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The 50 biggest contributors have poured $2.77bn into the race, led by Elon Musk's $446m for Republican-aligned groups. https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/10/27/tracking-the-money-the-biggest-donors-in-the-2026-us-midterm-elections?traffic_source=rss

World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational · 27 Oct, 11:07

Kathmandu, October 27 Two people have been arrested with brown sugar from a guest house in Kathmandu. Those arrested are Sundar Rai, 42, and Rabina Rai, 42, both of Phalelung-5 in Panchthar. According to Armed Police Force DSP Shailendra Thapa, they were taken into custody from the Bishram Guest House in Kathmandu Metropolitan City-32. He […] The post 2 arrested with brown sugar from guest house… https://english.onlinekhabar.com/2-arrested-with-brown-sugar.html

Nepal · DigiNepal @diginepal · 27 Oct, 11:04

Syangja, October 27 Police have arrested Bal Singh Gurung, 42, of Phedikhola Rural Municipality-2 in Syangja, seven years after he went on the run following his conviction in a polygamy case. He has been sent to prison to serve the remainder of his sentence and pay the fine, as per the court’s verdict. According to […] The post Fugitive defendant in polygamy case arrested after 7 years appeared… https://english.onlinekhabar.com/polygamy-case-arrested-after-7-years.html

Nepal · DigiNepal @diginepal · 27 Oct, 11:01

The proposed routes would connect Badimalika in the west and Pathibhara in the east, with a six-month study to assess costs, environmental impacts and possible road alignments. https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/10/27/nepal-plans-first-feasibility-study-for-himalayan-tourism-highway

Public affairs · DigiGovNepal @digigovnepal · 27 Oct, 10:52

Police detained the head of a campaign opposing the appointment of the Buddhist nun as vice-chair of the Lumbini Development Trust after protesters burned a photograph of the tourism minister. https://kathmandupost.com/province-no-5/2026/10/27/activist-arrested-over-protest-against-ani-choying-drolma-s-appointment

Nepal · DigiNepal @diginepal · 27 Oct, 10:51

Scientists have discovered that spiders may sleep in ways surprisingly similar to humans, complete with distinct sleep stages and a dream-like REM state. Researchers at the University of Bonn studied the Australian jumping spider Portia fimbriata, a remarkably clever hunter known for its sophisticated strategies. By recording the spiders over several days and nights, they found clear evidence of… https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/10/261026225555.htm

Science & future · DigiSciFiNepal @digiscifinepal · 27 Oct, 10:38

राष्ट्रिय विज्ञान, प्रविधि तथा नवप्रवर्तन परिषद्का सदस्य पदमा सिफारिस माग सम्बन्धी सूचना सूचना प्रकाशित मिति: वि.सं. २०८३।०७।०९ | ने.सं. ११४६ कौलाथ्व १५ नेपालको संविधानको धारा ११४ बमोजिम “विज्ञान, प्रविधि तथा नवप्रवर्तन अध्यादेश, २०८३” जारी भएको छ। अध्यादेशको दफा ३ मा विज्ञान,… — Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation Source: National Portal of Nepal (nepal.gov.np) https://diginpl.com/updates/rashtriy-wigyan-prawidhi-tatha-nawaprawartan-parishadka-5200fe5b

Public affairs · DigiGovNepal @digigovnepal · 27 Oct, 10:35

— Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation Source: National Portal of Nepal (nepal.gov.np) https://diginpl.com/updates/rashtriy-widhi-wigyan-prayogashala-sthapana-r-sanychalan-bc728cd2

Public affairs · DigiGovNepal @digigovnepal · 27 Oct, 10:35

— Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation Source: National Portal of Nepal (nepal.gov.np) https://diginpl.com/updates/wigyan-prawidhi-tatha-nawaprawartan-adhyadesh-2083-a6d0a636

Public affairs · DigiGovNepal @digigovnepal · 27 Oct, 10:35

Chitwan, October 27 Construction of the Gautam Buddha International Cricket Stadium in Bharatpur Metropolitan City-15 has fallen behind schedule. Construction is due to be completed by January 11, but progress so far stands at only 65 percent. According to Adarsh Pokhrel, an engineer at Bharatpur Metropolitan City, the construction company halted work for a period […] The post Work on Gautam… https://english.onlinekhabar.com/gautam-buddha-stadium-slows-down.html

