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- Scientists discover that a clogged filter could revolutionize oil refining
Scientists have developed a remarkable new membrane that separates crude oil at room temperature, using the oil itself to create microscopic filtration channels. The breakthrough could cut refining energy consumption by…
Science & future · DigiSciFiNepal · - Microbial growth in simulated Mars conditions could guide search for life
A new experiment reveals that Earth's microbes can grow in harsh conditions similar to what may exist just below the surface of Mars, suggesting new directions in the search for potential cellular life on the red planet.
Science & future · DigiSciFiNepal · - Why the next US House speaker won’t follow Nancy Pelosi’s Taiwan playbook
The Democrat expected to become US House speaker has met Taiwan’s former leader and backed legislation supporting the island yet is unlikely to follow Nancy Pelosi’s example in pursuing high-profile engagement with…
World · DigiNepal International · - RadianX promises solar-powered devices that never need charging
Today’s portable devices are too hungry to run on traditional solar panels, but RadianX says its perovskite cells promise to make charging obsolete in some cases.
Technology · DigiTechNepal · - Box taps Nvidia’s Nemotron for new agent-first content retrieval system
The system can answer queries four times faster, with 20% fewer errors and 90% fewer tokens used.
Technology · DigiTechNepal · - Kathmandu Gorkhas thrash Biratnagar Kings by nine wickets
Kathmandu, November 5 Kathmandu Gorkhas defeated Biratnagar Kings by nine wickets after bowling them out for just 83 runs in the Nepal Premier League (NPL). Chasing a modest target of 84, Kathmandu reached 86/1 in 9.4…
Nepal · DigiNepal · - Indonesian wiretapping scandal exposes widening Prabowo-Jokowi rift
An Indonesian police inquiry into the wiretapping of President Prabowo Subianto’s phone was a matter for law enforcement, the country’s police chief said on Thursday, as the scandal exposed the deepening cracks between…
World · DigiNepal International · - RSP chair Rabi Lamichhane meets Indian foreign secretary
Kathmandu, November 5 Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) Chair Rabi Lamichhane has met visiting Indian Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri. RSP spokesperson Jagadish Kharel said Misri visited Budhanilkantha for a courtesy…
Public affairs · DigiGovNepal · - What can Democrats do in Congress under President Trump?
What can the Democratic party actually change when it comes to Donald Trump’s decisions, policies and presidency?
World · DigiNepal International · - Share market investor Dipendra Agarwal released on Rs 1 million bail
Kathmandu, November 5 Share market investor Dipendra Agarwal has been released on bail after the Kathmandu District Court ordered his release against a bail amount of Rs 1 million on Thursday. Deputy Inspector General…
Nepal · DigiNepal · - PM Balen Shah discusses sports cooperation with Indian foreign secretary
Kathmandu, November 5 Prime Minister Balendra Shah has expressed interest in exploring ways Nepal and India could cooperate in developing Nepal’s sports sector during a meeting with Indian Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri…
Public affairs · DigiGovNepal · - The politics of insecurity and the rise of populism
During Nepal’s Gen Z uprising, one slogan captured the frustration of an entire generation. “Your father rides a car; our fathers are in the Gulf.” There were many other slogans. Some emerged spontaneously, while others…
Nepal · DigiNepal · - Kathmandu Valley braces for another season of air pollution
Several places recorded unhealthy air quality on Thursday morning.
Nepal · DigiNepal · - What happens when the police are the problem?
The removal of Nepal’s police chief has renewed questions about police independence. Accountability must extend beyond the institution.
Nepal · DigiNepal · - 400,000-year-old teeth reveal a stunning twist in human evolution
A groundbreaking discovery is rewriting the story of human evolution, revealing that an ancient human species once thought to be an evolutionary dead end may have left genetic traces in people alive today. By extracting…
Science & future · DigiSciFiNepal · - Journalists raise alarm over police intervention and proposed media laws
The Federation of Nepali Journalists has questioned the government’s approach to the media, citing police raids on newsrooms, pressure on journalists and proposed legislation it says could undermine constitutional…
Public affairs · DigiGovNepal · - RSP lawmaker denies knowing woman at centre of abuse allegations
Khagendra Sunar has rejected allegations of abusing and blackmailing a woman, prompting some party leaders to argue against further action even as an internal inquiry continues.
Public affairs · DigiGovNepal · - Motorola's new Signature 27 has it all if you can stomach the $1,600 price tag
It has all the bells and whistles (and cameras).
Technology · DigiTechNepal · - Hubble Learns Galactic History From Stars
This Hubble image features the sparkling collection of stars named Messier 30 (M30), also called NGC 7099.
Science & future · DigiSciFiNepal · - Scientists discover mysterious “lonely” brain waves linked to memory loss
Scientists have uncovered a surprising link between Alzheimer’s-related protein buildup, disrupted brain waves during deep sleep, and fading memory. The findings suggest that hidden changes in how the brain processes…
Science & future · DigiSciFiNepal · - France holds new strikes and protests as unions demand immediate answers
Five of France's unions join a wave of strikes and protests in a national day of action.
