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Former President Bhandari returns to UML under ex-PM Oli
Her return as the party’s No. 2 has intensified the UML’s leadership struggle and revived debate over a former head of state re-entering active politics. https://kathmandupost.com/politics/2026/10/08/former-president-bhandari-returns-to-uml-under-ex-pm-oli
DigiGovNepal ·
- Goodfire says its new ‘inside-out’ monitors catch rogue AI agents at a fraction of the cost
Goodfire just launched what it says is a cheaper way to keep AI agents in check: Instead of paying a second AI to read everything an agent does, its monitors peek inside the model while it works and only call in backup when something looks fishy. https://techcrunch.com/2026/10/08/goodfire-says-its-new-inside-out-monitors-catch-rogue-ai-agents-at-a-fraction-of-the-cost/
Technology · DigiTechNepal @digitechnepal ·
- Amazon builds 1,000th satellite, will launch space internet service by end of year
"If this was easy, everybody else would be doing it." https://arstechnica.com/space/2026/10/amazon-builds-1000th-satellite-is-weeks-away-from-space-internet-rollout/
Technology · DigiTechNepal @digitechnepal ·
- Natura’s $99 smart ring puts AI agents on your finger
Natura’s $99 Interface smart ring lets you summon AI agents with the press of a finger to complete tasks, capture thoughts, and control devices — while doubling as a health tracker. https://techcrunch.com/2026/10/08/naturas-smart-ring-puts-ai-agents-on-your-finger/
Technology · DigiTechNepal @digitechnepal ·
- UK ex-prince Andrew search warrants quashed after police accept legal error
London-based judge says error 'does not bring investigation to an end' as police probe disgraced former royal. https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/10/8/uk-ex-prince-andrew-search-warrants-quashed-after-police-accept-legal-error?traffic_source=rss
World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational ·
- Video said to show Mali army in Kidal after retaking city
Recently published video is said to show Mali’s armed forces in Kidal after retaking the strategic northern city. https://www.aljazeera.com/video/newsfeed/2026/10/8/video-said-to-show-mali-army-in-kidal-after-retaking-city?traffic_source=rss
World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational ·
- US suspends Microsoft, major IT firms from green card programme
The US government is suspending Microsoft, Adobe and several large IT firms from a programme that allows skilled foreign workers to gain permanent residency, senior US officials have announced, citing alleged fraud, and as part of an effort to push companies to hire more Americans. “Our message to Microsoft is: You’re a great American company, but you’ve got to hire great American workers,” US… https://www.scmp.com/news/world/united-states-canada/article/3370230/us-suspends-microsoft-major-it-firms-green-card-programme?utm_source=rss_feed
World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational ·
- NASA, Energy Department Advance New Era of Nuclear-Powered Exploration
As the Golden Age of deep-space exploration begins, NASA and the U.S. Department of Energy are advancing the development of safe, reliable, next-generation nuclear technologies for space. Together, the agencies will supercharge civil space exploration, unlock bold scientific discovery, and solidify American leadership in space nuclear power and propulsion. “We are entering the ‘Nuclear NASA-era,’… https://www.nasa.gov/news-release/nasa-energy-department-advance-new-era-of-nuclear-powered-exploration/
Science & future · DigiSciFiNepal @digiscifinepal ·
- US bars Microsoft, Adobe, and major IT firms from green card program for skilled foreign workers
The other firms being suspended from the program include Capgemini, Cognizant, HCL, Infosys, Tata, and Wipro. https://techcrunch.com/2026/10/08/us-bars-microsoft-adobe-and-major-it-firms-from-green-card-program-for-skilled-foreign-workers/
Technology · DigiTechNepal @digitechnepal ·
- NASA Advances LISA Mission Contributions With New Test Telescope
NASA has taken the next step in the process of developing a new all-glass telescope for the LISA (Laser Interferometer Space Antenna) mission, a space observatory designed to detect ripples in space-time called gravitational waves. L3Harris Technologies will design, assemble, and integrate the new telescope for NASA. Called the Engineering Test Unit, this contribution represents […] https://science.nasa.gov/missions/lisa/nasa-advances-lisa-mission-contributions-with-new-test-telescope/
