son Zain, has deeply influenced this leadership philosophy. He also credits cricket and team sports with teaching him broader lessons that apply to both professional and personal contexts.

Maharashtra Teen Dies by Suicide After Losing Money in Online Gaming

A teenager identified as Rohit Sahebrao Dhangar died by suicide after reportedly losing money through online gaming. Before his death, he sent a message to his sister asking her not to leave their parents alone. He also sent a video message to a friend in which he disclosed his financial losses from online gaming. Preliminary investigations have confirmed the existence of these messages. Authorities are looking into the circumstances surrounding the incident.