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The Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) gained 9. 23 points to close at 2, 714. 61 points on Thursday. 

The sensitive index, however, dropped by 0. 47 points to close at 465. 42 points.

A total of 19,075,756-unit shares of 332 companies were traded for Rs 1. 55 billion.

Meanwhile, SY Panel Nepal Limited (SYPNL), Shreenagar Agritech Industries Limited (SAIL) and Trishuli Jal Vidhyut Company Limited (TVCL) were the top gainers today, with their price surging by 10. 00 percent. 

Likewise,  Kalika power Company Ltd (KPCL) was the top loser as its price fell by 6. 25 percent.

At the end of the day, total market capitalization stood at Rs 4. 55 trillion.

Syria's government said a drone strike by the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces killed seven of its soldiers on Wednesday, though the SDF denied this, in an incident that threatens to derail a ceasefire after days of fighting in the northeast, Reuters reported. 

The Syrian army called the attack, which it said took place as soldiers were securing a captured military base containing explosives, a dangerous escalation.

Liverpool manager Arne Slot has praised Mohamed Salah’s professionalism, after the forward returned in a 3-0 victory at Marseille on Wednesday as the Reds took a big step towards automatic qualification for the Champions League last 16, Reuters reported. 

Dominik Szoboszlai put the six-time European champions ahead on the stroke of half-time, before a Geronimo Rulli own goal and Cody Gakpo strike added gloss to the scoreline in the second period.

Slot’s men, now unbeaten in 13 matches in all competitions, climbed to fourth in the 36-team table and will secure a top-eight finish with a win over Azeri side Qarabag at Anfield next week, according to Reuters. 

Athletic Bilbao mounted a superb second-half comeback to defeat Atalanta 3-2 in the Champions League on Wednesday, giving the Spanish side renewed hope of progressing to the playoff qualification round, Reuters reported. 

Atalanta commanded the first half and opened the scoring in the 16th minute when Gianluca Scamacca connected with a curling cross from Nicola Zalewski, heading firmly past goalkeeper Unai Simon. 

Bilbao grew into the game after the break, showing greater composure in possession. They equalised in the 58th minute with Gorka Guruzeta striking cleanly from the centre of the box, according to Reuters. 

One hundred and sixty-three complaints have been registered with the Press Council Nepal (PCN) in the first six months of the current fiscal year. 

PCN stated that 163 complaints have been registered until the end of Poush (January 14) in the fiscal year 2082/83 BS (2025/26).

PCN joint spokesperson Ram Sharan Bohara said that among the registered complaints, following the correspondence in accordance with the Journalist Code of Conduct, 77 refutations have been issued, 52 responses presented by the respondents have been communicated to the complainants, and 14 apologies/corrections were made.

Similarly, five content materials have been suspended, 10 were asked for clarification, five were given instructions and warned, and during this period one media outlet was penalised by being placed on the non-compliance/blacklist.

According to Bohara, 744 contents from 632 media/web portals/social networks have been self-monitored during this period.

"Among the 744 contents are 447 media contents and 185 non-media contents, and based on the severity of violations of the code of conduct, 136 media and 27 non-media have been instructed and cautioned. 

For 20 non-media with no contact, an investigation has been conducted and correspondence has been sent to the relevant authority for action," reads a statement issued by spokesperson Bohara on Wednesday.

PCN has stated that while it has been regularly monitoring whether journalists and media outlets comply with the Code of Conduct for Journalists, it has initiated a special monitoring process regarding compliance with the Election Code of Conduct in the context of its implementation.

Chelsea manager Liam Rosenior is thrilled with having a “world-class” player in Moises Caicedo, as the midfielder’s late goal clinched a 1-0 Champions League win against Cypriot minnows Pafos on Jan 21, Reuters reported. 

The victory also meant the Blues moved closer to automatic qualification for the last 16.

In Rosenior’s first Champions League game as Chelsea boss, Caicedo netted in the closing stages at Stamford Bridge to end Pafos’ stubborn resistance, according to Reuters. 

Juventus guaranteed themselves at least a Champions League playoff place with a 2-0 home win over Benfica on Wednesday, their third successive victory coming thanks to second half goals from Khephren Thuram and Weston McKennie, Reuters reported. 

The win moved Juventus to 15th in the standings on 12 points while Benfica are 29th on six points. The top eight advance to the last 16, with the next 16 going into the playoffs.

After an even opening half, the hosts hit the front 10 minutes after the break with Thuram weaving his way into the area and making space to drive a shot into the bottom corner, according to Reuters. 

Yoane Wissa scored his first Champions League goal as Newcastle United eased to a 3-0 home win over PSV Eindhoven at St James’ Park on Wednesday to seal their place in the knockout stages of the competition for the first time, Reuters reported. 

Newcastle move up to seventh in the table with 13 points from their seven games and on course for automatic qualification for the last 16. PSV are in 22nd place with eight points and work to do to advance to the knockout stages.

The top eight teams in the table automatically advance to the last-16, while the sides positioned 9th to 24th enter a playoff round to determine the other eight qualifiers, according to Reuters.