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11 January 2026

Cadres of the Nepali Congress attend the opening ceremony of the special convention of the party organized in Kathmandu, Nepal, on January 11, 2026. The two-day event involves active participation from general secretaries Gagan Kumar Thapa and Bishwa Prakash Sharma. The acting party president and other senior party members abstain from the opening ceremony in protest. The second special general convention, called by Thapa and Sharma, takes place against the backdrop of a deepening intra-party dispute. The establishment faction, led by party president Sher Bahadur Deuba, opposes the convention, arguing it could split the party, and instead pushes for the regular general convention scheduled for May. Thapa and Sharma assert that the convention is demanded by 2,488 elected representatives, more than 54 percent of the total. Leaders supporting the convention state that over 60 percent of elected delegates participate. The Congress statute includes a provision that mandates the party leadership to call a special general convention if at least 40 percent of the party's elected general convention representatives demand it. A petition signed by 53 percent of the Nepali Congress general convention representatives is submitted at the party headquarters in mid-October, seeking a special general convention and election of new leadership.

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11 January 2026

Cadres of the Nepali Congress attend the opening ceremony of the special convention of the party organized in Kathmandu, Nepal, on January 11, 2026. The two-day event involves active participation from general secretaries Gagan Kumar Thapa and Bishwa Prakash Sharma. The acting party president and other senior party members abstain from the opening ceremony in protest. The second special general convention, called by Thapa and Sharma, takes place against the backdrop of a deepening intra-party dispute. The establishment faction, led by party president Sher Bahadur Deuba, opposes the convention, arguing it could split the party, and instead pushes for the regular general convention scheduled for May. Thapa and Sharma assert that the convention is demanded by 2,488 elected representatives, more than 54 percent of the total. Leaders supporting the convention state that over 60 percent of elected delegates participate. The Congress statute includes a provision that mandates the party leadership to call a special general convention if at least 40 percent of the party's elected general convention representatives demand it. A petition signed by 53 percent of the Nepali Congress general convention representatives is submitted at the party headquarters in mid-October, seeking a special general convention and election of new leadership.

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11 January 2026

Cadres of the Nepali Congress attend the opening ceremony of the special convention of the party organized in Kathmandu, Nepal, on January 11, 2026. The two-day event involves active participation from general secretaries Gagan Kumar Thapa and Bishwa Prakash Sharma. The acting party president and other senior party members abstain from the opening ceremony in protest. The second special general convention, called by Thapa and Sharma, takes place against the backdrop of a deepening intra-party dispute. The establishment faction, led by party president Sher Bahadur Deuba, opposes the convention, arguing it could split the party, and instead pushes for the regular general convention scheduled for May. Thapa and Sharma assert that the convention is demanded by 2,488 elected representatives, more than 54 percent of the total. Leaders supporting the convention state that over 60 percent of elected delegates participate. The Congress statute includes a provision that mandates the party leadership to call a special general convention if at least 40 percent of the party's elected general convention representatives demand it. A petition signed by 53 percent of the Nepali Congress general convention representatives is submitted at the party headquarters in mid-October, seeking a special general convention and election of new leadership.

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11 January 2026

Cadres of the Nepali Congress attend the opening ceremony of the special convention of the party organized in Kathmandu, Nepal, on January 11, 2026. The two-day event involves active participation from general secretaries Gagan Kumar Thapa and Bishwa Prakash Sharma. The acting party president and other senior party members abstain from the opening ceremony in protest. The second special general convention, called by Thapa and Sharma, takes place against the backdrop of a deepening intra-party dispute. The establishment faction, led by party president Sher Bahadur Deuba, opposes the convention, arguing it could split the party, and instead pushes for the regular general convention scheduled for May. Thapa and Sharma assert that the convention is demanded by 2,488 elected representatives, more than 54 percent of the total. Leaders supporting the convention state that over 60 percent of elected delegates participate. The Congress statute includes a provision that mandates the party leadership to call a special general convention if at least 40 percent of the party's elected general convention representatives demand it. A petition signed by 53 percent of the Nepali Congress general convention representatives is submitted at the party headquarters in mid-October, seeking a special general convention and election of new leadership.

