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Nepal’s Cabinet has approved the Software Development and Operation Committee Formation Order, 2083, clearing the institutional path for a government mechanism intended to develop, operate and maintain software used by public agencies while strengthening state control over digital systems. The government sees the initiative as a way to improve security, ownership and digital independence, while parts of Nepal’s private IT industry have questioned whether the state should become a software developer instead of working with domestic technology companies.
WorldLink has discontinued its seamless WiFi hotspot login feature following a directive from the Nepal Telecommunications Authority, requiring customers to use OTP authentication at each hotspot.
Nepal and India are preparing to expand cross-border digital payment connectivity, including wider UPI acceptance and real-time person-to-person money transfers between the two countries.
Before appearing in MrBeast’s Nepal healthcare project, Nyano Nani had already earned international recognition. Developed through Mahabir Pun’s National Innovation Center, the Nepali baby warmer represents the power of local innovation.
Nepal and India have agreed to complete the mapping of land occupied across each other’s side of the 1,880-kilometre border within three years, using unmanned aerial vehicles and joint surveys.
Anthropic has begun adding invisible machine-readable watermarks to text and digitally signed provenance information to supported files generated by Claude, following EU AI transparency rules that became applicable on August 2, 2026. The system is being rolled out globally, meaning Claude users in Nepal are also covered when using supported models, although older models are still being updated and the markings are not a perfect way to prove AI authorship.
The government’s remote connectivity initiative has reached Bajura’s Badimalika, where Nepal Telecom has delivered equipment for 4G service using a Nepal Army helicopter due to challenging terrain and lack of road access.
YouTube is introducing stricter Partner Program requirements from February 1, 2027, requiring new creators to achieve double the watch hours and Shorts views before earning through advertisements and premium revenue sharing. While existing monetized creators will remain unaffected, the new rules aim to reward established creators and strengthen YouTube’s creator economy.
Nepal Police has requested legal powers to intercept telephone calls and digital communications in real time during serious criminal investigations. While police argue the move is necessary to fight technology-based crimes, lawyers and rights advocates warn that such powers could threaten citizens’ constitutional right to privacy without strong safeguards.
Nepal has successfully tested ‘Myna’, a locally developed multi-disaster early warning system that can send automated alerts in local languages during floods, landslides, fires and other emergencies.
Nepali ethical hacker Bishal Shrestha ranked first among Nepal-based researchers on Bugcrowd’s June 2026 leaderboard with 110 points, while Birendra Shah continues to lead Nepali researchers in the platform’s all-time standings. Nepal’s presence also extends to the broader global rankings, with Birendra Shah and Abiral Shrestha among the country’s strongest performers on the international bug-bounty platform.
Nepal is exploring automated electric Podway transport as a possible solution to traffic congestion, difficult terrain and growing demand for cleaner public transportation, with feasibility studies and project proposals emerging in Kathmandu, the Kathmandu–Hetauda–Birgunj corridor, Biratnagar, Koshi, Karnali and other areas. While reports have mentioned a possible 2,055-kilometre national network, most projects remain at the study, DPR or planning stage, meaning Nepal is still far from having a confirmed nationwide Podway system.
A discarded SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket stage has struck the Moon after a 19-month journey through space, offering scientists a rare opportunity to study lunar impacts.
Lost in Mandala, an original animated feature film by Incessant Rain Studios and NIMB Ace Capital, aims to bring Nepal's stories, culture, and Himalayan heritage to audiences worldwide while showcasing the country's growing creative industry.
Traffic police have proposed requiring drivers to pass a separate trial before operating electric vehicles in Nepal, arguing that unfamiliarity with EV acceleration, braking and mechanical systems may be contributing to road accidents.
Manmohan Cardiothoracic Vascular and Transplant Centre has successfully performed Nepal's first minimally invasive triple heart valve surgery. A 52-year-old patient has fully recovered and been discharged.
Ncell has acknowledged that a technical error caused unexpected balance deductions from some customers, including users connected to WiFi with mobile data turned off. The company says the issue has been fixed and refunds have been issued, but some users claim they are still waiting.
The government is preparing to support researchers and innovators whose useful prototypes have remained unfinished because of financial, technical or institutional limitations. Minister Mahabir Pun says a formal call for proposals will be announced soon.
