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Court allows police to keep Durga Prasai in custody for three days
Kathmandu, September 28 The Kathmandu District Court has granted police permission to keep businessman Durga Prasai in custody for three days while investigating a cybercrime case. The Nepal Police Cyber Bureau said the court granted the three-day remand for investigation into an alleged cybercrime offence. Dilip Kumar Giri, spokesperson and superintendent of police at the […] The post Court… https://english.onlinekhabar.com/court-allows-durga-prasai-detention.html
DigiSciFiNepal ·
- Welcome tourists back—but build resilient systems to keep them safe
The Bhotekoshi flood has once again reminded us that Nepal needs a resilient tourism system to withstand major shocks. https://kathmandupost.com/editorial/2026/09/28/welcome-tourists-back-but-build-resilient-systems-to-keep-them-safe
Nepal · DigiNepal @diginepal ·
- Viral AI agent Instinct raises $1B Series C at a $10B valuation
Instinct has raised a $1 billion Series C, saying 'we're just getting started.' The company is now valued at $10 billion. https://techcrunch.com/2026/09/28/viral-ai-agent-instinct-raises-1b-series-c-at-a-10b-valuation/
Technology · DigiTechNepal @digitechnepal ·
- Modulate raises $25M for its voice models and analysis suite
Modulate deploys its models to detect deepfake, fraud and scam https://techcrunch.com/2026/09/28/modulate-raises-25m-for-its-voice-models-and-analysis-suite/
Technology · DigiTechNepal @digitechnepal ·
- China targets AI and frontier tech in newly unveiled innovation blueprint
China’s top state research body has put artificial intelligence and other frontier technologies at the heart of its new five-year plan, unveiled on Monday, as global competition in science and technology heats up. The Chinese Academy of Sciences, China’s highest academic institution, laid out a detailed blueprint for research and technology development aligned with the country’s 15th five-year… https://www.scmp.com/news/china/science/article/3369084/china-targets-ai-and-frontier-tech-newly-unveiled-innovation-blueprint?utm_source=rss_feed
World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational ·
- Your final chance to grab your exhibit table at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 is Oct. 2
The last day to book your Disrupt 2026 exhibit table is this Friday, October 2 at 11:59 p.m. PT. Secure your exhibit table and get your startup in front of 10,000+ founders, investors and tech leaders at San Francisco's Moscone West on Oct 13-15. https://techcrunch.com/2026/09/28/disrupt-2026-exhibitor-program-extended-until-oct-2/
Technology · DigiTechNepal @digitechnepal ·
- Insuretech Outmarket raises $34.5M just months after prior round
The startup uses AI to automate tedious paperwork for insurance agencies and brokers. https://techcrunch.com/2026/09/28/insuretech-outmarket-raises-34-5m-just-months-after-prior-round/
Technology · DigiTechNepal @digitechnepal ·
- ElevenLabs’ new v4 speech model supports more expression control and 90 languages
ElevenLabs v4 can clone voices with a 10 second clip https://techcrunch.com/2026/09/28/elevenlabs-new-v4-speech-model-supports-more-expression-control-and-90-languages/
Technology · DigiTechNepal @digitechnepal ·
- Cattle to feed: Why a global meat crisis is looming
World's top three beef producers witness a decline in cattle stocks because of rising input costs, droughts and biology. https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/9/28/cattle-to-feed-why-a-global-meat-crisis-is-looming?traffic_source=rss
World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational ·
- ‘Shark Tank Nepal’ Season 2 to air after Dashain
Kathmandu, September 28 The second season of Himalayan Television’s popular reality show Shark Tank Nepal will begin airing shortly after Dashain. At a press conference held at Hotel Everest in Kathmandu on Monday to announce the new season, Dharma Raj Bhusal, chairman and managing director of Himalayan Television, said Season 2 would be bigger and […] The post ‘Shark Tank Nepal’ Season 2 to air… https://english.onlinekhabar.com/shark-tank-nepal-season-2.html
Technology · DigiTechNepal @digitechnepal ·
- Iraq looks for oil export alternatives to the troubled Strait of Hormuz
The continued blockade of the Strait of Hormuz has forced Iraq to look for alternatives to export its oil. https://www.aljazeera.com/economy/2026/9/28/iraq-looks-for-oil-export-alternatives-to-the-troubled-strait-of-hormuz?traffic_source=rss
