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- Hasina seeks new passport in clearest sign of Bangladesh return
Hasina has asked Bangladesh’s embassy in New Delhi to issue her a new passport and identity card, signalling a possible return in December amid a death sentence and deepening political divisions at home.
Nepal & the world · DigiForeignNepal · - Eight-year-old boy dies after being hit by firecracker shrapnel in Parsa
Kathmandu, November 9 An eight-year-old boy died after being struck by shrapnel while bursting firecrackers in Parsa district on Monday morning. The deceased has been identified as Kundan Sahani of Ward 2 of Pakaha…
Nepal · DigiNepal · - Is Jensen Huang’s job on the line? Yale’s Jeffrey Sonnenfeld estimates it’s “about a 50-50”
Nvidia’s board is investigating Jensen Huang over his relationship with a suspected Chinese spy, and Yale’s Jeffrey Sonnenfeld thinks it’s roughly a coin flip whether Huang stays on as CEO.
Technology · DigiTechNepal · - Smog blankets New Delhi as Diwali firecrackers worsen air quality
Air quality in Indian capital reaches severe levels, posing heightened health risks for more than 30 million residents.
World · DigiNepal International · - ‘Tents don’t protect us’: Rains flood displaced Palestinians in Gaza
Hundreds of thousands of Palestinians are vulnerable to flooding as Israel continues to block entry of mobile homes.
World · DigiNepal International · - Foreign batters dominate run charts as Nepali bowlers top wicket list in NPL
Kathmandu, November 9 After 18 matches in the third edition of the Nepal Premier League (NPL), foreign players have made a bigger impact with the bat, while Nepali players have excelled with the ball. Foreigners…
Sports · DigiSportsNepal · - Ex-Bangladesh leader Hasina applies for passport in signal she’s ready for homecoming
Ousted Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina requested on Monday a new passport and identity card so she can return from self-imposed exile in India, according to a letter seen by Reuters, her first such…
World · DigiNepal International · - One disaster away
Bhotekoshi flood pushed poverty up 2.7 percentage points. Prevention, not just relief, must be the answer.
Places · DigiGeoNepal · - Madhesh’s revolving door of chief ministers turns again
Kathmandu, November 9 Madhesh Province Chief Minister Krishna Prasad Yadav, who took office 11 months ago under unusual political circumstances, is now fighting to retain his position. Unless there is a last-minute…
Public affairs · DigiGovNepal · - From traditional songs to modern celebrations, Tihar is changing with the times and a new generation
Traditional games and rituals are fading, celebrations are taking new forms, and younger Nepalis are questioning long-held social norms while embracing more environmentally conscious ways of marking the festival.
Public affairs · DigiGovNepal · - APOD: 2026 November 9 – Rigel and the Witch Head Nebula
APOD Science APOD APOD: 2026 November 9 –… Today’s APOD Archive Submissions Index Search Calendar RSS Education About Discuss APOD Astronomy Picture of the Day Discover the cosmos! Each day a different image or…
Science & future · DigiSciFiNepal · - Six injured in jeep crash in Dailekh
A vehicle carrying two patients and their attendants from Kalikot to Surkhet veered off the road at Kafaltoli on Monday morning.
Public affairs · DigiGovNepal · - Ozone Hole Reaches Its 2026 Maximum
The ozone hole ranked seventh largest by area in 48 years of monitoring, but it was not as deep as other large holes on record.
Science & future · DigiSciFiNepal · - Turkiye pushes electrification top of climate agenda as COP31 set to open
Ankara aims to make electricity account for 35 percent of global energy demand by 2035.
World · DigiNepal International · - A joke or test? Why Trump floated UFC’s Dana White as his press secretary
White is a close friend of Trump and has endorsed him for president, but has never held a government position.
World · DigiNepal International · - Pope tells Argentina’s Milei leaders should know limits of power
Pope Leo XIV urged Argentina to protect democracy during an address alongside President Javier Milei.
World · DigiNepal International · - Snowfall blocks roads, disrupting food transport to Limi
Authorities have begun clearing snow at Nyalulek to reopen the road to Namkha Rural Municipalities 5 and 6 (Limi) in Humla. Snowfall has cut off road access to the area, creating a situation similar to an internal…
Nepal · DigiNepal · - COP31 and the limits of climate diplomacy
When delegates arrive in Antalya on November 9, they will enter a world quite unlike the one that produced the Paris Agreement. As wars, tariffs and fractured alliances crowd the agenda, COP31 will likely protect the…
Places · DigiGeoNepal · - The two Nepali border villages that empty for six months every year
Residents of Chhangru and Tinkar in Darchula move to lower elevations each winter to escape heavy snowfall and extreme cold, returning in spring after preparing their homes, fields and livestock for the long absence.
Nepal · DigiNepal · - Rubio says war on Iran unpopular but ‘necessary’ to stop nuclear threat
US secretary of state says Iran's negotiation demands are 'outrageous and ridiculous, and really not realistic'.
World · DigiNepal International · - Child abuse cases rise in Malaysia, Indonesia, Singapore. Why?
