India has a clear policy that it would not entertain any project in Nepal constructed with Chinese aid. This would mean heavy losses for at least two international airports in Nepal.
Monarchy to Marxist, India has successfully handled Nepal's dispensations. The latest surprise sprung by two Communist leaders with China in the mix won't be any different for New Delhi.
New government will continue to ‘play both sides’ when it comes to tussle between India & Beijing in securing influence, they say, adds ex-PM K.P. Sharma Oli is in driver's seat.
Sher Bahadur Deuba is fighting to retain power against coalition led by former PM K. P. Oli, but race is both tight & uncertain, because of rising popular sentiments against traditional parties.
The move is expected to come into effect from 2023 as the two countries plan to upgrade their trade, transit ties, even as Nepal seeks greater access to Indian markets for tea, spices.
Modi and Deuba, who has earlier held the PM's chair for four other terms, Saturday agreed to give priority to trade and cross-border connectivity initiatives in all respects.
Over generations, Bihar’s bane has been its utter lack of urbanisation. But now, even Bihar is urbanising. Or let’s say, rurbanising. Two decades under Nitish Kumar have created a new elite in its cities.
Indian govt officials last month skipped Turkish National Day celebrations in Delhi, in a message to Ankara following its support for Islamabad, particularly during Operation Sindoor.
Bihar is blessed with a land more fertile for revolutions than any in India. Why has it fallen so far behind then? Constant obsession with politics is at the root of its destruction.
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