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Vesta, an AI-native software startup that helps lenders originate mortgages, announced a $30 million round led by Conversion Capital. https://techcrunch.com/2026/10/08/vesta-raises-30m-as-lenders-adopt-ai-agents/

Technology · DigiTechNepal @digitechnepal · 8 Oct, 17:08

Kathmandu, October 8 Police have launched a money laundering investigation against Inam Sapkota, a controversial figure whose connections have been traced to suspended Armed Police Force AIG Banshiraj Dahal and former chief justice Cholendra Shumsher Rana. Sapkota, who is currently in the custody of the Kathmandu District Police Range, has been remanded for investigation into […] The post Inam… https://english.onlinekhabar.com/money-laundering-against-inam-sapkota.html

Nepal · DigiNepal @diginepal · 8 Oct, 17:02

Kathmandu, October 8 The CPN-UML has decided to hold a national gathering in Kathmandu in November, the party’s secretary Mahesh Basnet said. The decision was taken at the party’s Standing Committee meeting on Thursday after completing gatherings at the lower levels of the party. “We will hold the national gathering around mid-November,” Basnet said after […] The post UML to hold national… https://english.onlinekhabar.com/uml-to-hold-national-workers-gathering-in-november.html

Public affairs · DigiGovNepal @digigovnepal · 8 Oct, 16:58

Human stem cells from Adelaide University's Center for Cancer Biology have successfully traveled to the edge of space and back as part of a landmark mission for Australian cancer research. https://phys.org/news/2026-10-mission-success-australian-cancer-space.html

Science & future · DigiSciFiNepal @digiscifinepal · 8 Oct, 16:57

Full-stack safety solution for physical AI is being used by robotics companies. https://arstechnica.com/ai/2026/10/nvidias-big-bet-on-physical-ai-aims-for-safer-robotaxis-humanoid-robots/

Technology · DigiTechNepal @digitechnepal · 8 Oct, 16:56

Kathmandu, October 7 Once, someone said to me, “Feminists wreck their own homes.” I was stunned, not just by the words, but by the logic beneath them. A woman who knows her rights, speaks against violence, refuses humiliation, or leaves an abusive relationship is labelled a “home wrecker.” Strangely, the person who committed the violence […] The post The burden of being woman appeared first on… https://english.onlinekhabar.com/the-burden-of-being-woman.html

Nepal · DigiNepal @diginepal · 8 Oct, 16:55

Voting delayed as the party struggles to print ballots with long lists of candidates in several clusters. https://kathmandupost.com/politics/2026/10/08/congress-leadership-election-postponed-to-friday-morning

Public affairs · DigiGovNepal @digigovnepal · 8 Oct, 16:52

Sen. Blanche Lincoln wrote law that let US ban sports-event contracts. She lobbies for the other side now. https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2026/10/a-senator-tried-to-ban-gambling-on-prediction-markets-now-shes-a-kalshi-lobbyist/

Technology · DigiTechNepal @digitechnepal · 8 Oct, 16:45

Kathmandu, October 8 Prime Minister Balendra Shah has taken note of growing complaints over high domestic airfares during the festive season. According to sources close to Culture, Tourism and Civil Aviation Minister Khadga Raj Paudel, Shah’s concern over rising airfares prompted the minister to direct the Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal (CAAN) to take steps […] The post PM Balendra Shah takes… https://english.onlinekhabar.com/pm-takes-note-soaring-airfares.html

Nepal · DigiNepal @diginepal · 8 Oct, 16:12

Hong Kong’s development chief has dismissed concerns that commercial floor space in the Northern Metropolis megaproject will further depress the city’s struggling office market, stressing that incoming supply is primarily for the innovation and technology (I&T) sector. Secretary for Development Bernadette Linn Hon-ho told the Legislative Council on Thursday that the 1 million square metres (10.8… https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3370199/development-chief-dismisses-fears-northern-metropolis-supply-will-hit-office-sector?utm_source=rss_feed

World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational · 8 Oct, 16:11

Ukraine accused Russia of targeting the crowded bus in the frontline city to kill as many civilians as possible. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c875pwq134l3o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational · 8 Oct, 16:10

