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Representational image Kathmandu, November 12 Nepali athletes are scheduled to participate in the Asian Bodybuilding Championship. The Championship is going to be organised in Pattaya, Thailand, from November 13-16. Chairperson of the Nepal Olympic Committee, Jivan Ram Shrestha, bade farewell to the Nepali team participating in the championship and wished them success. He also encouraged […] The… https://english.onlinekhabar.com/nepali-athletes-participating-in-asian-bodybuilding-championship.html

Sports · DigiSportsNepal @digisportsnepal · 12 Nov, 14:55

A European spacecraft has begun close inspections of an asteroid rammed by NASA four years ago in a planetary defense test. https://phys.org/news/2026-11-europe-hera-spacecraft-asteroid-rammed.html

Science & future · DigiSciFiNepal @digiscifinepal · 12 Nov, 14:52

A single national holiday leaves Madheshi, Tharu and other observers to negotiate time off for a five-day tradition with a 36-hour fast. https://kathmandupost.com/columns/2026/11/12/nepal-s-calendar-gives-chhath-one-day-the-festival-takes-five

Nepal · DigiNepal @diginepal · 12 Nov, 14:52

Sanjay Yadav recounts how he was thrown from a microbus that plunged 700 metres down a slope in Makawanpur, killing 10 passengers. https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/11/12/a-journey-home-for-chhath-turns-deadly

Public affairs · DigiGovNepal @digigovnepal · 12 Nov, 14:51

Earth's water may have been born in the planet's fiery atmosphere rather than delivered by icy comets or asteroids. Scientists discovered that rocky pebbles reacting with hydrogen under extreme heat can produce water in minutes, potentially generating hundreds of oceans' worth during Earth's formation. The findings suggest that water may be a natural part of how rocky planets form, rather than… https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/11/261110042549.htm

Science & future · DigiSciFiNepal @digiscifinepal · 12 Nov, 14:23

Kathmandu, November 12 The government transferred Nepal Police Inspector General (IGP) Dan Bahadur Karki to the position of the Prime Minister’s special security adviser. An emergency Cabinet meeting on November 4 not only created a new post of security adviser and transferred Karki but also decided to appoint AIG Dr Manoj Kumar KC as the […] The post AIG promotions in Nepal Police intensify amid… https://english.onlinekhabar.com/aig-promotions-in-nepal-police-intensify-amid-future-igp-succession-race.html

Public affairs · DigiGovNepal @digigovnepal · 12 Nov, 14:12

Singapore has opened its national gold vault to foreign central banks, a move analysts say will sharpen its head-to-head rivalry with Hong Kong for the title of Asia’s leading bullion hub. The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) has announced that it would store gold for overseas central banks, international financial institutions and sovereign entities in its currency vault. The facility can… https://www.scmp.com/business/commodities/article/3374205/singapore-opens-gold-vault-foreign-central-banks-race-become-asias-gold-hub

World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational · 12 Nov, 14:11

South Korea is ramping up diplomatic efforts as fresh hurdles loom for its nuclear-powered submarine ambitions following a Democratic Party takeover of the US Congress. Seoul’s Defence Acquisition Programme Administration last week approved preliminary plans for the submarines, with design work set to begin next year under an initial budget of 96.6 billion won (US$72.5 million) and delivery… https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3374192/can-south-koreas-nuclear-submarine-dreams-survive-democrat-led-us-congress

World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational · 12 Nov, 14:09

The news comes at a turbulent time for President Prabowo, who faces a growing rift with his predecessor Joko Widodo. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cmvgxgz87qqro?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational · 12 Nov, 14:08

Kathmandu, November 12 Biratnagar Kings captain Sandeep Lamichhane has taken a hat-trick in the Nepal Premier League (NPL). He took six wickets, including a hat-trick, against Pokhara Avengers. He is the first bowler this season to take six wickets in a single match. He had taken only one wicket in the previous five matches before […] The post Sandeep Lamichhane takes six wickets, including a… https://english.onlinekhabar.com/sandeep-lamichhane-takes-hat-trick.html

Sports · DigiSportsNepal @digisportsnepal · 12 Nov, 14:02

Kathmandu, November 12 A look back at the six months shows a mixed picture of hope and disappointment at the Nepali box office. A few films earned crores of rupees, giving their producers some relief. Most failed to return their investment. The earnings of some films stayed within the lakhs, and a few made less […] The post Only a handful of Nepali films earned big in six months, most fell short… https://english.onlinekhabar.com/handful-nepali-films-earned-big.html

