Government effortful for boosting investment in IT sector-Minister Sharma Government effortful for boosting investment in IT sector-Minister Sharma Minister for Communications and Information Technology Rekha Sharma has said the government was moving ahead with determination to develop necessary policies, laws and infrastructures to boost up investment in the information technology sector. Minister for Communications and Information Technology Rekha Sharma has said the government was moving ahead with determination to develop necessary policies, laws and infrastructures to boost up investment in the information technology sector. Science and Tech 02 May, 2024
PM announces to institute innovation fund for IT sector expansion PM announces to institute innovation fund for IT sector expansion Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal 'Prachanda' has pledged to provision the setup of innovation fund in the upcoming fiscal year's policy, programme and budget for the expansion of information technology sector. Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal 'Prachanda' has pledged to provision the setup of innovation fund in the upcoming fiscal year's policy, programme and budget for the expansion of information technology sector. Science and Tech 02 May, 2024
Microsoft will invest $1.7 billion in AI and cloud infrastructure in Indonesia Microsoft will invest $1.7 billion in AI and cloud infrastructure in Indonesia Apple CEO Tim Cook met Widodo on April 17 and said the company would “look at” manufacturing in Indonesia. Apple CEO Tim Cook met Widodo on April 17 and said the company would “look at” manufacturing in Indonesia. Science and Tech 01 May, 2024
Instagram, YouTube the biggest likely winners of TikTok ban but smaller rivals could rise too Instagram, YouTube the biggest likely winners of TikTok ban but smaller rivals could... If TikTok were to disappear, those platforms — along with younger, smaller emerging rivals — would be scrambling for those valuable minutes of people's attention. If TikTok were to disappear, those platforms — along with younger, smaller emerging rivals — would be scrambling for those valuable minutes of people's attention. Science and Tech 30 Apr, 2024
China to send three astronauts to Tiangong space station, part of its ambitious program China to send three astronauts to Tiangong space station, part of its ambitious... The three-member crew of the Shenzhou-18 spacecraft will relieve the current team who have been manning China’s Tiangong space station since last October. The three-member crew of the Shenzhou-18 spacecraft will relieve the current team who have been manning China’s Tiangong space station since last October. Science and Tech 24 Apr, 2024
Meta Platforms must face advertisers' class action, US appeals court says Meta Platforms must face advertisers' class action, US appeals court says A divided U.S. appeals court said Meta Platforms (META.O), must face a class action by advertisers that accused the Facebook and Instagram owner of overcharging them by fraudulently inflating the number of people their ads might reach. A divided U.S. appeals court said Meta Platforms (META.O), must face a class action by advertisers that accused the Facebook and Instagram owner of overcharging them by fraudulently inflating the number of people their ads might reach. Science and Tech 22 Mar, 2024
Japan's first private-sector rocket launch attempt ends with explosion shortly after takeoff Japan's first private-sector rocket launch attempt ends with explosion shortly... A rocket that was supposed to become Japan’s first from the private sector to put a satellite into orbit exploded shortly after takeoff Wednesday, livestreamed video showed. A rocket that was supposed to become Japan’s first from the private sector to put a satellite into orbit exploded shortly after takeoff Wednesday, livestreamed video showed. Science and Tech 13 Mar, 2024
Draft bill on IT and cyber security seeks transparent, accountable use of AI Draft bill on IT and cyber security seeks transparent, accountable use of AI A draft bill designed to manage IT and cyber security has underlined the use of innovative technology. A draft bill designed to manage IT and cyber security has underlined the use of innovative technology. Science and Tech 12 Mar, 2024
4 new astronauts head to the International Space Station for a 6-month stay 4 new astronauts head to the International Space Station for a 6-month stay Four astronauts headed to the International Space Station on Sunday where they will oversee the arrivals of two new rocketships during their half-year stint. Four astronauts headed to the International Space Station on Sunday where they will oversee the arrivals of two new rocketships during their half-year stint. Science and Tech 04 Mar, 2024
One Tech Tip: Don't use rice for your device. Here's how to dry out your smartphone One Tech Tip: Don't use rice for your device. Here's how to dry out your... You were walking next to a swimming pool when you slipped and dropped your phone into the water. Or it slipped out of your hand when you were next to a filled bathtub or toilet. You were walking next to a swimming pool when you slipped and dropped your phone into the water. Or it slipped out of your hand when you were next to a filled bathtub or toilet. Science and Tech 29 Feb, 2024
Astronomers find what may be the universe's brightest object with a black hole devouring a sun a day Astronomers find what may be the universe's brightest object with a black hole... While the quasar resembles a mere dot in images, scientists envision a ferocious place. While the quasar resembles a mere dot in images, scientists envision a ferocious place. Science and Tech 19 Feb, 2024
