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General Compute is betting on inference chips from outside the Nvidia ecosystem. https://techcrunch.com/2026/10/27/general-compute-raises-100-million-series-a-countering-the-neocloud-disaster-narrative/

Technology · DigiTechNepal @digitechnepal · 27 Oct, 18:08

The new standard, WebAI, is designed to work with a variety of AI models. https://techcrunch.com/2026/10/27/opera-introduces-a-new-web-standard-to-let-users-deploy-ai-locally-in-their-browser/

Technology · DigiTechNepal @digitechnepal · 27 Oct, 18:07

Kathmandu, October 27 Department of Immigration will suspend trekking permits for high-risk areas for three days from October 29 to 31, citing forecasts of heavy snowfall, snowstorms and avalanches in high-altitude and Himalayan regions. The department has urged trekkers and foreign tourists planning to visit the affected areas to prioritise their safety and avoid trekking […] The post Nepal… https://english.onlinekhabar.com/nepal-suspends-trekking-permit.html

Nepal · DigiNepal @diginepal · 27 Oct, 18:06

Indonesia and Singapore are looking to set up a joint task force to deal with haze from Indonesia’s wildfires, the countries’ foreign ministers said on Tuesday, as they met to reaffirm their ties after weeks of simmering tensions. The visit to Jakarta by Singapore Foreign Minister ‌Vivian Balakrishnan came amid mounting frustrations in the city state over the transboundary haze generated by… https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3372331/singapore-indonesia-plan-create-haze-task-force-share-data-amid-tensions

World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational · 27 Oct, 18:05

Kathmandu, October 27 Vice-President Ramsahay Prasad Yadav held a courtesy meeting with German Ambassador to Nepal Udo Eugen Volz at the Vice-President’s Office in Lainchaur on Tuesday. The meeting covered various aspects of Nepal-Germany relations, development cooperation, disaster management and people-to-people ties, according to the Vice-President’s Secretariat. Yadav said relations between… https://english.onlinekhabar.com/nepal-germany-discuss-development-cooperation-and-disaster-recovery.html

Public affairs · DigiGovNepal @digigovnepal · 27 Oct, 18:03

Kathmandu, October 27 Foreign Minister Shishir Khanal held a courtesy meeting with Evagoras Vryonides, Cyprus’s non-resident ambassador to Nepal, at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Singha Durbar on Tuesday. According to the ministry, the two discussed various aspects of bilateral cooperation between Nepal and Cyprus. During the meeting, Khanal also expressed interest in the […] The post… https://english.onlinekhabar.com/foreign-minister-cyprus-ambassador.html

Public affairs · DigiGovNepal @digigovnepal · 27 Oct, 18:02

Kathmandu, October 27 The Supreme Court has established a precedent clarifying when it can review detention orders issued by lower courts and order the release of detainees, even when their arrests and extensions of remand have been authorised by a court. The ruling states that the court will generally not interfere with detention authorised through […] The post Supreme Court sets limits on… https://english.onlinekhabar.com/supreme-court-limits-habeas-corpus.html

Nepal · DigiNepal @diginepal · 27 Oct, 17:58

Kathmandu, October 27 Nepali Congress President Gagan Kumar Thapa has proposed a month-long nationwide dialogue campaign in Mangsir to reconnect with voters who have distanced themselves from the party in recent years. Speaking at a programme in Pokhara on Tuesday, Thapa said the party needed to engage with people who had supported the Nepali Congress […] The post Gagan Thapa proposes month-long… https://english.onlinekhabar.com/gagan-thapa-reconnect-voters.html

Public affairs · DigiGovNepal @digigovnepal · 27 Oct, 17:54

Handigaun’s three-day festival features upside-down chariot spires, wax flowers and a legend about a woman who endured 12 years of labour. https://kathmandupost.com/visual-stories/2026/10/27/handigaun-jatra-a-jatra-like-no-other

Nepal & the world · DigiForeignNepal @digiforeignnepal · 27 Oct, 17:52

Kathmandu, October 27 The Tiny Social Club is set to organise the “Tiny Social Club Halloween Rave” in Kathmandu, aiming to bring children and adults together for music, dance and entertainment. The event will take place at the International Club in Sanepa on Saturday, October 31, from 2 pm to 10 pm. According to the […] The post Halloween party for children and adults to be held in Kathmandu… https://english.onlinekhabar.com/halloween-party-for-children-and-adults-to-be-held-in-kathmandu.html

