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Chinese companies are shifting their focus from robot hardware to AI that can help machines learn unfamiliar tasks, adapt to their surroundings and work with less human guidance. https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/11/02/china-s-robot-makers-have-mastered-the-moves-now-comes-the-race-for-brains

Nepal & the world · DigiForeignNepal @digiforeignnepal · 2 Nov, 13:51

Scientists have uncovered surprising DNA evidence that Europeans living more than 30,000 years ago were connected across vast distances, challenging the idea that ancient populations remained largely isolated. Genetic clues from human remains and cave sediments reveal prehistoric migration, long-lasting communities, and survival through the harshest conditions of the Ice Age. https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/10/261031221153.htm

Science & future · DigiSciFiNepal @digiscifinepal · 2 Nov, 13:15

China’s two largest carmakers, BYD and Geely Auto, recorded their strongest monthly sales of the year in October, bucking a downward trend in the world’s largest automotive market as smaller rivals come under increasing pressure to turn a profit. Shenzhen-based electric vehicle (EV) giant BYD handed over 490,168 cars to customers at home and abroad last month, up 11 per cent year on year, while… https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3372948/byd-and-geely-hit-sales-highs-pressure-mounts-chinas-smaller-carmakers

World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational · 2 Nov, 13:12

Kathmandu, November 2 Four agendas have been set for a meeting of opposition parties convened by the Nepali Congress, the main opposition party. According to the secretariat of Nepali Congress parliamentary party leader Bhishma Raj Angdembe, the meeting will discuss the ruling Rastriya Swatantra Party’s decision on impeaching judges, the process ahead and the position […] The post Opposition… https://english.onlinekhabar.com/opposition-parties-meeting.html

Public affairs · DigiGovNepal @digigovnepal · 2 Nov, 13:11

Former Japanese adult film actress Mao Hamasaki has spoken out about the “terror” and “harm” of drugs after fighting for her life when she consumed a suspected spiked drink while performing as a disc jockey in Hong Kong on Sunday. Hamasaki, who is recovering in hospital, wrote in Japanese on her social media X account that she would be examined by a psychiatrist on Monday afternoon. “And if all… https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3372969/japanese-ex-adult-film-actress-recalls-terror-after-alleged-drugging-hong-kong

World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational · 2 Nov, 13:10

Its challenges in knowledge production cannot be blamed on some kind of innate incompetence or a political group. https://www.aljazeera.com/opinions/2026/11/2/rfk-jr-is-wrong-about-the-arab-world?traffic_source=rss

World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational · 2 Nov, 13:09

Kathmandu, November 2 The government has begun preparing a project proposal to secure $20 million in support from the Loss and Damage Fund, after the fund allocated $21.6 million to Nepal and asked it to submit a proposal worth $20 million. The government has also started the process of identifying a suitable organisation to implement […] The post Govt begins drafting proposal for $20 million in… https://english.onlinekhabar.com/govt-draft-proposal-loss-and-damage-fund.html

Nepal · DigiNepal @diginepal · 2 Nov, 13:05

Kathmandu, November 2 A full court meeting of the Supreme Court, attended by all justices, which began on Monday morning, is still underway. Although the day’s cause list has been published, the justices have not taken their seats in the benches and have continued discussions in the full court meeting. According to the Supreme Court […] The post Supreme Court full court meeting continues as… https://english.onlinekhabar.com/supreme-court-full-court-meeting.html

Public affairs · DigiGovNepal @digigovnepal · 2 Nov, 12:12

For the first time, the amount of inference data generated by artificial intelligence systems in China has surpassed the amount of data used to train those systems, according to a new government-backed report, illustrating how the country is increasingly adopting AI at scale. The report released on Saturday by the China Centre for Information Industry Development (CCID), which operates under… https://www.scmp.com/tech/big-tech/article/3372961/china-touts-ai-milestone-running-models-now-uses-more-data-training-them

World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational · 2 Nov, 12:11

Kathmandu, November 2 Nepal Oil Corporation (NOC) has said it has initiated the process of merging liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) industries operating in Nepal. The corporation said it would continue its policy of merging LPG industries operating under different names and brands, in line with Point 32 of its approved policy and programme for the […] The post NOC moves to merge LPG industries, asks… https://english.onlinekhabar.com/noc-moves-to-merge-lpg-industries-asks-operators-to-prepare-action-plans.html

Technology · DigiTechNepal @digitechnepal · 2 Nov, 12:10

We have put together stories from our coverage of China’s fifth plenum. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing. 1. ‘Unwritten rules’ become newest target in Communist Party’s war on corruption The Communist Party of China has pledged to vigorously crack down on the “unwritten rules” that enable corruption in the party, deepening its long-running campaign to… https://www.scmp.com/news/china/article/3372950/chinas-fifth-plenum-everything-you-need-know-war-corruption-promotions

