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India’s Approach to Nepal’s New Government
By A. Sanjay Tamang
New Delhi is proceeding with caution after an unexpected alliance between the CPN-UML and the Nepali Congress.
Nepal Is Hardly China’s Best Bet in the Himalayas
By Saroj Aryal and Jagannath Panda
Beijing has the upper hand for now, but will New Delhi win the long game?
Has the Araniko Highway in Nepal Become Less Important to China?
By Sudha Ramachandran
Beijing has delayed delivering funds to Nepal for upgradation of the highway, prompting the latter to self-fund the project.
Plane Crashes Just After Takeoff From Nepal’s Capital, Kathmandu
By Binaj Gurubacharya
Eighteen people were killed in the crash. A pilot is the lone survivor
Will Nepal’s New Government Usher in a New Electoral System?
By Pratistha Rijal
The current coalition, while fragile, has enough seats to undertake constitutional amendment, and potentially do away with Nepal’s mixed electoral system.
Nepal’s Khadga Prasad Oli Takes Oath as Prime Minister for 4th Time
By Binaj Gurubacharya
He will have to win a vote of confidence within a month to continue in office.
Foes CPN-UML and the Nepali Congress Turn Friends to Form New Nepali Government
By Sudha Ramachandran
The political promiscuity of its parties, not the electoral system, is responsible for the country’s prolonged instability.
How Nepali Cricket Is Becoming a Beacon of Hope and Soft Power
By Shishir Bhatta
Despite a lackluster performance at the latest T20 World Cup, Nepal’s cricket is poised for rapid growth.
Was Pakistan’s ISI Involved in the Nepal Royal Massacre of 2001?
By Rajeev Bhattacharyya
A new book co-authored by a former Indian ambassador to Nepal claims that Dawood Ibrahim, with the support of the ISI, instigated the crown prince to kill King Birendra and others.
Electric Vehicles Sales Boom in Nepal
By Binaj Gurubacharya
The shift is helping to save on oil imports and alleviate smog.
Nepal’s Deputy PM Crosses Swords With Largest Media House
By Santosh Sharma Poudel
Riled by news coverage of his corruption and illegal holding of two passports, Rabi Lamichhane reportedly ordered the arrest of the chairman of Kantipur Media Group.
Controversial Map in Nepal’s Currency Note Irks India
By Santosh Sharma Poudel
The Nepali map features territories that India also claims and is in control of.