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The round builds on a $30 million fundraise in February, taking the company's total funding to $140 million. https://techcrunch.com/2026/09/29/reco-raises-55m-as-ai-agent-security-startups-crowd-the-market/

Technology · DigiTechNepal · 29 Sept, 18:01

Kathmandu, September 29 CPN-UML chair KP Sharma Oli has said the party will strictly enforce discipline and take action against those who violate its policies or make statements that please opposition parties. Addressing a virtual party meeting on Tuesday, Oli said the party would no longer tolerate what he described as growing indiscipline and disorder […] The post Oli warns of action against… https://english.onlinekhabar.com/oli-warns-action-uml-discipline.html

Public affairs · DigiGovNepal · 29 Sept, 18:00

While the eventual departure of US forces is broadly popular among Iraqis, those who worry about the strength of the Iran-backed groups fear the withdrawal is premature. https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/09/29/us-forces-exit-iraq-after-two-decades-leaving-an-opening-for-iran

Nepal & the world · DigiForeignNepal · 29 Sept, 17:52

Nepal’s tourism recovery no longer needs to take years. By shifting from desperate emotional pleas to targeted, transparent digital storytelling, the industry can accelerate its rebound. https://kathmandupost.com/columns/2026/09/29/is-nepal-s-tourism-industry-moving-fast-enough

Nepal · DigiNepal · 29 Sept, 17:51

Kathmandu, September 29 The government has said former Chief Justice Cholendra Shumsher Rana was threatened by an unidentified group, rejecting reports that the threat came from the Gen Z group. Speaking to journalists at Singha Durbar on Tuesday, government spokesperson Sasmita Pokhrel said Rana received the threat through a text message sent by an unidentified […] The post Govt says threat to… https://english.onlinekhabar.com/govt-says-threat-to-former-cj-rana-came-from-unidentified-group.html

Public affairs · DigiGovNepal · 29 Sept, 17:12

Hong Kong businesses are lagging behind their mainland Chinese peers in adopting artificial intelligence, as entrenched legacy systems and a risk-averse corporate mindset slow the city’s digital transition, according to a senior executive at consultancy Accenture. Only 10 per cent of Hong Kong firms surveyed by Accenture had integrated generative AI across multiple business functions, compared… https://www.scmp.com/tech/policy/article/3369205/hong-kong-firms-lag-mainland-china-ai-adoption-amid-legacy-system-burden-accenture?utm_source=rss_feed

World · DigiNepal International · 29 Sept, 17:11

Beijing and Washington should first develop a common language around AI risks rather than seek to resolve their broader technology rivalry, a leading Chinese think tank has advised. The call from the China Institutes of Contemporary International Relations (CICIR), affiliated with the Ministry of State Security, comes days after Chinese President Xi Jinping and US President Donald Trump agreed to… https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3369172/us-and-china-need-shared-risk-vocabulary-manage-ai-threats-beijing-linked-think-tank?utm_source=rss_feed

World · DigiNepal International · 29 Sept, 17:10

Rapid growth masks Tajikistan’s reliance on remittances and risky state debt. https://www.aljazeera.com/opinions/2026/9/29/can-tajikistans-economic-boom-survive-its-debt-gamble?traffic_source=rss

World · DigiNepal International · 29 Sept, 17:09

Kathmandu, September 29 The Cabinet has taken six key decisions, including approving the Federal Civil Service Bill for submission to the Federal Parliament. Government spokesperson and Education Minister Sasmita Pokhrel made the decisions public following the Cabinet meeting held on Tuesday afternoon. According to Pokhrel, the Cabinet decided to accept a $20.7 million grant from […] The post… https://english.onlinekhabar.com/cabinet-approves-federal-civil-service-bill-accepts-20-7m-us-health-grant.html

Public affairs · DigiGovNepal · 29 Sept, 16:59

US President Donald Trump’s recent endorsement of a trade corridor connecting India to Europe via the Middle East has renewed focus on the three-year-old project, but analysts warn it must expand to withstand ongoing geopolitical conflicts. The India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC) was first unveiled at the G20 summit in 2023 as an alternative to existing routes and China’s Belt and… https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3369219/india-europe-trade-corridor-gets-trumps-backing-can-imec-survive-war?utm_source=rss_feed

