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Football superstar Lionel Messi has wrapped up his three-day India tour in pollution-choked Delhi, after a chaotic opening in Kolkata, BBC reported. 

On Monday, thousands of fans gathered in a Delhi stadium to get a glimpse of the Argentina and Inter Miami forward.

As Messi, accompanied by Inter Miami team-mates Luis Suárez and Rodrigo De Paul, strolled on the pitch - kicking balls into the stands, passing with a group of children and signing autographs - the crowd chanted his name, according to BBC. 

Iranian Nobel Peace Prize winner Narges Mohammadi was taken to hospital after being beaten when she was arrested last week, her family says, BBC reported. 

The 53-year-old human rights activist told them in a phone call on Sunday that she was brought to an emergency department twice after being "attacked by plain clothed agents with severe and repeated baton blows to the head and neck", according to the Narges Foundation.

There was no comment from Iranian authorities, but they have said she was detained for making "provocative remarks" at a memorial ceremony in the city of Mashhad on Friday, according to BBC. 

Chairman KP Sharma Oli and senior Vice Chairman Ishwor Pokharel filed their candidacies for the post of chairperson under its 11th General Congress. 

Both of them reached the office of the Central Election Commission set up at General Congress venue, Bhrikutimandap, with supporters today and filed their nominations.    

Chair Oli filed his candidacy at 3:30 pm while senior Vice Chair Pokharel at around 3 pm for the post of Chairperson. 

Aspirant candidates have been registering their nominations for the post of office-bearers and central committee members. 

The UML General Convention would elect a 301-member new working committee.

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has congratulated the Cricket Association of Nepal (CAN) on the successful completion of the second edition of the Nepal Premier League (NPL). 

ICC Chair Jay Shah has dispatched a letter to CAN Chair Chatur Bahadur Chand, congratulating the CAN for the event. 

Shah also expressed his hope that the CAN would take a new height under the leadership of Chand. 

Shah added that the NPL would not only contribute to producing new players, but also enhance its presence at the international-level. 

Stating that NPL's organizational management and quality of the matches have set an exemplary standard, he wished continued success of the CAN for the promotion of cricket and its development in Nepal.

The Embassy of the Republic of Korea in Nepal, in collaboration with the Independent Power Producers’ Association Nepal (IPPAN), organized the Nepal–Korea Energy Cooperation Seminar in Kathmandu on Monday.

This is the first time that such event was held in Nepal to promote private-sector cooperation in the energy sector.

Addressing the seminar as chief guest, Chiranjeewee Chataut, Secretary at the Ministry of Energy, Water Resources and Irrigation, said Nepal seeks long-term partnerships with Korean investors, particularly in hydropower and energy development.

He noted that Nepal and South Korea have maintained economic cooperation through trade agreements, joint ventures, labour collaboration and resource sharing, and expressed hope for increased Korean investment in Nepal’s energy, water resources and irrigation sectors.

Ambassador of the Republic of Korea to Nepal Tae-Young Park said the Korean government has supported Nepal’s development for more than five decades, including the construction of three hydropower projects with Korean financing.

Highlighting strong potential for bilateral cooperation in energy, he said the seminar provided a platform for companies from both countries to explore future collaborative projects.

The embassy also distributed a directory of Korean companies operating in the hydropower sector.

The seminar was organized with an aim to strengthen collaboration with private energy producers and attract Korean investment.

Former government secretary Madhu Prasad Bhetuwal, in his presentation, outlined investment opportunities in hydropower generation and transmission infrastructure, along with government policies in the sector.

About 150 participants, including government officials, media representatives, hydropower developers from Nepal and South Korea, officials from KOTRA New Delhi, and IPPAN members, were present on the occasion. 

The Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) gained 6. 74 points to close at 2, 601. 61 points on Monday. 

Similarly, the sensitive index surged by 2. 01 points to close at 447. 52 points.

A total of 7,757,625-unit shares of 329 companies were traded for Rs 3. 44 billion.

Meanwhile, Swastik Laghubitta Bittiya Sanstha Limited (SWASTIK) was the top gainer today, with its price surging by 10. 00 percent. 

Likewise, Him Star Urja Company Limited (HIMSTAR) was the top loser as its price fell by 6. 95 percent.

At the end of the day, total market capitalization stood at Rs 1. 47 trillion.

Honor has announced its Winter Deals campaign in Nepal, offering bundled gifts on selected smartphones from December 10 to January 10.

The month-long promotion features complimentary accessories with several of Honor’s popular models, aimed at customers looking to upgrade or purchase new devices during the winter season.

Under the campaign, buyers of the Honor X8c will receive a Scykei GT smart watch, while the Honor 400 Lite comes with a free Honor X7 Lite earbuds.

Customers purchasing the Honor X9c will be given the X7e Active earbuds. Similarly, the Honor 400 is bundled with Choice Headphones, and the Honor 400 Pro includes Choice Clip earbuds.

The offers are available across authorized Honor retail outlets and online platforms nationwide. 

Foreign Secretary Amrit Kumar Rai and Ambassador of Switzerland to Nepal Danielle have jointly unveiled a commemorative logo at Ministry of Foreign Affairs to mark the 70^thanniversary of diplomatic relations between two countries.  

The logo will be used throughout 2026 by Embassy of Switzerland in Kathmandu and the Embassy of Nepal in Geneva on various occasions to celebrate and highlight the enduring friendship between the two countries. Nepal and Switzerland diplomatic relations in November 1996.