Science & future · DigiSciFiNepal @digiscifinepal ·
- Elon Musk questions Ambani’s influence as Starlink India launch stalls
“Is Ambani the real boss of India?” Elon Musk asked as he questioned why Starlink has yet to launch its satellite internet service in the country. https://techcrunch.com/2026/10/08/india-rejects-elon-musks-claim-of-discrimination-over-starlink-launch/
Technology · DigiTechNepal @digitechnepal ·
- Elon Musk questions Ambani’s influence as Starlink India launch stalls
“Is Ambani the real boss of India?” Elon Musk asked as he questioned why Starlink has yet to launch its satellite internet service in the country. https://techcrunch.com/2026/10/08/elon-musk-questions-ambanis-influence-as-starlink-india-launch-stalls/
Technology · DigiTechNepal @digitechnepal ·
- 21 kg of gold seized from Budhanilkantha
Kathmandu, October 8 A team from the Crime Investigation Office, Teku, seized 21 kg of gold from Budhanilkantha in Kathmandu on Thursday evening. Police also arrested several people in connection with the seizure, according to police sources. However, the police have not disclosed details of those arrested. Police said further information about the suspects and […] The post 21 kg of gold seized… https://english.onlinekhabar.com/21-kg-gold-seized-budhanilkantha.html
Nepal · DigiNepal @diginepal ·
- Police seize 21 kilos of gold in Kathmandu
A team from the Kathmandu Valley Crime Investigation Office recover the gold from Budhanilkantha on Thursday and arrest several individuals. https://kathmandupost.com/province-no-3/2026/10/08/breaking-21-kilos-of-gold-seized-in-kathmandu
Nepal · DigiNepal @diginepal ·
- New York alleges TikTok gave teens, children a placebo safety feature instead of a real one
New York’s lawsuit against the company is one of more than two dozen cases brought by states accusing the social media giant of designing its platform to encourage addictive use among children. https://techcrunch.com/2026/10/08/new-york-alleges-tiktok-gave-teens-children-a-placebo-safety-feature-instead-of-a-real-one/
Technology · DigiTechNepal @digitechnepal ·
- Christa Pike now walking after failed US execution, lawyer tells BBC
A lawyer says the murderer of Colleen Slemmer is moving around her hospital room after surviving two lethal injections. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c60rln74yzvxo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss
World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational ·
- Asos confirms breach of customer data after hackers send rogue app notification
The hackers alerted the fashion giant's customers through a push notification that said they had "fully compromised" the company's cloud storage. https://techcrunch.com/2026/10/08/asos-confirms-breach-of-customer-data-after-hackers-send-rogue-app-notification/
Technology · DigiTechNepal @digitechnepal ·
- Washington’s transactional Taiwan policy puts Indo-Pacific at risk, ex-US officials warn
Washington’s policy towards Taiwan is increasingly tied to its relationship with Beijing, according to former US officials who also warn that the war in Iran is weakening US military readiness for a potential conflict in the Taiwan Strait. During a fireside chat in an annual symposium hosted by the Global Taiwan Institute in Washington on Wednesday, Brent Christensen, former director of the… https://www.scmp.com/news/us/article/3370204/washingtons-transactional-taiwan-policy-puts-indo-pacific-risk-ex-us-officials-warn?utm_source=rss_feed
World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational ·
- Hear from Ambrosia Energy and Bloom Energy execs on where the AI infrastructure boom is creating opportunity at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026
Ambrosia Energy CEO Ben Longmier and Bloom Energy SVP Bill Thayer join the Smart Systems Stage at TechCrunch Disrupt. Register now to save up to $100. Grab a second of the same pass to save 50%. https://techcrunch.com/2026/10/08/hear-from-ambrosia-energy-and-bloom-energy-execs-on-where-the-ai-infrastructure-boom-is-creating-opportunity-at-disrupt-2026/
Technology · DigiTechNepal @digitechnepal ·
- UK signals ‘openness’ to Germany joining GCAP fighter jet programme
The United Kingdom is “open” to Germany joining an international coalition to build the next generation of fighter jets, British Prime Minister Andy Burnham has announced. Speaking in Berlin on Thursday, during his first visit to the German capital since taking office, Burnham said he “indicated” to Chancellor Friedrich Merz Britain’s “openness” to the country joining the Global Combat Air… https://www.scmp.com/news/world/europe/article/3370225/uk-signals-openness-germany-joining-gcap-fighter-jet-programme?utm_source=rss_feed
