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
TikTok considers London and other locations for headquarters TikTok considers London and other locations for headquarters TikTok has been in discussions with the UK government over the past few months to locate its headquarters in London, a source familiar with the matter said, as part of a... TikTok has been in discussions with the UK government over the past few months to locate its headquarters... Mobile & Apps 19 Jul, 2020
SpaceX capsule carrying NASA astronauts slated for August 2 return SpaceX capsule carrying NASA astronauts slated for August 2 return WASHINGTON: The NASA astronauts who traveled to the International Space Station in SpaceX’s first crewed flight in May are expected to return to Earth on Aug. 2 after... WASHINGTON: The NASA astronauts who traveled to the International Space Station in SpaceX’s first... Mobile & Apps 18 Jul, 2020
Google bans ads on coronavirus conspiracy theory content Google bans ads on coronavirus conspiracy theory content Alphabet Inc’s Google said on Friday it would prohibit websites and apps that use its advertising technology from running ads on “dangerous content†that goes against... Alphabet Inc’s Google said on Friday it would prohibit websites and apps that use its advertising... Mobile & Apps 18 Jul, 2020
Twitter says about 130 accounts were targeted in cyber attack this week Twitter says about 130 accounts were targeted in cyber attack this week Twitter Inc disclosed late on Thursday that hackers targeted about 130 accounts during the cyber attack this week, an incident in which profiles of many prominent... Twitter Inc disclosed late on Thursday that hackers targeted about 130 accounts during the cyber attack... Mobile & Apps 17 Jul, 2020
UAE Mars mission liftoff on Japan rocket reset for Monday UAE Mars mission liftoff on Japan rocket reset for Monday TOKYO: The liftoff of a United Arab Emirates' Mars orbiter, postponed due to bad weather at the launch site in southern Japan, is now set for Monday. The orbiter named... TOKYO: The liftoff of a United Arab Emirates' Mars orbiter, postponed due to bad weather at the launch... Mobile & Apps 17 Jul, 2020
Space station power upgrades nearly finished after spacewalk Space station power upgrades nearly finished after spacewalk CAPE CANAVERAL: Spacewalking astronauts completed their part of a three-year power upgrade to the International Space Station on Thursday, replacing six more outdated... CAPE CANAVERAL: Spacewalking astronauts completed their part of a three-year power upgrade to the... Mobile & Apps 17 Jul, 2020
Twitter says about 130 accounts were targeted in cyber attack this week Twitter says about 130 accounts were targeted in cyber attack this week Twitter Inc said late on Thursday that hackers targeted about 130 accounts during the cyber attack this week, an incident in which profiles of many prominent... Twitter Inc said late on Thursday that hackers targeted about 130 accounts during the cyber attack... Mobile & Apps 17 Jul, 2020
Google ties more work tools into Gmail, aiming to get ahead of Microsoft Google ties more work tools into Gmail, aiming to get ahead of Microsoft OAKLAND: Alphabet Inc’s (GOOGL.O) Google said on Wednesday its corporate Gmail customers would now be able to edit documents and other files without leaving the email... OAKLAND: Alphabet Inc’s (GOOGL.O) Google said on Wednesday its corporate Gmail customers would now be... Mobile & Apps 16 Jul, 2020
Experts say Twitter breach troubling, undermines trust Experts say Twitter breach troubling, undermines trust HONG KONG: A breach in Twitter’s security that allowed hackers to break into the accounts of leaders and technology moguls is one of the worst attacks in recent years and... HONG KONG: A breach in Twitter’s security that allowed hackers to break into the accounts of leaders... Mobile & Apps 16 Jul, 2020
Twitter Hack Update: Coordinated social engineering attack, says Twitter Twitter Hack Update: Coordinated social engineering attack, says Twitter KATHMANDU: Multiple high profile Twitter accounts were hacked in the wee hours of Thursday morning, soliciting Bitcoin donations. Accounts of millionaires, US... KATHMANDU: Multiple high profile Twitter accounts were hacked in the wee hours of Thursday morning,... Mobile & Apps 16 Jul, 2020
