Microsoft confirms talks seeking to buy US arm of TikTok Microsoft confirms talks seeking to buy US arm of TikTok NEW YORK: Microsoft confirmed Sunday it is in talks with Chinese company ByteDance to acquire the US arm of its popular video app TikTok and has discussed with President... NEW YORK: Microsoft confirmed Sunday it is in talks with Chinese company ByteDance to acquire the US arm... Mobile & Apps 03 Aug, 2020
Scientists study coronavirus outbreaks among minks in Europe Scientists study coronavirus outbreaks among minks in Europe MADRID: Coronavirus outbreaks at mink farms in Spain and the Netherlands have scientists digging into how the animals got infected and if they can spread it to... MADRID: Coronavirus outbreaks at mink farms in Spain and the Netherlands have scientists digging into how... Mobile & Apps 03 Aug, 2020
NASA astronauts make historic return home aboard SpaceX capsule NASA astronauts make historic return home aboard SpaceX capsule US astronauts Bob Behnken and Doug Hurley, who flew to the International Space Station in SpaceX's new Crew Dragon, splashed down in the capsule in the Gulf of Mexico on... US astronauts Bob Behnken and Doug Hurley, who flew to the International Space Station in SpaceX's new... Mobile & Apps 03 Aug, 2020
Microsoft in advanced talks to buy TikTok's US business Microsoft in advanced talks to buy TikTok's US business NEW YORK: Microsoft is in advanced talks to buy the US operations of TikTok, the popular Chinese-owned video app that has been a source of national security and censorship... NEW YORK: Microsoft is in advanced talks to buy the US operations of TikTok, the popular Chinese-owned... Mobile & Apps 02 Aug, 2020
NASA astronauts aim for Florida coast to end SpaceX flight NASA astronauts aim for Florida coast to end SpaceX flight CAPE CANAVERAL: The first astronauts launched by Elon Musk's SpaceX company departed the International Space Station on Saturday night for the final and most important part... CAPE CANAVERAL: The first astronauts launched by Elon Musk's SpaceX company departed the International... Mobile & Apps 02 Aug, 2020
US astronauts pack up for rare splashdown in SpaceX capsule US astronauts pack up for rare splashdown in SpaceX capsule CAPE CANAVERAL: Two US astronauts about to make the first splashdown return in 45 years said Friday they'll have seasick bags ready to use if needed. SpaceX and NASA... CAPE CANAVERAL: Two US astronauts about to make the first splashdown return in 45 years said Friday... Mobile & Apps 01 Aug, 2020
NASA launches Mars rover to look for signs of ancient life NASA launches Mars rover to look for signs of ancient life CAPE CANAVERAL: The biggest, most sophisticated Mars rover ever built — a car-size vehicle bristling with cameras, microphones, drills and lasers — blasted off Thursday... CAPE CANAVERAL: The biggest, most sophisticated Mars rover ever built — a car-size vehicle bristling... Mobile & Apps 30 Jul, 2020
IBM partners with Japanese business, academia in quantum computing IBM partners with Japanese business, academia in quantum computing TOKYO: US tech firm International Business Machines Corp on Thursday launched a research partnership with the Japanese industry to accelerate advances in quantum... TOKYO: US tech firm International Business Machines Corp on Thursday launched a research partnership... Mobile & Apps 30 Jul, 2020
2020's final Mars mission poised for blastoff from Florida 2020's final Mars mission poised for blastoff from Florida CAPE CANAVERAL: The summer's third and final mission to Mars — featuring NASA's most elaborate life-hunting rover — is on the verge of liftoff. The rover... CAPE CANAVERAL: The summer's third and final mission to Mars — featuring NASA's most elaborate... Mobile & Apps 30 Jul, 2020
Scientists get closer to blood test for Alzheimer's disease Scientists get closer to blood test for Alzheimer's disease An experimental blood test was highly accurate at distinguishing people with Alzheimer's disease from those without it in several studies, boosting hopes that there soon... An experimental blood test was highly accurate at distinguishing people with Alzheimer's disease from... Mobile & Apps 29 Jul, 2020
Space Camp in danger of closing permanently due to pandemic Space Camp in danger of closing permanently due to pandemic BIRMINGHAM: Space Camp, an educational program attended by nearly 1 million people, including a dozen who went on to become astronauts or cosmonauts, said Tuesday it's in... BIRMINGHAM: Space Camp, an educational program attended by nearly 1 million people, including a dozen who... Mobile & Apps 29 Jul, 2020
NASA's next Mars rover is brawniest and brainiest one yet NASA's next Mars rover is brawniest and brainiest one yet CAPE CANAVERAL: With eight successful Mars landings, NASA is upping the ante with its newest rover. The spacecraft Perseverance — set for liftoff this week — is... CAPE CANAVERAL: With eight successful Mars landings, NASA is upping the ante with its newest... Mobile & Apps 28 Jul, 2020
Australian regulator says Google misled users over data privacy issues Australian regulator says Google misled users over data privacy issues Google's 2016 change combined browsing history and personal data In court action, regulator accuses Google of misleading users It seeks to set precedent and fines... Google's 2016 change combined browsing history and personal data In court action, regulator... Mobile & Apps 27 Jul, 2020