Nepal · DigiNepal @diginepal · 12 Nov, 14:01

Sadiksha Oli used Rs60,000 from her Facebook earnings to build a wooden crossing after her appeal to former prime minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal went unanswered. https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/11/12/when-no-help-came-a-15-year-old-built-her-village-a-bridge

Public affairs · DigiGovNepal @digigovnepal · 12 Nov, 13:52

Malaysia’s former prime minister Najib Razak is barred from political activity and media appearances under house arrest, according to the home minister on Thursday. Any breach will send him straight back to prison. The announcement will remove any ambiguity about Najib’s possible role in the Melaka state election on Saturday and help shore up the credibility of Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim’s… https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3374194/malaysias-najib-barred-politics-under-house-arrest-rule-ahead-melaka-election

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

The former brother-in-law of slain Hong Kong socialite Abby Choi Tin-fung has admitted to erasing evidence of her killing by cleaning the car used to transport her body to a village house where she was dismembered. Anthony Kwong Kong-kit told the High Court on Thursday that he felt “safer” after wiping down the Toyota Alphard seven-seater as he had “complicated” feelings after his brother… https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3374193/abby-chois-ex-brother-law-admits-erasing-evidence-wiping-down-car

World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational · 12 Nov, 13:11

South Korean police sought an arrest warrant on Thursday for a 59-year-old man, surnamed Jin, suspected of killing a 15-year-old girl who was the alleged victim in a statutory rape case involving his son, as investigators continued efforts to establish the motive. The Seongbuk police station in Seoul requested the warrant on suspicion of murder. Jin was taken into emergency custody at around… https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/east-asia/article/3374191/south-korean-father-accused-killing-girl-linked-sons-rape-case

World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational · 12 Nov, 13:10

Rasuwa, November 12 The number of domestic and foreign tourists visiting Gosainkunda, a renowned religious and natural destination in Rasuwa, has started increasing again as road and trekking route access gradually improves following last September’s floods. Tourism activities had slowed after the Bhotekoshi River flood on August 26 damaged roads and trekking trails. However, the […] The post… https://english.onlinekhabar.com/tourist-footfall-gradually-rises-in-gosainkunda-after-floods.html

Places · DigiGeoNepal @digigeonepal · 12 Nov, 13:09

Bollywood actor Saif Ali Khan has recently shared a new video on Instagram showing him practising yoga shirtless at the age of 56. The video, in which he performs Surya Namaskar (sun salutations) under the open sky, has attracted attention on social media. Several celebrities, including Kareena Kapoor and Shilpa Shetty, have praised Saif’s video. […] The post Saif Ali Khan stays fit at 56 with… https://english.onlinekhabar.com/saif-ali-khan-stays-fit-at-56-with-yoga-and-a-disciplined-routine.html

Nepal · DigiNepal @diginepal · 12 Nov, 13:07

Tehran, November 12 Iran has said that the management of the Strait of Hormuz will not return to its pre-war arrangement following the conflict with the United States and Israel. Iranian Parliament Speaker and chief negotiator Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf said Iran and Oman had reached an understanding on monitoring and managing the strategic waterway. In […] The post Iran says Strait of Hormuz will… https://english.onlinekhabar.com/iran-says-strait-of-hormuz-will-not-return-to-pre-war-arrangements.html

Nepal & the world · DigiForeignNepal @digiforeignnepal · 12 Nov, 13:05

Santiago, November 12 Two brothers who were separated from their mother at a hospital and illegally handed over to families in the United States during the military rule of Augusto Pinochet in Chile have reunited with her after 41 years. Teresa de Jesus Padilla, 66, who had endured decades of separation from her children, was […] The post Chilean brothers reunite with mother 41 years after being… https://english.onlinekhabar.com/chilean-brothers-reunite-with-mother-41-years-after-being-stolen-at-birth.html

