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Topic: Balen Shah

As communal violence leaves three dead in Nepal, PM Balen Shah’s delayed response faces criticism

The violence, which began in Sunsari district of Koshi, has spread across Madhes region. The PM, who hails from Madhes, broke his silence four days after the violence began.

Why Balen Shah’s ‘encroachment’ remark has put India-Nepal border dispute back in focus

New Delhi: Nepalese Prime Minister Balen Shah’s statement that territorial encroachments along the India-Nepal border were not one-sided and both countries have occupied each...

Balen Shah’s border encroachment remarks show he has much to learn

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PM Balen Shah says Nepal-India border row not one sided, both ‘encroach’ on each other’s territory

Shah says China, UK should also be involved in dispute. Nepal foreign ministry later says remarks don't alter longstanding position on disputed territories of Kalapani, Lipulekh, Limpiyadhura.

Balen Shah is changing Nepal’s India-China balancing act. It’s a risky foreign policy

If Balen Shah sticks to the much speculated ‘no foreign visits for a year’ policy, the cost of such a risk needs to be weighed against the current geopolitical churnings.

As 2 ministers exit, will Balen Shah have to sacrifice conviction for practical politics?

Balen Shah is defying Nepal's political logic. Can he sustain the momentum?

Balen govt testing the waters? What’s behind Nepal’s biweekly salary shift for civil servants

Beyond its economic intent, the move to disperse salaries of civil servants fortnightly may also be tied to a broader bureaucratic reform agenda.

Almost a third of Nepal’s new cabinet including PM Balen Shah studied in India. Who they are

At 35, Shah—who took the oath of office last Friday—is Nepal's youngest PM. Four of 15 Nepal cabinet members studied in India. Oldest member in the world’s youngest cabinet is Swarnim Wagle (51).

More strikes on Gulf countries by Iran than on Israel tactical move by Tehran

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Nepal gets a new govt: Balen Shah now world’s youngest PM, leading world’s youngest cabinet

The 15-member cabinet reflects a generational shift rarely seen in South Asian politics. Most of the ministers are in their 30s.

On Camera

Modi govt is giving more teeth to a paper leak law that has so far bitten none

Two years later, we are made to believe that this time the amendments will be the panacea. A law deters only if it is effectively enforced.

Turkey seeks to capitalise on strategic location to attract the rich from London & Dubai

Ankara recently announced it’s ushering in a range of tax incentives for monied expats and investors abroad.

Nationalism cannot be the preserve of only armed forces: Former CDS slams defence white labelling

White labelling is a term used to describe the practice of supplying foreign-origin systems as indigenous products with little or no value addition.

Modi govt response to Gen Z protest shows a rare vulnerability. It’s an opportunity for Opposition

The young people broke the self-imposed silence among the elite not to speak a word critical of the Modi government, except to whisper on the sidelines, looking left, right and behind.