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- Windows 0-day dropped by disgruntled researcher hands hackers System rights
"SignDrop" exploit lets local users gain all-powerful System rights.
Technology · DigiTechNepal · - Gemini and DECam showcase a young Type Ia supernova
A star's explosive demise has added a shiny new feature to NGC 1433, a barred spiral galaxy approximately 50 million light-years away in the southern constellation Horologium (the Pendulum Clock). New images of…
Science & future · DigiSciFiNepal · - Spiritual gatherings bring Lumbini back to life
Three major international Buddhist prayer and teaching events have drawn monks, nuns and devotees from around the world, bringing renewed activity to the birthplace of Buddha and giving a boost to local tourism.
Faith · DigiFaithNepal · - Gemini Astronaut Photos Inspired Early Earth Observation Program
Astronauts James A. Lovell Jr. and Edwin E. “Buzz” Aldrin Jr. orbited Earth from November 11 to 15, 1966, on Gemini XII, the final mission of NASA’s Gemini program. In addition to successfully completing rendezvous…
Science & future · DigiSciFiNepal · - ChatGPT’s new Wallet lets AI agents shop and check out for you
ChatGPT Wallet lets AI agents shop and check out on users' behalf, starting with a limited rollout to U.S. Pro subscribers.
Technology · DigiTechNepal · - The unfolding Jensen Huang scandal: a timeline
Jensen Huang has resigned from Nvidia following an affair, which could have ramifications for national security as the U.S. and China race to develop the most advanced AI infrastructure.
Technology · DigiTechNepal · - Catholic diocese asks parishes to hold special masses to mark Tai Po fire anniversary
The head of Hong Kong’s Catholic diocese has asked all of the city’s parishes to hold special masses and prayers to mark the first anniversary of the deadly Tai Po fire later this month. Cardinal Stephen Chow Sau-yan…
World · DigiNepal International · - Microsoft’s global outage may be worse than Amazon's or CrowdStrike's, expert says
Governments, hospitals, courts scrambled by global Microsoft outage.
Technology · DigiTechNepal · - It's the end of the world as we know it, per a physicist's 1960 prediction
Heinz von Foerster thought population would grow exponentially and "squeeze" us all to death.
Technology · DigiTechNepal · - Chitwan beat Janakpur to strengthen playoff hopes
Chitwan recovered from a shaky start to chase down a target of 89 with four wickets to spare, leaving Janakpur’s playoff hopes hanging in the balance.
Sports · DigiSportsNepal · - Will Democrats try to strip US-Israel initiative from Pentagon funding?
Midterm gains give party room to overhaul NDAA funding, including provision to integrate US-Israeli military industries.
World · DigiNepal International · - Trump to press Southeast Asia nations to join Pax Silica at Asean summit in Manila
US President Donald Trump will press Southeast Asian economies to join Pax Silica, his campaign to China-proof AI and chip supply chains, when he attends the Asean summit in Manila next week. According to people…
World · DigiNepal International · - Uber confirms hackers stole thousands of drivers’ license information in data breach
The ride-sharing giant said driver's license information stored by AI cloud company Fireworks AI was stolen during a security incident.
Technology · DigiTechNepal · - Five Nepali ministers attend COP31 in Turkey, raising questions over size of delegation
Kathmandu, November 13 Five Nepali ministers have travelled to Antalya, Turkey, to attend the 31st United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP31), prompting questions over whether all of them needed to be present at…
Public affairs · DigiGovNepal · - Screenless GPS: Slate Auto says, "Remember the road atlas"
What’s more fitting than a spiral-bound map for a bare-bones two-door pickup?
Technology · DigiTechNepal · - ElevenLabs’ new app combines meeting note-taking and dictation for teams
ElevenAI is a new meeting notetaker and dictation app aimed at teams and enterprises.
Technology · DigiTechNepal · - Chitwan Rhinos beat Janakpur Bolts by four wickets, knock them out of playoff race
Kathmandu, November 13 Chitwan Rhinos defeated Janakpur Bolts by four wickets in the Nepal Premier League (NPL), eliminating Janakpur from the playoff race alongside Karnali Yaks and Pokhara Avengers. Chasing a modest…
Nepal · DigiNepal · - Scientists warn 1.5°C climate change threshold could arrive by 2029
Climate action has stalled for five years as fossil fuel development keeps growing.
Technology · DigiTechNepal · - Portugal vs Denmark: UEFA Nations League – predictions, how to watch, teams
Playing their first game since Cristiano Ronaldo's retirement, two-time champions Portugal face Denmark at home.
World · DigiNepal International · - Can Netanyahu launch a strike on Iran before he leaves?
PM's caretaker government can legally go to war, though it would likely inflame domestic divisions.