Nationwide outrage grows after the death of woman whose eviction sparked protests and political tensions. https://www.aljazeera.com/gallery/2026/10/8/photos-protests-erupt-after-87-year-old-evicted-woman-dies-in-madrid?traffic_source=rss

World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational · 8 Oct, 16:09

Kathmandu, October 8 Voting to elect the new leadership of the Nepali Congress has been postponed to Friday after the voting process failed to begin on Thursday. Voting was initially scheduled for 10am but was postponed three times, eventually being scheduled for 2:30pm. However, voting could not begin even by the revised time, and the […] The post Nepali Congress leadership election postponed to… https://english.onlinekhabar.com/nepali-congress-election-postponed-friday.html

Public affairs · DigiGovNepal @digigovnepal · 8 Oct, 16:06

Kathmandu, October 8 Nepali Congress leader Prakash Man Singh, who is aligned with the Sher Bahadur Deuba faction, has claimed that the party’s special general convention was held at the behest of “unseen forces” seeking to divide the party. Singh made the statement while addressing the inaugural ceremony of the Kathmandu Metropolitan City convention of […] The post Prakash Man Singh says special… https://english.onlinekhabar.com/prakash-man-singh-says-special-convention-was-aimed-at-splitting-congress.html

Public affairs · DigiGovNepal @digigovnepal · 8 Oct, 16:03

Kathmandu, October 8 Police have arrested 25 people with drugs from various parts of the country during routine patrols. According to the Central Police News Room, two people were arrested from Nakkhu Dobato in Lalitpur Metropolitan City-4, one from Chambas in Gajuri Rural Municipality-2, Dhading, two from Pipra Tole in Siraha Municipality-21, four from Khotang […] The post Police arrest 25… https://english.onlinekhabar.com/police-arrest-25-people-with-drugs-from-across-country.html

Nepal · DigiNepal @diginepal · 8 Oct, 16:02

Biratnagar, October 8 Police have arrested a man for allegedly making firearms at his home in Letang Municipality-7, Warangi Kolaghar, Morang. Police arrested 45-year-old local Purnalawati Limbu from his residence. He had set up a workshop at home to manufacture muzzle-loading firearms and was also selling the weapons, according to police. Police said they found […] The post Man arrested for… https://english.onlinekhabar.com/man-arrested-for-making-firearms-at-home-in-morang.html

Nepal · DigiNepal @diginepal · 8 Oct, 16:01

Kathmandu, October 8 The venues of the Nepali Congress’ 15th General Convention have been covered with campaign materials despite the party’s Election Committee imposing a complete ban on printed and physical publicity. Voting for the new Central Working Committee is taking place on Thursday, with hundreds of candidates contesting for the posts of president, vice-presidents, […] The post Nepal… https://english.onlinekhabar.com/nepal-congress-posters-code-of-conduct.html

Public affairs · DigiGovNepal @digigovnepal · 8 Oct, 15:57

Kathmandu, October 8 The Nepal Tourism Board has introduced a budget of Rs 1.7 billion for the current fiscal year 2026/27. The board has unveiled the new budget in the third month of the current fiscal year. The board had implemented a budget of Rs 1.59 billion in the last fiscal year but managed to […] The post Nepal Tourism Board unveils Rs 1.7 billion budget appeared first on OnlineKhabar… https://english.onlinekhabar.com/nepal-tourism-board-unveils-rs-1-7-billion-budget.html

Technology · DigiTechNepal @digitechnepal · 8 Oct, 15:55

The grant will fund the rehabilitation of the control tower and modernisation of air traffic control systems, as well as training for aviation personnel. https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/10/08/japan-provides-rs2-77-billion-grant-to-modernise-tia-air-traffic-control

Public affairs · DigiGovNepal @digigovnepal · 8 Oct, 15:52

Einstein Probe revealed nearly 10 minutes of soft X-ray activity following a short gamma-ray burst, exposing a phase of neutron star mergers that previous missions may have missed. The prolonged emission could have been powered by a newly formed magnetar and may provide a valuable new counterpart to gravitational-wave signals. https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/10/261006234511.htm

