Science & Technology
Starlink eyes Nepal entry via Bangladesh but domestic regulatory policy hurdles persist
By Sajana Baral Dhaka’s approval creates a technical pathway for satellite internet into Nepal, yet licensing rules and foreign ownership restrictions continue to keep Starlink out.
Nepal returns to global ICT Index but digital use still lags infrastructure growth
By Sajana Baral The report highlights a wide gap between the availability of digital infrastructure in the country and how effectively people use it.
Australia toughens kids’ social media ban, doubles potential penalties for tech firms
By Reuters Australia’s six-month-old ban is being closely watched by many nations seeking to emulate it due to concerns about the impact of social media on youth mental and physical health.
AI-powered vibe coding is gaining ground in Nepal
By Sajana Baral Tasks that once took weeks can now be done in hours, but experts warn that speed may come with security risks.
NTA says it is ready for 5G spectrum auction
By Sajana Baral The telecommunications regulator says it has completed preparations for allocating spectrum for 5G services, as operators prepare rollout plans in major cities once frequencies are assigned.
How India sparred with Telegram days ahead of blocking the app
By Reuters India cites alleged inaction over NEET exam leak channels as Telegram disputes government records and moves court against emergency ban order.
World Cup ‘free streaming’ scams drain Rs7.5 million from Nepalis in under two weeks
By Sajana Baral Fraudulent ads promising free FIFA World Cup broadcasts are luring football fans into downloading malicious apps that give hackers access to their phones and bank accounts.
Starlink seeks Nepal entry, but law blocks full foreign ownership
By Anil Giri Company’s senior official meets communications minister in Kathmandu. Minister Timilsina says Starlink must follow Nepali law.
As machines listen, human conversations fade
By Sajana Baral Study finds people speak 338 fewer words a day as digital communication reshapes human interaction.
Meta seeks to fend off EU order to allow rival AI chatbots on WhatsApp at hearing
By Reuters Meta’s request for Tuesday’s closed hearing came after the European Commission last month sent the tech giant an additional charge sheet outlining its plan.
Humanoid robots race past humans in Beijing half-marathon, showing rapid advances
By Reuters Most entrants self-navigate 21-km course as winning robot finishes in 50 minutes, beating human record time.
4G keeps growing fast in Nepal, while users still face slow speeds and patchy coverage
By Sajana Baral With 26.58 million users and rising penetration, 4G dominates Nepal’s internet market amid uneven service quality and limited progress on next-generation networks.
Artemis II moon mission breaks Apollo 13 record for distance from Earth
By Reuters Artemis II crew reaches record-breaking distance from Earth during lunar flyby, capturing rare views of the moon’s far side and advancing NASA’s plan for a return to the lunar surface.
Meta, Google lose US case over social media harm to kids
By Reuters The jury found Google and Meta were negligent in the design of both apps and failed to warn about their dangers.
Rethinking leadership in the age of AI
By Post Report ‘The Future of Leadership is Human+AI’ explores one of the most pressing questions in modern business: How do leaders thrive in an AI-driven world?
India tells university to leave AI summit after presenting Chinese robot as its own
By Reuters The episode has drawn sharp criticism and has cast an uncomfortable spotlight on India’s artificial intelligence ambitions.
TikTok clinches deal for new US joint venture to avoid American ban
By Reuters The deal is a milestone for the social media firm after years of battles that began in August 2020 when President Donald Trump unsuccessfully tried to ban the app over national security concerns.
New AI club to bestow nuclear-like power, says Russian tech boss
By Reuters Deputy CEO of Sberbank Vedyakhin said Russia would struggle to match leaders in computing, especially due to Western sanctions limiting access to technology, and the gap was likely to grow.
Nvidia’s strong forecast calms AI bubble jitters, for now
By Reuters Microsoft and Amazon are investing billions in AI data centres, with some investors claiming they boosted earnings by extending the depreciable life of AI hardware like Nvidia chips.
Google launches Gemini 3, embeds AI model into search immediately
By Reuters Improvements to Gemini 3 in domains such as coding and reasoning enabled Google to build out a set of new features, both for consumers and enterprise customers.