World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational ·
- Spotify is getting more serious about selling enterprise software
The company launched technology.spotify.com, a new site that will make its internal tech available to outsiders. https://techcrunch.com/2026/10/08/spotify-is-getting-more-serious-about-selling-enterprise-software/
Technology · DigiTechNepal @digitechnepal ·
- ICC board meeting may be held in Nepal during NPL
Kathmandu, October 8 The International Cricket Council (ICC) is preparing to hold its upcoming board meeting in Nepal during the Nepal Premier League (NPL) 2026, according to Cricket Association of Nepal (CAN) Vice-President Roshan Singh. Singh said discussions to host the ICC board meeting in Nepal during the NPL have reached an advanced stage, with […] The post ICC board meeting may be held in… https://english.onlinekhabar.com/icc-board-meeting-nepal-npl.html
Sports · DigiSportsNepal @digisportsnepal ·
- With his rivals gone, Gagan Thapa faces his biggest test yet
Kathmandu, October 8 Gagan Thapa has spent much of his political career challenging the power structures of the Nepali Congress. At the party’s 13th General Convention, he entered the leadership race through Krishna Prasad Sitaula’s third faction. At the 14th convention, he joined Shekhar Koirala’s panel to challenge the established Deuba camp. Now, as the […] The post With his rivals gone, Gagan… https://english.onlinekhabar.com/gagan-thapa-faces-biggest-test.html
Public affairs · DigiGovNepal @digigovnepal ·
- Waymo locks in $5B loan from Blackstone, PIMCO to fuel robotaxi expansion
This is the first time the Alphabet-owned company has turned to debt financing. https://techcrunch.com/2026/10/08/waymo-locks-in-5b-loan-from-blackstone-pimco-to-fuel-robotaxi-expansion/
Technology · DigiTechNepal @digitechnepal ·
- Internal files add to evidence of an ExxonMobil climate deception campaign
Court filings reveal new details about Exxon's decades of internal climate deliberations. https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2026/10/exxonmobils-own-scientists-doubted-climate-fixes-the-company-hyped/
Technology · DigiTechNepal @digitechnepal ·
- Cal AI’s 19-year-old founder just raised $10M for his new AI startup
Zach Yadegari, the teen co-founder of popular Cal AI calorie tracking app, has launched a new personal AI agent startup that competes with Instinct, Muse, and Bee. https://techcrunch.com/2026/10/08/cal-ais-19-year-old-founder-just-raised-10m-for-his-new-ai-startup/
Technology · DigiTechNepal @digitechnepal ·
- 5 days to TechCrunch Disrupt 2026: Don’t pay more at the door for your pass
The global tech ecosystem gathers at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 at San Francisco’s Moscone West on October 13-15. Get your pass now to save up to $100. Get a second of the same ticket type to save 50%. https://techcrunch.com/2026/10/08/5-days-to-techcrunch-disrupt-2026-dont-pay-more-at-the-door/
Technology · DigiTechNepal @digitechnepal ·
- The complete Side Events lineup at Founder Summit 2026
Boston, are you ready?! TechCrunch Founder Summit 2026 is about to explode with energy — and the real magic kicks off with an epic lineup of Side Events lighting up the city from November 3–6! https://techcrunch.com/2026/10/08/the-complete-side-events-lineup-at-founder-summit-2026/
Technology · DigiTechNepal @digitechnepal ·
- FDA-approved epilepsy drug may help reverse osteoarthritis damage
Researchers at Yale have identified a promising new approach to osteoarthritis that could do more than simply ease pain. The epilepsy drug lacosamide appears to block a protein involved in both pain signaling and cartilage destruction, helping damaged joints shift back toward repair in preclinical studies. https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/10/261006234528.htm
Science & future · DigiSciFiNepal @digiscifinepal ·
- ‘Pure adrenaline’: Indu Barma on playing the T10 format and sharing stage with cricket legends
The national team skipper lifted the Canada Super 60 title with Toronto Sixers last week, hitting the winning runs. https://kathmandupost.com/cricket/2026/10/08/pure-adrenaline-indu-barma-on-playing-the-t10-format-and-sharing-stage-with-cricket-legends
Sports · DigiSportsNepal @digisportsnepal ·