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A Central Working Committee (CWC) meeting of the Nepali Congress has begun in Sanepa, Lalitpur. 

The meeting, chaired by the party Acting President Purna Bahadur Khadka, is being attended by office-bearers and members of the Central Working Committee.

The Indian government has asked quick-commerce platforms to remove the “10-minute delivery” promise over concerns about delivery rider safety, following talks with companies after a nationwide workers’ strike.

Major platforms such as Zomato, Blinkit and Zepto have faced criticism for pressuring gig workers to meet tight deadlines, which workers say leads to unsafe riding, long hours and low pay. Some companies have already removed the claim from branding, though fast deliveries continue in many areas.

Labour unions welcomed the move as a step toward protecting workers, but riders and experts say pressure remains built into the system, with earnings and ratings still linked to speed, and broader issues like wages and social security unresolved.

Actor Kiefer Sutherland was arrested early Monday in Los Angeles on suspicion of making criminal threats after allegedly assaulting a ride-hail driver, police said. The incident occurred just after midnight near the Hollywood Hills.

Police said Sutherland entered the vehicle, physically assaulted the driver, and made threats. The driver did not need medical treatment. Sutherland was released a few hours later on a $50,000 bond and is due in court on Feb. 2.

Sutherland, best known for his role as Jack Bauer on “24,” has a history of alcohol-related arrests, including drunken driving convictions in 2004 and 2007.

Home Minister Om Prakash Aryal has said that making the elections successful is the responsibility of everyone involved in the security agencies.

Addressing the provincial-level security seminar held today in Janakpurdham by the Federal Ministry of Home Affairs and the Madhesh Province Ministry of Home, Communication, and Law, he stated that the House of Representatives elections on March 5 will be conducted impartially.

He said, "All units of the security forces should seriously engage in their areas of responsibility to ensure a free and fair election."

Urging the political parties, civil society, and journalists to ensure a successful election, the Home Minister requested the concerned parties not to engage in activities that spread conflict in society.

He also warned that those who violate the prevailing laws will face action. His remarks were aimed at the misuse of social media.

Stating that the incumbent government was formed according to the wishes of Gen Z, the Home Minister clarified that it is the government's mandate to ensure good governance and conduct elections on the scheduled date.

He also instructed the security personnel to be deployed in the field with high morale and to fulfill the responsibilities entrusted by the nation.

The Home Minister said despite limited resources and means, security agencies including the Nepal Police and Armed Police Force are working to make the elections successful, as looted weapons are being recovered and efforts are being made to maintain peace and security.

China announced record export numbers for 2025, a year when US President Donald Trump's tariffs and trade policy caused turmoil in the global economy, BBC reported. 

Beijing on Wednesday reported the world's largest-ever trade surplus - the value of goods and services sold overseas compared to its imports - at $1.19tn (£890bn).

It's the first time China's full-year trade surplus has passed $1tn, beating 2024's record figure of $993bn, according to BBC. 

The Maghe Sankranti fair commenced at the confluence of the Kali Gandaki and Trishuli rivers in Devghat with the hoisting of a bamboo ritualistic pole. 

A famous pilgrimage site, Devghat is also the tri-junction of Chitwan, Tanahun, and Nawalparasi.

On the occasion, there was a large presence of locals including Atmananda Giri, the head of Beni's Galeshwar Ashram; Gyananand Saraswati, the president of the Nepal Saint Society; Ramanand Giri, the head of Mahesh Sannyas Ashram; Ishwari Raj Laudari, the chairman of the Devghat Area Development Committee; the Committee executive director Sadan Baral; and members of the committee.

Chief District Officer of Chitwan District, Ganesh Aryal, said that all arrangements for the security of the Maghe Sankranti fair have been completed.

It is estimated that 300, 000 devotees will attend the fair this year.

A big religious fair takes place at the confluence of the two rivers at Devghat every year on the occasion of Maghe Sankranti festival. 

A large number of devotees visit the place to take ablution bath at the river confluence and to perform associated rituals.

At least 22 people in Thailand have been killed and scores injured after a crane collapsed onto a passenger train, derailing it on Wednesday, officials said, The Guardian reported. 

Footage from the scene verified by Agence France-Presse showed the crane’s broken structure resting on giant concrete pillars, with smoke rising from the wreckage of the train below.

Rescuers worked to extract passengers from the tilted carriages in Nakhon Ratchasima province, north-east of the capital, Bangkok, according to The Guardian. 

Nepali Congress President Sher Bahadur Deuba has said that he is flexible to keep intact the unity within the party.

Discussions were held today between party President Deuba and general secretary duo Gagan Thapa and Bishwa Prakash Sharma for resolving the dispute arising within the party in the context of the Special General Convention underway in Kathmandu at the call of the proponents of the Special General Convention. .

Party spokesperson Prakash Sharan Mahat shared that during the discussions held in the morning at Deuba's residence in Maharajgunj, Deuba stated that he has been working in the past to preserve the party's unity and is still ready to make sacrifices today as well.

During the meeting, President Deuba had urged General Secretaries Thapa and Sharma also to be ready to preserve the unity of the party.

According to Spokesperson Mahat, Deuba stated that he is ready to give up regarding the demand to withdraw his official signature submitted in the election for ticket distribution on behalf of the party.

A decision was made at the previous Central Committee meeting of the Nepali Congress, and the signed document of President Deuba was sent to the Election Commission for the distribution of party tickets to candidates contesting the election on behalf of the party. 

Accordingly, the party's proportional representation tickets for the National Assembly elections to be held on February 25 and for the House of Representatives on March 5 have already been distributed. Now, only the allocation of tickets for the first-past-the post election category remains. 

Other matters, including the special general convention, were discussed among them, and party president Deuba had requested to finalize those issues through the central working committee.

Spokesperson Mahat stated that the general secretaries Thapa and Sharma, after discussing matters with President Deuba, left the meeting with the intention of consulting with colleagues present at the Special Convention. .