Vaccine candidate 'ZyCoV-D’ gets human clinical trials Vaccine candidate 'ZyCoV-D’ gets human clinical trials KATHMANDU: In the race of vaccine candidates for coronavirus infection, the second indigenous vaccine developed in India from Zydus Cadila, a global healthcare company, has... KATHMANDU: In the race of vaccine candidates for coronavirus infection, the second indigenous vaccine... Mobile & Apps 15 Jul, 2020
Apple wins EU court case over $15 billion in claimed taxes Apple wins EU court case over $15 billion in claimed taxes BRUSSELS: A European Union high court on Wednesday ruled that technology giant Apple does not have to pay 13 billion euros ($15 billion) in back taxes to Ireland, as the... BRUSSELS: A European Union high court on Wednesday ruled that technology giant Apple does not have to pay... Mobile & Apps 15 Jul, 2020
UAE's Mars orbiter launch from Japan delayed by weather UAE's Mars orbiter launch from Japan delayed by weather TOKYO: The liftoff of the United Arab Emirates' Mars orbiter was postponed until Friday due to bad weather at the Japanese launch site. The orbiter named Amal, or Hope,... TOKYO: The liftoff of the United Arab Emirates' Mars orbiter was postponed until Friday due to bad... Mobile & Apps 15 Jul, 2020
Coronavirus-related syndrome surfaces in older adults; stillbirths cause worry Coronavirus-related syndrome surfaces in older adults; stillbirths cause worry The following is a brief roundup of some of the latest scientific studies on the novel coronavirus and efforts to find treatments and vaccines for COVID-19, the illness... The following is a brief roundup of some of the latest scientific studies on the novel coronavirus and... Mobile & Apps 14 Jul, 2020
Apple says full return to offices not until the end of the year: Bloomberg News Apple says full return to offices not until the end of the year: Bloomberg News Apple Inc (AAPL.O) has told its staff that a full return to US offices will not occur before the end of the year, Bloomberg News reported on Monday, citing an internal... Apple Inc (AAPL.O) has told its staff that a full return to US offices will not occur before the end of... Mobile & Apps 14 Jul, 2020
Nepal 350 cases of violations of child rights reported during, after HoR elections-2026: study shows A total of 350 cases of violations of child rights were reported during and after the House of Representatives (HoR) Elections 2026, according to a study report.
Environment UN report flags gender inequality in global water access A new United Nations report has warned that gender inequality continues to exacerbate the global water crisis, disproportionately affecting women and girls.
Business Proton e.MAS launches three-day exchange scheme in Kathmandu Proton e.MAS has announced a three-day ‘Sales and Exchange for Excellence’ scheme in Kathmandu, offering customers an opportunity to trade in old vehicles at higher-than-market valuations.
Business Ramesh Corp marks 6th Founder's Day with employee carnival Ramesh Corp celebrated its sixth Founder’s Day with a carnival-style event at Godawari Village Resort, bringing together employees in a day-long programme focused on unity and shared purpose.
Environment Cloudy skies, rain and storms likely across country this afternoon and evening With much of the day already underway, the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology has forecast unsettled weather conditions for the remaining hours, with rain, thunderstorms and windstorms likely in several parts of the country.
Nepal BP Highway obstructed; vehicles put on hold The BP Highway has been obstructed since this morning following the rise in water level in the Kavrepalanchowk Roshi region due to incessant rain.
Kathmandu Eid al-Fitr enriches sense of mutual harmony and unity: PM Karki Prime Minister Sushila Karki wished that may the festival of Eid al-Fitr contribute to the country's prosperity and stability by enriching mutual respect, harmony and collaboration.
Nepal Traffic halted on Narayangadh–Butwal section due to slippery road Vehicular movement along the Narayangadh–Butwal road section has been disrupted after rainfall turned parts of the highway muddy and slippery.
Nepal Eid-ul-Fitr being celebrated nationwide with joy, festivity The Muslim community across Nepal is celebrating Eid-ul-Fitr today with prayers, greetings and festive gatherings, marking the end of the holy month of Ramadan.
