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Like a spectral form rising out of a cold mist, NASA’s Hubble and James Webb Space Telescopes have captured a hauntingly dynamic star-forming scene. It lies within the vast Carina Nebula, a diffuse star-forming region located about 7,500 light-years away from Earth. The small, select area both telescopes observed is nicknamed the Cat’s Head Nebula […] https://science.nasa.gov/missions/hubble/ghostly-cats-head-nebula-lurks-within-sight-of-nasas-hubble-webb/

Science & future · DigiSciFiNepal @digiscifinepal · 29 Oct, 19:46

Mistral says its new model can afford organizations a kind of control over its cyber defenses that closed models can't. https://techcrunch.com/2026/10/29/mistral-releases-weights-for-its-trillion-parameter-ai-model-targeting-cybersecurity/

Technology · DigiTechNepal @digitechnepal · 29 Oct, 19:45

No government department took effective ownership of fire safety risks ahead of the deadly Tai Po fire, leaving complaints made by residents to fall into a vacuum, an independent committee found, singling out four departments as partly responsible for the disaster. At the release of the 1,154-page full report on Thursday, Chief Secretary for Administration Eric Chan Kwok-ki said he would lead a… https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3372624/residents-were-left-helpless-departments-passed-ball-safety-complaints

World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational · 29 Oct, 19:12

Chinese artificial intelligence chipmaker Iluvatar CoreX claims that its new Tiangai 300 graphics processing unit (GPU) can match and even surpass Nvidia’s H200 in real-world AI workloads, highlighting efforts by domestic players to close the technology gap with the US chip giant. In a live demonstration for mainland Chinese media outlets on Wednesday, the Shanghai-based firm showed the Tiangai… https://www.scmp.com/tech/tech-war/article/3372598/ai-chipmaker-iluvatar-corex-says-new-gpu-matches-nvidias-h200-home-grown-push-accelerates

World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational · 29 Oct, 19:11

Kathmandu, October 29 A meeting of the Nepal Police Policy Coordination Committee (PCC) on Thursday saw extensive discussions on the need for unity within the force amid mounting criticism of its leadership, according to a participant. The meeting, called for 2 pm at the Nepal Police Headquarters, began around 15 minutes late and was still […] The post Nepal Police chiefs discuss collective… https://english.onlinekhabar.com/nepal-police-chief-pressure-igp-karki.html

Public affairs · DigiGovNepal @digigovnepal · 29 Oct, 19:10

American Jake Paul to headline Christmas Eve boxing event in Dubai, with his opponent yet to be announced. https://www.aljazeera.com/sports/2026/10/29/youtube-star-jake-paul-returns-to-boxing-after-joshua-loss-for-dubai-fight?traffic_source=rss

World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational · 29 Oct, 19:09

Kathmandu, October 29 The government is preparing to convene the next session of the Federal Parliament in December, and has conveyed its plans to Speaker Dol Prasad Aryal. Speaker Aryal has relayed the message to political parties represented in Parliament. On Thursday, he held discussions with chief whips and whips of the parties at Singha […] The post Federal Parliament session likely by… https://english.onlinekhabar.com/parliament-session-december.html

Public affairs · DigiGovNepal @digigovnepal · 29 Oct, 19:06

The social networking site is facing criticism for blocking access to the site, which identifies thousands of ICE agents and other employees working for Homeland Security. https://techcrunch.com/2026/10/29/bluesky-blocks-links-to-leaked-dhs-employee-data-as-government-seeks-takedowns/

Technology · DigiTechNepal @digitechnepal · 29 Oct, 19:01

The acquisition would bring two major players in on-demand delivery under one roof, combining DoorDash’s dominance in restaurant takeout with Instacart’s reach in grocery delivery. https://techcrunch.com/2026/10/29/doordash-to-acquire-instacart-for-17b/

Technology · DigiTechNepal @digitechnepal · 29 Oct, 18:59

A cosmic explosion that announced itself with a modest flash of gamma rays went on to produce one of the brightest afterglows astronomers have recorded in the past 20 years. An international team of astronomers now finds evidence that the surprising mismatch comes down to perspective: Earth was outside the most intensely beamed light from the explosion. https://phys.org/news/2026-10-modest-gamma-ray-dazzling-afterglow.html

