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TopicKP Sharma Oli

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Nepal ex-PM Oli takes shot at India in 1st statement post ouster, warns of threat to Nepal’s sovereignty

While he didn’t name India in Facebook post, he spoke of 2015 blockade, his moves ‘to reduce Nepal’s dependence on single neighbour’ & ‘conspirators & false narrative’ in GenZ protests.

Maoism to new constitution—Nepal saw many changes, but the same old politics took control

The volatile situation has brought in more uncertainty in Nepali politics. Gen Z has energy, street power, and aspirations to bring in new leadership, but lacks political acumen.

Corruption, nepotism, and a hit-and-run—how Gen Z anger spilled onto Nepal’s streets

Here is a serious lesson on not to underestimate the power of the young generation, who see the future better than older cohorts. They are frustrated with the ruling class that failed Nepal after 1990 and again after the 2006 mass movement.

Revival of India-China trade through Lipulekh brings hopes, concerns for border traders

After a hiatus of three decades, India-China border trade was resumed through Lipulekh pass in 1992. But the volumes were nowhere close to the earlier times, since the markets they served were now better connected with highways.

Oli’s upcoming India visit shows the trust gap is narrowing. Nepal’s China card has limits

The ‘China card’ may have proved to be a useful tool for certain political parties in Nepal, but it cannot substitute for engagement with India.

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 Following protests, admin ordered their departure from campus, but later rescinded order.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.

On Camera

Bads of Bollywood brought Emraan Hashmi out of our guilty pleasure closet, made him cool

With his cameo in Bads of Bollywood, Emraan Hashmi, who has long shifted away from his signature bold image, got the chance to revive his boyhood charm.

Market regulator SEBI clears Adani Group of impropriety alleged by Hindenburg Research

SEBI probe concluded that purported loans and fund transfers were paid back in full and did not amount to deceptive market practices or unreported related party transactions.

Govt inks deal with HAL for 97 new Tejas Mk1A; previous order’s deliveries likely to begin next yr

There were no plans to have Mk1A version. However, compromise was reached between HAL & IAF in 2015 since original plan for getting Mk2 would've been time-consuming affair.

India doesn’t give walkovers to Pakistan in war. Here’s why it shouldn’t do it in cricket either

Many really smart people now share the position that playing cricket with Pakistan is politically, strategically and morally wrong. It is just a poor appreciation of competitive sport.