Category: Tech

Kathmandu: US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Washington has reached a “framework” agreement with China over the ownership of TikTok’s American operations, paving the way for US control of the platform. Bessent told reporters the framework was agreed during trade talks in Madrid, adding that US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping are… Continue reading US, China reach ‘Framework’ deal on TikTok’s US Operations

Kathmandu: Cyber criminals have stolen the private details of potentially millions of Balenciaga, Gucci and Alexander McQueen customers in an attack. The stolen data includes names, email addresses, phone numbers, addresses and the total amount spent in the luxury stores around the world. Kering, the parent company of the luxury brands, has confirmed the breach… Continue reading Gucci, Balenciaga and Alexander McQueen private data ransomed by hackers

Kathmandu: The Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA) has announced that several electrical infrastructures across the country, including in Kathmandu, have been damaged due to the recent adverse situation, forcing some feeders to be shut down. In a public notice issued on Thursday, the NEA said urgent repair and maintenance work is underway to restore damaged structures.… Continue reading Power structures damaged; NEA urges public cooperation for repairs

Kathmandu: Protesters set fire to the residence of Communication and Information Technology Minister Prithivi Subba Gurung in Sunakothi, Lalitpur, on Tuesday evening. Police said demonstrators forced their way through security, hurled stones, and ignited the minister’s house. A team of security personnel was immediately dispatched to the site. Valley Police spokesperson SSP Shekhar Khanal said… Continue reading Protesters set fire to residence of communication minister

Kathmandu: The Supreme Court Bar Association has demanded that the government immediately postpone the decision to ban certain social media platforms. Issuing a statement here today, Supreme Court Bar Secretary Raman Kumar Karna has demanded the immediate postponement of the decision, citing social media as a medium of expression and communications for the common people.… Continue reading Supreme Court Bar for withholding social media ban

Kathmandu: The major ruling partner, Nepali Congress, has decided to talk to government on the latter’s decision to block social networks. The government has blocked two dozens of social networks reasoning that they failed to get listed. The meeting of the central execution committee of NC decided to make its views public only after holding… Continue reading NC to discuss with govt on social media restriction

Kathmandu: The Ministry of Communication and Information Technology (MoCIT) has urged the public not to use Virtual Private Networks (VPNs) to access unregistered social media platforms in Nepal. In a statement issued on Sunday, the ministry said that, in line with the government’s decision, the Nepal Telecommunications Authority has already directed mobile and internet service… Continue reading Nepal govt urges public not to use VPNs for accessing unregistered social media platforms

Kathmandu: Prime Minister and CPN (UML) Chairperson KP Sharma Oli has said that while many things may be tolerated, disrespect towards the country cannot be accepted. Addressing the closing session of the party’s statute convention in Godavari, Lalitpur, Oli stated that the UML has historically fought for freedom of expression and national sovereignty. He clarified… Continue reading PM Oli says disrespect towards nation intolerable

Kathmandu: Internet service providers across Nepal have started blocking access to social media apps and websites that are not registered in the country, following a government directive issued on Thursday. The Ministry of Communication and Information Technology (MoCIT) instructed the ban on unregistered social media and Over-The-Top (OTT) platforms, in line with a Supreme Court… Continue reading ISPs begin blocking unregistered social media platforms in Nepal

Kathmandu: The government has decided to integrate the records of non-profit organizations (NPOs) with the National Identity Card and Registration Department in a move aimed at strengthening oversight and transparency. According to government spokesperson and Minister for Communications and Information Technology Prithvi Subba Gurung, the Cabinet meeting of August 29 endorsed the affiliation of the… Continue reading Nepal govt approves NPO record system integration with NID and Registration Department