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TopicKP Sharma Oli

Topic: KP Sharma Oli

It’s time to move on from Kalapani and Ayodhya. India-Nepal need a real reset

One immediate and pragmatic resolution could be for both parties to accept that dealing with grievances should not be viewed as a zero-sum game.

Nepali student’s death at KIIT campus sparks protests, diplomatic incident as university faces backlash

A 3rd yr student from Nepal died allegedly by suicide at KIIT in Bhubaneswar. Following protests, admin ordered their departure from campus, but later rescinded order.

In Nepal, the musical chairs of power continues as KP Sharma Oli returns as PM for 3rd time

New Delhi: Khadga Prasad Sharma Oli will take oath as Prime Minister of Nepal for the third time Monday since 2015, after the incumbent leader...

Nepal Congress & CPN-UML forge new alliance; KP Sharma Oli to become next PM

KP Sharma Oli will lead new govt expected to be formed soon for one and half years and will hand over to Nepal Congress chief Sher Bahadur Deuba for remaining term until next poll.

Nepal’s politicians are hiding a democratic deficit. Look beyond the elections.

In 'Nepal', Lok Raj Baral unpacks the idea and practice of democracy in the South Asian nation, disentangling the tensions and balances between representation and governance.

Crisis in Nepal again as Prachanda sides with opposition on president polls, but PM likely to survive storm

Prachanda’s support for Ram Chandra Paudel of Nepali Congress has put ruling coalition in flux with deputy prime minister and three other ministers resigning. 3 parties have quit alliance too.

Nepal’s new Communist govt will wear China tilt on sleeves at its own peril

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.

KP Oli’s coup against Deuba brings comrades to power in Nepal. India still holds many cards

KP Oli’s move to join hands with his Communist rival stunned the neighbourhood but PM Modi recovered well to become the first international leader to congratulate Nepal's new PM Prachanda.

KP Sharma Oli’s faction of CPN-UML to vote against newly appointed Nepal PM Debua’s govt

During a meeting chaired by Oli in Kathmandu, the faction also decided to remain in the Opposition bench in Parliament and endorsed a 10-point proposal to solve intra-party disputes.

Sher Bahadur Deuba becomes Nepal’s PM for fifth time

Deuba's appointment is in line with the ruling issued by Nepal's Supreme Court Monday to make way for his claim to the premiership, replacing incumbent K P Sharma Oli.

On Camera

There’s a method in Trump’s Pakistan romance. It’s all about Gulf security

Like Turkey and Egypt, Pakistan is one of a handful of powers with the human resources and infrastructure to help secure the Persian Gulf as Trump’s America draws down its military presence.

How mining, manufacturing & power sectors weighed on India’s industrial output since January 2024

India’s industrial output growth saw a 10-month low in June, with Index of Industrial Production (IIP) growing by mere 1.5% as against 1.9% in May 2025.

Legacy of Air Chief Marshal LM Katre, the man who flew Spitfires & ushered IAF into a modern era

ACM Katre was 2nd IAF chief to die in harness. It was at a memorial lecture in his honour where IAF chief AP Singh revealed that India shot down 6 Pakistani aircraft in Op Sindoor.

Modi’s ready to risk it all for farmers. Farm reform can answer Trump with new Green Revolution

Standing up to America is usually not a personal risk for a leader in India. Any suggestions of foreign pressure unites India behind who they see as leading them in that fight.