Nepal · DigiNepal @diginepal · 27 Oct, 17:12

A Hong Kong beautician has been sentenced to four years in jail for tricking two friends into forced labour and confinement in Myanmar’s notorious “KK Park” scam farm, with a judge slamming her actions as “vicious and inhumane”. District Court Judge Adriana Noelle Tse Ching on Tuesday said the 33-year-old defendant, Poon Sum-yi, had premeditated the fraudulent scheme to lure the two victims into… https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3372322/hong-kong-beautician-gets-4-years-selling-friends-myanmar-scam-hub

World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational · 27 Oct, 17:11

The France star had referred to the former Chinese leader as a "dictator" during an interview about memes. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cv62yg0erp8zo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational · 27 Oct, 17:10

A 50-million-peso (US$780,000) bounty for information leading to the arrest of fugitive Philippine senator Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa has raised questions over the Marcos administration’s ability to enforce the law against high-profile political figures, with analysts warning the move risks making Manila appear weak and reactive. Dela Rosa, who served as national police chief under former president… https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3372324/philippines-bounty-bato-dela-rosa-exposes-marcos-dilemma-duterte-feud

World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational · 27 Oct, 17:09

Kathmandu, October 27 The Election Commission has removed 203,586 names from Nepal’s voter register during an update, including those of deceased voters and people whose entries were duplicated, cancelled or removed following renunciation of citizenship. Of the total names removed, 45,322 belonged to deceased voters, while the remaining 158,264 were removed for reasons related to […] The post… https://english.onlinekhabar.com/commission-remove-people-voter-list.html

Public affairs · DigiGovNepal @digigovnepal · 27 Oct, 17:07

Kathmandu, October 27 Former Prime Minister Baburam Bhattarai has called on political parties to allow an elected government to complete its full term as long as it operates within the limits of the Constitution, warning that premature attempts to change governments could plunge the country into further instability. In a social media post, Bhattarai said […] The post Baburam Bhattarai urges… https://english.onlinekhabar.com/baburam-bhattarai-govt-work.html

Public affairs · DigiGovNepal @digigovnepal · 27 Oct, 17:05

Kathmandu, October 27 Indian actress Shabana Azmi will attend the Kathmandu Film Festival, which Kathmandu Metropolitan City is organising from October 30 to November 1. The information was shared at a press conference in the capital on Tuesday. Aayusha Shrestha, director of the Kathmandu Film Festival, said the event would feature screenings of Nepali and […] The post Indian Actress Shabana Azmi… https://english.onlinekhabar.com/indian-actress-shabana-azmi-to-attend-kathmandu-film-festival.html

Nepal · DigiNepal @diginepal · 27 Oct, 17:03

Kathmandu, October 27 Himalaya Television Network, the official broadcaster of the Nepal Premier League (NPL), will broadcast live commentary of the tournament’s matches in three languages. The network said it has made arrangements for viewers to listen to commentary in English, Nepali and Maithili, allowing them to enjoy the matches in their preferred language. According […] The post Himalaya TV… https://english.onlinekhabar.com/himalaya-tv-to-broadcast-npl-commentary-in-nepali-english-and-maithili.html

Sports · DigiSportsNepal @digisportsnepal · 27 Oct, 17:00

Kathmandu, October 27 CPN-UML Chair KP Sharma Oli has taken a swipe at what he described as the proliferation of “fake gods,” criticising blind devotion and the tendency to associate yoga with religious beliefs. Speaking at a programme to launch a commemorative publication by the Madan Bhandari Memorial Foundation, Oli offered a satirical interpretation of […] The post Oli mocks ‘fake gods’,… https://english.onlinekhabar.com/oli-fake-gods-warns-against-blind-devotion.html

Public affairs · DigiGovNepal @digigovnepal · 27 Oct, 16:59

Kamal Singh Airee took four wickets as Biratnagar fell short of a 158-run target despite Andre Russell’s late 33 off 17 balls. https://kathmandupost.com/sports/2026/10/27/chitwan-rhinos-defeat-biratnagar-kings-by-eight-runs

Sports · DigiSportsNepal @digisportsnepal · 27 Oct, 16:52

As the tournament unfolds in Kathmandu, supporters in remote villages are travelling to nearby settlements and market centres to watch their teams. https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/10/27/the-npl-is-on-but-fans-in-achham-can-t-get-a-signal