Nepal & the world · DigiForeignNepal @digiforeignnepal · 12 Nov, 13:03

Kathmandu, November 12 The government is preparing to bring in a national employment act. The Ministry of Youth, Labour and Employment has prepared a draft of the National Employment Bill and moved it forward. The Council of Ministers meeting on October 16 approved the principles of the bill. Following that decision, the ministry advanced the […] The post National employment act being drafted… https://english.onlinekhabar.com/national-employment-act-being-drafted.html

Public affairs · DigiGovNepal @digigovnepal · 12 Nov, 13:02

Kathmandu, November 12 One person was injured when a house caught fire in Pragati Tole, Sunwarshi Municipality-6, Morang. According to Police Inspector Badri Dahal of Morang, the fire broke out at around 8:15 pm last night at the two-storey wooden house of resident Dil Bahadur Karki, 75. Karki’s 26-year-old daughter, Nisha Karki, was injured in […] The post One injured in house fire in Morang’s… https://english.onlinekhabar.com/one-injured-in-house-fire-in-morangs-sunwarshi.html

Nepal · DigiNepal @diginepal · 12 Nov, 12:59

Kathmandu, November 12 Nepali Congress President Gagan Thapa has expressed grief over the passenger vehicle accident at Chisapani Garhi in Bhimphedi Rural Municipality-6, Makwanpur. Thapa said he was shocked and deeply saddened by the news that 10 people had died when the vehicle, travelling from Kathmandu towards Sundarpur in Sarlahi, met with an accident. In […] The post Congress President… https://english.onlinekhabar.com/gagan-thapa-bhimphedi-accident.html

Public affairs · DigiGovNepal @digigovnepal · 12 Nov, 12:57

From village schools in Jhapa and Bardiya to CBSE institutions in Birgunj, children from neighbouring Indian communities are crossing into Nepal daily in search of better schooling. https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/11/12/crossing-the-border-for-a-better-education

Public affairs · DigiGovNepal @digigovnepal · 12 Nov, 12:52

Kathmandu, November 12 Several high-profile overseas players have left the third edition of the Nepal Premier League (NPL) midway through the tournament, as franchises compete for places in the playoffs. Despite making significant contributions to their respective teams, some of the tournament’s biggest international names have already departed Kathmandu before the competition has concluded.… https://english.onlinekhabar.com/overseas-players-npl-leave-early.html

Nepal · DigiNepal @diginepal · 12 Nov, 12:12

Kavrepalanchok, November 12 Twenty people have been injured after two passenger buses collided at Budol in Banepa Municipality-6, Kavrepalanchok. One bus was travelling from Banepa towards Dhulikhel, and the other was coming from Dhulikhel towards Banepa. The injured were rescued and taken to Scheer Memorial Hospital and Dhulikhel Hospital in Banepa for treatment. DSP Rakesh […] The post 20… https://english.onlinekhabar.com/20-injured-as-two-buses-collide.html

Nepal · DigiNepal @diginepal · 12 Nov, 12:11

Jensen Huang, the chief executive and co-founder of chipmaking company Nvidia, recently admitted to an extramarital affair. However, it’s not just a tabloid story: the woman involved, Alice Huang, has been accused of being a Chinese intelligence agent. Computer chips – specifically the chips used to produce and run artificial intelligence (AI) systems – have […] The post Why is Nvidia so powerful… https://english.onlinekhabar.com/nvidia-ai-jensen-huang-scandal.html

Nepal & the world · DigiForeignNepal @digiforeignnepal · 12 Nov, 12:10

Gibran Rakabuming Raka, son of former President Joko Widodo, resigns as court questions his overseas education. https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/11/12/indonesia-vice-president-resigns-amid-dispute-over-eligibility?traffic_source=rss

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

Delhi should ensure that its territory is not used to incite violence in Bangladesh or threaten its people. https://www.aljazeera.com/opinions/2026/11/12/sheikh-hasina-must-return-to-bangladesh-to-face-her-sentence?traffic_source=rss

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

Nexperia’s Chinese unit says its domestic 12-inch wafer platform now covers all of its product categories, marking a key milestone in building an independent supply chain more than a year after its Dutch parent halted direct shipments of European wafers. Speaking at the 23rd China International Semiconductor Expo in Beijing on Thursday, Nexperia China CEO John Chang said the local division had… https://www.scmp.com/tech/tech-war/article/3374170/nexperias-china-unit-claims-supply-chain-localisation-rift-dutch-parent-deepens

World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational · 12 Nov, 12:07