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#13163470

7 January 2026

The trophy of the ICC T20 World Cup is on display at the Bouddhanath Stupa, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Kathmandu, Nepal, on January 7, 2026. The tour, launched last year from Adam's Bridge, where a two-seater paramotor ascends into the sky carrying the trophy against the dramatic backdrop of India's southern coastline, makes a stopover in Nepal. The symbolic start of the tour from Adam's Bridge, culturally revered as Ram Setu in India and serving as a symbolic gateway between India and Sri Lanka, is unveiled in Kathmandu amid a ceremony. The 10th edition of the global event features 20 teams, comprising 29 days of high-intensity cricket played at eight venues across India and Sri Lanka, commencing on February 7. The Trophy Tour journeys across Asia, including India, Sri Lanka, Qatar, Oman, Nepal, Bahrain, and Mongolia, giving fans the chance to see the iconic silverware up close and participate in interactive experiences to build excitement ahead of the global mega event. In a unique initiative, the trophy is also taken to schools and colleges associated with players set to participate in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026, offering young fans an inspiring, once-in-a-lifetime connection to the global stage. Additionally, the trophy is showcased at major T20 leagues as well as select bilateral series, reinforcing the build-up to the tournament across formats and geographies.

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7 January 2026

The trophy of the ICC T20 World Cup is on display at the Bouddhanath Stupa, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Kathmandu, Nepal, on January 7, 2026. The tour, launched last year from Adam's Bridge, where a two-seater paramotor ascends into the sky carrying the trophy against the dramatic backdrop of India's southern coastline, makes a stopover in Nepal. The symbolic start of the tour from Adam's Bridge, culturally revered as Ram Setu in India and serving as a symbolic gateway between India and Sri Lanka, is unveiled in Kathmandu amid a ceremony. The 10th edition of the global event features 20 teams, comprising 29 days of high-intensity cricket played at eight venues across India and Sri Lanka, commencing on February 7. The Trophy Tour journeys across Asia, including India, Sri Lanka, Qatar, Oman, Nepal, Bahrain, and Mongolia, giving fans the chance to see the iconic silverware up close and participate in interactive experiences to build excitement ahead of the global mega event. In a unique initiative, the trophy is also taken to schools and colleges associated with players set to participate in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026, offering young fans an inspiring, once-in-a-lifetime connection to the global stage. Additionally, the trophy is showcased at major T20 leagues as well as select bilateral series, reinforcing the build-up to the tournament across formats and geographies.

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7 January 2026

People take photos in front of the trophy of the ICC T20 World Cup on display at the Bouddhanath Stupa, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Kathmandu, Nepal, on January 7, 2026. The tour, launched last year from Adam's Bridge, where a two-seater paramotor ascends into the sky carrying the trophy against the dramatic backdrop of India's southern coastline, makes a stopover in Nepal. The symbolic start of the tour from Adam's Bridge, culturally revered as Ram Setu in India and serving as a symbolic gateway between India and Sri Lanka, is unveiled in Kathmandu amid a ceremony. The 10th edition of the global event features 20 teams, comprising 29 days of high-intensity cricket played at eight venues across India and Sri Lanka, commencing on February 7. The Trophy Tour journeys across Asia, including India, Sri Lanka, Qatar, Oman, Nepal, Bahrain, and Mongolia, giving fans the chance to see the iconic silverware up close and participate in interactive experiences to build excitement ahead of the global mega event. In a unique initiative, the trophy is also taken to schools and colleges associated with players set to participate in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026, offering young fans an inspiring, once-in-a-lifetime connection to the global stage. Additionally, the trophy is showcased at major T20 leagues as well as select bilateral series, reinforcing the build-up to the tournament across formats and geographies.

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7 January 2026

People take photos in front of the trophy of the ICC T20 World Cup on display at the Bouddhanath Stupa, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Kathmandu, Nepal, on January 7, 2026. The tour, launched last year from Adam's Bridge, where a two-seater paramotor ascends into the sky carrying the trophy against the dramatic backdrop of India's southern coastline, makes a stopover in Nepal. The symbolic start of the tour from Adam's Bridge, culturally revered as Ram Setu in India and serving as a symbolic gateway between India and Sri Lanka, is unveiled in Kathmandu amid a ceremony. The 10th edition of the global event features 20 teams, comprising 29 days of high-intensity cricket played at eight venues across India and Sri Lanka, commencing on February 7. The Trophy Tour journeys across Asia, including India, Sri Lanka, Qatar, Oman, Nepal, Bahrain, and Mongolia, giving fans the chance to see the iconic silverware up close and participate in interactive experiences to build excitement ahead of the global mega event. In a unique initiative, the trophy is also taken to schools and colleges associated with players set to participate in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026, offering young fans an inspiring, once-in-a-lifetime connection to the global stage. Additionally, the trophy is showcased at major T20 leagues as well as select bilateral series, reinforcing the build-up to the tournament across formats and geographies.

