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Watch an exclusive clip from Super Scam Me where a victim tracks down her scammer. https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2026/10/romance-scam-doc-super-scam-me-takes-viewers-deep-into-love-bombing-terrain/

Technology · DigiTechNepal @digitechnepal · 16 Oct, 19:45

Hong Kong police have arrested two men over their alleged involvement in at least six break-ins across Kowloon over the past three months, with total losses amounting to HK$1.7 million (US$216,629). The pair – a 54-year-old mainland Chinese man and a 34-year-old Hong Kong resident – were arrested separately on Thursday in Sham Shui Po and Tsim Sha Tsui, respectively. Police identified and located… https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3371200/hong-kong-police-arrest-2-men-over-hk17-million-kowloon-break-spree?utm_source=rss_feed

World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational · 16 Oct, 19:12

Some of the 200 patients were found with "sores all over their bodies" and in overcrowded rooms. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cmwyvxj49gpwo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational · 16 Oct, 19:11

Japan is increasingly turning to foreign companies to accelerate its military modernisation, drawing on overseas technology, expertise and production capacity to plug defence gaps that could prove critical in a potential regional conflict involving China. The push has gathered momentum over the past week, with Tokyo confirming a contract for Ukrainian interceptor drones and a multinational… https://www.scmp.com/news/china/military/article/3371170/japan-taps-foreign-tech-plug-defence-gaps-chinas-power-grows-will-it-pay?utm_source=rss_feed

World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational · 16 Oct, 19:10

Counterfeits of luxury goods are a major problem for fashion houses. Counterfeiters are getting better at replicating brands’ marks and passing off dupes, known as “superfakes,” as genuine items. A startup called Veritas wants to tackle the problem with its own chip that verifies goods. Veritas was founded by Luci Holland, a former Tesla technical […] https://techcrunch.com/2026/10/16/veritas-is-building-a-chip-to-verify-luxury-goods/

Technology · DigiTechNepal @digitechnepal · 16 Oct, 19:09

Kathmandu, October 16 Nepal’s franchise cricket tournament, the Nepal Premier League (NPL), has received official T20 recognition from the International Cricket Council (ICC). The Cricket Association of Nepal (CAN) announced the recognition in a press release on Friday. With the recognition, NPL franchises will be able to sign overseas players without restrictions on the number […] The post Nepal… https://english.onlinekhabar.com/nepal-premier-league-receives-official-t20-recognition-from-icc.html

Sports · DigiSportsNepal @digisportsnepal · 16 Oct, 19:07

Astronomers have discovered a star being torn apart by a massive black hole more than 1,000 parsecs from the center of its host galaxy. The tidal disruption event, TDE 2023mfm, was first discovered by ZTF and then studied with a wide range of telescopes, including Keck, Lick, Hubble, Swift, Chandra, XMM-Newton and the VLA. The discovery paper was posted to the arXiv preprint server on Sept. 28. https://phys.org/news/2026-10-shredded-star-reveals-massive-black.html

Science & future · DigiSciFiNepal @digiscifinepal · 16 Oct, 19:05

High-ranking international cricket delegates and representatives from Test and Associate nations will gather in Kathmandu, with visitors slated to watch the NPL playoffs. https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/10/16/nepal-to-host-icc-asia-conference-in-november

Public affairs · DigiGovNepal @digigovnepal · 16 Oct, 18:52

This NASA Hubble Space Telescope image features the edge-on, intermediate spiral galaxy NGC 1827, located roughly 37 million light-years away in the constellation Columba, the Dove. https://science.nasa.gov/missions/hubble/nasas-hubble-spies-spirals-edge/

Science & future · DigiSciFiNepal @digiscifinepal · 16 Oct, 18:27

China’s R&D investment grew by 8.2 per cent last year – fuelled by double-digit growth in fundamental science and university funding – in sharp contrast with deep budget cuts across the US research sector. Total investment in research and experimental development crossed 3.9 trillion yuan (US$583 billion) in 2025, “maintaining a trajectory of steady growth”, the National Bureau of Statistics said… https://www.scmp.com/news/china/science/article/3371198/chinas-rd-spending-keeps-steady-rise-no-1-us-seeks-further-funding-cuts?utm_source=rss_feed

World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational · 16 Oct, 18:11