Sports · DigiSportsNepal @digisportsnepal · 27 Oct, 10:12

OpenAI's announcement is the latest in a series of claimed scientific breakthroughs credited to AI. https://www.aljazeera.com/economy/2026/10/27/ai-makes-discoveries-in-mathematics-computer-science-physics-openai-says?traffic_source=rss

World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational · 27 Oct, 10:10

Kathmandu, October 27 Two people, including Akram Khan, coordinator of the Lumbini Bachau Mahaabhiyan, were arrested late Monday night amid protests demanding the cancellation of Ani Choying Drolma’s appointment as vice-chair of the Lumbini Development Trust. According to Ram Bikash Chaudhary, co-coordinator of the campaign, police arrested Khan, 61, and Babiuddin Musalman, 33, from their […] The… https://english.onlinekhabar.com/arrest-protest-ani-choying-drolma.html

Nepal · DigiNepal @diginepal · 27 Oct, 10:09

Top officials from four countries to continue talks for peace and security as Saudi forces down more Houthi missiles. https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/10/27/iran-saudi-turkiye-and-pakistan-agree-to-more-talks-amid-houthi-attacks?traffic_source=rss

World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational · 27 Oct, 10:08

Gandaki, October 27 The Annapurna Conservation Area welcomed 32,963 foreign tourists in Ashoj, spanning mid-September to mid-October, marking an increase of more than 2,400 visitors compared with the same period last year. According to Dr Rabin Kadariya, chief of the Annapurna Conservation Area Project (ACAP), 12,645 visitors came from South Asian countries, while 20,318 were […] The post… https://english.onlinekhabar.com/annapurna-region-welcome-many-tourist.html

Nepal · DigiNepal @diginepal · 27 Oct, 10:07

Almost 2,000 customers of Hong Kong Airlines and two electronic appliance retailers received fraudulent calls after their personal information was leaked by the companies, the city’s privacy watchdog has found. The Office of the Privacy Commissioner for Personal Data (PCPD) said on Monday that it had received more than 40 inquiries and complaints linked to the suspected data leaks involving Hong… https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3372248/2000-customers-hong-kong-airlines-2-appliance-shops-get-scam-calls-after-data-breach

World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational · 27 Oct, 10:06

Kathmandu, October 27 Nepal is set to receive a grant of more than Rs 3 billion (US$20 million) from the Fund for Responding to Loss and Damage, becoming the first country to have funding allocated under the United Nations climate change framework. The fund’s board approved the allocation at a special meeting held on October […] The post Nepal secures $20 million loss and damage grant, but… https://english.onlinekhabar.com/loss-and-damage-grant-spend-unsure.html

Nepal · DigiNepal @diginepal · 27 Oct, 09:59

APOD Science APOD APOD: 2026 October 27 –… Today’s APOD Archive Submissions Index Search Calendar RSS Education About Discuss APOD Astronomy Picture of the Day Discover the cosmos! Each day a different image or photograph of our fascinating universe is featured, along with a brief explanation written by a professional astronomer. Noctilucent Clouds over […] https://science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2026-october-27-noctilucent-clouds-over-sweden/

Science & future · DigiSciFiNepal @digiscifinepal · 27 Oct, 09:50

Why do some people stay mentally sharp even when their brains show signs of Alzheimer’s disease? Scientists in the Netherlands may have uncovered an important clue hidden in a rare group of immature brain cells. Researchers discovered that these cells remain present even in people over 80, but their behavior differs dramatically between those who develop dementia and those who remain cognitively… https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/10/261025222538.htm

Science & future · DigiSciFiNepal @digiscifinepal · 27 Oct, 09:47

The Antarctic iceberg made a relatively quick exit from the Weddell Sea, only to slow at the edge of a remote island’s underwater shelf. https://science.nasa.gov/earth/earth-observatory/a-81-reaches-south-georgia/

