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Iran has indicated it is prepared to make concessions on its nuclear programme in talks with the U.S. in return for the lifting of sanctions and recognition of its right to enrich uranium, as it seeks to avert a U.S. attack, Reuters reported. 

Both sides remain sharply divided -- even over the scope and sequencing of relief from crippling U.S. sanctions -- following two rounds of talks, a senior Iranian official told Reuters.

However, Reuters is reporting for the first time that Iran is offering fresh concessions since their talks ended last week, when the sides appeared far apart and heading closer to military conflict. Analysts say the move suggests Tehran is trying to keep diplomacy alive and stave off a major U.S. strike, according to Reuters. 

At least 17 persons died and 24 others were injured when a passenger bus met with an accident in Dhading in the wee hours of  Monday. 

The incident occurred when the bus (Ga 1 Kha 1421) heading towards Kathmandu from Pokhara veered off the road and plunged into the Trishuli River  in Benighat Rorang Rural Municipality-5, Bhainsigauda, Dhading at around 1.30 am this morning. 

The bodies of 17 people who died in the accident have been recovered, said Bishnu Prasad Bhatta, spokesperson of the Armed Police Force (APF). 

He further shared that the injured have been rescued and rushed to various hospitals for treatment. 

Identities of the deceased and injured are  yet to be established. 

The cause behind the accident is yet to be known, police said. . 

A rescue operation is underway  in coordination among all three security agencies. 

A team with divers from the APF Nepal Disaster Management Unit at Adamghat has been mobilized for the rescue operation, Bhatta said. 

APF DSP Sunil Giri from the Disaster Management Training School, Kurintar is leading the command for the rescue effort. 

The Election Commission (EC) has urged the people's representatives of the local level not to be involved in the election publicity campaigns. 

In order to keep the free, fair, impartial, transparent, fearless and economized environment for the  March 5 House of Representatives (HoR) elections, the EC has made the plea to the locally-elected representatives. 

Citing reference to the implementation of the Election Code of Conduct, 2082 BS, the EC has reminded the responsibility of the concerned stakeholders to strictly comply with the code. 

According to the EC, it has been monitoring whether or not the political parties, candidates and concerned are fully complying with the election code of conduct. 

The commission has expressed serious concern over complaints and grievances received that some local representatives participated in the promotion of political parties and candidates contrary to the election code. 

According to the code related provisions, local executive office-bearers may participate in election campaigns of their respective political parties in local levels other than the one they were elected, yet there is a clear provision that they cannot use government resources and facilities.

The EC has cautioned the local people's representatives not to engage in poll publicity campaigns in a way to contravene the existing code.

South Africa bulldozed defending champions India by 76 runs on Sunday in their Super Eight Group One clash in the Twenty20 World Cup, underlining their title credentials and sending a strong signal to their rivals, Reuters reported. 

Choosing to bat in a rematch of the 2024 World Cup final, South Africa surged to a commanding 187‑7 following a remarkable recovery from a precarious 20-3.

In reply, tournament co-hosts India's timid top-order faltered swiftly, and their innings never quite escaped the grip of scoreboard pressure. They were bundled out for 111 in 18.5 overs, slipping to their first defeat of the World Cup, according to Reuters.