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The price of gold has increased by Rs 5, 200 per tola in the domestic market on Tuesday.

According to the Federation of Nepal Gold and Silver Dealers’ Association, the precious yellow metal is being traded at Rs 247, 900 per tola today. 

Similarly, the silver is being traded at Rs 3, 200 per tola today.

The Kathmandu Gorkhas are playing against the Lumbini Lions in the match to be played today under the ongoing Nepal Premier League (NPL), a franchise-based Twenty20 cricket tournament.

The Kathmandu Gorkhas under the captainship of Karan KC has played three matches with a win and two defeats so far. 

The Kathmandu Gorkhas have collected two points and are in the third position. 

Likewise, Captain Rohit Poudel is leading the team Lumbini Lions. So far, Lumbini have played three games and has gathered two points from a single victory.  Today's match is crucial for both teams for the playoff race. 

The day-night match is scheduled to start at 4 pm at TU International Cricket Ground in Kirtipur and will be played under floodlights, installed for the second season of NPL 2025.

The Bibaha Panchami festival is being marked across the country today. 

The festival that commemorates the union of Princess Sita and Lord Ram in Treta Yug (Vedic era) is celebrated with gaiety and religious fervour in Janakpurdham.

The festival is observed on the fifth day of Marga Shukla Paksha (waxing moon) in the Nepali month of Mangsir as per the lunar calendar. 

On the first day of the festival, Nagar Darshan (Town visit) ritual is scheduled. Part of the celebration includes two children dressed as Ram and his brother Laxman parading around the ancient Janaki Temple.

The second day is known as Phulbari Leela and is marked by dance performances and colourful processions. The third day is Dhanusha Yagya followed by Tilakotsav on the fourth day. The fifth day is celebrated as Matkor and the final day is Ram Sita Swoyambar, the engagement day.    

Next day, the visitors comprising saints and religious leaders from nearby Indian cities including Ayodhya are arriving at Janakpurdham to attend the re-enacting of the Ram Sita Swoyambar during the Bibaha Panchami festival and bid farewell marking the end of the festival.    

The people from different religious faiths such as Buddhism and Sikhs also come to observe the celebration while the Hindu religious leaders and devotees participate in the rituals in large numbers.   

During the festival, Ram and Sita are worshipped and homage is paid to the divine couple. 

Janakpur, the capital of Madhesh Province in Nepal, is believed to be the birthplace of Sita and the ancient Mithila's capital. 

President Donald Trump touted relations with China as "extremely strong" on Monday following a call with Chinese leader Xi Jinping, who told Trump that Taiwan's "return to China" is a key part of Beijing's vision for the world order, Reuters reported.

The call, not previously flagged by either country, came weeks after the two leaders met in South Korea, where they agreed to a framework for a trade deal that has yet to be finalized.

China is locked in its biggest diplomatic crisis for years with U.S. ally Japan. This month, Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said any Chinese attack on democratically governed Taiwan could trigger a Japanese military response, according to Reuters.

Born of crisis but torn by years of tensions among its members, the Group of 20 major economies scored a rare victory this weekend for multilateralism after overcoming the boycott and objections of its most powerful member, the United States, Reuters reported.

South Africa, this year's G20 president, rallied all but two member nations - the U.S. and Argentina - to issue a declaration, ignoring Washington's warnings and quelling questions about the G20's future - at least for now.

Many doubted Pretoria would secure a declaration, much less tackle issues such as helping poor nations cope with climate change and external debt, according to Reuters.

President Donald Trump isn't on the ballot in next November's midterm elections, but he’s plunging into them with his own presidency at stake. He's calling candidates, making early endorsements, shaping strategy and pushing economic messaging to try to keep Congress in Republican hands, according to nine Republicans involved in election strategy, Reuters reported.

As early as this summer, 18 months before Election Day 2026, Trump was urging Republican congressmen exploring Senate or gubernatorial runs to stand for reelection instead to avoid party primary fights, according to a White House official, a senior Trump adviser and a party operative.

Such an early, hands-on involvement in midterm elections is unprecedented for a president in modern times, according to Reuters.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has welcomed proposed changes to the controversial 28-point peace plan for ending the war with Russia, BBC reported.

It appears Ukraine's European allies produced an amended version of the plan after rejecting parts which favoured Russia's war aims.

"Now the list of necessary steps to end the war can become doable..." Zelensky said on Telegram. "Many correct elements have been incorporated into this framework."

Bollywood star Dharmendra has died in the Indian city of Mumbai at the age of 89,  BBC reported.

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid tribute to the actor, saying his passing "marks the end of an era in Indian cinema".

Dharmendra, who often described himself as "a simple man", commanded extraordinary affection and loyalty from his tens of millions of fans.

Best known as Veeru, the lovable petty criminal in the 1975 blockbuster Sholay, he appeared in over 300 films, many hits, captivating audiences for decades, according to BBC.