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Tesla has unveiled its next-generation Roadster, an electric sports car developed with SpaceX technology that demonstrated brief flight, mid-air flips, and acceleration from 0 to 60 mph in a reported 0.81 seconds. However, with production planned for 2028, no confirmed final selling price, and questions about road legality, the futuristic vehicle remains years away from reaching customers.
RSP’s historic 182-seat victory is now facing scrutiny as controversies involving its MPs, ministers and leaders raise questions about candidate screening and party accountability.
Nepal Telecommunications Authority has fined 14 internet service providers Rs 50,000 each for violations involving approved tariffs, packages and regulatory directives, while affected customers can seek compensation for losses.
As a devastating flood swept through Gorkha on October 11, local resident Sherap Gurung made urgent phone calls and used Facebook Live to warn communities living downstream of the Budhi Gandaki River. His actions formed part of a wider community warning effort that began before official alerts, highlighting the importance of local communication during natural disasters.
Prime Minister Balendra Shah has urged newly graduated police inspectors to carry out their duties with honesty, integrity and accountability, while remaining free from pressure and improper influence.
Australia will provide an additional A$15 million to support Nepal’s relief and early recovery efforts following the devastating floods, adding to the A$11 million previously committed for emergency response.
Nepal’s first podway project to advance through the formal development process is moving forward in Biratnagar, beginning with an approximately 7-km pilot corridor between Rani and Biratnagar Bus Park estimated to cost around Rs 600 Crore. Kathmandu Podway has submitted the required performance guarantee and is moving into the Detailed Project Report stage, while the longer-term vision is to extend the system toward Bhedetar.
Internet service providers across Nepal will stop offering existing low-cost and low-speed internet packages from October 5 after ISPAN said rising operating expenses have made such packages difficult to sustain. The change could mean higher costs for customers using discounted plans, although its impact on existing subscribers will depend on individual providers and renewal dates.
Nepal is quickly changing the way people pay, with QR codes becoming a familiar part of everyday life, from tea shops to larger businesses. Digital payments are growing rapidly, while cash remains important for many people. As Nepal moves toward a more connected financial system, the bigger challenge will be making digital payments safe, simple, and accessible to everyone.
Nepal-developed digital platform Firiri has crossed 50,000 users within two months of launching its services. The platform currently brings together ride, delivery, food, grocery, marketplace, hotel, vehicle rental, real estate, employment, entertainment, and learning services, with plans to expand to more cities and areas across Nepal.
Foreign Minister Shisir Khanal briefed the House of Representatives on October 2 about Nepal’s participation in the 81st United Nations General Assembly, saying Prime Minister Balendra Shah’s address helped push Nepal’s call for climate justice at the global level. Nepal’s delegation also used meetings in New York to raise the country’s climate risks, recent disaster losses, reconstruction needs and other national priorities with international partners.
The Skills and Employment Fair 2083 has opened in Itahari to connect young people with employers and training providers. Running until Asoj 20, the fair will offer practical training in 10 fields, job matching, and career advice.
Chaudhary Group has introduced three Nothing and CMF audio products in Nepal, offering noise cancellation, audio capture features and an open-ear design. Launch prices start at Rs 8,599.
Nepal’s trade pattern in FY 2082/83 shows a major shift in both imports and exports. Import values increased for key goods, including silver, motorcycles, mobile phones, petroleum products, and industrial materials, while the top 10 export items grew 18 percent to Rs. 21,433 crore. Processed palm oil and cardamom emerged as the biggest drivers of export growth, highlighting changing consumer demand and Nepal’s evolving export structure.
Apple’s iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max are set to officially enter Nepal this Thursday, with prices reaching more than Rs 5 lakh for the highest storage variant. The latest Pro series brings upgraded performance, advanced camera features, and larger storage options for users looking for Apple’s premium smartphone experience.
Loneliness can exist even when we are constantly connected through phones, social media, and crowded communities. Research suggests meaningful relationships depend less on how many people we contact and more on genuine interaction, presence, and a sense of belonging. Regular face to face activities, shared routines, and honest conversations can help turn everyday contact into deeper connections.
Prime Minister Balendra Shah is leaving for New York on September 22 to lead Nepal’s delegation to the 81st United Nations General Assembly, marking his first foreign trip since taking office in March. Shah will address the General Debate on September 24, where Nepal will highlight climate justice, climate-related losses and the need for stronger international support for vulnerable countries.
Sajha Yatayat has launched a new digital ticketing system alongside a centralized Command and Control Center, allowing passengers to pay fares using bank cards, NepalPay QR and other supported QR payments while buses are monitored in real time. The upgrade, fully operational since September 17, is part of Sajha’s push to make public transportation more transparent, convenient and technology-driven.
