India-Nepal relations

The Indian prime minister’s religious diplomacy could make Nepal a pawn in India’s domestic politics, even make it appear complicit in BJP’s communal politics.

The choice to visit Lumbini for Buddha's birthday was carefully crafted both religiously and geopolitically.

Nepal has shifted more toward India and the United States under the Deuba government, sparking concern from Beijing.

The Varanasi leg of the Nepali PM’s visit to India was aimed at taking the wind off the sails of both Hindu nationalists and the main opposition back home.

Indian Prime Minister Modi spoke of a road through disputed Lipulekh with an eye on Hindu votes. It could deepen anti-India nationalism in Nepal.

How did a grant from the United States turn into a years-long political battle in Kathmandu?

Since Deuba came to power in July, there have been several rounds of interactions between the two side, but no top-level visits to date.

An ordinance that the Nepali prime minister introduced recently to ease the splitting of parties is proving counterproductive.

As Oli steers his party to the right to woo India's ruling BJP, China is courting Nepal's left wing.

India-Nepal relations have nosedived since May when India inaugurated a new road that, according to Nepal, passes through its territory.

With anti-India sentiment growing in Nepal over the border dispute, it’s time for New Delhi to take action toward a resolution.