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From village gatherings and tika from grandparents to the struggles of celebrating away from home, the festival remains a reminder of childhood joys and the family bonds that endure. https://kathmandupost.com/miscellaneous/2026/10/21/dashain-takes-me-back-to-the-child-i-once-was

Faith · DigiFaithNepal @digifaithnepal · 21 Oct, 08:52

Only 3 per cent of Hong Kong companies have fully integrated AI into their workflows, with many facing hurdles including resistance to organisational change and outdated digital infrastructure, a survey has found. Consultancy Accenture, which polled 150 companies and released the results on Wednesday, said the survey suggested businesses had a strong desire to adopt artificial intelligence (AI)… https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3371557/only-3-hong-kong-firms-have-fully-integrated-ai-workflows-survey-finds

World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational · 21 Oct, 08:12

A Russian satellite moved within just 100 metres of a European commercial spacecraft that supports Ukraine’s military at the weekend, orbital tracking data showed, raising concerns about Moscow’s activities in space. Russia launched the Cosmos-2612 military satellite into low Earth orbit in April. It began changing course late September and eventually moved into the same orbit as ICEYE-X36, a… https://www.scmp.com/news/world/europe/article/3371575/russian-satellites-close-approach-european-spacecraft-highlights-orbital-risks

World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational · 21 Oct, 08:11

All neutron stars have intense magnetic fields. The typical magnetic field of a neutron star is about 100,000 times stronger than the strongest magnetic fields we can create on Earth. But about 1% of neutron stars have even stronger magnetic fields. Known as magnetars, their magnetic fields can be 1,000 times stronger than a regular magnetic field. They are a likely cause of powerful transient… https://phys.org/news/2026-10-magnetar-born-neutron-stars.html

Science & future · DigiSciFiNepal @digiscifinepal · 21 Oct, 08:10

The president thrust Springfield, Ohio, into the spotlight with a false pet-eating claim - years later, it remains at the heart of the immigration debate. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/crp3gvpek8njo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational · 21 Oct, 08:09

Mass protests in France have spiralled into riots, with between 500,000 and 800,000 demonstrators in cities and towns across the country, most of them students. More than 100 police and many more protesters have been injured and up to 2,000 people have so far been arrested. Major public buildings – such as the town hall […] The post As French protests escalate into riots, they may prove a gift… https://english.onlinekhabar.com/as-french-protests-escalate.html

Nepal & the world · DigiForeignNepal @digiforeignnepal · 21 Oct, 08:00

Unconfirmed report claims PHP2Shell exploit remotely executes code on PHP sites. https://arstechnica.com/security/2026/10/php-maintainers-tell-web-devs-to-prepare-themselves-for-critical-security-patches/

Technology · DigiTechNepal @digitechnepal · 21 Oct, 07:57

Unable to afford the journey home or even new clothes for their children, daily-wage earners struggle to find joy in Nepal’s biggest festival. https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/10/21/for-some-in-kathmandu-dashain-is-just-another-day

Public affairs · DigiGovNepal @digigovnepal · 21 Oct, 07:52

काठमाडौं । प्रधानमन्त्री बालेन्द्र शाहले भ्रष्टाचार, कुशासन, ढिलासुस्ती, असमानता र राजनीतिक विकृति अन्त्य गर्न सबैलाई एकजुट हुन आह्वान गर्नुभएको छ। विजयादशमीको अवसरमा शुभकामना सन्देश जारी गर्दै प्रधानमन्त्री शाहले परिवर्तनका लागि सोचसँगै व्यवहार पनि बदल्न आवश्यक रहेको बताउनुभएको… — Office of the Prime Minister and Council of Ministers Source: National Portal of Nepal (nepal.gov.np) https://diginpl.com/updates/wijayadashamima-pradhanamantri-balendra-shahako-sandesh-dceb8aab