World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational ·
- SpaceX’s Starship rocket reaches orbit for the first time
Though not without some drama along the way. https://techcrunch.com/2026/09/28/spacexs-starship-rocket-reaches-orbit-for-the-first-time/
Technology · DigiTechNepal @digitechnepal ·
- A tiny stellar system may be a 'satellite of a satellite'
Astronomers using data from the Euclid space telescope have discovered an exceptionally faint stellar system near the Fornax dwarf galaxy. Called Fornax-7, it appears to contain only about 170 times the mass of the sun in stars. The discovery paper was posted to the arXiv preprint server on Sept. 13. https://phys.org/news/2026-09-tiny-stellar-satellite.html
Science & future · DigiSciFiNepal @digiscifinepal ·
- Scientists just discovered what coffee really does to your gut and brain
A new study suggests coffee may influence mood and brain function by changing the activity of microbes in the gut. Both caffeinated and decaf coffee were linked to lower stress, depression, and impulsivity, while also producing measurable changes in gut bacteria and metabolites. Decaf was associated with better learning and memory, while caffeinated coffee appeared to reduce anxiety and improve… https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/09/260927034331.htm
Science & future · DigiSciFiNepal @digiscifinepal ·
- The fiscal cost of Bhotekoshi
The most expensive consequence of Bhotekoshi was not the flood itself. It was the bill it created. The government-led Rapid Damage and Needs Assessment placed direct physical damage and economic losses at Rs408.29 billion and estimated Rs723.31 billion for recovery, reconstruction, livelihood restoration, risk reduction and more resilient rebuilding. The second figure is not an […] The post The… https://english.onlinekhabar.com/the-fiscal-cost-of-bhotekoshi.html
Nepal · DigiNepal @diginepal ·
- SpaceX's supersized Starship launches toward orbit for the first time
SpaceX launched its enormous Starship toward orbit for the first time Monday, aiming for six full laps around Earth to prove its readiness for NASA's Artemis moon program. https://phys.org/news/2026-09-spacex-supersized-starship-orbit.html
Science & future · DigiSciFiNepal @digiscifinepal ·
- Contractor to Civil Servant: NASA Welcomes Kristie Foster
Kristie Foster paved her road to becoming a NASA civil servant with literal miles of dedication. Her work at the agency’s Stennis Space Center near Bay St. Louis, Mississippi, supports NASA’s mission to return American astronauts to the Moon, build a Moon Base for an enduring presence on the lunar surface, and ensure American leadership […] https://www.nasa.gov/centers-and-facilities/stennis/contractor-to-civil-servant-kristie-foster/
Science & future · DigiSciFiNepal @digiscifinepal ·
- Maritime intelligence startup Quartermaster raises another $140M
The tech enables real-time awareness for what Quartermaster calls the “largest blind spot on Earth.” https://techcrunch.com/2026/09/28/maritime-intelligence-startup-quartermaster-raises-another-140m/
Technology · DigiTechNepal @digitechnepal ·
- Blood tests reveal why astronauts get constipated in space
Spaceflight may dramatically change the gut within weeks, causing bacteria to break down more protein as food moves more slowly through the intestines. The shift could help explain astronaut constipation and may have wider effects on health, making it an important concern for future missions to Mars. https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/09/260927225030.htm
Science & future · DigiSciFiNepal @digiscifinepal ·
- Chinese commercial reactor achieves nuclear fusion with clean hydrogen-boron fuel
In a first, a Chinese company has achieved high-parameter hydrogen-boron plasma control, marking a “significant and valuable” advance in research into neutron-free magnetic confinement fusion. ENN Group, based in Langfang, Hebei province, announced on Monday that its EXL-50U spherical device – a compact tokamak that uses a magnetic field to confine charged gas, or plasma, for nuclear fusion… https://www.scmp.com/news/china/science/article/3369086/chinese-commercial-reactor-achieves-nuclear-fusion-clean-hydrogen-boron-fuel?utm_source=rss_feed
World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational ·
- Ocean surveillance startup Quartermaster raises another $140M
