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NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope has revealed an ancient galaxy cluster with an unexpectedly dense concentration of dark matter, challenging theories about how the universe developed. The discovery also uncovered a surprising connection between scattered starlight and invisible dark matter that could transform how astronomers study the early cosmos. https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/10/261012185021.htm

Science & future · DigiSciFiNepal @digiscifinepal · 13 Oct, 17:03

Kathmandu, October 13 Mothers of those arrested during the Gen Z protests have staged a sit-in outside Singha Durbar in Kathmandu, demanding attention to the situation of their children in police custody. The mothers of individuals arrested for participating in the Gen Z protests on September 8 and 9 last year staged the protest on […] The post Mothers of Gen Z protest detainees stage sit-in… https://english.onlinekhabar.com/mother-gen-z-protest-detain-sit-in.html

Nepal · DigiNepal @diginepal · 13 Oct, 16:59

Kathmandu, October 13 Ramhari Khatiwada and Ajay Babu Siwakoti have been elected joint general secretaries under the open category at the Nepali Congress’s 15th General Convention, although the party’s Central Election Committee has yet to formally announce the final results. Khatiwada said he had been informed that he won with 2,919 votes. According to him, […] The post Ramhari Khatiwada, Ajay… https://english.onlinekhabar.com/khatiwada-siwakoti-joint-general-secretaries.html

Public affairs · DigiGovNepal @digigovnepal · 13 Oct, 16:58

NASA’s SpaceX 35th commercial resupply mission lifted off at 6:33 a.m. EDT Tuesday aboard a Falcon 9 rocket from Space Launch Complex 40 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida, carrying more than 6,300 pounds of supplies and hardware, bound for the International Space Station. Following its successful launch, the SpaceX Dragon spacecraft will […] https://www.nasa.gov/news-release/nasa-science-cargo-launch-on-35th-spacex-resupply-mission-to-station/

Science & future · DigiSciFiNepal @digiscifinepal · 13 Oct, 16:57

A 165-million-year-old fossil has revealed an extraordinary Jurassic predator that may help explain how mammals developed one of their most important evolutionary advantages. Although only 20 inches long, Megacauda sungei was a heavyweight among early mammal relatives, swimming through ancient waterways and hunting prey with specialized teeth. Its advanced swallowing anatomy reveals an early step… https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/10/261012185005.htm

Science & future · DigiSciFiNepal @digiscifinepal · 13 Oct, 16:29

US President Donald Trump’s decision to ease sanctions on Russian diesel exports and allow fresh supplies to reach global markets could give India greater leverage in its own dispute with Washington over discounted crude purchases, analysts said. Beyond the energy dispute, they said the move could also open up diplomatic opportunities for New Delhi, from pressing for more consistent treatment by… https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/economics/article/3370749/india-gain-trumps-russian-diesel-deal-offers-delhi-leverage?utm_source=rss_feed

World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational · 13 Oct, 16:12

No Chinese carmakers were represented at a dinner on Sunday attended by French President Emmanuel Macron and around 60 European automotive industry players, but they were hard to miss when he visited the Paris Motor Show the next day. Allianz Trade said in a report that Chinese marques comprised half the exhibitors at this year’s show, even as they dealt with the fallout from a China-EU agreement… https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3370746/import-curbs-loom-chinese-carmakers-make-stand-paris-motor-show?utm_source=rss_feed

World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational · 13 Oct, 16:11

Eleven crew members are missing after a merchant ship was sunk overnight, local officials say. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cmn06w5x9g25o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational · 13 Oct, 16:10

Kathmandu, October 13 Padmakshi Rana, Nepal’s proposed ambassador to Oman, has unveiled a four-year strategic plan to strengthen relations between the two countries, prioritising labour diplomacy, economic partnerships and climate diplomacy. Presenting her work plan at the Parliamentary Hearing Committee on Tuesday, Rana outlined key initiatives she intends to pursue during her tenure. Rana said… https://english.onlinekhabar.com/padmakshi-rana-four-year-plan-oman.html

Public affairs · DigiGovNepal @digigovnepal · 13 Oct, 16:06

Kathmandu, October 13 Nepal Police has mobilised 50,458 personnel across the country under a special security plan for the upcoming Dashain, Tihar and Chhath festivals. Nepal Police spokesperson and Deputy Inspector General Abinarayan Kafle said the plan aims to protect citizens, their property and their freedom to observe religious and cultural traditions during the festive […] The post Nepal… https://english.onlinekhabar.com/nepal-police-deploy-festive-period.html

