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The reports of OpenAI agents harming 3rd party sites keep coming. https://arstechnica.com/security/2026/10/openai-agents-tried-to-hack-wikipedia-tools-and-flooded-it-with-traffic/

Technology · DigiTechNepal @digitechnepal · 6 Oct, 18:02

Kathmandu, October 6 The government has banned the operation of trailers and other large cargo vehicles on the Narayangadh-Kathmandu road section during the Dashain festival. The decision was taken at a meeting of stakeholders held at the Department of Transport Management on Tuesday, as passenger vehicles are expected to face heavy traffic during the festival […] The post Large cargo vehicles… https://english.onlinekhabar.com/large-cargo-vehicles-ban-dashain.html

Faith · DigiFaithNepal @digifaithnepal · 6 Oct, 18:00

The Judicial Council has recommended three High Court judges and the chief judge of the Pokhara High Court to fill vacancies on the top court. https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/10/06/four-judges-recommended-for-nepal-s-supreme-court

Public affairs · DigiGovNepal @digigovnepal · 6 Oct, 17:52

The general convention will resume at 10:30am, with delegates having discussed political, organisational and financial reports on Tuesday. https://kathmandupost.com/politics/2026/10/06/closed-door-session-of-congress-s-15th-general-convention-to-resume-wednesday

Public affairs · DigiGovNepal @digigovnepal · 6 Oct, 17:51

Tuesday’s demonstrations come after a fortnight of protests which began in Paris’s deprived suburbs before spreading across the country. https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/10/06/students-and-teachers-march-in-france-on-biggest-day-of-high-school-protests

Nepal & the world · DigiForeignNepal @digiforeignnepal · 6 Oct, 17:50

Physicists at CERN’s Large Hadron Collider have captured the clearest evidence yet that quark-gluon plasma, the scorching-hot matter that filled the newborn universe, behaves like a true liquid. By tracking individual quarks as they blasted through the plasma, researchers saw them leave behind ripples, splashes, and swirling wakes much like a duck moving through water. The finding suggests this… https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/10/261004002556.htm

Science & future · DigiSciFiNepal @digiscifinepal · 6 Oct, 17:49

Users want to "reduce risk and avoid unnecessary disruption" while making changes. https://arstechnica.com/information-technology/2026/10/operational-complexity-a-top-barrier-for-vmware-migrations-survey/

Technology · DigiTechNepal @digitechnepal · 6 Oct, 17:45

China has pledged to expand its health partnership with Kazakhstan by helping the Central Asian nation integrate traditional medicine directly into its national healthcare system, shifting away from simple product exports. The Chinese embassy in Kazakhstan on Monday called for the alignment of high-level policy to enhance bilateral health cooperation for both countries’ benefit. “Both nations… https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3369943/how-traditional-chinese-medicine-shaping-kazakhstans-health-system?utm_source=rss_feed

World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational · 6 Oct, 17:12

Indian police detained several opposition lawmakers in the capital of New Delhi on Tuesday for trying to breach barricades during a protest march to demand the resignation of the election chief over a controversial revision of voter lists. The march presents a fresh political challenge to Prime Minister Narendra Modi midway into his ‌third term, just months after similar protests forced the… https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/south-asia/article/3369942/india-opposition-lawmakers-detained-over-protest-against-election-chief?utm_source=rss_feed

World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational · 6 Oct, 17:11

On September 22, the global artificial intelligence landscape spun on its axis within a matter of hours. In Beijing, Xiaomi engineers went live with an unusual broadcast, streaming the training run of their new MiMo-V2.6 model. In San Francisco, Anthropic unveiled its frontier Opus 5.5 model. About an hour later, OpenAI crashed the party with the surprise release of its GPT-6 Sol and Luna models.… https://www.scmp.com/tech/big-tech/article/3369757/chinas-ai-race-accelerates-model-fatigue-becomes-next-challenge?utm_source=rss_feed

World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational · 6 Oct, 17:10

Type One Energy is betting that its lean approach to fusion power will get a power plant on the grid faster, and investors have rewarded it with $200 million. https://techcrunch.com/2026/10/06/type-one-energy-raised-200m-to-build-a-fusion-power-plant-by-2034/