While Washington’s efforts to block Chinese electric vehicles (EVs) were originally intended to protect its domestic automotive industry, they have sparked concerns the strategy is hurting America’s carmaking competitiveness. With a lack of a coherent industrial policy discouraging long-term investment, the protectionist approach was backfiring on Detroit’s EV transition, said David Zhang, a… https://www.scmp.com/economy/global-economy/article/3371167/anti-china-protectionism-backfiring-american-carmakers-ev-plans-analyst?utm_source=rss_feed

World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational · 16 Oct, 18:10

Kathmandu, October 16 The Nepal Electricity Authority has begun preparations to ensure there is no interruption to electricity supply during Dashain. To ensure reliable, regular and quality supply for consumers, the Authority has instructed distribution centres across the country to stay in a state of readiness. Industrial and commercial activity declines during Dashain. However, consumption […]… https://english.onlinekhabar.com/electricity-authority-on-standby.html

Technology · DigiTechNepal @digitechnepal · 16 Oct, 18:09

Replit CEO Amjad Masad envisions a future of “self-driving companies,” where AI agents handle day-to-day tasks and people focus on higher-level decisions. https://techcrunch.com/2026/10/16/replits-ceo-says-the-future-of-work-is-the-self-driving-company/

Technology · DigiTechNepal @digitechnepal · 16 Oct, 18:08

Kathmandu, October 16 The International Cricket Council (ICC) will hold its Asia conference in Nepal from November 19 to 21, with delegates arriving from November 17. The Cricket Association of Nepal (CAN) will manage the conference, which will bring together official representatives of Asia’s Test-playing and Associate member nations, along with senior figures from the […] The post ICC Asia… https://english.onlinekhabar.com/icc-asia-conference-nepal.html

Sports · DigiSportsNepal @digisportsnepal · 16 Oct, 18:07

USC scientists have discovered a way to create a potentially renewable supply of genetically engineered immune cells that can attack cancer and strengthen the body's natural defenses. By growing and modifying immature immune cells rather than mature ones, researchers developed a system that can continuously produce tumor-fighting cells inside the body. https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/10/261015003803.htm

Science & future · DigiSciFiNepal @digiscifinepal · 16 Oct, 18:06

Kathmandu, October 16 Nepal Rastra Bank’s Financial Intelligence Unit has warned the public that the risk of online fraud may increase during Dashain, Tihar and other festivals, when transactions also rise. It urged people not to share OTPs and passwords with anyone. Citing its analysis of banking transactions, the unit said online fraud cases have […] The post Online fraud may rise during… https://english.onlinekhabar.com/online-fraud-rise-during-festivals.html

Nepal · DigiNepal @diginepal · 16 Oct, 18:05

Scientists investigating Nazi Germany's secret nuclear program have uncovered evidence that its final experimental reactor was nowhere near as close to working as previously claimed. Analysis of surviving uranium cubes and wartime documents reveals that Germany lacked the enormous quantities of uranium and heavy water needed to make its reactor operational. https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/10/261015073218.htm

Science & future · DigiSciFiNepal @digiscifinepal · 16 Oct, 18:04

Tesla CEO Elon Musk showcased the vehicle at a facility owned by his SpaceX company, which helped develop the model. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/videos/ckly4mj1g3n9o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational · 16 Oct, 18:03

Kathmandu, October 16 Tribhuvan University (TU) will hold convocation ceremonies in all seven provinces for the first time, ending the need for students to travel to Kathmandu from remote areas. TU will hold the main convocation in Kathmandu in January 2027, followed by provincial ceremonies at different times in each province. Vice Chancellor Prof Dr […] The post How will TU hold convocation… https://english.onlinekhabar.com/how-will-tu-hold-convocation.html

Nepal · DigiNepal @diginepal · 16 Oct, 17:59

Kathmandu, October 16 The Nepali Congress has opposed the government’s plan to introduce land ordinance, saying any changes to the law should be made only after detailed discussions in parliament. Speaking at a press conference held at Singha Durbar on Friday, Basana Thapa, chief whip of the Nepali Congress parliamentary party, said the government’s move […] The post Nepali Congress opposes land… https://english.onlinekhabar.com/congress-opposes-land-ordinance.html