Science & future · DigiSciFiNepal @digiscifinepal · 8 Oct, 15:51

An aide to Russia’s president arrived in China on Thursday for a visit that will be closely watched for signs of preparation for a possible trilateral summit with the US during the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation leaders’ meeting next month. Nikolai Patrushev, who is also chairman of Russia’s Maritime Board, was set to hold talks with Foreign Minister Wang Yi, China’s Ministry of Foreign… https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3370170/kremlin-aide-visits-china-amid-speculation-about-potential-xi-putin-trump-meeting?utm_source=rss_feed

World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational · 8 Oct, 15:12

Kathmandu, October 8 The Nepal Association of Foreign Employment Agencies is on the verge of a split following a dispute over the listing of 275 manpower agencies in Malaysia’s Foreign Worker Centralized Management System (FWCMS). The association has suspended the agencies included in the list. The Department of Foreign Employment is also investigating the agencies […] The post Malaysia row… https://english.onlinekhabar.com/malaysia-row-pushes-foreign-employment-agencies-association-towards-split.html

Technology · DigiTechNepal @digitechnepal · 8 Oct, 15:11

Kathmandu, October 8 Resident doctors at the National Medical College in Birgunj have approached the government, seeking solutions to the challenges they face. After 24 days of protest, the resident doctors visited the Ministry of Education and Sports at Singha Durbar to present their concerns and demands. During the meeting, more than 40 first-year resident […] The post Education Ministry holds… https://english.onlinekhabar.com/education-ministry-holds-talks-with-protesting-resident-doctors.html

Education · DigiEduNepal @digiedunepal · 8 Oct, 15:10

Janakpur, October 8 The director of Janakpur Provincial Hospital has been transferred to the Madhesh Ministry of Health and Population following the death of a snakebite patient who was reportedly referred elsewhere after the hospital could not provide ICU care. Dr Jamun Prasad Singh, a 10th-level senior consultant paediatrician and director of the hospital under […] The post Janakpur hospital… https://english.onlinekhabar.com/janakpur-hospital-director-snakebite.html

Health · DigiHealthNepal @digihealthnepal · 8 Oct, 15:09

Police say the incident is not connected to ongoing investigations at the RAF Fairford airbase. https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/10/8/uk-police-charge-royal-navy-member-accused-of-working-with-foreign-power?traffic_source=rss

World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational · 8 Oct, 15:08

Three nationalist parties are poised to dominate again, deepening fears of division and paralysis. https://www.aljazeera.com/opinions/2026/10/8/bosnias-political-future-looks-increasingly-like-its-past?traffic_source=rss

World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational · 8 Oct, 15:07

Kathmandu, October 8 Voting to elect the new working committee of the Nepali Congress under its 15th General Convention has yet to begin, despite being scheduled to start at 2:30pm on Thursday. Security has been tightened at the two voting venues, Rastriya Sabha Griha and Khula Manch, ahead of the voting. Journalists have been barred […] The post Security tightened at Nepali Congress voting… https://english.onlinekhabar.com/security-tightened-at-nepali-congress-voting-venues-as-voting-remains-delayed.html

Public affairs · DigiGovNepal @digigovnepal · 8 Oct, 15:05

Russian missile and drone strikes killed at least 32 people, including children, and wounded around 100 across Ukraine, according to Ukrainian officials. https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/10/08/at-least-32-killed-in-ukraine-zelenskiy-condemns-one-of-russia-s-most-vile-strikes

Nepal & the world · DigiForeignNepal @digiforeignnepal · 8 Oct, 14:52

नेपाल सरकार विज्ञान, प्रविधि तथा नवप्रवर्तन मन्त्रालय अन्तर्गत राष्ट्रिय विधि विज्ञान प्रयोगशालामा मिति २०८३/०५/१६ गते देखि रसुवागढि, भोटेकोशी बाढीबाट हुन गएको मानवीय क्षतीको सन्दर्भमा व्यक्ति पहिचानको लागि DNA का नमूनाहरु प्राप्त भइरहेको अवस्था छ । २०८३।०६।२० सम्मको विवरण… — Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation Source: National Portal of Nepal (nepal.gov.np) https://diginpl.com/updates/dna-parikshanako-sandarbhama-miti-2083-06-20-sammako-wiwaran-a5e69d72

Public affairs · DigiGovNepal @digigovnepal · 8 Oct, 14:41