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Topic: Balendra Shah

China envoy cautions Nepal home minister against govt participation in oath-taking of Tibet leader in exile

Nepal Home Minister Sudan Gurung is learnt to have clarified that Nepal would not allow its territory to be used against China and would act to contain such activities.

‘Diplomacy yielding results’—Jaishankar says talks with Iran best way to deal with Hormuz blockade

Global media also looks at how Nitish Kumar shaped 'the Bihar of today', and the 'rare sense of optimism’ in Nepal after Balendra Shah’s ascent.

Nepal must go back to old map, assure Delhi its territory won’t be used against India

The new Prime Minister of Nepal, Balendra Shah, must reset ties with New Delhi. The India-Nepal relationship cannot be taken for granted.

Rastriya Swatantra Party’s victory offers Nepal a rare chance to reset governance

ThePrint view on the most important issues.

Balen wave marks the second coming of democracy in Nepal

The Gen Z movement was a serious wave that RSP and Balen together managed to capture—the first milestone reflecting the relevance of issues-based politics.

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Wanted—A Bengali face. Why the BJP’s reliance on the central leadership has its limits

The 70-year wait for a saffron surge after the Bharatiya Jana Sangh, the precursor of the BJP, was formed. But can the BJP conquer Mookerjee’s Bengal?

As Strait of Hormuz shuts again, uncertainty grips global trade & energy markets

Oil prices jumped more than 5 percent Monday, on fears that the ceasefire between the ‌US and Iran could also collapse.

Why Siliguri Corridor is strategically important for India & how it is being secured | Cut The Clutter

This special edition of Cut The Clutter, straight from the Siliguri corridor, details the strategic importance of the narrow strip of land in West Bengal, and how it’s a vital link connecting the Northeast to the rest of India.

Trump, Netanyahu’s Iran gamble: The regime change rebound

American objectives are unmet. They neither have muscle nor motivation to resume the war. As for Iran, the regime didn’t just survive, it’s now led by more radical individuals.