Public affairs · DigiGovNepal @digigovnepal · 27 Oct, 16:51

A surprising discovery reveals that widely used anti-inflammatory drugs may unintentionally help dangerous viruses spread through the body. Scientists found that JAK inhibitors, prescribed for rheumatoid arthritis and other inflammatory diseases, can weaken a crucial immune defense against influenza, COVID-19, and other infections. By suppressing genes that normally fight viruses, these… https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/10/261026225606.htm

Science & future · DigiSciFiNepal @digiscifinepal · 27 Oct, 16:31

The opening pair put on 133-run partnership as India chased down 199 to wrap up the five-match T20 series. https://www.aljazeera.com/sports/2026/10/27/abhishek-sharma-hits-ton-as-india-beat-new-zealand-by-6-wickets-in-3rd-t20?traffic_source=rss

World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational · 27 Oct, 16:12

Pop Mart, the Chinese toymaker famous for Labubu collectible dolls, reported a 45 to 50 per cent year-on-year decline in third-quarter revenue, as sales weakened across its major markets, with overseas operations and online channels bearing the brunt of the slowdown. Revenue in mainland China fell 25 to 30 per cent in the third quarter from a year earlier, while revenue in Asia-Pacific markets… https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3372313/pop-mart-reports-45-50-revenue-decline-labubu-sales-weaken-across-major-markets

World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational · 27 Oct, 16:11

ByteDance founder Zhang Yiming has reclaimed the title of China’s richest person with a nearly US$100 billion fortune, as artificial intelligence powers a surge in wealth among China’s top entrepreneurs, according to the Hurun Research Institute. The 43-year-old Zhang, who topped the ranking in 2024, saw his wealth rise 43 per cent to US$99.7 billion – a record for China’s richest individual – as… https://www.scmp.com/economy/article/3372302/bytedances-zhang-yiming-tops-china-rich-list-us997-billion-ai-fuels-fortunes

World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational · 27 Oct, 16:10

Simplismart says its annualized revenue run rate has grown 14-fold in six months, with the U.S. accounting for more than half its revenue. https://techcrunch.com/2026/10/27/nvidia-backs-indian-startup-helping-companies-run-ai-models-with-fewer-gpus/

Technology · DigiTechNepal @digitechnepal · 27 Oct, 16:09

A scorching lava planet 280 light-years away has surprised astronomers by apparently maintaining a thick atmosphere despite conditions that should have stripped it away billions of years ago. James Webb Space Telescope observations suggest that TOI-561 b reflects about 75% of incoming starlight, possibly because of mineral clouds that act like a giant sunscreen. The planet may also be continually… https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/10/261026225603.htm

Science & future · DigiSciFiNepal @digiscifinepal · 27 Oct, 16:05

Kathmandu, October 27 A special committee of the National Assembly has sought detailed information from the government on damage and relief distribution in 49 wards affected by floods along the Bhotekoshi and Kaligandaki river corridors. Committee chairperson Krishna Prasad Paudel said the committee had decided to seek a breakdown of the cash, food and other […] The post Parliamentary committee… https://english.onlinekhabar.com/parliamentary-committee-seeks-detailed-damage-and-relief-records-from-49-flood-hit-wards.html

Public affairs · DigiGovNepal @digigovnepal · 27 Oct, 16:05

Kathmandu, October 27 There is a popular Nepali saying, “Kahin nabhayeko jatra Handigaunma,” which roughly translates to “A festival found nowhere else takes place in Handigaun.” The festival is now underway in Handigaun, Kathmandu. The festival is celebrated for three days, beginning the day after Kojagrat Purnima. It is distinct from other festivals in Kathmandu, […] The post Handigaun… https://english.onlinekhabar.com/handigaun-celebrates-its-distinctive-chariot-festival-photos.html

Faith · DigiFaithNepal @digifaithnepal · 27 Oct, 16:02

Kathmandu, October 27 Kamal Singh Airee delivered a match-turning spell as Chitwan Rhinos defeated Biratnagar Kings by eight runs in the third edition of the Nepal Premier League (NPL) on Monday. Chasing a target of 158, Biratnagar were bowled out for 149 in 19.3 overs at the Tribhuvan University International Cricket Ground. Airee was Chitwan’s […] The post NPL 3: Kamal Singh Airee stars as… https://english.onlinekhabar.com/npl-3-chitwan-beat-biratnagar.html

Nepal · DigiNepal @diginepal · 27 Oct, 16:01