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Sudurpaschim Royals have won four consecutive matches after losing two of their first three, moving to the top of the Nepal Premier League table with 10 points. https://kathmandupost.com/cricket/2026/11/13/sudurpaschim-close-in-on-qualifier-after-thrilling-win-over-kathmandu

Sports · DigiSportsNepal @digisportsnepal · 13 Nov, 16:52

The government has extended the holiday to November 16, a day after the festival, to allow devotees to complete their religious observances. https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/11/13/government-declares-public-holiday-on-monday-for-chhath

Public affairs · DigiGovNepal @digigovnepal · 13 Nov, 16:51

Malaysia’s decision to pivot to Turkey for anti-ship missiles after Norway cancelled a procurement deal has offered it a way out of a costly setback, though analysts warn the episode has exposed its vulnerability to foreign export controls and highlighted the need for greater defence autonomy. The planned switch to Turkey’s Roketsan Atmaca missile system for the Malaysian navy’s littoral combat… https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3374373/malaysia-turns-turkey-warship-missiles-after-norways-export-freeze

World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational · 13 Nov, 16:12

For years, Jensen Huang was more than Nvidia’s CEO – he was a key figure driving the artificial intelligence boom, parlaying close ties with Asian chip foundries and aggressive financial backing into an unprecedented global buildout of data centres. Following his sudden resignation, the industry is confronting two immediate questions: without Huang’s personal relationships in Taiwan and South… https://www.scmp.com/tech/big-tech/article/3374357/jensen-huangs-exit-tests-nvidias-supply-chain-clout-ability-bankroll-ai-buildout

World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational · 13 Nov, 16:11

Microsoft has said the outage was not caused by a cyber-security incident, but efforts to fix the issues have so far been largely unsuccessful. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cwvg238zrnm5o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational · 13 Nov, 16:10

Hetauda, November 13 Families of those killed in Thursday’s electric van accident at Chisapani Gadhi in Bhimphedi Rural Municipality of Makwanpur have agreed to receive the bodies, paving the way for postmortem examinations. The families had refused to collect the bodies since Thursday, demanding Rs 1 million in compensation for each deceased person from the […] The post Families of Bhimphedi… https://english.onlinekhabar.com/families-of-bhimphedi-accident-victims-agree-to-receive-bodies-postmortem-process-begins.html

Nepal · DigiNepal @diginepal · 13 Nov, 16:09

Lalitpur, November 13 The historic Kartik Naach, a living heritage of Malla-era art, culture and theatrical traditions, is set to begin in Patan today. Kiran Chitrakar, chairperson of the Kartik Naach Conservation Committee, said the 386-year-old traditional dance would be performed for 12 days this year. According to Chitrakar, the performances will take place every […] The post 386-year-old… https://english.onlinekhabar.com/386-year-old-historic-kartik-naach-to-begin-in-patan.html

Faith · DigiFaithNepal @digifaithnepal · 13 Nov, 16:07

Kathmandu, November 13 Four newly appointed justices of the Supreme Court have taken the oath of office. President Ramchandra Paudel appointed the four justices on Friday on the recommendation of the Judicial Council. In the presence of President Paudel, Chief Justice Manoj Kumar Sharma administered the oath of office to the newly appointed justices Dr […] The post 4 newly appointed Supreme Court… https://english.onlinekhabar.com/4-newly-appointed-supreme-court-justices-take-oath-of-office.html

Public affairs · DigiGovNepal @digigovnepal · 13 Nov, 16:05

Kathmandu, November 13 Sudurpaschim Royals secured their place in the Nepal Premier League (NPL) playoffs after defeating Kathmandu Gorkhas by seven runs on Friday. Chasing a target of 126 runs, Kathmandu managed 118 for seven in their allotted 20 overs. After being put into bat, Sudurpaschim struggled early and were reduced to eight for four […] The post Sudurpaschim Royals beat Kathmandu… https://english.onlinekhabar.com/sudurpaschim-royals-beat-kathmandu-gorkhas-to-seal-playoff-spot.html