Technology · DigiTechNepal @digitechnepal · 6 Oct, 17:09

Kathmandu, October 6 The government has opened route permits for public vehicles across Nepal for the Dashain festival period, from Ghatasthapana to Purnima. The Department of Transport Management made the decision on Tuesday following a meeting with stakeholders. Ghatasthapana, which marks the beginning of Dashain, falls on October 11 this year. The meeting also decided […] The post Route… https://english.onlinekhabar.com/route-permits-opened-nationwide-dashain.html

Faith · DigiFaithNepal @digifaithnepal · 6 Oct, 17:07

Kathmandu, October 6 Bidsbazar, a brand of Darshika Ecommerce Pvt. Ltd., has launched as a pre-owned auction marketplace, offering a structured digital platform for buying and selling second-hand and resale goods. The platform was officially launched at Dees Boutique Hotel in Kathmandu. It connects individual sellers, households, resellers, small traders, collectors and second-hand shoppers… https://english.onlinekhabar.com/bidsbazar-launches-pre-owned-auction-marketplace-in-nepal.html

Nepal · DigiNepal @diginepal · 6 Oct, 16:59

Kathmandu, October 6 Chief Election Commissioner Man Bahadur Karki said the Election Commission would move towards introducing internet-based electronic voting in the coming days. The Election Commission organised a presentation, technology demonstration and interaction programme on internet voting technology and the use of information and communication technology in election management on… https://english.onlinekhabar.com/election-commission-plans-to-move-towards-internet-voting.html

Public affairs · DigiGovNepal @digigovnepal · 6 Oct, 16:57

For Nepal to become truly prosperous, we need to create more opportunities. We need quality jobs, modern infrastructure and, more importantly, strong entrepreneurial ecosystems. Entrepreneurs are drivers of economic growth. They inspire people, create jobs and transform societies. Nepal can no longer rely primarily on a traditional agriculture-based economy, remittance income and labour… https://english.onlinekhabar.com/build-next-generation-entrepreneurs.html

Nepal · DigiNepal @diginepal · 6 Oct, 16:54

Kathmandu, October 6 The Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences has decided to award the 2026 Nobel Prize in Physics to scientist Francis Halzen. Halzen was awarded the prize for establishing the IceCube Neutrino Observatory and detecting high-energy neutrino particles from space. Halzen developed the concept of using ice at the South Pole to track neutrino […] The post Nobel Prize in Physics awarded… https://english.onlinekhabar.com/nobel-prize-in-physics-awarded-to-francis-halzen.html

Nepal · DigiNepal @diginepal · 6 Oct, 16:53

The World Bank estimates $1.66 billion in direct damage to physical assets, with infrastructure accounting for 83 percent of the losses. https://kathmandupost.com/money/2026/10/06/nepal-s-growth-to-slow-to-3-7-percent-after-devastating-rasuwa-flood

Technology · DigiTechNepal @digitechnepal · 6 Oct, 16:52

The Nepali Congress has significantly expanded its organisational structure through its 15th General Convention, increasing the size of its Central Working Committee from 231 to 297 members and adding more office-bearer positions. The decision has drawn criticism from within and outside the party, with questions being raised over whether the Congress has created an unnecessarily […] The post ‘The… https://english.onlinekhabar.com/nepali-congress-break-free-factional.html

Public affairs · DigiGovNepal @digigovnepal · 6 Oct, 16:52

Kathmandu, October 6 Minister for Infrastructure Development Sunil Lamsal said the government is in continuous dialogue with China to reopen the Tatopani border point. Lamsal made the statement at a meeting of the Parliamentary Special Committee on the Impact of Climate Change in the Himalayas, Climate Justice and the Bhotekoshi-Trishuli Disaster held at Singha Durbar. […] The post Nepal in talks… https://english.onlinekhabar.com/nepal-in-talks-with-china-to-reopen-tatopani-border-point-minister-lamsal.html

Public affairs · DigiGovNepal @digigovnepal · 6 Oct, 16:12

Indonesia is expected to receive its first Chengdu J-10CE fighter jets in six months, according to an Indonesian media report, which would make it the third international operator of the Chinese-made aircraft. Jakarta confirmed an order of 42 of the 4.5-generation fighter jets – known as Vigorous Dragons – last October, with an approved budget of US$9 billion. The first delivery is expected in… https://www.scmp.com/news/china/military/article/3369910/indonesia-take-delivery-first-chinese-j-10ce-fighter-jets-6-months-report-says?utm_source=rss_feed

