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CPN-UML Chairman and Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli has said that anything else could be tolerated, but disrespect towards the country is intolerable. 

Addressing the representatives on the last day of the party's statute convention taking place at Godavari, Lalitpur, from Friday, Chair Oli underlined, "We are a force that sacrificed for freedom of expression and national sovereignty. 

The CPN-UML is not against social networking sites. Earning money doing business in Nepal, but not living in accordance with the law is unacceptable." 

"The thinking of so-called intellectuals is not independent. It is seen that those, who call themselves great intellectuals, have tried to influence the society through negativity. Attempts have been made to inciting society in the name of Gen Z in recent periods. But the 'Gen Z’ generation loves the country," he stressed. 

Recalling that the government had been urging the social networking sites to register for one year, Chair Oli argued, "Country's sovereignty matters a lot rather than losing employment by a few people. Sovereignty is achieved through self-respect, and freedom also through self-respect."

Police arrested almost 900 people at a demonstration in support of Palestine Action in the United Kingdom, in the latest round of detentions of its supporters since the pro-Palestinian group was banned by the government as a “terrorist” organisation, Aljazeera reported.

Police arrested 857 people for showing support for a proscribed group, while 33 people were arrested for other offences, including 17 for assaults on police officers, the Metropolitan police said on Sunday, according to Aljazeera.

Defend Our Juries, the organising campaign, estimated 1,500 people joined the London demonstration on Saturday, assembling with placards stating “I oppose genocide, I support Palestine Action”.

Chief Secretary Eak Narayan Aryal has asked the government officials to pay attention to the market monitoring and price control of the essential goods during the upcoming festive season.    

At a meeting of the central monitoring and evaluation committee held at the Office of the Prime Minister and Council of Ministers today, the Chief Secretary directed the Salt Trading Company Limited and Food Management and Trading Company Limited to ensure accessibility of the consumer goods at fair prices.

"The joint market monitoring is essential to ensure accessibility of the consumer goods during the festivals; control price hike and end cheating in measurement," Aryal added. 

He also asked the officials of all line agencies to be visible and work seriously.

Similarly, the Chief Secretary directed the officials to make arrangements for a joint monitoring within three days comprising the Chief District Officer, Department of Commerce, Supplies and Consumer Protection and the Trading Company.

The meeting dwelt on controlling black marketeering, sales of substandard goods and ensuring coordination of all bodies.   

Likewise, Aryal asked the Home Ministry for coordination to maintain a strong law and order; control revenue evasion and ensure regular service of the essential public service delivery even in the time of public holidays.

Home Secretary Gokarnamani Duwadi, Secretary at the Ministry of Industry, Commerce and Supplies Ram Prasad Ghimire, Secretary at the Ministry of Physical Infrastructure and Transport Management Keshav Kumar Sharma, Secretary at the Ministry of Culture, Tourism and Civil Aviation Hari Prasad Mainali and others were present at the meeting. 

During the meeting, Secretary Dr Ghimire shared that the fair price shops will be run across the country by targeting the festivals and a trustworthy supply system will be ensured. 

On the occasion, Chief of Nepal Police Chandra Kuber Khapung and Chief of the Armed Police Force Nepal Raju Aryal vowed to effectively implement festival-targeted security plans.

Bangladesh faces a fast-worsening public health crisis as the mosquito-borne diseases dengue and chikungunya spread side by side, overwhelming hospitals and heightening fears of an even bigger outbreak in the weeks ahead, Reuters reported.

According to the Directorate General of Health Services, the country has recorded more than 33,800 dengue cases and 132 deaths in 2025. In the first week of September, at least 10 people died and more than 1,500 were admitted to hospitals with fever.

Chikungunya, absent for years, is making a forceful return, according to Reuters.

More than 15,000 people have taken to the streets in Israel to call for an end to the war in the Gaza Strip and urge Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to agree to a deal to free the remaining hostages, BBC reported.

Families and supporters of the hostages still being held by Hamas thronged Jerusalem's Paris Square, with others gathering in Tel Aviv.

Of the 48 hostages still being held in Gaza, as many as 20 are believed to be alive.

Israel has yet to formally respond to a deal that would see the release of some hostages, but has previously demanded the return of all the hostages in any agreement. Netanyahu insists total victory over Hamas will bring the hostages home, according to BBC.

The Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) plunged by 11. 52 points to close at 2, 708. 25 points on Sunday.

Similarly, the sensitive index dropped by 2. 32 points to close at 467. 51 points.

A total of 11,124,845-unit shares of 334 companies were traded for Rs 4. 40 billion.

Meanwhile, Him Star Urja Company Limited (HIMSTAR) was the top gainer today with its price surging by 9. 97 percent. Likewise, Panchakanya Mai Hydropower Ltd (PMHPL)​​​​​​​ was the top loser as its price fell by 4. 62 percent.

At the end of the day, the total market capitalization stood at Rs 1. 53 trillion.

Japan’s Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba stepped down from his post on Sunday following growing calls from his party to take responsibility for a historic defeat in July's parliamentary election, AFP reported.

Ishiba, who took office in October, had resisted demands from mostly right-wing opponents within his own party for more than a month.

His move came a day before his Liberal Democratic Party is set to hold an early leadership election.

In July, Ishiba’s ruling coalition failed to secure a majority in the 248-seat upper house in a crucial parliamentary election, further shaking the stability of his government, according to AFP.

The major ruling partner, Nepali Congress, has decided to talk to the government on the latter's decision to block social networks. 

The government has blocked two dozens of social networks, reasoning that they failed to get listed.

The meeting of the Central Execution Committee of NC decided to make its views public only after holding discussion with the government on restriction to social media. 

The Committee meeting was held at the residence of Party President Sher Bahadur Deuba, Budhanilakantha, according to Joint General Secretary of the party, Jivan Pariyar.