Public affairs · DigiGovNepal @digigovnepal · 21 Oct, 07:26

हिन्दू धर्मावलम्बीहरूको महान् पर्व बडादसैँअन्तर्गत आज विजयादशमी हर्षोल्लासका साथ मनाइँदै छ। आश्विन शुक्ल दशमीका दिन मनाइने यस पर्वमा मान्यजनबाट दुर्गा भवानीको प्रसादस्वरूप रातो टीका, जमरा र आशीर्वाद ग्रहण गर्ने परम्परा छ। नेपाल पञ्चाङ्ग निर्णायक विकास समितिका अनुसार आज बिहान १०… — Office of the Prime Minister and Council of Ministers Source: National Portal of Nepal (nepal.gov.np) https://diginpl.com/updates/aaj-wijayadashami-bihan-10-26-baje-tikako-uttam-sait-16782757

Public affairs · DigiGovNepal @digigovnepal · 21 Oct, 07:15

An unconventional course at prestigious Nanjing University encourages students to call strangers to hone their social skills, challenging the traditional value of “do more, speak less”. At the top-tier institution in Jiangsu province, eastern China, former television producer and director Xu Kai launched a course called “Oral Expression” in 2015. Over the years, it has become one of the students’… https://www.scmp.com/news/people-culture/article/3371570/china-university-offers-course-pushing-students-call-strangers-build-confidence-social-skills

World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational · 21 Oct, 07:12

The BBC announced more than 100 job cuts and the closure of two channels Tuesday as the cash-strapped UK broadcaster aims to save £500 million (US$668 million) over the next two years. BBC News announced the “net closure of just over 100 roles”, according to an internal note by director Rachel Jupp, part of some 2,000 job cuts the broader organisation is eyeing to achieve its planned savings. The… https://www.scmp.com/news/world/europe/article/3371572/bbc-slashes-100-jobs-pulls-channels-amid-immediate-cost-pressures

World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational · 21 Oct, 07:11

UN experts press for an ⁠independent investigation into Indian authorities' conduct. https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/10/21/un-experts-call-on-india-to-stop-using-excessive-force-against-protesters?traffic_source=rss

World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational · 21 Oct, 07:10

The family farmers who produce the lion’s share of Brazil’s staple foods are opening their arms to cutting-edge Chinese artificial intelligence in a bid to modernise operations and secure their future. Brazil and China agreed to a five-year cooperation programme in September aimed at giving smallholders – the backbone of the Brazilian agricultural sector – an AI boost after a decade of declining… https://www.scmp.com/news/china/science/article/3371528/brazils-family-farming-backbone-embraces-chinese-ai-reverse-vital-sectors-decline

World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational · 21 Oct, 06:12

[The content of this article has been produced by our advertising partner.] The HKUST-SINO One Million Dollar Entrepreneurship Competition and Impactathon take different approaches to helping promising ideas move from early concepts to practical applications in businesses and communities. Across these initiatives, Sino aims to connect innovators with communities, universities and businesses at… https://www.scmp.com/presented/news/hong-kong/topics/bringing-innovation-community-trials/article/3371511/ideas-impact

World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational · 21 Oct, 06:11

The most comprehensive data set ever collected from Earth's atmosphere during a solar radiation event has highlighted the importance of better-coordinated radiation monitoring for aviation safety, according to new research led by the University of Surrey. https://phys.org/news/2026-10-rare-solar-storm-scientists-clearest.html

Science & future · DigiSciFiNepal @digiscifinepal · 21 Oct, 06:10

Despite a downturn in Hong Kong’s food and beverage sector, foreign enterprises are still betting on the city as a fine-dining destination, with a South Korean hydroponic ginseng grower and a 123-year-old Japanese confectioner choosing it for their first overseas ventures. Jack Kwon, founder and CEO of Seoul-based Biofx, signed a deal with Hong Kong hydroponics firm Farm66 last Thursday to grow… https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3371385/why-foreign-companies-are-still-betting-hong-kongs-culinary-reputation

World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational · 21 Oct, 06:09

Singapore’s recent parliamentary debate over primary school admissions has put a familiar parental strategy in the city state under the spotlight – parents moving house to improve their children’s chances of getting into popular schools. Speaking with This Week in Asia, property agents say some families in Singapore have been approaching them with the intention of buying or renting particular… https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/lifestyle-culture/article/3371554/southeast-asian-families-tying-house-move-top-schools-spur-privilege-worries

World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational · 21 Oct, 05:12

