Topic: Kalapani
Politics, economy, people ties, culture — how China has slowly expanded its grip over Nepal
China’s interest in Nepal is over a decade old, but the watershed moment was the 2015 Madhesi agitation and blockade, which was viewed as being India-backed.
Kathmandu has reservations with China also on Lipulekh, Kalapani: Nepal ruling party leader
In interview to ThePrint, Bishnu Rijal of Nepal Communist Party says entire Kalapani belongs to Nepal and that while China has agreed to talk on the issue, India hasn't.
Nepal’s new map is PM Oli’s ‘tool for political gains’, says Indian official
Official says India offered to hold foreign secretary-level talks before bill to amend Nepal’s constitution to reflect the new map was tabled in its parliament.
Oli now says India has ‘encroached’ Nepal’s territory since 1962, should return it
Addressing his country's parliament, Nepal PM K.P. Sharma Oli said ‘our territory should be returned’, referring to the disputed Kalapani region.
Nepal govt tables constitutional amendment bill over new map, plans talks with India
After receiving support from the opposition Nepali Congress, K.P. Sharma Oli’s govt has moved an amendment to reflect its new map in the national emblem.
Won’t accept ‘artificial enlargement’ of territory — India hits back as Nepal redraws map
Nepal opens up new front as its map now shows three disputed areas in its territory, a day after PM Oli says ‘Indian virus’ is leading to Covid spike.
Manisha Koirala supports Nepal map showing Kalapani and Lipulekh as its territory
Manisha Koirala replied to Nepal Foreign Minister Pradeep Gyawali's tweet informing inclusion of Kalapani and Lipulekh in the country's official map.
India says it hasn’t revised boundaries with Nepal in new maps
In November, Nepal had raised objections saying the Kalapani area lies within Nepal's boundary after India reportedly showed the region as part of its territory.
Nepal top court seeks original map exchanged with India while hearing plea on Kalapani issue
The Nepal Supreme Court sought the map exchanged during the signing of the Sugauli Treaty in 1816 amid fresh contention that India has revised the borders.
India refuses to meet Nepal PM’s special envoy to discuss Kalapani row amid souring ties
Special envoy Madhav Kumar Nepal was expected to visit India on 4-5 December & wanted to meet PM Narendra Modi to discuss the festering border dispute.
Why BJP and RSS workers are the new targets of militants in Kashmir
The murder of BJP leader Wasim Bari in Bandipora is another reminder that we must be steadfast in our resolve to completely erase militancy from Kashmir.
India to raise Rs 20,000 cr by selling stakes in Coal India & a PSU bank to fund stimulus
In case of Coal India, if valuations are not attractive, the company will buy back shares from the government, officials said.
Defence
Armed forces to limit flying Cheetah choppers as Covid hits spares production at HAL
HAL has reduced spare production for the ageing Cheetahs, and it has been communicated to the forces that the shortage is expected to last around 3 months.
Read my lips, forget the camera
Say Central forces' angry soldiers. They need reform, committed leaders. And very sensitive handling.