Public affairs · DigiGovNepal @digigovnepal · 16 Oct, 17:52

Microsoft promises one machine for dev, AI, and gaming, and mostly gets there. https://arstechnica.com/reviews/2026/10/the-surface-laptop-ultra-delivers-on-most-of-microsofts-promises/

Technology · DigiTechNepal @digitechnepal · 16 Oct, 17:45

Yale scientists have uncovered how the stress hormone cortisol helps the brain turn emotional experiences into stronger, longer-lasting memories. The discovery reveals that stress can reshape communication between brain networks involved in emotion and memory, potentially explaining why certain moments are so difficult to forget. https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/10/261014015517.htm

Science & future · DigiSciFiNepal @digiscifinepal · 16 Oct, 17:40

Police detained India’s ‘cockroach’ movement founder Abhijeet Dipke on Friday, live images ‌from his group showed, ahead of a protest called by him in capital New Delhi’s central business district, the latest rally to demand the resignation of India’s election chief. The youth-led ‘Cockroach Janta Party’ (CJP), opposition groups and student organisations have held almost daily protests this month… https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/south-asia/article/3371196/indian-police-detain-cockroach-movement-leader-ahead-new-delhi-protest?utm_source=rss_feed

World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational · 16 Oct, 17:12

Morang, October 16 A rare Indian flapshell turtle, locally known as the ‘butterfly turtle,’ found in Urlabari, has been rescued and safely released into the Beteni Wetland area. The turtle, discovered near the residence of local resident Prabhu Dilungchha Rai, was safely relocated to its natural habitat through the active initiative of local youths. Rai, […] The post Indian flapshell turtle… https://english.onlinekhabar.com/indian-flapshell-turtle-rescued.html

Nepal · DigiNepal @diginepal · 16 Oct, 17:11

Chinese scientists have unearthed a fossil of the earliest known flightless bird, offering compelling evidence that not all early birds evolved to take to the skies. The discovery could also challenge long-held assumptions – including ideas dating back to evolutionary theorist Charles Darwin – that flightlessness in birds arose only as a secondary adaptation after earlier species had mastered… https://www.scmp.com/news/china/science/article/3371125/sorry-darwin-chinese-fossil-shows-not-all-early-birds-evolved-fly?utm_source=rss_feed

World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational · 16 Oct, 17:10

Kathmandu, October 16 President Ramchandra Paudel has issued two ordinances and authenticated a bill concerning the establishment and operation of the National Forensic Science Laboratory. On Friday, Paudel issued the ordinances on the recommendation of the government, according to Dharma Raj Gaire, assistant spokesperson for the Office of the President. The ordinances are the Nepal […] The post… https://english.onlinekhabar.com/president-paudel-issues-two-ordinances-authenticates-forensic-laboratory-bill.html

Public affairs · DigiGovNepal @digigovnepal · 16 Oct, 17:09

Kathmandu, October 16 “Magani Marik,” a novel by journalist and writer Janakraj Sapkota, was launched in Kathmandu. The author, physician Dr Ramji Ram and Anju Kumari Marik, a student from the Dom community studying in the capital on a scholarship, jointly unveiled the book at Pragya Bhawan, Kamaladi. The novel centres on the title character, […] The post Journalist Sapkota’s novel Magani Marik… https://english.onlinekhabar.com/magani-marik-released.html

Nepal · DigiNepal @diginepal · 16 Oct, 17:08

Kathmandu, October 16 The government has, for the first time, agreed in principle to allow private companies to prepare for cross-border electricity trading, opening up new opportunities for the private sector beyond power generation. Energy, Water Resources and Irrigation Minister Biraj Bhakta Shrestha decided on Friday to issue letters of intent to private companies, allowing […] The post Govt… https://english.onlinekhabar.com/private-sector-cross-border-electricity-trade.html

Technology · DigiTechNepal @digitechnepal · 16 Oct, 17:07

Chitwan, October 16 Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) Subash Bhatta, who serves at the Area Police Office in Tandi, Chitwan, has been awarded the Best Crime Investigator prize on the occasion of the 71st Police Day. Inspector General of Police Dan Bahadur Karki presented the award to Bhatta at a programme held at Police Headquarters […] The post DSP Bhatta wins Nepal Police’s best… https://english.onlinekhabar.com/dsp-bhatta-best-investigator.html

Nepal · DigiNepal @diginepal · 16 Oct, 17:06