July 2020 to end with double meteor shower July 2020 to end with double meteor shower KATHMANDU: July 2020, which has been 'blessed' with astronomical events, is ending with a double meteor shower this week. With the comet NEOWISE gradually fading over... KATHMANDU: July 2020, which has been 'blessed' with astronomical events, is ending with a double meteor... Mobile & Apps 26 Jul, 2020
Telescope snaps family portrait of 2 planets around baby sun Telescope snaps family portrait of 2 planets around baby sun CAPE CANAVERAL: For the first time, a telescope has captured a family portrait of another solar system with not just one, but two planets posing directly for the cameras... CAPE CANAVERAL: For the first time, a telescope has captured a family portrait of another solar system... Mobile & Apps 23 Jul, 2020
China launches ambitious attempt to land rover on Mars China launches ambitious attempt to land rover on Mars BEIJING: China launched its most ambitious Mars mission yet on Thursday in a bold attempt to join the United States in successfully landing a spacecraft on the red... BEIJING: China launched its most ambitious Mars mission yet on Thursday in a bold attempt to join the... Mobile & Apps 23 Jul, 2020
Facebook's voting labels on candidate posts sow confusion Facebook's voting labels on candidate posts sow confusion OAKLAND: Facebook has started adding informational labels to all posts about voting by federal elected officials and candidates in the US, as it said it would do. But the... OAKLAND: Facebook has started adding informational labels to all posts about voting by federal elected... Mobile & Apps 22 Jul, 2020
Astronauts squeeze in last spacewalk before SpaceX departure Astronauts squeeze in last spacewalk before SpaceX departure CAPE CANAVERAL: Astronauts squeezed in one last spacewalk Tuesday before turning their attention to the all-important end to SpaceX’s first crew flight. Making their... CAPE CANAVERAL: Astronauts squeezed in one last spacewalk Tuesday before turning their attention to the... Mobile & Apps 22 Jul, 2020
UAE's Amal spacecraft rockets toward Mars in Arab world 1st UAE's Amal spacecraft rockets toward Mars in Arab world 1st TOKYO: A United Arab Emirates spacecraft rocketed into blue skies from a Japanese launch centre Monday at the start of a seven-month journey to Mars on the Arab world's... TOKYO: A United Arab Emirates spacecraft rocketed into blue skies from a Japanese launch centre Monday at... Mobile & Apps 20 Jul, 2020
Japan rocket carrying UAE Mars probe ready for Monday launch Japan rocket carrying UAE Mars probe ready for Monday launch TOKYO: A Japanese H-IIA rocket carrying a United Arab Emirates Mars spacecraft has been placed on the launch pad for Monday's scheduled liftoff for the Arab world's first... TOKYO: A Japanese H-IIA rocket carrying a United Arab Emirates Mars spacecraft has been placed on the... Mobile & Apps 19 Jul, 2020
Nepal PM initiates steps to address health insurance concerns Prime Minister Sushila Karki has initiated efforts to address growing public concerns related to the health insurance scheme.
Nepal More women than men in PR closed list for HoR elections With 29 days remaining until the House of Representatives (HoR) elections, political parties have submitted closed lists for the proportional representation (PR) system showing a higher number of women candidates than men.
Business Gold up Rs 14,400 per tola, silver gains Rs 265 Gold price in the domestic market rebounded strongly on Wednesday after days of decline, rising by Rs 14,400 per tola.
Environment Fog in Terai, light snowfall possible in high hills Fog and mist are likely in parts of the Terai region today, while high hilly and Himalayan areas of Koshi, Bagmati, and Gandaki Provinces will remain generally cloudy, according to the Meteorological Forecasting Division (MFD).
Nepal Interim government withdraws contentious Social Media Bill 2025 The interim government has decided to withdraw one of the most contentious bills proposed by the previous KP Sharma Oli administration, the Social Media Act Bill 2025
Opinion Prime ministerial debate: Harbinger of a good political culture The forthcoming parliamentary election has indeed been marked by several notable features.
Nepal Lamichhane issues stern warning over alliances, says dissolved house will not return Rastriya Swatantra Party Chair Rabi Lamichhane has broken his silence of the past few days and posted an aggressive status on social media today, rebuking the old political parties- the Nepali Congress, CPN-UML and Nepali Communist Party for talking of possible collaboration in the upcoming House of Representatives election.
Business Winter tourist arrivals surge in Mustang Tourist arrivals in Mustang have increased significantly even during the winter season, with January 2026 recording a sharp rise compared to the same period last year.
Nepal 137 crocodiles released in Rapti river One hundred thirty seven crocodiles, raised at Crocodile Breeding Centre of Chitwan National Park, have been released in their natural habitat.