The tech enables real-time awareness for what Quartermaster calls the “largest blind spot on Earth.” https://techcrunch.com/2026/09/28/ocean-surveillance-startup-quartermaster-raises-another-140m/
Technology · DigiTechNepal @digitechnepal ·
- Scientists were wrong about this strange mammal for nearly 40 years
A beautifully preserved fossil from Mongolia’s Gobi Desert has solved a mystery that puzzled paleontologists for nearly 40 years. Tamirkhan balcarceli shows that zhelestids were not early relatives of modern placental mammals, despite having teeth that seemed to suggest they were. Instead, the rabbit-like animal belonged to a separate lineage of small Cretaceous mammals. https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/09/260925093204.htm
Science & future · DigiSciFiNepal @digiscifinepal ·
- Plan for controversial Sydney data centre scrapped after push-back
Goodman Group, the property giant behind the Project Mars data centre, says the decision is due to changes to the "policy and regulatory environment". https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c6n9wrqpj4yqo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss
World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational ·
- Traffic police step up vehicle monitoring ahead of festive season
Kathmandu, September 28 Traffic police have intensified vehicle inspections and monitoring across Kathmandu Valley as the major festive season approaches, citing increased passenger movement and the risk of ticket fraud and traffic violations. Naresh Raj Subedi, superintendent of police and spokesperson for the Kathmandu Valley Traffic Police Office, said monitoring has been stepped up as […] The… https://english.onlinekhabar.com/traffic-police-vehicle-monitor-festive.html
Nepal · DigiNepal @diginepal ·
- Police clash with protesters over mosque demolitions in India
https://www.aljazeera.com/video/newsfeed/2026/9/28/police-clash-with-protesters-over-mosque-demolitions-in-india?traffic_source=rss
World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational ·
- Daily Digest: The biggest stories, developments and updates of the day
Kathmandu, September 28 From a proposed change to abortion rules for minors to widespread damage to the country’s power and road infrastructure, several major developments are shaping today’s news. Floods and landslides have disrupted around 1,000 MW of electricity generation, while rescue efforts continue after an avalanche on Himlung Himal claimed two lives. Police have […] The post Daily… https://english.onlinekhabar.com/daily-digest-sep-28.html
Nepal · DigiNepal @diginepal ·
- Floods, landslides disrupt around 1,000 MW of power generation
Kathmandu, September 28 Energy, Water Resources and Irrigation Minister Biraj Bhakta Shrestha has said floods and landslides this year have disrupted around 1,000 MW of electricity generation in Nepal’s national power system. Speaking to journalists at the Parliament building in Singha Durbar on Monday, Shrestha said floods and landslides had caused significant damage to hydropower […] The post… https://english.onlinekhabar.com/floods-landslides-disrupt-power-generation.html
Technology · DigiTechNepal @digitechnepal ·
- Human rights commission summons Kathmandu police chief over Rana detention
SSP Santosh Khadka has been asked to explain why a National Human Rights Commission team was denied access to former chief justice Cholendra Shumsher Rana while he was in custody. https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/09/28/human-rights-commission-summons-police-chief-over-rana-detention
Public affairs · DigiGovNepal @digigovnepal ·
- Trump and Xi’s ‘stalemate’ summit was a glitzy gift to China
White House officials had tempered expectations before the summit, pointing out that the leaders would also meet at international forums in Shenzen and Miami before year end. https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/09/28/trump-and-xi-s-stalemate-summit-was-a-glitzy-gift-to-china
Nepal & the world · DigiForeignNepal @digiforeignnepal ·
- James Webb reveals why planet formation is a race against time
JWST has revealed that young planetary systems lose their planet-building gas through a changing mix of powerful jets, molecular winds, and radiation-driven outflows. As the disks age and their gas disappears, giant planets face a shrinking window to build massive atmospheres. https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/09/260925093158.htm
Science & future · DigiSciFiNepal @digiscifinepal ·