Science & future · DigiSciFiNepal @digiscifinepal · 29 Oct, 18:58

Jared Spiers had an interest in contributing to NASA’s mission long before becoming a civil servant for the agency. Growing up close to NASA’s Stennis Space Center near Bay St. Louis, Mississippi, and hearing about his father’s work there, he gained a firsthand connection to the nation’s space program. Before graduating high school, he knew […] https://www.nasa.gov/centers-and-facilities/stennis/contractor-to-civil-servant-jared-spiers/

Science & future · DigiSciFiNepal @digiscifinepal · 29 Oct, 18:56

The Supreme Court justice says Inam Sapkota raised pending cases with justices and warned them of impeachment, prompting them to report him to the prime minister’s office. He denies any financial dealings or improper arrangements. https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/10/29/phuyal-says-alleged-fixer-invoked-pm-s-name-to-approach-justices

Public affairs · DigiGovNepal @digigovnepal · 29 Oct, 18:52

Scientists have identified a weakened brain signal that may connect several seemingly unrelated symptoms of schizophrenia, including sensory processing difficulties, disorganized speech, and greater symptom severity. The surprising discovery could help explain the disorder's underlying mechanisms and potentially lead to earlier detection and new treatments. https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/10/261028232659.htm

Science & future · DigiSciFiNepal @digiscifinepal · 29 Oct, 18:51

Nepal reserves 33 percent of medical education seats for foreign students, but only 746 enrolled last year. https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/10/29/nepal-reserves-a-third-of-medical-seats-for-foreign-students-but-few-enrol

Public affairs · DigiGovNepal @digigovnepal · 29 Oct, 18:51

Vikram Misri is scheduled to arrive on November 4 to discuss the agenda for the prime minister’s expected visit to New Delhi, likely on November 22, while Sudhakar Dalela arrives a day earlier to take up his diplomatic assignment. https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/10/29/indian-foreign-secretary-new-ambassador-to-arrive-in-kathmandu-ahead-of-shah-s-india-visit

Public affairs · DigiGovNepal @digigovnepal · 29 Oct, 18:50

A study of nearly 13,000 adults found that people consuming the most artificial sweeteners experienced a 62% faster decline in memory and thinking skills, equivalent to approximately 1.6 additional years of brain aging. Six popular sweeteners were linked to faster cognitive decline, raising concerns about the long-term brain health effects of common sugar substitutes, although causation was not… https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/10/261028234238.htm

Science & future · DigiSciFiNepal @digiscifinepal · 29 Oct, 18:48

The update allows you to use Alexa to create lists, register them, see what's on them, and add or edit items. You can also manage subscriptions. https://techcrunch.com/2026/10/29/amazon-updates-alexa-to-help-you-manage-shopping-lists-and-subscriptions-and-update-delivery-instructions/

Technology · DigiTechNepal @digitechnepal · 29 Oct, 18:45

The leak reveals undercover agents, surveillance groups, and sensitive DHS access. https://arstechnica.com/security/2026/10/massive-leak-exposes-41000-dhs-workers-and-undercover-ice-agents/

Technology · DigiTechNepal @digitechnepal · 29 Oct, 18:43

A remarkably preserved elephant tooth dating back nearly 700,000 years has revealed a surprisingly lush prehistoric world where giant elephants and early humans lived side by side. Discovered in northern Israel alongside ancient stone tools, the tooth belonged to a straight-tusked elephant, one of the largest land mammals of the Ice Age. https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/10/261028232709.htm

Science & future · DigiSciFiNepal @digiscifinepal · 29 Oct, 18:23

European Central Bank president Christine Lagarde resigned on Thursday, ending months of speculation about her future just as Europe enters a period of rising economic volatility and divisive electoral politics, particularly in her native France. Lagarde will step down on February 7, giving current European Union leaders time to pick her successor before a French presidential election that polls… https://www.scmp.com/news/world/europe/article/3372617/ecb-head-lagarde-resigns-amid-mounting-economic-political-challenges-europe

World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational · 29 Oct, 18:12

NASA’s Juno spacecraft has discovered that Jupiter uses a surprisingly complex system of powerful plasma waves and multiple shock regions to defend against the solar wind. The findings reveal major differences between Jupiter and Earth and could help scientists understand the enormous shock waves produced by exploding stars. https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/10/261028232715.htm

