India-Nepal relations

Modi 3.0 pledges to persist with key foreign policy initiatives, particularly focusing on neighboring countries.

It’s no coincidence that the move came just as Nepal’s left-alliance government faces a crucial floor test.

With the pro-India Nepali Congress out of the ruling coalition, and the China-friendly CPN-UML back in, Nepal's diplomacy looks set to change.

A long-term power trade pact was signed. However, Indian funding for community development projects evokes concern in Nepal.

Nepali Prime Minister Dahal’s upcoming visit to China is important if the country is going to truly forge meaningful links to the north.

Religious tensions, as opposed to ethnic or caste-based schisms, are relatively new in Nepal. What’s behind the recent upsurge? 

The film ‘Adipurush’ refers to Sita, who is believed to have been born in Nepal, as ‘India’s daughter.’

However, he did not discuss issues of importance to Nepal with PM Modi, such as Gurkha recruitment.

Nepal opposed the scheme last year and halted the recruitment of its Gorkhas into the Indian Army.

Dahal’s preoccupation with the survival of his government was one reason for the delay. But also, India may not have wanted to engage with a shaky PM.

They have begun a feasibility study to build a railway line linking Kathmandu with Kerung in the Tibet Autonomous Region.