Nepal · DigiNepal @diginepal · 13 Nov, 16:02

Kathmandu, November 13 Kathmandu Metropolitan City (KMC) is planning to launch a more systematic campaign to identify and repatriate Nepali religious and cultural artefacts stolen and taken to museums and other locations abroad. The campaign will prioritise documentation of heritage objects, public awareness and capacity development at the community level. Speaking at a programme organised […]… https://english.onlinekhabar.com/kathmandu-metropolitan-city-to-launch-campaign-to-recover-stolen-cultural-heritage.html

Nepal · DigiNepal @diginepal · 13 Nov, 16:01

Kathmandu. November 13 Tribhuvan University (TU) is working on plans to introduce the semester system across all its faculties and academic programmes as part of efforts to improve the quality of higher education. The Ministry of Education and Sports held discussions with TU officials on Friday regarding improvements in the university’s academic standards, examination system […] The post… https://english.onlinekhabar.com/tribhuvan-university-plans-to-introduce-semester-system-across-all-faculties.html

Education · DigiEduNepal @digiedunepal · 13 Nov, 15:56

Elon Musk's SpaceX was poised Friday to carry out its latest test of the world's biggest and most powerful rocket, the Starship, with plans for a groundbreaking "catch" of the spaceship following a day in orbit. https://phys.org/news/2026-11-spacex-starship-spaceship.html

Science & future · DigiSciFiNepal @digiscifinepal · 13 Nov, 15:56

The Royals recover from a disastrous start but manage only 125 for six in their 20 overs in the first match of Friday’s double-header. https://kathmandupost.com/cricket/2026/11/13/dipendra-s-half-century-helps-sudurpaschim-set-kathmandu-modest-126-run-target

Sports · DigiSportsNepal @digisportsnepal · 13 Nov, 15:52

The massive solar storm that illuminated skies worldwide in May 2024 has uncovered an unexpected twist: Earth's own atmosphere may have helped make the storm so powerful. Satellite measurements revealed that roughly 85% of the charged particles fueling the disturbance originated from Earth's upper atmosphere rather than the solar wind. Scientists also detected an extraordinary 40% weakening of… https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/11/261111005905.htm

Science & future · DigiSciFiNepal @digiscifinepal · 13 Nov, 15:34

Kathmandu, November 13 India, China and Israel have granted agreement to Nepal’s proposed ambassadors, clearing the way for their formal appointments. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs confirmed that it had received agreement from the three countries by Friday, out of the 10 ambassadorial nominees whose names had been forwarded after parliamentary hearings. Dr Nischal Nath […] The post India, China… https://english.onlinekhabar.com/india-china-israel-ambassadors.html

Public affairs · DigiGovNepal @digigovnepal · 13 Nov, 15:12

The brother-in-law of slain Hong Kong socialite Abby Choi Tin-fung has admitted in court to destroying her personal belongings after her death and discarding them at his father’s behest together with what he believed to be “pork bones” cooked with carrots and radishes. Anthony Kwong Kong-kit also told the High Court on Friday that he had helped his father clean up knives and tools in a rural… https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3374360/anthony-kwong-destroyed-abby-chois-belongings-discarded-them-pork-bones

World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational · 13 Nov, 15:11

A university student in central China has attracted attention on social media for pursuing an unusual career: shoeing racehorses. Fu Donghua, a fourth-year student at the Equestrian School of Wuhan Business University, earned his junior farrier certificate in April. According to the China Horse Industry Association, there are only 70 certified farriers in China. Fu is the youngest of them and the… https://www.scmp.com/news/people-culture/trending-china/article/3374359/chinese-student-sparks-online-buzz-pursuing-rare-career-earning-us7500-monthly

World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational · 13 Nov, 15:10

A scandal involving Nvidia founder Jensen Huang and an alleged Chinese spy is putting Malaysia’s booming data centre industry in Washington’s crosshairs, as US lawmakers demand tighter controls on advanced artificial intelligence chips. Malaysia is among the Southeast Asian economies facing potential fallout from the controversy surrounding Singapore-based Nvidia chip buyer Megaspeed and its… https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/economics/article/3374351/could-nvidia-scandal-put-malaysias-ai-boom-us-crosshairs

World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational · 13 Nov, 15:09