World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational · 6 Oct, 16:11

Belgian physicist Prof Francis Halzen has won for his pioneering work on an observatory that detects particles from space. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cq203mymlvkeo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational · 6 Oct, 16:10

Kathmandu, October 6 The Supreme Court has scrapped a legal provision requiring a widow to return property inherited from her deceased husband if she remarries. A Constitutional Bench struck down Sub-section 2 of Section 214 of the National Civil Code, 2017, following a writ petition filed by three organisations, including the Forum for Women, Law […] The post SC scraps provision requiring widows… https://english.onlinekhabar.com/sc-scraps-provision-requiring-widows-to-return-property-if-they-remarry.html

Nepal · DigiNepal @diginepal · 6 Oct, 16:09

A Singaporean woman has been added to a US list of “the worst of the worst criminal aliens,” becoming the third citizen from the city state to appear on the register, after convicted sex offender Amos Yee and money launderer Lim Seok Pheng. Jing Emtage, 54, was sentenced in July last year to two years and two months in prison on seven counts of second-degree promoting prostitution across multiple… https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/people/article/3369934/singaporean-massage-parlour-boss-added-us-worst-worst-criminal-aliens-list?utm_source=rss_feed

World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational · 6 Oct, 16:08

Kathmandu, October 6 The Kathmandu District Court has ordered the release of Durga Prasai on Rs 200,000 bail. A bench of Judge Umesh Luintel issued the order to release Prasai on bail. Prasai was arrested following a complaint filed by lawmaker Rachana Khatiwada over his alleged objectionable remarks. The post Court orders release of Durga Prasai on Rs 200,000 bail appeared first on OnlineKhabar… https://english.onlinekhabar.com/court-orders-release-of-durga-prasai-on-rs-200000-bail.html

Science & future · DigiSciFiNepal @digiscifinepal · 6 Oct, 16:07

Kathmandu, October 6 The Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) index rose 11.96 points to close at 2,578 points on Tuesday. Trading turnover, however, declined slightly. Shares worth Rs 3.13 billion were traded on Tuesday, down from Rs 3.27 billion on the previous trading day. The prices of 169 companies increased, while those of 95 companies declined. […] The post NEPSE gains 11.96 points, turnover… https://english.onlinekhabar.com/nepse-gains-11-96-points-turnover-declines.html

Technology · DigiTechNepal @digitechnepal · 6 Oct, 16:05

The population in the Khairapur conservation area has fallen to 210, with leopard attacks accounting for the most deaths. https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/10/06/34-blackbucks-die-20-go-missing-in-15-months

Public affairs · DigiGovNepal @digigovnepal · 6 Oct, 15:52

The death of a 30-year-old nurse in southwestern China from a brain haemorrhage while on duty sparked outrage after authorities refused to classify her death as work-related. Chen Jiajia, a supervising nurse in the medical imaging department at Guizhou Maotai Hospital in Zunyi, experienced a severe headache and began vomiting while working on August 4, according to Dafeng News. Her colleagues… https://www.scmp.com/news/people-culture/trending-china/article/3369926/public-outcry-china-nurse-dies-after-duty-brain-bleed-death-ruled-not-work-related?utm_source=rss_feed

World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational · 6 Oct, 15:12

Kathmandu, October 6 Nepal and the World Wildlife Fund (WWF) have agreed to cooperate on post-disaster reconstruction, biodiversity conservation, climate resilience and human-wildlife conflict management. Agriculture, Forests and Environment Minister Gita Chaudhary held a courtesy meeting with delegations from WWF-US and WWF Nepal at the ministry on Sunday. They discussed the recent floods and… https://english.onlinekhabar.com/nepal-wwf-agree-to-cooperate-on-post-disaster-reconstruction-biodiversity-conservation.html

Places · DigiGeoNepal @digigeonepal · 6 Oct, 15:11

The winner of this year’s Nobel Prize in Physics is ⁠Francis Halzen. The scientist was honoured for “decisive contributions to the IceCube Neutrino ‌Observatory and the discovery of high-energy neutrinos of astrophysical origin”, the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences in Stockholm said on Tuesday. Born in Belgium, the 82-year-old Halzen is affiliated with the University of Wisconsin–Madison in the… https://www.scmp.com/news/world/europe/article/3369925/francis-halzen-wins-2026-nobel-prize-physics?utm_source=rss_feed

World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational · 6 Oct, 15:10