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
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
Environment Foreign Minister Khanal arrives in Antalya for COP31 Foreign Minister Shisir Khanal arrived in Antalya, Türkiye, on Saturday to lead the Nepali delegation to the 31st Conference of the Parties to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP31).
Nepal Kukur Tihar being observed across Nepal Kukur Tihar, the festival dedicated to dogs, is being observed across the country today, the third day of Yamapanchak during this year’s Tihar festival.
Nepal Sherpa Foundation provides Rs 4 million to PMDRF The Sherpa Foundation has provided a financial donation to the government's relief fund to support communities affected by the recent floods.
Kathmandu Foreign minister Khanal leaves for COP31 in Türkiye Foreign Minister Shisir Khanal left for Antalya, Türkiye, on Saturday to lead Nepal’s delegation to the 31st Conference of the Parties (COP31) to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change, scheduled for November 9-20.
Kathmandu Indian Ambassador Dalela among three envoys accredited to Nepal Three newly appointed ambassadors, including India's new envoy Sudhakar Dalela, formally assumed their diplomatic responsibilities in Nepal after presenting their letters of credence to President Ramchandra Paudel at a special ceremony in Kathmandu on Friday.
Nepal Nepal approves first National Standard for High-Altitude Sickness Management The Ministry of Health and Food Safety has approved a national standard aimed at improving the diagnosis, prevention, treatment and management of high-altitude sickness, a condition that affects trekkers, mountaineers and residents in Nepal's mountainous regions.
Nepal As towns modernise, Dhankuta's weekly markets remain vital to rural trade Despite the growth of permanent shops, supermarkets and road connectivity across Dhankuta, traditional weekly markets that began more than a century ago continue to play a central role in local commerce, linking farmers directly with consumers and preserving a long-standing rural trading culture.
Kathmandu Passengers can now track luggage movement at Tribhuvan Airport International passengers arriving at Tribhuvan International Airport will now be able to monitor the movement of their checked baggage in real time after authorities introduced a live-feed system aimed at improving transparency and passenger service.
Nepal Police seize 2.82 tonnes of marijuana in Udayapur Police have seized 2,820.5 kilograms of marijuana hidden in a field in Udayapur, one of the largest recent drug recoveries in the district, and launched an investigation to identify those behind the consignment.