Malaysia, Indonesia and Singapore have all recorded rising numbers of child abuse cases in recent years, but child welfare advocates say this may be a sign of progress rather than worsening violence, as greater…
World · DigiNepal International · - Is the PLA rehearsing operations to keep US forces out of a Taiwan conflict?
Recent mainland Chinese naval deployments in the western Pacific and South China Sea have raised questions over whether Beijing is rehearsing operations to stop US and allied forces from intervening in a Taiwan…
World · DigiNepal International · - DNA on the Shroud of Turin reveals centuries of hidden secrets
The Shroud of Turin, one of history's most mysterious religious artifacts, is yielding surprising new clues through DNA analysis. Scientists have uncovered a complex mixture of biological traces that may reveal more…
Science & future · DigiSciFiNepal · - Trump says he is highly unlikely to order Iran strikes if talks progress
Trump says Washington will explore a diplomatic solution if talks make progress, but warns that Iran’s demands remain unacceptable as attacks on shipping continue in the Strait of Hormuz.
Nepal & the world · DigiForeignNepal · - Mexican expert: CPC discipline key to sustaining long-term governance
The Communist Party of China (CPC) has consistently upheld strict organizational discipline and unity as cornerstones of its development and governance since its founding in 1921, said Ehecatl Lazaro, a researcher at…
World · DigiNepal International · - Moldova launches new power line to Romania to cut reliance on Russia
Moldovan President Maia Sandu says 'two more power lines to Romania are on the way'.
World · DigiNepal International · - Singapore minister says Cop31 has ‘enough to work on’ without new targets
Global climate talks starting on Monday are unlikely to yield new targets on curbing greenhouse gases, but negotiators have plenty to do to implement measures already agreed, according to Singapore’s environment…
World · DigiNepal International · - Can Nepal cook dal bhat on its own electricity?
Nepal spends tens of billions of rupees a year on cooking gas. A 10-year electric-cooking mission could cut the bill, starting with households, hotels and the grid.
Technology · DigiTechNepal · - Q&A: Before we get high on the cannabis law, let’s measure the plant
Dr Amrit Baral says Gandaki’s cannabis law is a welcome start but argues it still lacks the science, standards and public education to work.
Nepal · DigiNepal · - Top-four race goes down to the wire as NPL Season 3 nears league-stage conclusion
With defending champions Lumbini Lions leading the pack, six franchises remain in mathematical contention for playoff qualification.
Sports · DigiSportsNepal · - Three in four transport jobs in Nepal are informal
ILO study calls for stronger labour protections, affordable social security contributions, and a legal framework to protect ride-hailing and delivery workers.
Technology · DigiTechNepal · - Nepal launches TikTok campaign to promote tourism to global audiences
The campaign, running until the end of 2026, aims to showcase Nepal’s natural beauty, cultural heritage and diverse tourism experiences through digital storytelling and international content creators.
Public affairs · DigiGovNepal · - Nepal’s game developers seek tax relief, Google access to scale globally
Industry leaders say high taxes and restrictions on Google Play merchant accounts are stifling local developers, as the prime minister pledges to create conditions for a home-grown technology unicorn.
Technology · DigiTechNepal · - Nepal’s share market weathers political jitters
Rumours of a possible arrest of a top politician, business figures in custody, and the Tihar festive season rattled investors, but technical indicators suggest the market is regaining some stability.
Technology · DigiTechNepal · - China digital bed bug map lets travellers flag hotels nationwide upon spotting pests
A digital map of bed bug sightings has gained popularity in China but has also sparked controversy by allowing users to flag hotels where they claim to have found the insects with a single click. Since its launch on…
World · DigiNepal International · - Low pay, fatigue and staff shortages put Hong Kong’s aviation hub status at risk: unions
Unsatisfactory employment conditions in Hong Kong’s aviation industry are threatening the sector’s ability to attract and retain talent, potentially undermining the city’s competitive edge as a global aviation hub,…
World · DigiNepal International · - AI pulls up the civil service ladder to Southeast Asia’s middle class
Artificial intelligence promises to make government bureaucracies leaner across Asia, but its biggest effect on public-sector employment may not come from the widely feared wave of lay-offs. Instead, analysts say the…
World · DigiNepal International · - Hidden climate superpower: Why some ocean “snow” carries six times more carbon
Scientists have discovered that the stickiness of underwater “marine snow” plays a surprisingly important role in how much carbon reaches the deep ocean. Gooier particles resist bacterial breakdown and can transport…
Science & future · DigiSciFiNepal · - Thousands flock to South Korean border park for rare view of North Korean weapon
More than 13,000 people visited South Korea’s Aegibong Peace Ecopark in Gimpo, Gyeonggi province, over a 10-day period to catch a rare glimpse of a North Korean self-propelled howitzer visible from the observatory.…
World · DigiNepal International · - Trump says ‘only kidding’ about naming UFC’s Dana White as press secretary
US President Donald Trump on Sunday said he was “only kidding” when he suggested UFC CEO Dana White could become his next White House press secretary, after a social media post a day earlier stirred speculation about…
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