The growing popularity of Chinese artificial intelligence models has emerged as a key risk factor for Anthropic ahead of its blockbuster initial public offering, according to US research firm Hedgeye Risk Management. “It’s all about Chinese competition when analysing Anthropic,” said Felix Wang, managing director and global tech sector head at Hedgeye. “Many of my clients are asking the same… https://www.scmp.com/tech/big-tech/article/3371504/why-anthropic-has-major-china-problem-ahead-its-blockbuster-ipo

World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational · 21 Oct, 05:11

President Donald Trump’s administration has ⁠revoked over 300,000 ⁠US visas during his second ⁠term, the State Department said on Tuesday as the federal government continues its sweeping immigration crackdown. The number showed an acceleration in the pace of visa revocations in recent weeks. In an update ‌issued on August 10, the State Department had put the number of visa revocations since… https://www.scmp.com/news/world/united-states-canada/article/3371565/trump-administration-says-it-has-revoked-over-300000-visas

World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational · 21 Oct, 05:10

The proposed policy seems to offer protections against AI run amok but actually forbids federal agencies from blocking a model's release without the permission of a judge. https://techcrunch.com/2026/10/20/anthropic-pitches-ai-safety-bill-that-may-block-a-model-if-50-people-could-be-killed/

Technology · DigiTechNepal @digitechnepal · 21 Oct, 04:12

As artificial intelligence reshapes the finance industry, commercial bankers are facing a “more miserable” transition than their central banking counterparts, the head of the world’s largest lender by assets said. Industrial and Commercial Bank of China president Liu Jun said that while central bankers focused on oversight and policy, commercial lenders bore direct financial and legal liability… https://www.scmp.com/business/banking-finance/article/3371521/commercial-lenders-shouldering-heavier-ai-burden-central-banks-icbc-president

World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational · 21 Oct, 04:11

Elon Musk likes the idea but says he is not on either committee, which is made up of independent directors. https://techcrunch.com/2026/10/20/spacex-and-tesla-boards-form-special-committees-to-review-merger/

Technology · DigiTechNepal @digitechnepal · 21 Oct, 04:10

Elon Musk last week ⁠ordered the slowdown of ⁠a military-grade version of ⁠SpaceX’s Starlink satellite service that Ukraine relies on, The Wall Street Journal reported on Tuesday, citing US officials and people familiar with the matter. Musk, SpaceX and the White House did not immediately respond to requests for comment. Reuters could not immediately verify the report. Ukraine uses Starlink for… https://www.scmp.com/news/world/russia-central-asia/article/3371563/musk-ordered-slowdown-starlink-service-ukraine-military-relies-report-says

World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational · 21 Oct, 04:09

Before you share the Netflix documentary "AI Gone Rogue" take note. Clem Delangue, Hugging Face's co-founder who is featured in the film, says it went "full doomer mode" and isn't accurate. https://techcrunch.com/2026/10/20/hugging-face-ceo-warns-that-netflixs-openai-hack-documentary-isnt-accurate/

Technology · DigiTechNepal @digitechnepal · 21 Oct, 04:08

The US president's remarks come amid a deepening feud with Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/10/20/i-dont-care-how-its-done-trump-pressures-ukraine-to-cut-peace-deal?traffic_source=rss

World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational · 21 Oct, 04:05

"I do think there's a lot of merit to combining the companies." https://arstechnica.com/space/2026/10/spacex-and-tesla-into-a-single-company-has-a-lot-of-merit-musk-says/

Technology · DigiTechNepal @digitechnepal · 21 Oct, 03:49

Guinea-Bissau police said hepatitis B vaccine doses were taken as part of an investigation. https://arstechnica.com/health/2026/10/cops-raid-office-of-rfk-jr-allies-planning-unethical-vaccine-trial-on-babies/

Technology · DigiTechNepal @digitechnepal · 21 Oct, 03:29

With domestic profits narrowing and production capacity expanding, China’s firms are continuing to widen their overseas footprints in search of new, more lucrative markets. In this series, we examine China Inc.’s next phase of “going global” and the complex, challenging international environment its companies have chosen to enter. A subtle shift is taking place among Chinese businesses as they… https://www.scmp.com/economy/global-economy/article/3371529/poster-child-why-more-chinese-firms-have-thailand-their-expansion-plans

World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational · 21 Oct, 03:12