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The Nepali Congress has stated that strengthening the party, ensuring policy clarity, and restoring public trust are the top priorities of its current leadership.

In a press statement issued today, the party said the new leadership is committed to guiding the nation toward good governance, inclusion, and prosperity, while further advancing political awareness.

Through the statement, the party leadership has urged everyone to support its campaign to promote 'democratic norms and values'.

The party has called upon those who believe in building alternative forces, as well as social dignitaries from various sectors including medicine, education, law, information technology, agriculture, labor, industry, and civil society who wish to contribute to social transformation by engaging in political processes, to support and help make the party’s campaign successful.

“The Nepali Congress has always remained a democratic forum, a confluence of thoughts, ideologies, conscience, and commitment, where institutional norms are placed above personal interests. Transparency, accountability, and policy-based politics will be implemented and promoted. We believe that new ideas, fresh energy, and the participation of experienced individuals are essential for strengthening the nation and democracy,” the statement reads.

The price of gold has dropped by Rs 3, 000 per tola in the domestic market on Friday. .  

According to the Federation of Nepal Gold and Silver Dealers’ Association, the yellow metal is being traded at Rs 303, 500 per tola today.  It was traded at Rs 306, 500 per tola on Thursday. 

The price of silver, however, has increased by Rs 340 and is being traded at Rs 5, 000 per tola.

Adm. Samuel J. Paparo, commander of U.S. Indo-Pacific Command (INDOPACOM) arrived in Kathmandu on Thursday.

Leading a 13-member team, Paparo landed at the Tribhuvan International Airport last night on a US Air Force chartered plane.

During his stay in Nepal, he will visit the Birendra Peace Action Training Center in Panchkhal, Kavre.

Sri Lanka batsmen Kusal Mendis, Pavan Rathnayake and Dasun Shanaka cracked half-centuries as the 2014 champions continued to build momentum in the Twenty20 World Cup with a 105-run win over Oman in Pallekele on Thursday, Reuters reported. 

Mendis (61) and Rathnayake (60) stitched together a 94-run partnership for the third wicket after Sri Lanka were asked to bat, and skipper Shanaka provided the late flourish with a 19-ball 50 to take his side to 225-5 in 20 overs.

"We're very pleased about the way we batted today," Shanaka said in his post-match interview, according to Reuters. 

Defending champions India continued their march towards the Super Eight stage of the Twenty20 World Cup with a 93-run plastering of Namibia in a group A contest at Arun Jaitley Stadium on Thursday, Reuters reported. 

Put into bat, India racked up 209-9 after opener Ishan Kishan (61) and middle-order batter Hardik Pandya (52) struck rapid half-centuries.

They returned to bundle out Namibia for 116 in 18.2 overs to register their second successive victory and top the group because of their net run-rate, which is superior to Pakistan, who also have four points from two games, according to Reuters. 

European Championship finalists England and Spain were drawn together in the UEFA Nations League's group phase after the draw was held in Brussels on Thursday, Reuters reported. 

The pair are in Group 3 in League A, which also includes Croatia, Spain's opponents in the 2023 Nations League final, and Czech Republic.

England, who were promoted back to the Nations League's top division after winning their group in League B, are also placed in the same group as Croatia in this year's World Cup, according to Reuters. 

Arsenal wasted the chance to restore their six-point lead at the top of the Premier League table as they were held to a 1-1 draw at Brentford on Thursday, with Noni Madueke's second-half header cancelled out by Keane Lewis-Potter, Reuters reported. 

The hosts were the better side in the first half but could not take advantage of a nervy Arsenal start, with goalkeeper David Raya forced to make a sharp save from Igor Thiago.

Arsenal took the lead in the 61st minute through Madueke, who soared above Rico Henry and nodded Piero Hincapie's ball back across goal and into the net, according to Reuters. 

Atletico Madrid tore Barcelona apart with four first-half goals to secure a 4-0 victory on Thursday in the first leg of their Copa del Rey semi-final, leaving the holders staring at a near impossible task in the return match, Reuters reported. 

Diego Simeone's side needed only 45 minutes at home to seize control of the tie, capitalising on a calamitous early error before carving Hansi Flick's team open at will to move to the brink of April's final in Seville.

Atletico took the lead in the sixth minute in extraordinary fashion. Barcelona defender Eric Garcia rolled a routine pass back, but goalkeeper Joan Garcia, already scanning upfield, allowed the ball to slip under his boot and towards goal. His desperate dive came too late as it had crossed the line, according to Reuters.