Over 10,000 online betting apps and websites blocked

KATHMANDU:- Over 10,000 applications and websites used for online betting and gambling have been shut down. According to the Deputy Director of the Nepal Telecom Authority (NTA), Surya Prasad..

Artemis II’s moon-traveling astronauts return home to cheers after a record-breaking trip

By MARCIA DUNN, HOUSTON (AP):- Still marveling over their moon mission, the Artemis II astronauts received a thunderous welcome home Saturday from hundreds who took part in NASA’s lunar..

Artemis II’s record-breaking journey around the moon ends with dramatic splashdown

By MARCIA DUNN, HOUSTON (AP):- Artemis II’s astronauts closed out humanity’s first lunar voyage in more than half a century with a Pacific splashdown on Friday, blazing new records near the..

E-pension verification system launched

KATHMANDU:- The Automated Pension Verification System was implemented from Friday, which is aimed at making the pension-related services further simplified, accessible, citizen-friendly and..

It’s time for Artemis II to break Apollo 13’s distance record. What to know about the moon flyby

By MARCIA DUNN, HOUSTON (AP):- The Artemis II astronauts are already the champions of a fresh new era of lunar exploration. Now it’s time to set a new distance record. Launched last week..

Mamdani puts New York City government back on TikTok

By ANTHONY IZAGUIRRE, NEW YORK, (AP):- Almost three years ago, New York City joined governments across the country in banning TikTok from its phones over security concerns about the Chinese social..

Harka Sampang files complaints with cyber bureau over death threats

KATHMANDU:- Chairperson of the Shram Sanskriti Party, Harka Sampang, said that he has lodged a complaint at the Cyber Bureau of the Nepal Police against an individual for allegedly issuing death..

Nepal Govt Shuts Down Online Betting Apps and Websites

KATHMANDU:- The government has taken action to shut down online betting applications and related websites, citing concerns over their harmful impact. Following a directive from the Ministry of..

New studies of old dogs help scientists understand where they came from

By ADITHI RAMAKRISHNAN, NEW YORK (AP):- Using the oldest dog genes studied so far, scientists are finding more evidence that our furry friends have been our companions for thousands of..

Newa-flix launched as first Nepal Bhasa OTT platform

KATHMANDU:- The first over-the-top (OTT) platform dedicated to Nepal Bhasa content, Newa-flix, was officially launched at Kirtipur Cineplex on Saturday, marking a milestone for indigenous digital..

Nepali Embassy in Qatar urges citizens to follow security instructions

KATHMANDU:- The Nepali Embassy in Qatar has asked Nepalis living there to follow safety guidelines issued by the Qatari government amid rising tensions in West Asia. The embassy advised citizens..

Smartphones import up by 40%

KATHMANDU:- The import of smartphones has increased significantly during the first seven months of the current fiscal year 2025/26, with devices worth over Rs. 26.86 billion brought into the..

Modi pitches India as global artificial intelligence hub at AI summit

NEW DELHI (AP):- Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday pitched his country as a central player in the global artificial intelligence ecosystem, saying it aims to build technology at home..

UAE closes 230 social media accounts in crackdown on illegal recruitment

KATHMANDU:- The UAE has shut down 230 social media accounts in 2025 for illegally promoting domestic worker recruitment services, the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE)..

Nepal Exporting Over Rs 125 Billion Worth of IT Services Annually

KATHMANDU:- Nepal’s information technology (IT) sector is generating more than Rs 125 billion annually through service exports, stakeholders said during an interaction programme held in the..

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