WORLD
Apple to use Google’s AI model to power improved Siri
Apple to use Google’s AI model to power improved Siri
The iPhone maker will use Google’s Gemini model as a stopgap measure until its own systems are ready, Bloomberg reported. The model’s 1.2 trillion parameters—a measure of AI model complexity—would far exceed the capabilities of Apple’s current systems.
Nov 06, 2025
WORLD
Eyes turn to space to feed power-hungry data centers
Eyes turn to space to feed power-hungry data centers
US startup Starcloud this week sent a refrigerator-sized satellite containing an Nvidia graphics processing unit (GPU) into orbit in what the AI chip maker touted as a "cosmic debut" for the mini-data center.
Nov 06, 2025
WORLD
AI-generated disinformation tactics spotted ahead of COP30
AI-generated disinformation tactics spotted ahead of COP30
A new report released Thursday by the Coalition Against Climate Disinformation (CAAD) finds despite increasing support for policies to address climate change, the persistence of online falsehoods, supercharged by AI, help sustain an undercurrent of hostility towards science.
Nov 06, 2025
ECONOMY
Customs Office Bhairahawa collects Rs 27.75 billion in revenue in three months of current...
Customs Office Bhairahawa collects Rs 27.75 billion in reven...
The Customs Office, Bhairahawa, which was damaged by arson and vandalism during the Gen-Z movement, had been providing services from a tarpaulin for some time.
Nov 06, 2025
WORLD
Musk's Starlink to start services in India
Musk's Starlink to start services in India
The launch of Starlink, which provides high-speed internet to remote locations using low-orbit satellites, has sparked fierce debate in India over issues ranging from predatory pricing to spectrum allocation.
Nov 06, 2025
SOCIETY
Chief Secretary Aryal blocks tax exemption for Dolma Fund
Chief Secretary Aryal blocks tax exemption for Dolma Fund
“The issue of tax exemption was raised in the Cabinet meeting a week ago, but it hasn’t been recorded in the minute yet. Until the Chief Secretary writes it down, the decision isn’t official,” a source at the Prime Minister’s Office said.
Nov 06, 2025
SOCIETY
Trekking agencies urge mandatory TIMS card for foreign trekkers
Trekking agencies urge mandatory TIMS card for foreign trekk...
Issuing a press release on Thursday, TAAN General Secretary Sonam Gyalzen Sherpa urged the government to enforce the mandatory use of TIMS cards for foreign trekkers and to provide sufficient information and guidance to domestic trekkers as well.
Nov 06, 2025
SPORTS
10th Nat'l Games to be held from Feb 13
10th Nat'l Games to be held from Feb 13
The 123rd board meeting of the National Sports Council held on Wednesday under the Chairmanship of the Chairperson, Minister for Youth and Sports, Bablu Gupta, decided to organise the National Games from February 13-19 in Karnali Province.
Nov 06, 2025
WORLD
Conservative justices sharply question Trump tariffs in high-stakes hearing
Conservative justices sharply question Trump tariffs in high...
The case was brought by small businesses and several states, who argued the tariffs amounted to an illegal tax imposed without congressional approval.
Nov 06, 2025
ECONOMY
Nepali life insurers earn Rs 50.36 billion in Q1
Nepali life insurers earn Rs 50.36 billion in Q1
The records with the Nepal Insurance Authority (NIA) show that 14 life insurers collected Rs 50.12 billion and three micro life insurers collected Rs 247.3 million in premium by selling their insurance policies during mid-July and mid-October this year.
Nov 06, 2025