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Nepal’s ruling RSP is caught in a power tussle—PM Balen vs party chief Lamichhane

New Delhi: Six months after Nepal’s Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) swept to power riding on a wave of anti-establishment sentiment, the uneasiness between its...

The Nirmal Purja story: Face of Nepalese mountaineering who leaves behind a contested legacy

Mountaineer Nirmal Purja leaves behind a contested legacy. In 2024, two women climbers accused him of sexual misconduct—allegations he denied.

As communal violence leaves three dead in Nepal, PM Balen Shah’s delayed response faces criticism

The violence, which began in Sunsari district of Koshi, has spread across Madhes region. The PM, who hails from Madhes, broke his silence four days after the violence began.

Nepal is reimagining its relationship with China. What this means for India

Observers in Kathmandu suggest that for Nepal, the central question should not be whether India approves or disapproves, but whether such projects are beneficial to its development.

Nepal backtracks on mango ban. India says exports to continue

The Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare’s clarification comes amid concerns among exporters after reports surfaced suggesting Nepal had banned Indian mango shipments.

Meeting with Shah, litti-chokha diplomacy—why BJP laid out red carpet for Nepal’s ruling RSP

From Ayodhya, Janakpur & Lumbini to party HQ in Delhi, BJP’s banking on political engagement, cultural affinity & people-to-people links to reset ties with Nepal.

Why Balen Shah’s ‘encroachment’ remark has put India-Nepal border dispute back in focus

New Delhi: Nepalese Prime Minister Balen Shah’s statement that territorial encroachments along the India-Nepal border were not one-sided and both countries have occupied each...

Nepal ruling party head Lamichhane in Delhi at BJP invite for party-to-party talks amid border tensions

As Nepal’s new government raises fresh border concerns, the BJP is opening 'regular channel of communication' with the ruling RSP through a two-day visit by party chief Rabi Lamichhane. 

Cancer survivor broke Everest record listening to Taylor Swift. The mountains cooperated too

'I have spent the last several years chasing this goal, and after six unsuccessful attempts, there were definitely moments where it felt discouraging,' he told ThePrint.

Use of lethal force, Oli & Lamichhane under lens—Nepal’s NHRC on Gen Z protest that toppled govt

Peaceful demonstrations led largely by young protesters were infiltrated by organised violent groups and met with excessive and often lethal force by security personnel, it says.

On Camera

Indian queers will settle for flower over the bouquet. No marriage equality? Recognise live-in

Live-in relationships are a conundrum for Indian law as courts build the framework case by case, often leading to more questions than answers.

Gen Z prefers betting online, so casinos are reinventing the real-world experience

With Gen Z more likely to gamble online than visit casinos, operators are adding sports, spas, street food and social spaces to turn gaming venues into lifestyle destinations.

India, Japan look at joint naval shipbuilding, technology transfer with pact to deepen defence ties

Maritime security agreement opens avenues for joint development of naval ships and design, greater use of Indian shipbuilding and repair facilities by Japan.

Munir’s latest power grab is proof of his paranoia. Dictatorship and delusion go together

At some point Pakistani dictators begin to show paranoia. That’s the strategic reality most relevant to India since the late fifties. Munir’s case is worse, like some sudden acrophobia.