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7 January 2026

People pose for a photo in front of the trophy of the ICC T20 World Cup on display at the Bouddhanath Stupa, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Kathmandu, Nepal, on January 7, 2026. The tour, launched last year from Adam's Bridge, where a two-seater paramotor ascends into the sky carrying the trophy against the dramatic backdrop of India's southern coastline, makes a stopover in Nepal. The symbolic start of the tour from Adam's Bridge, culturally revered as Ram Setu in India and serving as a symbolic gateway between India and Sri Lanka, is unveiled in Kathmandu amid a ceremony. The 10th edition of the global event features 20 teams, comprising 29 days of high-intensity cricket played at eight venues across India and Sri Lanka, commencing on February 7. The Trophy Tour journeys across Asia, including India, Sri Lanka, Qatar, Oman, Nepal, Bahrain, and Mongolia, giving fans the chance to see the iconic silverware up close and participate in interactive experiences to build excitement ahead of the global mega event. In a unique initiative, the trophy is also taken to schools and colleges associated with players set to participate in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026, offering young fans an inspiring, once-in-a-lifetime connection to the global stage. Additionally, the trophy is showcased at major T20 leagues as well as select bilateral series, reinforcing the build-up to the tournament across formats and geographies.

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7 January 2026

People pose for a photo in front of the trophy of the ICC T20 World Cup on display at the Bouddhanath Stupa, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Kathmandu, Nepal, on January 7, 2026. The tour, launched last year from Adam's Bridge, where a two-seater paramotor ascends into the sky carrying the trophy against the dramatic backdrop of India's southern coastline, makes a stopover in Nepal. The symbolic start of the tour from Adam's Bridge, culturally revered as Ram Setu in India and serving as a symbolic gateway between India and Sri Lanka, is unveiled in Kathmandu amid a ceremony. The 10th edition of the global event features 20 teams, comprising 29 days of high-intensity cricket played at eight venues across India and Sri Lanka, commencing on February 7. The Trophy Tour journeys across Asia, including India, Sri Lanka, Qatar, Oman, Nepal, Bahrain, and Mongolia, giving fans the chance to see the iconic silverware up close and participate in interactive experiences to build excitement ahead of the global mega event. In a unique initiative, the trophy is also taken to schools and colleges associated with players set to participate in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026, offering young fans an inspiring, once-in-a-lifetime connection to the global stage. Additionally, the trophy is showcased at major T20 leagues as well as select bilateral series, reinforcing the build-up to the tournament across formats and geographies.

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7 January 2026

The trophy of the ICC T20 World Cup is on display at the Bouddhanath Stupa, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Kathmandu, Nepal, on January 7, 2026. The tour, launched last year from Adam's Bridge, where a two-seater paramotor ascends into the sky carrying the trophy against the dramatic backdrop of India's southern coastline, makes a stopover in Nepal. The symbolic start of the tour from Adam's Bridge, culturally revered as Ram Setu in India and serving as a symbolic gateway between India and Sri Lanka, is unveiled in Kathmandu amid a ceremony. The 10th edition of the global event features 20 teams, comprising 29 days of high-intensity cricket played at eight venues across India and Sri Lanka, commencing on February 7. The Trophy Tour journeys across Asia, including India, Sri Lanka, Qatar, Oman, Nepal, Bahrain, and Mongolia, giving fans the chance to see the iconic silverware up close and participate in interactive experiences to build excitement ahead of the global mega event. In a unique initiative, the trophy is also taken to schools and colleges associated with players set to participate in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026, offering young fans an inspiring, once-in-a-lifetime connection to the global stage. Additionally, the trophy is showcased at major T20 leagues as well as select bilateral series, reinforcing the build-up to the tournament across formats and geographies.

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7 January 2026

The trophy of the ICC T20 World Cup is on display at the Bouddhanath Stupa, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Kathmandu, Nepal, on January 7, 2026. The tour, launched last year from Adam's Bridge, where a two-seater paramotor ascends into the sky carrying the trophy against the dramatic backdrop of India's southern coastline, makes a stopover in Nepal. The symbolic start of the tour from Adam's Bridge, culturally revered as Ram Setu in India and serving as a symbolic gateway between India and Sri Lanka, is unveiled in Kathmandu amid a ceremony. The 10th edition of the global event features 20 teams, comprising 29 days of high-intensity cricket played at eight venues across India and Sri Lanka, commencing on February 7. The Trophy Tour journeys across Asia, including India, Sri Lanka, Qatar, Oman, Nepal, Bahrain, and Mongolia, giving fans the chance to see the iconic silverware up close and participate in interactive experiences to build excitement ahead of the global mega event. In a unique initiative, the trophy is also taken to schools and colleges associated with players set to participate in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026, offering young fans an inspiring, once-in-a-lifetime connection to the global stage. Additionally, the trophy is showcased at major T20 leagues as well as select bilateral series, reinforcing the build-up to the tournament across formats and geographies.