Science & future · DigiSciFiNepal @digiscifinepal · 27 Oct, 09:45

South Korean medical drama Doctor X: Mafia in White has become the latest target of political controversy over how fictional works portray history, after a National Assembly petition demanded a halt to its airing over its depiction of the 1980 Gwangju Uprising. The petition, posted on Saturday on the National Assembly’s petition website, calls for a review of the drama’s production and a halt to… https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/east-asia/article/3372238/south-korean-drama-doctor-x-triggers-fresh-row-over-gwangju-uprising-depiction

World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational · 27 Oct, 09:12

Chinese space scientists are working out how future astronauts on Mars could make their own fuel out of thin air, a sign that Beijing is serious about one day sending people to the red planet. A team at the state-funded Deep Space Exploration Laboratory in Hefei has developed a catalyst that turns carbon dioxide – which makes up more than 95 per cent of the Martian atmosphere – into a liquid fuel… https://www.scmp.com/news/china/science/article/3372123/chinese-scientists-create-powerful-catalyst-turn-air-mars-rocket-fuel

World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational · 27 Oct, 09:11

This article was first published on October 27, 1971. Hongkong’s royal welcome for Princess Anne Princess Anne, radiant in a stylish knee-length beige suit and a matching wide-brimmed hat, flew in yesterday (October 26, 1971) to a warm welcome from the people of Hong Kong. She begins her official visits today (October 27, 1971) – a public holiday – when thousands of people will be able to see her… https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3372229/princess-anne-begins-her-official-visit-hong-kong-1971-scmp-archive

World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational · 27 Oct, 09:10

Andre Russell and Angelo Mathews add star power to Biratnagar, while former champions Janakpur look to bounce back after a disappointing second season. https://kathmandupost.com/cricket/2026/10/27/biratnagar-take-on-chitwan-as-janakpur-face-karnali-in-npl-double-header

Sports · DigiSportsNepal @digisportsnepal · 27 Oct, 08:52

A 61-goal season for Bayern earns Kane his first Ballon d’Or, 25 years after Michael Owen became the last English winner, while Spain’s Alexia Putellas claims the women’s award for a third time. https://kathmandupost.com/football/2026/10/27/england-forward-kane-crowned-ballon-d-or-winner-putellas-wins-women-s-award

Nepal · DigiNepal @diginepal · 27 Oct, 08:51

A 40 percent plunge in China’s STAR 50 index has wiped out $480 billion in market value, raising fresh questions about AI valuations and Beijing’s push to steer household savings into stocks. https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/10/27/in-china-the-ai-bubble-has-already-burst

Nepal & the world · DigiForeignNepal @digiforeignnepal · 27 Oct, 08:50

Democrats hold an 11-point lead over Republicans in the congressional vote, while concerns over the cost of living weigh on Trump ahead of the November 3 midterms. https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/10/27/trump-approval-rises-from-record-low-to-32-ahead-of-midterm-election-reuters-ipsos-poll-finds

Nepal & the world · DigiForeignNepal @digiforeignnepal · 27 Oct, 08:49

Mayo Clinic scientists have uncovered surprising new insights into “zombie cells,” aging cells that linger in the body and contribute to inflammation and disease. Seven studies reveal why these cells are harmful and identify new strategies for targeting them, including a natural compound found in tomatoes. In aging mice, experimental treatments reduced inflammation and improved physical and brain… https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/10/261025073049.htm

Science & future · DigiSciFiNepal @digiscifinepal · 27 Oct, 08:17

A Myanmar citizen living in Denmark on Monday filed a complaint with Danish authorities against the country’s ruling military junta for alleged war crimes committed against minorities. The complainant, Ngun Siang Dim, who is from the Chin minority, claims she saw 40 houses burn down in her village in Chin State, in western Myanmar, and that several members of her family and friends were killed or… https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3372230/myanmar-refugee-denmark-demands-justice-over-junta-war-crimes

World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational · 27 Oct, 08:12

Kathmandu, October 27 A German climber, Wolfgang Waschiczek, has died after falling approximately 1,500 metres while descending Ama Dablam in Solukhumbu district. The 57-year-old, who had reached the summit of the 6,814-metre mountain on Sunday, died on Monday, according to Gokul Thapa, chief of Real Himalayan Pvt Ltd, the company responsible for local management. Thapa, […] The post German… https://english.onlinekhabar.com/german-dies-ama-dablam.html

Nepal · DigiNepal @diginepal · 27 Oct, 08:11