US Confirms For First Time It Has Deployed A Space Weapon In Earth’s Orbit As Officials Say The System Is Needed To “Protect American Forces From Growing Space Threats”, While China Warns Against An Arms Race; Details Of The Weapon Remain Secret
Rastriya Swatantra Party lawmaker Ganesh Karki has raised concerns about the growing use of artificial intelligence in Nepal’s Parliament, saying lawmakers must not allow technology to replace their own judgment and responsibility.
Youth from Samagaun in Gorkha have announced an indefinite hunger strike at Manaslu Base Camp from September 18, demanding stronger monitoring of glacial lakes, early-warning systems, disaster preparedness and greater action on climate justice.
Nepal will host “Sagarmatha to the Sea: A Call to Action for a Climate-Resilient Future” on the sidelines of the 81st United Nations General Assembly in New York, highlighting the growing impact of climate change on the Himalayan region and vulnerable communities. The event will form part of Nepal’s wider international push for climate justice, Loss and Damage support, accessible climate finance and stronger support for climate-resilient development.
The government is preparing to establish a new constituent campus of Tribhuvan University’s Institute of Engineering in Madhesh Province, with plans to begin academic programmes within three years.
Nepal Police Inspector General Dan Bahadur Karki has called for an end to the practice of traffic police standing in the middle of busy roads and controlling vehicles with hand signals, urging wider use of AI-powered CCTV and modern technology.
Nepal’s Department of Immigration has introduced a new facility allowing citizens to access their international arrival and departure records through the Nagarik App, ending the need to visit immigration offices physically for such details. The digital service aims to make the process more convenient, secure and technology-based while allowing individuals and organisations to use verified travel records from an official platform.
The Trump administration has proposed removing the 60-day grace period that allows H-1B and certain other temporary work visa holders to find new employment or a sponsor after losing their jobs in the United States.
Apple’s first foldable iPhone Duo led its 2026 event, alongside the iPhone 18 Pro, AirPods 5, new Apple Watches and the awaited arrival of Siri AI.
AI researcher Jacob Coxon has resigned from Anthropic, warning that the race toward self-improving superintelligence is moving too fast and could create serious risks for humanity.
The US Iran war has expanded into the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s most important energy routes, as attacks on oil tankers increase risks to global shipping and oil supplies. The growing conflict also threatens the Persian Gulf’s marine ecosystems, fishing communities and desalination systems, raising fears that a major oil spill could turn the military crisis into a long term environmental disaster.
A new US-based system allows people around the world to donate cryptocurrency to Nepal’s disaster relief fund by converting digital assets into US dollars outside Nepal before sending the money through the formal banking system.
Six months pregnant and caring for their two-year-old daughter, Indira Yadav is still waiting for news of her husband, civil engineer Bikas Kumar Yadav, who disappeared after leaving for duty at the Trishuli 3A Hydropower Project on the morning of the devastating Bhote Koshi flood. More than the uncertainty of her own future, Indira says she is haunted by one question: whether the baby growing inside her will ever get to see their father.
Nepal’s new National Transport Policy 2083 opens the way for modern technology to be used in driver training, including plans for virtual and simulator-based learning that could allow new drivers to practice difficult road situations in a controlled environment. The wider policy replaces the 22-year-old National Transport Policy 2058 and aims to make Nepal’s transport system safer, greener, more organized and more technology-friendly.
Motorola and Chaudhary Group have launched the Motorola Edge 70 Fusion in Nepal through an exclusive collaboration with the Nepali movie ‘Masterni’. The smartphone will be available nationwide from August 29, 2026, at a starting price of NPR 69,999.
After remaining shut since 2057 BS, Hetauda Textile Industry has restarted trial production, with 10 looms now producing fabric and three upgraded with automated technology.
Nepal is exploring ways to store data generated by electric vehicles within the country, as officials and cybersecurity experts warn that foreign-hosted vehicle data could create privacy and national security risks.
Pathao Nepal says it is ready to revise its fare structure if the government, rider representatives and digital platforms agree on a common minimum fare to ensure fair rider earnings.
Heart Aerospace's full-scale X1 demonstrator has completed its first flight, staying airborne for 27 minutes and reaching 1,100 feet while using approximately $5 worth of electricity, according to the company. The battery-electric aircraft is a technology demonstrator for Heart's planned 30-seat ES-30 hybrid-electric regional airliner, which is currently targeted to enter commercial service in 2031.
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.
Nepal's proposed National Supply Policy 2083 seeks tighter controls over the way essential food products such as rice, lentils and other grains reach consumers, alongside stronger quality testing, packaging, labeling and market monitoring measures. The wider draft also proposes reforms aimed at controlling artificial shortages, syndicates and unusual price increases, but the policy remains a draft and has not yet taken effect.
Prime Minister Balendra Shah signed performance agreements with ministers at Singha Durbar on August 19, setting key work and expected results for the current fiscal year around good governance, social justice and prosperity. The move puts ministers under clearer performance commitments as the government seeks more measurable results and stronger accountability.