World · DigiNepal International · 29 Sept, 16:12

President Xi Jinping has urged a major university to harness its interdisciplinary strengths in the humanities, sciences, engineering and medicine to support China’s national strategy, as Beijing looks to higher education institutions to help advance hi-tech development. Xi made the remarks in a letter released on Tuesday congratulating Sichuan University on its 130th anniversary and responding… https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3369194/xi-urges-universities-help-drive-chinas-tech-and-innovation-ambitions?utm_source=rss_feed

World · DigiNepal International · 29 Sept, 16:11

With Israelis voting on October 27, ministers are staging illegal settlement launches as campaign events. https://www.aljazeera.com/features/2026/9/29/palestine-weekly-israeli-politicians-vie-to-look-toughest-before-election?traffic_source=rss

World · DigiNepal International · 29 Sept, 16:09

Kathmandu, September 29 Ganesh Parajuli, leader of the Rastriya Swatantra Party parliamentary group, is set to chair the Parliamentary Special Committee on Climate Change in the Himalayas and the Bhotekoshi-Trishuli Disaster after he filed the sole nomination for the post. With no other candidate, Parajuli is certain to become the chair of the special committee. The […] The post Parajuli set to… https://english.onlinekhabar.com/parajuli-set-to-chair-parliamentary-special-committee-on-bhotekoshi-trishuli-disaster.html

Public affairs · DigiGovNepal · 29 Sept, 16:08

Butwal, September 29 Former President and senior CPN-UML leader Bidhya Devi Bhandari has called for resolving problems facing the industrial sector to promote the expansion of industries and businesses in the Lumbini region. Speaking at a welcome programme held in Butwal, Rupandehi, on Tuesday, Bhandari said the government and stakeholders should consult industrialists and businesspeople […] The… https://english.onlinekhabar.com/bhandari-industrial-hurdle-lumbini.html

Public affairs · DigiGovNepal · 29 Sept, 16:06

Manang, September 29 Authorities have begun efforts to clear the Marsyangdi River after it was blocked at Ghattkhola on Sunday by large rocks, gravel, sand and mud following continuous rainfall. Assistant Chief District Officer Krishna Prasad Poudel said that the lake formed by the blockage had started draining after the river’s course was diverted. “The […] The post Work begins to clear blocked… https://english.onlinekhabar.com/work-begins-to-clear-blocked-marsyangdi-river.html

Nepal · DigiNepal · 29 Sept, 16:02

Gorkha, September 29 Around 150 households in and around Manakamana of Shahid Lakhan Rural Municipality-3 have been facing difficulties travelling after floods triggered by recent rainfall damaged the suspension bridge connecting Silingtar and Cheres. According to Ward Chair Deepak Pandey, residents of three settlements and pilgrims have been affected after the suspension bridge linking Silingtar… https://english.onlinekhabar.com/damaged-suspension-bridge-disrupts-life-in-manakamana-area.html

Nepal · DigiNepal · 29 Sept, 15:57

Traffic resumed Tuesday morning on an under-construction permanent track after floods damaged the highway at eight locations. https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/09/29/bp-highway-reopens-after-five-day-disruption-1790674800

Public affairs · DigiGovNepal · 29 Sept, 15:52

Rasuwa, September 29 Thirteen child-friendly centres have been set up in different parts of the district to protect children affected by disasters and support their psychosocial development. The Nepal Red Cross Society has established and facilitated these centres with support from UNICEF. These centres were set up to provide a safe, comfortable, and child-friendly environment […] The post 462… https://english.onlinekhabar.com/462-children-sheltered-in-13-child-friendly-centres-in-rasuwa.html

Nepal · DigiNepal · 29 Sept, 15:12

Renowned Chinese singer and songwriter Liu Huan passed away in Shanghai on September 25 at the age of 63 due to illness, prompting widespread mourning among the mainland public. The University of International Business and Economics in Beijing, where Liu taught the History of Western Music for three decades, issued an obituary but did not disclose details about the illness. His death saddened… https://www.scmp.com/news/people-culture/china-personalities/article/3369199/china-mourns-death-music-legend-liu-huan-voice-2008-beijing-olympic-theme-song?utm_source=rss_feed