Nepal · DigiNepal @diginepal · 13 Oct, 16:04

Scientists have traced the development of a mouse embryo from its first two cells to the formation of organs, using a remarkable DNA recording system that reveals the family history of individual cells. Their findings uncover how different cell types emerge on their own schedules and could help explain what goes wrong in birth defects, genetic disorders, and cancer. https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/10/261011211556.htm

Science & future · DigiSciFiNepal @digiscifinepal · 13 Oct, 16:02

Kathmandu, October 13 Both the old and new motorable bridges over Kolpu Khola on the Galchhi-Trishuli-Mailung road were damaged by the August 26 flood, disrupting a key route connecting Dhading and Nuwakot with Rasuwa. The bridges, which were both in regular use, connect Belkotgadhi Municipality-5 in Nuwakot with Galchhi Rural Municipality-8 in Dhading. Kolpu Khola […] The post Engineers work to… https://english.onlinekhabar.com/engineers-reposition-flood-bridge-galchhi.html

Places · DigiGeoNepal @digigeonepal · 13 Oct, 15:56

NATTA says travellers risk losing money on flights and hotel bookings paid for before visa approval, and warns it may redirect customers to other destinations if the problems persist. https://kathmandupost.com/money/2026/10/13/nepal-travel-agents-threaten-to-stop-selling-thailand-trips-over-visa-rules

Technology · DigiTechNepal @digitechnepal · 13 Oct, 15:52

KC smashed a quickfire 40 off 16 before getting run out in the last ball of the first innings. https://kathmandupost.com/cricket/2026/10/13/karan-kc-s-late-heroics-take-nepal-to-263-8-against-oman

Sports · DigiSportsNepal @digisportsnepal · 13 Oct, 15:51

Oxford physicists have recreated a bizarre quantum effect in which a particle responds to a magnetic field without ever traveling through it. Using a hybrid quantum computer, they demonstrated how introducing a simulated magnetic flux could completely halt a particle's movement through quantum interference. The experiment brings a decades-old prediction into a new setting where matter and quantum… https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/10/261011211554.htm

Science & future · DigiSciFiNepal @digiscifinepal · 13 Oct, 15:32

A dance move known as the “flash step” recently went viral on Chinese social media, inspiring countless imitations, memes and creative merchandise, including keychains. In September, Chinese netizens jumped on the bandwagon, copying moves from a dance tutorial video made in the 1990s. They were especially taken with three moves featured in the video: the “flash step”, “prodigal kicking the ball”… https://www.scmp.com/news/people-culture/trending-china/article/3370745/doctors-warn-physical-limits-china-viral-flash-step-dance-sends-imitators-hospital?utm_source=rss_feed

World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational · 13 Oct, 15:12

Huang Qifan, former mayor of Chongqing and a survivor of multiple regional massive corruption scandals, is under investigation for corruption, according to state media. More to follow ... https://www.scmp.com/news/china/politics/article/3370744/former-chongqing-mayor-huang-qifan-under-investigation-corruption?utm_source=rss_feed

World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational · 13 Oct, 15:11

An Indonesian official’s claim that the country exports “oxygen” and not just smoke to its neighbours has renewed criticism of Jakarta’s handling of its annual forest fires, with analysts warning that defensive nationalism risks undermining regional cooperation to tackle the recurring haze crisis. The remarks by Syahganda Nainggolan, the newly appointed head of the Government Communication… https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/health-environment/article/3370743/indonesias-haze-rhetoric-unempathetic-oxygen-quip-tests-regional-cooperation?utm_source=rss_feed

World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational · 13 Oct, 15:10

Kathmandu, October 13 Liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) producers have announced that they will end the joint sale and distribution of gas cylinders of all brands in the Kathmandu Valley, a system introduced during the Dashain festival to make supplies more convenient for consumers. Under the temporary arrangement introduced on Sunday, consumers could exchange an empty […] The post LPG producers to… https://english.onlinekhabar.com/lpg-producers-to-resume-dealer-based-sales-from-thursday-after-consumer-queues-at-outlets.html

Technology · DigiTechNepal @digitechnepal · 13 Oct, 15:07

Kathmandu, October 13 The Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA) has begun providing relief payments to the families of its employees who went missing in the Bhotekoshi flood on August 26. A total of 47 NEA employees went missing in the disaster. The Authority has initially provided relief to the families of six of them. According to […] The post NEA begins relief payments to families of employees… https://english.onlinekhabar.com/nea-begins-relief-payments-to-families-of-employees-missing-in-bhotekoshi-flood.html

