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Bimal Paudel has been appointed as the chief registrar of the Supreme Court.

The decision was made today by a meeting of the Judicial Service Commission, according to Spokesperson for Judicial Council, Dr Ashok Kumar Chhetri.

The position became vacant on Sunday following the retirement of Devendra Dhakal upon reaching the age limit of 58.

In other appointments, Man Bahadur Karki has been named the joint registrar of the Supreme Court, while joint attorney Surya Raj Dahal the secretary of the Commission of Investigation on Enforced Disappeared Persons.

The Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) gained 12. 13 points to close at 2,976. 33 points on Monday.

Similarly, the sensitive index surged by 1. 86 points to close at 515. 74 points.

A total of 44,124,924-unit shares of 321 companies were traded for Rs 19. 36 billion.

Meanwhile, Samata Gharelu Laghubitta Bittiya Sanstha Limited (SMATA) was the top gainer today, with its price surging by 9. 00 percent. Likewise, Bindhyabasini Hydropower Development Company Limited (BHDC) was the top loser as its price fell by 8. 49 percent.

At the end of the day, total market capitalization stood at Rs 4. 94 trillion.

Two persons, who went missing while taking a ritual bath at Gosaikunda Lake in Rasuwa, have been found dead.

The deceased have been identified as Manoj Neupane (28) of Belbari and Sujan Dhakal of Biratnagar.

A team of Nepal Army deployed from the Shreenath Battalion retrieved the bodies of Neupane and Dhakal from the lake by using local resources.

The Nepal Army will handover the bodies to Nepal Police.  

Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli has directed the Ministry of Youth and Sports and the National Sports Council to initiate preparations for holding the 10th National Games within mid-December of this year.

During a meeting held in Baluwatar, Prime Minister Oli asked the bodies concerned to start preparations for the National Games, which is being organized on the eve of the Asia Games scheduled in Japan in 2026.

He reminded careful decision making so that the date and place for the championship would not be changed for the event once announced.

Also the Patron of the NSC, Prime Minister Oli stressed the need for appropriate coordination between the Ministry and NSC leadership.

Minister for Youth and Sports, Teju Lal Chaudhary, Secretary at the Ministry, Dr Hari Prasad Lamsal, NSC Vice-Chairperson Dhurba Acharya, Member-Secretary Tanka Lal Ghising, among others were present on the occasion.

Leaders of Thailand and Cambodia are holding peace talks in Malaysia as a deadly border conflict enters its fifth day. Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet called for an “immediate ceasefire,” while Thai Prime Minister Phumtham Wechayachai urged Cambodia to show “genuine intent” to de-escalate tensions, BBC reported.

At least 33 people have been killed and thousands displaced since the violence began on July 24. The talks follow a call from US President Donald Trump, urging both nations to halt hostilities as a condition for progressing in trade negotiations with Washington.

The long-running dispute stems from century-old border demarcations dating back to the French colonial era, according to BBC.

Greece is battling wildfires across several regions as temperatures soared past 42°C. Fires remain active in the major fronts Peloponnese, Evia, Kythira, and Crete, fueled by high winds. Evacuations were ordered, homes damaged, and several firefighters injured. Greece has requested EU aid, including firefighting aircraft, according to BBC.

In Turkey, wildfires continue as the country recorded its highest-ever temperature of 50.5°C in Silopi. Several regions remain at risk, with ongoing containment efforts and reported casualties. Authorities warn the situation may persist in the coming days, BBC reported.

Israel has initiated a second 10-hour pause in military operations in parts of Gaza to enable humanitarian aid deliveries, following urgent warnings of mass starvation in the region, according to BBC.

The UN welcomed the move, citing steps such as easing customs restrictions on Egyptian aid and the establishment of reported secure routes for convoys. However, it stressed that such measures must be sustained and civilians must be protected during food distributions.

While some aid was also air-dropped over the weekend, agencies say it remains far below what Gaza’s population urgently needs, BBC reported.

Kim Yo Jong, sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, dismissed South Korea’s latest diplomatic efforts, saying its continued alignment with the US leaves no room for talks.

In Pyongyang’s first comments on President Lee Jae Myung’s government, she said North Korea has “no interest” in engagement, regardless of Seoul’s proposals. Despite steps by Lee’s administration to ease tensions, Pyongyang appears focused on its growing ties with Russia, according to Firstpost.