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Topic: Nepal elections

New Nepal PM Sushila Karki to expand interim cabinet, inducting at least 3 ministers

According to Nepal PMO, the former chief justice finalised names after ‘several rounds of internal consultation’ before submitting them to President Ram Chandra Poudel.

16 years on, why thousands in Nepal are calling for return to Hindu monarchy under an ousted king

Nearly 10,000 crowded the streets outside Kathmandu International Airport, where King Gyanendra Shah landed in a chartered jet after 2 months away in Pokhara.

Nepal PM Prachanda to seek vote of confidence today, third time within 15 months

A PM is required to cross threshold of 50%, which is 138 votes as per present number of parliamentarians. Dahal is expected to get a comfortable majority.

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.

Nepal’s ruling party could emerge as single largest in elections, Deuba wins in Dadeldhura

Results show Nepali Congress party, contesting 91 seats, was leading Wednesday, in 42 races, while its main rival UML, contesting 141 seats, was ahead in 43 races.

Why Xi Jinping’s growing interest in South Asia has made Nepal election crucial for India

Ex-PM KP Oli is widely seen as Beijing’s cat paw in Nepal while Sher Bahadur Deuba is considered close to New Delhi. 'Who's winning Nepal' question matters to India-China too.

From Prachanda factor to bittersweet bilateral ties, India closely watches as Nepal votes today 

At least three countries — India, China and the United States — are closely monitoring the Himalayan nation's electoral franchise.

Politics in Nepal has tilted in India’s favour now. 2017 elections was all about China

Given that India has played a supportive role in Nepal’s peace process, an amiable completion of elections can be considered a good return on investment.

As public discontent, infighting loom over Nepal polls, the importance of PM’s wife Arzu Rana Deuba

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.

In Kathmandu, leaders compete to be ‘different’, make & break ties, as Nepal voters ‘seek change’

General elections in Nepal are scheduled to be held on 20 November and the question on everyone's mind is who will be the next Prime Minister of the Himalayan republic.

On Camera

Indian drivers, farmers in a fix over the rushed E20 rollout. Centre is the only one to benefit

In a majority of petrol stations, E20 and E10 are retailed for a similar price, basically augmenting oil company profits.

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.

30 civilians killed as Pakistan Air Force strikes Khyber Pakhtunkhwa village with China-made bombs

While Pakistani authorities have not clarified what intended target was, the incident adds to a troubling pattern of PAF strikes killing civilians, including women and children.

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.