OpenAI reveals Sora, a tool to make instant videos from written prompts OpenAI reveals Sora, a tool to make instant videos from written prompts The maker of ChatGPT on Thursday unveiled its next leap into generative artificial intelligence with a tool that instantly makes short videos in response to written commands. The maker of ChatGPT on Thursday unveiled its next leap into generative artificial intelligence with a tool that instantly makes short videos in response to written commands. Science and Tech 16 Feb, 2024
US company's lunar lander rockets toward the moon for a touchdown attempt next week US company's lunar lander rockets toward the moon for a touchdown attempt next... Another private US company took a shot at the moon Thursday, launching a month after a rival’s lunar lander missed its mark and came crashing back. Another private US company took a shot at the moon Thursday, launching a month after a rival’s lunar lander missed its mark and came crashing back. Science and Tech 15 Feb, 2024
Fusemachines announces AI Fellowship 2024 in Nepal Fusemachines announces AI Fellowship 2024 in Nepal Fusemachines Inc., a leading provider of enterprise AI products and solutions has announced the opening of registration for the Fusemachines AI Fellowship 2024 - Nepal cohort. Fusemachines Inc., a leading provider of enterprise AI products and solutions has announced the opening of registration for the Fusemachines AI Fellowship 2024 - Nepal cohort. Science and Tech 13 Feb, 2024
Rise and shine: Japanese moon probe back to work after sun reaches its solar panels Rise and shine: Japanese moon probe back to work after sun reaches its solar panels A Japanese moon explorer is up and running Monday after several tense days without the sunlight it needs to generate power. A Japanese moon explorer is up and running Monday after several tense days without the sunlight it needs to generate power. Science and Tech 30 Jan, 2024
Private US lander destroyed during reentry after failed mission to moon, company says Private US lander destroyed during reentry after failed mission to moon, company says A US company’s failed moonshot ended with a fiery plunge over the South Pacific, officials confirmed Friday. A US company’s failed moonshot ended with a fiery plunge over the South Pacific, officials confirmed Friday. Science and Tech 21 Jan, 2024
Japan becomes the fifth country to land a spacecraft on the moon Japan becomes the fifth country to land a spacecraft on the moon Japan became the fifth country in history to reach the moon when one of its spacecrafts without astronauts successfully made a soft landing on the lunar surface early Saturday. Japan became the fifth country in history to reach the moon when one of its spacecrafts without astronauts successfully made a soft landing on the lunar surface early Saturday. Science and Tech 21 Jan, 2024
Ancient human DNA hints at why multiple sclerosis affects so many northern Europeans today Ancient human DNA hints at why multiple sclerosis affects so many northern Europeans... Ancient DNA helps explain why northern Europeans have a higher risk of multiple sclerosis than other ancestries: Ancient DNA helps explain why northern Europeans have a higher risk of multiple sclerosis than other ancestries: Science and Tech 11 Jan, 2024
China says it will launch its next lunar explorer in the first half of this year China says it will launch its next lunar explorer in the first half of this year Another US moon lander from a Houston company is due to launch next month. Another US moon lander from a Houston company is due to launch next month. Science and Tech 10 Jan, 2024
First US lunar lander in more than 50 years launched but develops problem on way to moon First US lunar lander in more than 50 years launched but develops problem on way to... The first US lunar lander in more than 50 years rocketed to space Monday, launching a race for private companies to deliver experiments and other items to the moon. The first US lunar lander in more than 50 years rocketed to space Monday, launching a race for private companies to deliver experiments and other items to the moon. Science and Tech 08 Jan, 2024
Environment Light rain likely in Lumbini, Karnali, Sudurpaschim Light to moderate rain with thunders and lightning is occurring at some places of the Koshi, Gandaki and Sudurpaschim provinces across the country at present due to a low-pressure system formed around Bihar state of India as well as the impacts of westerly and local winds, according to the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology.
Nepal Ukrainian climber Valentyn along with Sanu Sherpa scales Mt Everest Renowned Ukrainian climber Valentyn Sypavin became the first foreigner to scale the world’s highest mountain this morning after a team of rope-fixing Nepali climbers stood atop Mt Everest yesterday.
Kathmandu President to address parliament's joint sitting on May 14 President Ramchandra Paudel is scheduled to address a joint sitting of both Houses of the federal parliament this coming Tuesday.
Kathmandu Opposition NC obstructs HoR meeting The opposition Nepali Congress (NC) has obstructed today's meeting of the House of Representatives (HoR).
Sports Leverkusen rallies late in draw with Roma to preserve unbeaten record and reach Europa League final The final will be held in Athens on May 29.
Sports Rafael Nadal shows he's not quite ready for retirement in a comeback win at the Italian Open For a brief stretch on Thursday, Rafael Nadal looked every bit of a weary 37-year-old player nearing retirement.
World Putin reappoints his prime minister, a technocrat who has kept a low political profile Mishustin, the former head of Russia’s tax service, steered clear of political statements and avoided media interviews during his previous tenure.
World Ukraine says Russia is trying to break through its defenses in the northeastern Kharkiv region The Ukrainian Defense Ministry said fighting against Russian sabotage and reconnaissance groups had continued into the afternoon.
World UN assembly approves resolution granting Palestine new rights and reviving its UN membership bid The 193-member world body approved the Arab and Palestinian-sponsored resolution by a vote of 143-9 with 25 abstentions.