World · DigiNepal International · 29 Sept, 15:11

Chinese researchers are drafting standards for autonomous satellite coordination and data sharing in a move analysts say could speed up military targeting and make People’s Liberation Army satellite networks more resilient. An expert panel convened by the Chinese Institute of Command and Control (CICC) in Beijing on September 21 approved work on 10 proposed voluntary standards, clearing the way… https://www.scmp.com/news/china/military/article/3369099/can-chinas-new-satellite-coordination-standards-boost-pla-targeting-and-resilience?utm_source=rss_feed

World · DigiNepal International · 29 Sept, 15:10

Protego Ventures, the first and largest dedicated defense tech VC in Israel, just completed its final $125 million closing, TechCrunch learned exclusively. https://techcrunch.com/2026/09/29/protego-ventures-closes-debut-125-million-fund-for-israeli-defense-tech/

Technology · DigiTechNepal · 29 Sept, 15:09

Enceladus may naturally separate and concentrate chemicals from its hidden ocean as droplets slowly freeze and shatter on their way into space. The process could explain Cassini’s puzzling ice-grain chemistry while giving future spacecraft a powerful advantage in searching for organic compounds and clues to life. https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/09/260929053528.htm

Science & future · DigiSciFiNepal · 29 Sept, 15:08

Kathmandu, September 29 The Kanti Lokpath, which had been completely closed for several days due to landslides triggered by continuous rainfall, has reopened for one-way traffic from Tuesday. Heavy rainfall from September 24 to 27 damaged several sections of the road, disrupting transportation services. The rainfall in the second week of September triggered major landslides […] The post Kanti… https://english.onlinekhabar.com/kanti-lokpath-reopens-for-one-way-traffic.html

Nepal · DigiNepal · 29 Sept, 15:07

Kathmandu, September 29 The search for people missing in the Himlung avalanche has been temporarily suspended, according to the Nepal National Mountain Guide Association (NNMGA). The association said 12 kitchen staff members are still missing following the avalanche. The bodies of four people have so far been recovered. An experienced search and rescue team led […] The post Search for 12 missing… https://english.onlinekhabar.com/search-for-12-missing-in-himlung-avalanche-suspended.html

Nepal · DigiNepal · 29 Sept, 15:06

Kathmandu, September 29 The stock market’s benchmark index fell 9.62 points on Tuesday. Following the decline, NEPSE stood at 2,603 points. Trading volume also declined. Turnover fell from Rs 5.38 billion the previous day to Rs 4.65 billion today. Prices of 69 companies rose while 199 declined. Ten companies’ prices remained unchanged. By sub-index, trade […] The post Stock market falls 9 points,… https://english.onlinekhabar.com/stock-market-falls.html

Technology · DigiTechNepal · 29 Sept, 15:05

Chinese memory chip giant ChangXin Memory Technologies (CXMT) plans to invest 34.9 billion yuan (US$5.2 billion) in expansion, with a large portion of the capital going to domestic suppliers of chipmaking equipment, according to a source. The firm, listed on the Shanghai Stock Exchange’s Star Market, would spend 24.1 billion yuan on a new technology research and development project and another… https://www.scmp.com/tech/tech-trends/article/3369192/chinas-cxmt-favour-domestic-suppliers-us52b-memory-chip-capacity-push-source?utm_source=rss_feed

World · DigiNepal International · 29 Sept, 15:04

New committee will study separate cylinder sizes and prices for household and commercial users after the latest LPG shortage. Similar efforts in 2011 and 2013 were never implemented. https://kathmandupost.com/money/2026/09/29/government-revives-failed-plan-to-separate-household-and-commercial-lpg

Technology · DigiTechNepal · 29 Sept, 14:52

Shares of Akeso surged after British drug maker AstraZeneca moved to advance the Chinese biotech firm’s flagship cancer drug, while a new deal from US giant Merck further underscored the sector’s global momentum amid easing fears of US curbs. AstraZeneca on Tuesday announced a US$2 billion equity investment in Florida-headquartered Summit Therapeutics, which holds the exclusive rights to develop… https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3369187/astrazeneca-merck-novo-deals-boost-chinese-biotech-global-interest-grows?utm_source=rss_feed

World · DigiNepal International · 29 Sept, 14:12

Atomic's agentic supply chain software is now being used by companies like DoorDash and HelloFresh. https://techcrunch.com/2026/09/29/ex-tesla-team-raises-12-5m-to-put-supply-chains-on-autopilot/

Technology · DigiTechNepal · 29 Sept, 14:11