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7 January 2026

The trophy of the ICC T20 World Cup is on display at the Bouddhanath Stupa, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Kathmandu, Nepal, on January 7, 2026. The tour, launched last year from Adam's Bridge, where a two-seater paramotor ascends into the sky carrying the trophy against the dramatic backdrop of India's southern coastline, makes a stopover in Nepal. The symbolic start of the tour from Adam's Bridge, culturally revered as Ram Setu in India and serving as a symbolic gateway between India and Sri Lanka, is unveiled in Kathmandu amid a ceremony. The 10th edition of the global event features 20 teams, comprising 29 days of high-intensity cricket played at eight venues across India and Sri Lanka, commencing on February 7. The Trophy Tour journeys across Asia, including India, Sri Lanka, Qatar, Oman, Nepal, Bahrain, and Mongolia, giving fans the chance to see the iconic silverware up close and participate in interactive experiences to build excitement ahead of the global mega event. In a unique initiative, the trophy is also taken to schools and colleges associated with players set to participate in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026, offering young fans an inspiring, once-in-a-lifetime connection to the global stage. Additionally, the trophy is showcased at major T20 leagues as well as select bilateral series, reinforcing the build-up to the tournament across formats and geographies.

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7 January 2026

The trophy of the ICC T20 World Cup is on display at the Bouddhanath Stupa, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Kathmandu, Nepal, on January 7, 2026. The tour, launched last year from Adam's Bridge, where a two-seater paramotor ascends into the sky carrying the trophy against the dramatic backdrop of India's southern coastline, makes a stopover in Nepal. The symbolic start of the tour from Adam's Bridge, culturally revered as Ram Setu in India and serving as a symbolic gateway between India and Sri Lanka, is unveiled in Kathmandu amid a ceremony. The 10th edition of the global event features 20 teams, comprising 29 days of high-intensity cricket played at eight venues across India and Sri Lanka, commencing on February 7. The Trophy Tour journeys across Asia, including India, Sri Lanka, Qatar, Oman, Nepal, Bahrain, and Mongolia, giving fans the chance to see the iconic silverware up close and participate in interactive experiences to build excitement ahead of the global mega event. In a unique initiative, the trophy is also taken to schools and colleges associated with players set to participate in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026, offering young fans an inspiring, once-in-a-lifetime connection to the global stage. Additionally, the trophy is showcased at major T20 leagues as well as select bilateral series, reinforcing the build-up to the tournament across formats and geographies.

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7 January 2026

The trophy of the ICC T20 World Cup is on display at the Bouddhanath Stupa, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Kathmandu, Nepal, on January 7, 2026. The tour, launched last year from Adam's Bridge, where a two-seater paramotor ascends into the sky carrying the trophy against the dramatic backdrop of India's southern coastline, makes a stopover in Nepal. The symbolic start of the tour from Adam's Bridge, culturally revered as Ram Setu in India and serving as a symbolic gateway between India and Sri Lanka, is unveiled in Kathmandu amid a ceremony. The 10th edition of the global event features 20 teams, comprising 29 days of high-intensity cricket played at eight venues across India and Sri Lanka, commencing on February 7. The Trophy Tour journeys across Asia, including India, Sri Lanka, Qatar, Oman, Nepal, Bahrain, and Mongolia, giving fans the chance to see the iconic silverware up close and participate in interactive experiences to build excitement ahead of the global mega event. In a unique initiative, the trophy is also taken to schools and colleges associated with players set to participate in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026, offering young fans an inspiring, once-in-a-lifetime connection to the global stage. Additionally, the trophy is showcased at major T20 leagues as well as select bilateral series, reinforcing the build-up to the tournament across formats and geographies.

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7 January 2026

The trophy of the ICC T20 World Cup is on display at the Bouddhanath Stupa, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Kathmandu, Nepal, on January 7, 2026. The tour, launched last year from Adam's Bridge, where a two-seater paramotor ascends into the sky carrying the trophy against the dramatic backdrop of India's southern coastline, makes a stopover in Nepal. The symbolic start of the tour from Adam's Bridge, culturally revered as Ram Setu in India and serving as a symbolic gateway between India and Sri Lanka, is unveiled in Kathmandu amid a ceremony. The 10th edition of the global event features 20 teams, comprising 29 days of high-intensity cricket played at eight venues across India and Sri Lanka, commencing on February 7. The Trophy Tour journeys across Asia, including India, Sri Lanka, Qatar, Oman, Nepal, Bahrain, and Mongolia, giving fans the chance to see the iconic silverware up close and participate in interactive experiences to build excitement ahead of the global mega event. In a unique initiative, the trophy is also taken to schools and colleges associated with players set to participate in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026, offering young fans an inspiring, once-in-a-lifetime connection to the global stage. Additionally, the trophy is showcased at major T20 leagues as well as select bilateral series, reinforcing the build-up to the tournament across formats and geographies.

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