World · DigiNepal International · - Ukraine claims record 3,000 Russian casualties in one day as war drags on
Meanwhile, Russia appears to suggest it has control of half of unoccupied Donbas.
World · DigiNepal International · - Arjun Kumar Karki urges developed countries to provide climate finance as grants, not loans
Kathmandu, November 12 Dr Arjun Kumar Karki has called on developed countries to fulfil their climate finance obligations by providing adequate, predictable and accessible public funding in the form of grants rather…
Public affairs · DigiGovNepal · - Solving the space junk crisis isn't just about counting trash—it's about control and economics
If people ever think about cleaning up space debris, they typically think of something equivalent to a giant garbage truck in the sky, collecting lost astronaut tools and dead satellites, then hauling them back down to…
Science & future · DigiSciFiNepal · - Janakpur collapse against Chitwan in must-win match
The first-season champions managed just 88 for nine, dealing a major blow to their slim hopes of reaching the Nepal Premier League playoffs.
Sports · DigiSportsNepal · - What COP31 can’t fix for Nepal
In Antalya, Nepal is asking the world for billions. But its push for international recognition has fallen short, and Kathmandu still has homework to do.
Nepal · DigiNepal · - Will Jensen Huang’s downfall tip the scales against open-source AI?
Jensen Huang’s abrupt resignation from Nvidia has cast uncertainty over the US chip giant’s multibillion-dollar investments in open-source artificial intelligence, while potentially depriving Chinese developers of one…
World · DigiNepal International · - China warns against fresh US chip curbs
China has warned the US against imposing additional export controls on AI chips.
World · DigiNepal International · - Nvidia scandal: What’s next for the US tech company?
What happens next at one of the world's most valuable companies will have repercussions far beyond Silicon Valley.
World · DigiNepal International · - Microsoft’s latest email outage turned into a full blown global cloud crisis
Microsoft's day-long outage began with Outlook and Teams, and ended up taking much of the company's cloud services offline. Microsoft says it's gradually restoring service.
Technology · DigiTechNepal · - India road crash between bus, container truck kills 23
A head-on collision between a container truck and a passenger bus killed at least 23 people, including three children, in eastern India on Friday, a police official said The crash took place on a highway bordering…
World · DigiNepal International · - US-China AI safety talks face hurdle over how to define ‘serious’ incidents: analysts
China and the United States have a shared interest in preventing artificial intelligence (AI) from being misused, but differing views over what constitutes a serious safety incident could complicate efforts to build a…
World · DigiNepal International · - China could tighten rare earths exports if US escalates chip curbs over Nvidia: analysts
China could retaliate with tighter rare earth export controls if Washington further restricts chip sales in the wake of the Nvidia saga, Chinese analysts say, though they expect broader US-China trade talks to remain on…
World · DigiNepal International · - Euclid's first data release: A stepping stone to its 3D map of the sky
The ESA's Euclid has already teased us with some early results. In the past, it's given us a small image covering 60 square degrees of the sky, created with a few days of observations. Those images showed individual…
Science & future · DigiSciFiNepal · - Scientists discover a hidden danger of viral infections that vaccines may prevent
A new study reveals that viral infections may leave behind hidden damage to the immune system long after symptoms disappear. Researchers found that mice recovering from an acute infection experienced lasting changes to…
Science & future · DigiSciFiNepal · - Israel’s VCs see opportunity for challengers in Nvidia’s turmoil
Given Nvidia’s stronghold on AI and its importance in Israel, many in the country's startup ecosystem are worried about the impact of his departure.
Technology · DigiTechNepal · - Home Minister Sudan Gurung leaves for UAE to attend World Police Summit
Kathmandu, November 13 Home Minister Sudan Gurung left for the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on Friday evening to attend the World Police Summit in Dubai, following an official invitation from the UAE government. Gurung…
Public affairs · DigiGovNepal · - राष्ट्रिय विधि विज्ञान प्रयोगशाला सञ्चालक समिति गठन सम्बन्धी सूचना
— Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation
Public affairs · DigiGovNepal · - अनुसन्धान तथा नवप्रवर्तन केन्द्र स्थापना एवं सञ्चालनका लागि अनुमानित लागत सहितको अवधारणापत्र आह्वान सम्बन्धी सूचना
— Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation
Public affairs · DigiGovNepal · - Jensen Huang didn’t show confidence in his successor, report says
Huang described Kress as a "deer in the headlights" during a meeting in summer.
Technology · DigiTechNepal · - Melbourne inspections bring workplace exploitation of Nepali students into focus
Melbourne, November 13 Australian authorities have conducted a joint inspection of more than 30 fast-food outlets, restaurants and cafes in Melbourne’s central business district this week over suspected breaches of…
Education · DigiEduNepal ·