World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational · 2 Nov, 12:09

A newly established Chinese start-up is developing what it describes as the country’s first home-grown new-energy business jet, adding to China’s efforts to cut aviation emissions. Beijing Airlink Aircraft, a Chinese private aircraft manufacturer founded in March, unveiled scale models of two variants of its Belyn 100 series at the Nanchang Aviation Industry Expo on Saturday. The company said its… https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3372959/chinese-start-says-it-developing-countrys-first-home-grown-new-energy-business-jet

World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational · 2 Nov, 12:08

Kathmandu, November 2 More than 42,000 young people applied for free online artificial intelligence (AI) training within 24 hours of applications opening, prompting technical problems that temporarily blocked access to the application form, the National Vocational Training Academy has said. The academy, which operates under the Ministry of Youth, Labour and Employment, said applicants’ details… https://english.onlinekhabar.com/youths-apply-free-ai-training.html

Technology · DigiTechNepal @digitechnepal · 2 Nov, 12:07

Kathmandu, November 2 The Nepali Congress, the main opposition party, is preparing to demand that the federal parliament be convened as soon as possible. Nepali Congress lawmaker Krishna Bahadur Rokaya said the party had decided to consult other opposition parties before moving ahead with the demand. “The recent political developments have made it clear that […] The post Nepali Congress to press… https://english.onlinekhabar.com/nepali-congress-to-press-for-early-convening-of-federal-parliament.html

Public affairs · DigiGovNepal @digigovnepal · 2 Nov, 12:03

Kathmandu, November 2 The Nepali Congress parliamentary party has demanded the formation of a special parliamentary committee to investigate the arrests of journalists and other controversial government actions related to the incidents. The decision was taken at a meeting of the party’s parliamentary group on Monday. Speaking to journalists after the meeting, parliamentary party leader […] The… https://english.onlinekhabar.com/nepali-congress-parliamentary-committee-investigate-arrest-journalists.html

Public affairs · DigiGovNepal @digigovnepal · 2 Nov, 12:01

Kathmandu, November 2 A young man from Dhanusha has won a cash prize of Rs 1 million after purchasing goods worth just Rs 415. Gaurishankar Pandit, originally from Ghorghas in Ward 9 of Nagarain Municipality, Dhanusha, and currently living in Lalitpur, won the prize under the Taxpayer Incentive Programme. On October 22, he purchased mustard […] The post Gaurishankar wins Rs 1 million prize after… https://english.onlinekhabar.com/gaurishankar-wins-rs-1-million-prize-after-buying-cooking-oil-worth-rs-415.html

Technology · DigiTechNepal @digitechnepal · 2 Nov, 11:52

Nepal’s protest has completed the first stage. The rest depends on what the country builds around it. https://kathmandupost.com/columns/2026/11/02/protest-is-not-policy

Nepal · DigiNepal @diginepal · 2 Nov, 11:52

Lama, who recently attended the UN biodiversity talks, says post-disaster work in Nepal focuses on infrastructure rather than communities, and that safeguards for Indigenous people near hydropower projects rarely work in practice. https://kathmandupost.com/interviews/2026/11/02/indigenous-climate-activist-pema-wangmo-lama-on-flood-recovery-loans-and-who-gets-to-say-no-to-hydropower

Places · DigiGeoNepal @digigeonepal · 2 Nov, 11:51

प्रधानमन्त्री वालेन्द्र शाहले भूमि प्रशासनसम्बन्धी सेवा एक महिनाभित्र सबै स्थानीय तहबाट प्रवाह हुने बताउनुभएको छ । सामाजिक सञ्जालमार्फत आज उहाँले हाल ३३ वटा स्थानीय तहबाटै सञ्चालन भइरहेको भूमि प्रशासनसम्बन्धी सेवा सबै स्थानीय तहमा पुर्‍याइने बताउनुभएको छ । सरकारले आफ्नो शासकीय… — Office of the Prime Minister and Council of Ministers Source: National Portal of Nepal (nepal.gov.np) https://diginpl.com/updates/bhumi-prashasanasambandhi-sewa-ek-mahinabhitra-sabai-792f58cf