Places · DigiGeoNepal @digigeonepal · 13 Oct, 15:06

Banepa (Kavre), October 13 Ganesh Sapkota, 40, of Kushadevi in Panauti Municipality-3, Kavrepalanchok, has been arrested on charges of misusing a government vehicle and behaving abusively towards members of the public in a public place. The incident allegedly took place on Saturday, October 10, a public holiday. According to Rabin Bista, information officer at the […] The post Man arrested for… https://english.onlinekhabar.com/man-arrested-for-misusing-govt-vehicle.html

Nepal · DigiNepal @diginepal · 13 Oct, 14:59

The Rastriya Swatantra Party has launched an internal inquiry into allegations against Khagendra Sunar, while police say they need a formal complaint to begin a criminal investigation. https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/10/13/police-await-complaint-to-investigate-audio-clip-linked-to-rsp-lawmaker

Public affairs · DigiGovNepal @digigovnepal · 13 Oct, 14:52

A 22-metre section of the bridge was washed away by the Budhi Gandaki flood on Sunday, halting traffic between Gorkha and Dhading. Authorities aim to complete the temporary crossing within 10 days. https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/10/13/bailey-bridge-planned-at-flood-damaged-arughat-crossing

Public affairs · DigiGovNepal @digigovnepal · 13 Oct, 14:51

A Houthi official on Monday warned the US it would receive a “painful response” if it entered the war in Yemen, where Saudi Arabia has reportedly requested Washington’s help in dealing with the group as it weathers repeated attacks. Yemen’s civil war - in which a Saudi-led military coalition supports the government against the Iran-backed Houthis - reignited in July, months into the wider… https://www.scmp.com/news/world/middle-east/article/3370729/houthi-official-warns-us-against-entering-war-yemen-saudis-weather-attacks?utm_source=rss_feed

World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational · 13 Oct, 14:12

The British Council said its IELTS examinations across China would resume Wednesday, ending four days of cancellations stemming from technical problems that left test takers scrambling at the height of the overseas university admissions season. The organisation announced on Tuesday afternoon that it would hold two free make-up sessions on October 19 and 20 for affected candidates and reimburse… https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3370728/british-council-resume-ielts-exams-after-4-days-cancellations-across-china?utm_source=rss_feed

World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational · 13 Oct, 14:11

Japanese Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi said on Tuesday that officials were reviewing the off-base code of conduct for US troops in Japan following the alleged killing of an Okinawan woman by a US marine. Crimes including rapes, assaults, hit-and-runs and drunk driving by US military personnel have long triggered protests on the southern Japanese island, which has for years urged other… https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/east-asia/article/3370725/japan-us-review-military-liberty-policies-after-okinawa-killing?utm_source=rss_feed

World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational · 13 Oct, 14:10

Kathmandu, October 13 A group of rights organisations has urged the government to arrange temporary and permanent housing and announce a special livelihood support package for people affected by floods in Rasuwa, the Kaligandaki and Budhigandaki river areas, among others. In a joint statement issued on Tuesday, six organisations said people displaced by the Rasuwa […] The post Rights groups… https://english.onlinekhabar.com/rights-groups-demand-immediate-housing-special-relief-package-for-flood-victims.html

Places · DigiGeoNepal @digigeonepal · 13 Oct, 14:08

Saptari, October 13 Locals staged a protest and blocked the Hulaki Highway at Kusmahar Chowk in Bodebarsain Municipality-3, Saptari, following the death of a cyclist in a hit-and-run incident. Relatives of the deceased blocked the road, accusing police of negligence in tracing the vehicle involved in the incident. On October 11, Rajendra Yadav, 55, of […] The post Relatives block Hulaki Highway… https://english.onlinekhabar.com/relatives-block-hulaki-highway-in-saptari-after-cyclists-death.html

Nepal · DigiNepal @diginepal · 13 Oct, 14:07

Kathmandu, October 13 CPN-UML senior leader Bidya Devi Bhandari has visited Betrawati to inspect areas affected by flooding. Bhandari, a former president of Nepal, also inspected the flood-hit areas and a Bailey bridge constructed over the Phalakhu Khola. The bridge over the Phalakhu Khola was swept away by the flood on August 26. A Bailey […] The post Bidya Bhandari visits flood-affected area… https://english.onlinekhabar.com/bidya-bhandari-visits-flood-affected-area.html

Places · DigiGeoNepal @digigeonepal · 13 Oct, 14:02