Science & future · DigiSciFiNepal @digiscifinepal · 29 Oct, 18:11

Hong Kong’s disgraced Independent Checking Unit (ICU) will be disbanded as part of reforms in the wake of the city’s deadliest fire in decades, after a judge-led inquiry identified it as the government arm with the greatest responsibility for the Wang Fuk Court inferno. Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu said on Thursday that the Housing Bureau would undergo internal restructuring, under which the… https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3372616/hong-kong-replace-disgraced-housing-unit-over-deadly-tai-po-fire

World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational · 29 Oct, 18:11

China’s fourth aircraft carrier, widely believed to be the country’s first with a nuclear-powered system, could launch as early as next year, according to US researchers, as Beijing pursues a fleet capable of projecting naval and air power far beyond its shores. A launch in 2027 would coincide with the centenary of the People’s Liberation Army, with the anniversary falling on August 1. Beijing… https://www.scmp.com/news/china/military/article/3372578/new-images-suggest-chinas-fourth-aircraft-carrier-could-launch-2027-analysts-say

World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational · 29 Oct, 18:10

Deepgram said that it is committed to keep Pipecat open source. https://techcrunch.com/2026/10/29/deepgram-acquires-pipecat-maker-daily-to-bolster-its-voice-ai-infrastructure/

Technology · DigiTechNepal @digitechnepal · 29 Oct, 18:09

The update allows you to use Alexa to create lists, register them, see what's on them, and add or edit items. You can also manage subscriptions with the AI bot. https://techcrunch.com/2026/10/29/amazon-updates-alexa-to-help-you-manage-shopping-lists-subscriptions-and-update-delivery-instructions/

Technology · DigiTechNepal @digitechnepal · 29 Oct, 18:08

Six days from now, TechCrunch Founder Summit brings experienced founders, investors, and operators to Boston on Nov. 4 to share the decisions, mistakes, pivots, and lessons that shaped their companies. Register before it starts for ticket savings and deals. https://techcrunch.com/2026/10/29/who-will-you-learn-from-in-6-days-at-techcrunch-founder-summit-meet-the-founders-and-investors-taking-the-stage/

Technology · DigiTechNepal @digitechnepal · 29 Oct, 18:07

Kathmandu, October 29 Medical education reform campaigner Dr Govinda KC has begun his 25th hunger strike in Ilam, accusing the government of failing to address his demands despite an extended deadline. KC began the fast-unto-death at Narayan Temple in Ilam at 5 pm on Thursday, October 29, 2083, according to the Nepali calendar. “I am […] The post Dr Govinda KC begins 25th hunger strike in Ilam… https://english.onlinekhabar.com/dr-govinda-kc-hunger-strike.html

Nepal · DigiNepal @diginepal · 29 Oct, 18:06

Kathmandu, October 29 The Nepal Layers Poultry Farmers Association has raised the wholesale prices of eggs again, citing increased market demand with the festive season underway and winter setting in. The association revised the prices just six days after setting the previous rates at a meeting in Kathmandu on October 23. The new support prices […] The post Egg prices rise again as festive season… https://english.onlinekhabar.com/egg-prices-rise-again.html

Technology · DigiTechNepal @digitechnepal · 29 Oct, 18:00

भारतको आन्ध्र प्रदेश तथा विशाखापट्टनम आसपास तटीय क्षेत्रमा प्रवेश गर्ने अनुमान गरिएको शक्तिशाली चक्रवाती आँधी ‘अर्नब’ को सम्भावित प्रभावको क्षति कम गर्न नेपाल नागरिक उड्डयन प्राधिकरण(क्यान)ले हवाई सुरक्षा सतर्कता अपनाउन आग्रह गरेको छ । प्राधिकरणले सन् २०२६ अक्टोबर २८ (२०८३… — Office of the Prime Minister and Council of Ministers Source: National Portal of Nepal (nepal.gov.np) https://diginpl.com/updates/chakrawati-aandhi-arnab-ko-sambhawit-prabhawalai-734777a6

Public affairs · DigiGovNepal @digigovnepal · 29 Oct, 17:58