Public affairs · DigiGovNepal @digigovnepal · 2 Nov, 11:18

भारी हिमपातका कारण शे-फोक्सुण्डो गाउँपालिका–८ डोल्पास्थित दानीगढमा फसेका भारतीय पर्यटकको हेलिकोप्टरद्वारा उद्धार गरिएको छ । आज बिहान ६ जना पर्यटकलाई हेलिकोप्टरबाट उद्धार गरेर सकुशल सदरमुकाम दुनै ल्याइएको छ । जिल्ला प्रशासन कार्यालय डोल्पाका प्रमुख जिल्ला अधिकारी जुनु हमाल ढकालका… — Office of the Prime Minister and Council of Ministers Source: National Portal of Nepal (nepal.gov.np) https://diginpl.com/updates/bharatiy-paryatakako-helikoptaradwara-uddhar-647aeeb4

Public affairs · DigiGovNepal @digigovnepal · 2 Nov, 11:18

Iran warned on Sunday that any renewed war with the United States could last longer than the previous round of fighting, after US President Donald Trump said he still had to “take care” of more targets. Diplomatic efforts to end the Middle East war have been punctuated by repeated threats from the United States and Israel to resume bombardments as they hold crucial elections. “A potential future… https://www.scmp.com/news/world/middle-east/article/3372947/iran-warns-new-war-us-could-last-longer-trump-threatens-hammer

World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational · 2 Nov, 11:12

Kathmandu, November 2 Russia and Ukraine have claimed that their emergency warning systems have been targeted by cyberattacks. Hackers sent fake alerts to citizens in both countries, triggering panic among people for some time. The messages included warnings about radiation threats and nuclear attacks. Russia’s Ministry of Emergency Situations said its alert applications had come […] The post… https://english.onlinekhabar.com/cyberattacks-target-emergency-warning-systems-in-russia-and-ukraine.html

Nepal & the world · DigiForeignNepal @digiforeignnepal · 2 Nov, 11:11

The opening of the first regional office of an international legal body in Hong Kong will cement the city’s position as a global law hub, support its drive to attract global organisations and talent while deepening regional cooperation in legal issues, Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu has said. Lee’s remarks came as the International Institute for the Unification of Private Law (Unidroit), an… https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3372946/launch-global-legal-bodys-office-hong-kong-seals-citys-law-hub-status-john-lee

World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational · 2 Nov, 11:10

The Philippines’ military modernisation drive could offer South Korea an opportunity to transform its role as a major arms supplier into a deeper defence partnership, analysts say. This prospect gained fresh momentum after Philippine Defence Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jnr and his South Korean counterpart, Kang Shin-chul, agreed to deepen cooperation in military modernisation, defence technology… https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3372945/how-south-korea-can-play-pivotal-role-philippines-military-modernisation-drive

World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational · 2 Nov, 11:09

Kathmandu, November 2 Prime Minister Balendra Shah has said the government is working to bring land administration services under local governments, describing the move as an effort to bring the state closer to citizens under the federal democratic republic. “Singha Durbar in every village — land administration from local levels,” Shah wrote on social media. […] The post Land administration… https://english.onlinekhabar.com/land-administration-services-balen-shah.html

Public affairs · DigiGovNepal @digigovnepal · 2 Nov, 11:08

Kathmandu, November 2 The price of gold increased by Rs 2,300 per tola on Monday. The price had dropped by Rs 8,300 per tola the previous day. The Federation of Nepal Gold and Silver Dealers’ Association has set the price of gold at Rs 274,300 per tola for Monday, up from Rs 272,000 per tola […] The post Gold price rises by Rs 2,300 per tola appeared first on OnlineKhabar English News. https://english.onlinekhabar.com/gold-price-rises-by-rs-2300-per-tola.html

Technology · DigiTechNepal @digitechnepal · 2 Nov, 11:06

The former Australian opener could make his debut against Karnali Yaks in the first match of the day on Monday. https://kathmandupost.com/cricket/2026/11/02/david-warner-arrives-in-nepal-for-kathmandu-gorkhas-npl-campaign

Sports · DigiSportsNepal @digisportsnepal · 2 Nov, 10:52

The ruling party has tasked its parliamentary wing with taking parliamentary action over alleged misconduct in the judiciary. But what does the impeachment process involve, and does the RSP have the numbers to see it through? https://kathmandupost.com/politics/2026/11/02/rsp-weighs-impeachment-what-does-it-take-to-remove-a-supreme-court-justice-in-nepal

Public affairs · DigiGovNepal @digigovnepal · 2 Nov, 10:51

Doctors say the medical education reform campaigner’s blood glucose level had fallen sharply, putting his life at risk. https://kathmandupost.com/province-no-1/2026/11/02/govinda-kc-flown-to-kathmandu-as-health-deteriorates-during-hunger-strike

Nepal · DigiNepal @diginepal · 2 Nov, 10:50