Kathmandu, November 13 Nepal’s stock market declined by single digits in the first trading session after the Tihar festival, with the benchmark Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) index falling 6.44 points to close at 2,648 on Friday. Share prices of 110 companies increased, while 160 declined. Prices of nine companies remained unchanged. The market remained in […] The post NEPSE falls 6.44 points in… https://english.onlinekhabar.com/nepse-falls-after-tihar.html

Technology · DigiTechNepal @digitechnepal · 13 Nov, 15:06

Kathmandu, November 13 Nepal has invited investment at COP31 to establish a green hydrogen-based chemical fertiliser factory in the country. The country has put forward an ambitious plan to establish a chemical fertiliser industry based on green hydrogen by using its own hydropower and clean energy resources. Dr Ram Lama, a lawmaker from the ruling […] The post Nepal seeks investment for green… https://english.onlinekhabar.com/nepal-seeks-investment-for-green-hydrogen-based-fertiliser-plant-at-cop31.html

Public affairs · DigiGovNepal @digigovnepal · 13 Nov, 14:55

Iran’s Middle East rivals are set to accelerate their push for greater foreign and defence policy autonomy from the United States following the Democrats’ sweeping victory in the midterm elections. Key regional partners of the US – Israel, the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Turkey, Pakistan and Egypt – will also look to diversify their relationships beyond Washington, according to analysts.… https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3374340/why-midterms-are-set-push-middle-east-powers-relook-us-ties

World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational · 13 Nov, 14:12

Kathmandu, November 13 The government has announced a public holiday on November 16, Monday, for the Chhath festival. The government has declared the holiday in view of the festival. As part of the Chhath celebrations, it is customary to worship the setting sun on Sunday evening and offer prayers to the rising sun on Monday […] The post Govt declares public holiday on Monday for Chhath festival… https://english.onlinekhabar.com/govt-declares-public-holiday-on-monday-for-chhath-festival.html

Nepal · DigiNepal @diginepal · 13 Nov, 14:11

A look back at the Global South's early efforts to challenge Western dominance of international news. https://www.aljazeera.com/features/longform/2026/11/13/who-gets-to-tell-the-worlds-news?traffic_source=rss

World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational · 13 Nov, 14:10

The Banking Committee says the ex-tech CEO and the commerce secretary could face legal action if they fail to appear. https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/11/13/nvidias-huang-lutnick-summoned-to-testify-to-us-senate?traffic_source=rss

World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational · 13 Nov, 14:09

November 13, Janakpurdham Residents have blocked the Janakpur-Dhalkebar road section after a man who had been staying at Janakpur Provincial Hospital to look after his wife was found dead on the hospital premises. The road was blocked at Kumharoul in Kshireshwornath Municipality along the Janakpur-Dhalkebar road section. The body of 45-year-old Mait Sada, a resident […] The post… https://english.onlinekhabar.com/janakpur-dhalkebar-road-blocked-over-mans-death-at-provincial-hospital.html

Health · DigiHealthNepal @digihealthnepal · 13 Nov, 14:08

Ghorahi (Dang), November 13 The body of Anup Chaudhary, 23, of Belghar, was recovered after he went missing while bathing in an irrigation dam at Arghum in Ghorahi Sub-Metropolitan City-10, Dang. According to Armed Police Superintendent Yadu Kumar Karki, a specialised team from the provincial disaster management unit based in Shamshergunj, Banke, recovered the body […] The post Body of… https://english.onlinekhabar.com/body-of-23-year-old-man-recovered-from-irrigation-dam-in-dang.html

Nepal · DigiNepal @diginepal · 13 Nov, 13:52

Chakraghatta Rural Municipality has declared Friday a day of mourning and will provide Rs50,000 to each bereaved family to help cover funeral expenses. https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/11/13/sarlahi-village-mourns-13-residents-killed-in-makawanpur-crash

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

The appointments follow parliamentary hearings and approval of nominees recommended by the Judicial Council. The new justices are due to begin work on Monday. https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/11/13/president-appoints-four-new-supreme-court-justices

Public affairs · DigiGovNepal @digigovnepal · 13 Nov, 13:51

Markets are filling with shoppers buying fruits, traditional offerings and bamboo items ahead of the festival. https://kathmandupost.com/visual-stories/2026/11/13/chhath-preparations-gather-pace-in-kathmandu

Nepal · DigiNepal @diginepal · 13 Nov, 13:50