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Pakistan became the final team to qualify for the Super Eight of the Twenty20 World Cup after Sahibzada Farhan's maiden international century powered them to a thumping 102-run victory over Namibia in Colombo on Wednesday, Reuters reported. 

Farhan remained unbeaten on exactly 100 off 58 balls, reaching his landmark in the final over as Pakistan posted 199 in their must-win Group A encounter at the Sinhalese Sports Club Ground.

"The partnership with Shadab was important. The idea was to build a partnership and once the partnership gets going, I would take charge and Shadab can hit as well."

Rastriya Swatantra Party President Rabi Lamichhane has said that the Rastriya Swatantra Party is contesting the elections to change the face of the country.

During a meeting held by the Rastriya Swatantra Party in Dhangadhi today, he said that the RSP will raise its voice against political distortions and anomalies and empower the people. “This time we have come to the elections keeping the political aspirations of the country at the center.”

The Rastriya Swatantra Party is looking forward to a stable government for five years, he said and urged the people to exercise their right to vote wisely during the March 5 elections.

At the same program, senior leader of the Rastriya Swatantra Party Balendra Shah said that the responsibility of building the Sudurpaschim and the country has now fallen on the shoulders of the Rastriya Swatantra Party. 

He said that if it can become the largest party and enter the government through the elections, it will make the dreams of the Nepalis come true.

Senior leader Shah mentioned that the party's agenda includes issues such as education and health that the poor and disadvantaged groups should receive.

Nepali Congress has made its manifesto public in the lead up to the House of Representatives elections. 

The manifesto was made public today from Janakpurdham.

The manifesto was made public in the presence of party President Gagan Kumar Thapa, Vice President and coordinator of the election mobilization committee Bishwaprakash Sharma, Vice President Pushpa Bhusal, and Madhes Province president along with senior leaders.

In the context of the manifesto being made public, the Nepali Congress held a press conference at the party office in Sanepa today and informed about the points of the Vision 10. 

The Nepali Congress has stated that it aims to form a democratic government with a majority, dedicated to the public interest.

At the press conference, Party Spokesperson Devraj Chalise said that the Congress wants the performance to be evaluated based on the implementation of the plan mentioned in the manifesto. 

The Congress claims that it is committed to not only showing the pledge but also implementing it and putting into practice the slogan of a prosperous Nepal and respected Nepalis.

Called the 'Congress pledge', the manifesto has been presented in simple terms as a summary of ‘Vision Ten’. The 10 visions include a Nepal where people can live with dignity, a Nepal where people can dream, a Nepal that encourages job creation, a Nepal of farmers who feed the people and make the country known, a Nepal that provides medicine and shelter, a Nepal where children do not have to bear the financial burden, a Nepal where the rule of law is in effect, a modern Nepal that is proud of its origins, a self-respecting Nepal that the world respects and a Nepal that thrives on prosperity.

The virtual meeting of the Nepali Congress (NC)'s Central Working Committee (CWC) held today endorsed the party's manifesto for the March 5 elections to the House of Representatives (HoR). 

The meeting presided over by party President Gagan Kumar Thapa unanimously passed the party's manifesto, informed Krishna Prasad Dulal, Acting Chief Secretary. 

The NC is set to officially unveil the manifesto today at a special ceremony in Janakpur. 

Party President Thapa, Vice-President Bishwo Prakash Sharma among other central leaders are scheduled to address the manifesto unveiling ceremony, it has been said. . 

Devraj Chalise, party's Spokesperson, asserted that the manifesto unveiling ceremony to be held in the historic and cultural city of Janakpurdham is not merely a political program but a historic opportunity intended to convey a message of Madhesh's dignity, inclusive democracy and national unity.

He shared that a press conference will be organized later today at the party's central office in Sanepa, Lalitpur to provide details about the manifesto unveiled in Janakpur. 

A briefing on the manifesto took place today at 4 pm.

The level of air pollution in the Kathmandu Valley declined today as compared to the previous day. 

It is said that the less flow of motor vehicles today, the public holiday for the Gyalpo Lhosar, caused the air pollution level to fall. 

Till 1 pm of Tuesday, the Kathmandu Valley's Air Quality Index was 191, unhealthy for all. Today, it dropped to 114 at the same hour.  On Tuesday, the Kathmandu Valley was listed the third most polluted city across the world and today, it ranks at 14. 

Today, Lahore of Pakistan is listed as the most polluted city in the world with AQI 193 while Dakar, Capital of Senegal, comes in second place with AQI 192. 

AQI 101–150, highlighted in orange, is considered unhealthy for sensitive groups, who may experience health effects. 

According to environment expert Bhushan Tuladhar, the role of the transport sector is crucial for the determination of air pollution.

Vehicles are considered the direct source of air pollution. According to Superintendent of Police, Naresh Raj Subedi, the vehicular traffic on a public holiday decreased tentatively by around 10 percent.

US special envoy Steve Witkoff said talks between Ukraine and Russia had "brought about meaningful progress" to end the war, as both sides prepared for a second day of negotiations in Geneva on Wednesday, BBC reported. 

However, hopes of a breakthrough remain low, with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky saying it "was not fair" that US President Donald Trump keeps asking his country to compromise, adding that "peace wouldn't be achieved if victory is handed to Russia".

US President Donald Trump has recently suggested it is up to Ukraine to ensure talks in Switzerland are successful, without mentioning Russia, according to BBC. 

Farmers in Annapurna Rural Municipality, Myagdi  supplied oranges worth around Rs 40 million this year, according to data collected by the Agricultural Development Section of the rural municipality.

Section technician Samjhana Khatri said the municipality supplied oranges worth Rs 38.8 million this year. All seven wards contributed to the sales, with each ward supplying oranges valued between Rs 1 million and Rs 18.8 million.

More than 200 farmers sold oranges ranging from a minimum of Rs 50,000 to as much as Rs 2 million. The highest sales were recorded by Bikash Shrestha of Dosalle in Ward-7.

Although orange production declined by 40 percent this year, farmers received nearly double the price compared to last year, with oranges fetching up to Rs 200 per kilogram.

Orange is a major cash crop of Annapurna Rural Municipality, which is also well known for potato production.

Rural municipality Vice-Chair Diwa Tilija Pun said the local government has been supporting farmers in expanding and managing orange orchards.

An Indian university has been asked to vacate its stall at the India AI Impact Summit in New Delhi after a staff member was seen presenting a Chinese-made robotic dog as its own innovation, according to government sources, AP reported.

According to AP, during a televised segment with state broadcaster DD News, a professor from Galgotias University introduced the robot “Orion” as a development of the university’s Centre of Excellence. Social media users quickly identified the machine as the Unitree Go2, manufactured by Unitree Robotics and widely available for commercial purchase.

The controversy intensified after India’s IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw shared the clip online before deleting it amid criticism. The university later clarified that it had not claimed to have built the robot, though the incident sparked debate over transparency and innovation claims.

The summit, being held at Bharat Mandapam, has been promoted as a major AI gathering in the Global South. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and tech leaders including Sundar Pichai, Sam Altman and Dario Amodei are scheduled to address the event, which has also seen major investment pledges despite reports of logistical challenges.