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A former energy minister in Ukraine has been detained while attempting to leave the country, authorities have said, BBC reported. 

German Galushchenko, who was forced out of his government role last year after being among officials named in a corruption scandal, was reportedly apprehended while on a train leaving Ukraine. It is unclear where he intended to travel to.

He was one of several government figures implicated in an alleged $100m (£75m) embezzlement scheme in November, according to BBC. 

In a spectacle dripping with dominance and drama, India delivered a crushing 61-run triumph, bowling Pakistan out for 114 in a second innings that showcased relentless intensity, tactical brilliance and breathtaking athleticism, The Economic Times reported. 

Defending 176, India exploded out of the blocks like a storm, snatching four wickets inside the first five overs to seize total control and silence the chase before it could even gather momentum.

The early destruction was scripted by Hardik Pandya, who opened with a sizzling wicket maiden that instantly tilted the contest. At the other end, Jasprit Bumrah unleashed a masterclass in hostile precision — searing pace, late movement and pinpoint lines that left batters groping and guessing. Pakistan never found rhythm as India’s bowlers circled like hunters sensing victory, according to The Economic Times. 

Most of the political parties and candidates vying for the upcoming House of Representatives (HoR) elections under the direct electoral system have unveiled and submitted their election manifestos to the Election Commission (EC). 

EC's Joint Secretary Yagya Prasad Bhattarai said that the EC is yet to get the details but several political parties and candidates have submitted their election manifestos for the HoR elections scheduled for March 5.

On Sunday, Rastriya Swatantra Party, Ujyalo Party Nepal and Nepal Majdoor Kisan Party unveiled their election manifestos. 

Likewise, the Nepali Congress is expected to release its election manifesto from Madhesh Province on February 18 and the CPN-UML is preparing to unveil the party's election manifesto by February 19, the concerned parties shared.

The Nepali Communist Party (NCP), Rastriya Prajatantra Party, Janata Samajwadi Party, Rastriya Janamorcha and some other parties have already announced their election manifestos. 

The EC had directed the political parties to announce their election manifestos by February 15 to go for the election campaigns for the March 5 elections. 

As per the election code of conduct, the political parties participating in the election should submit their election manifestos to the EC and the candidates contesting for the first-past-the-post election system should submit their manifestos to the concerned Office of the Returning Office.

A voter education program has been launched in all 138 wards across 11 local levels that fall under 10 constituencies of Kathmandu district.

According to the District Election Office, Kathmandu, one volunteer has been mobilized  in each ward to provide voter education in preparation for the House of Representatives (HoR) elections. The voting is scheduled to take place on March 5.

Election Officer Thakur Bhattarai said the program will continue until March 1.

As part of the initiative, volunteers will visit voters at their doorsteps to instruct them on the proper voting process. The program will also educate voters about the importance of exercising their franchise.

The Election Commission (EC) has said that it has mobilized one volunteer in each of the 6,743 wards across 753 local levels nationwide.

Nepal have been eliminated from the group stage of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 as they succumbed to a nine-wicket defeat at the hands of West Indies on Sunday. 

Earlier, Nepal had been defeated by Italy and England in their previous two matches.

The ICC T20 World Cup is currently underway at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai, India. 

In today’s match, Nepal were invited to bat first after losing the toss. 

The team posted a 134- run target at the loss of eight wickets in 20 overs.

In reply, West Indies chased down the target in just 15.2 overs, losing only one wicket.

A pedestrian died after being hit by a scooter at Sangam Marga in Gaindakot Municipality-8, Nawalparasi on Saturday. 

The deceased has been identified as Lakhan Tamang (50). 

The scooter( Pradesh 3-02-014 Pa 1433) knocked him down last night. 

Critically injured in the incident, Tamang was taken to Chitawan-based Bharatpur College of Medical Sciences Teaching Hospital but breathed his last during the course of treatment. 

District Police Office, Nawalparasi Information Officer and Deputy Superintendent of Police, Anil Pundit, said that police have taken  scooter rider Prabin Thapa Magar (26) of Gaindakot-8 for further investigation. 

At least nine Palestinians were killed in Israeli airstrikes in northern and southern Gaza Strip on Sunday, Palestinian civil defense and health officials said, Reuters reported.

Medics said an Israeli airstrike on a tent encampment housing displaced families killed at least four people, while health officials said another strike killed five in Khan Younis in the south.

An Israeli military official said Israel Defense Forces were striking Hamas "terrorists" in response to "a violation (on Saturday) in Beit Hanoun where terrorists emerged from a tunnel east of the yellow line".

China is the real threat to security and is hypocritically claiming to uphold UN principles of peace, Taiwan Foreign Minister Lin Chia-lung said on Feb 15 in a rebuff to comments by China's top diplomat at the Munich Security Conference, Reuters reported. 

China views democratically governed Taiwan as its own territory, a view the government in Taipei rejects, saying only Taiwan’s people can decide their future.

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, addressing the annual security conference on Feb 14, warned that some countries were “trying to split Taiwan from China”, blamed Japan for tensions over the island and underscored the importance of upholding the UN Charter, according to Reuters.