World · DigiNepal International · - Lithuania builds world’s biggest ultra-fast laser factory amid China tensions
Amid tensions with China, a small European country is anchoring itself at the centre of the global semiconductor and artificial intelligence (AI) hardware supply chain as a laser powerhouse. The latest sign of…
World · DigiNepal International · - US borrowing outlook steadies after midterms, but Treasury yields face new tests: analysts
After the Democrats swept the US midterm elections, a divided government may help restrain future Treasury borrowing and prevent fresh deficit blowouts, though it will not necessarily bring down elevated bond yields,…
World · DigiNepal International · - A YC startup is putting $1M behind five unsolved materials science problems for AI
Discovered Materials, a months-old YC startup that uses AI to find chip materials, is offering $200,000 for each solution to five open materials science problems.
Technology · DigiTechNepal · - Former IGP Dan Bahadur Karki’s petition not registered, hearing pushed beyond Tihar
Kathmandu, November 5 A writ petition filed by former Nepal Police Inspector General Dan Bahadur Karki challenging his removal from the post is unlikely to be heard before the Tihar holidays. Karki’s petition could not…
Public affairs · DigiGovNepal · - WTO flags Nepal’s weak manufacturing base and narrow export markets
The country’s narrow export base, weak manufacturing capacity, high trade costs, and infrastructure bottlenecks continue to constrain its integration into global markets.
Technology · DigiTechNepal · - Why the NPL can turn Nepal’s promises into wins
Close losses to South Africa and England show what is missing. The league, and a home qualifier in December, offer a chance to fix it.
Nepal · DigiNepal · - Cristiano Ronaldo announces retirement from Portugal national team
The five-time Ballon d’Or winner will step away after the November international break, ending a 23-year career in which he scored a record 146 goals in 234 appearances for Portugal.
Nepal & the world · DigiForeignNepal · - Agility Robotics' Nasdaq debut invites scrutiny of humanoid robot market
US leader in deploying humanoid robots goes public on the Nasdaq stock exchange.
Technology · DigiTechNepal · - 2026 iPad mini review: Maximizing the mini
It's more compelling than ever, but also more expensive.
Technology · DigiTechNepal · - China ready to expand US agricultural imports if Board of Trade tariff cuts take effect
Beijing says it remains open to buying more agricultural products from the United States, but wants reciprocal tariff cuts covering US$30 billion worth of products on each side to be implemented first under the US-China…
World · DigiNepal International · - Agility is the first pure humanoid robot company on the stock market. Are you buying?
Agility arrives on the Nasdaq today as the first publicly-traded pure-play humanoid robotics company.
Technology · DigiTechNepal · - TU’s 700 ropanis of land not reclaimed as education minister claims
Kathmandu, November 5 Education and Sports Minister Sasmit Pokhrel has claimed that the government has reclaimed around 705 ropanis of Tribhuvan University (TU) land in the Kathmandu Valley. However, a visit to the…
Public affairs · DigiGovNepal · - Hong Kong medical watchdog to hold by-election after member quits over conflict risk
Hong Kong’s medical watchdog will hold a by-election after a prominent patients’ rights advocate resigned amid concerns over a potential conflict of interest in his plan to represent the father of a child who died…
World · DigiNepal International · - Yamaha XSR 155 combines retro styling with modern technology
Kathmandu, November 5 Yamaha’s XSR 155 is beginning to make its presence felt on the roads, attracting attention particularly among young riders and enthusiasts of retro-style motorcycles. The bike combines a classic…
Nepal · DigiNepal · - Singapore denies power cut caused causeway jam, blames maintenance, breakdowns
Singapore’s Immigration and Checkpoints Authority (ICA) on Thursday rejected a report that a power outage at Woodlands Checkpoint caused traffic congestion along the causeway and on several roads in Johor Bahru on…
World · DigiNepal International · - Janakpur-Ayodhya special train service undergoes test run, raising hopes for tourism and trade
Janakpurdham, November 5 A test run has been conducted for the special train service planned between Janakpurdham and Ayodhya in India. An Indian special train, comprising two WDP 4D 40403 locomotives and seven coaches,…
Technology · DigiTechNepal · - Dan Bahadur Karki declines to report to new post, challenges removal in Supreme Court
Kathmandu, November 5 The government had created a separate position of ‘special security adviser’ for Dan Bahadur Karki after removing him as Inspector General of Nepal Police. But Karki did not go to Singha Durbar on…
Public affairs · DigiGovNepal · - Could Nepal’s new maternity bill backfire on women?
Every few years, Nepal passes a law that sounds like a victory for women. Then a woman in a private office is told to be back at her desk within a month, and she does, not because the law says so but because she cannot…
Nepal · DigiNepal · - Nepal seeks access to Indian airspace for international flights
London, November 5 Nepal is continuing diplomatic efforts to secure permission to use Indian airspace for its international flights, Minister for Culture, Tourism and Civil Aviation Khadkaraj (Ganesh) Paudel has said.…
Science & future · DigiSciFiNepal ·