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Nepal’s SC quashes unification of Communist Party factions led by PM Oli and Prachanda

With the apex court's verdict, Nepal Communist Party's 174 seats in parliament will be divided based on seats won by Oli-led UML and Prachanda's Maoist Center prior to their merger.

China can’t replace India, so don’t worry about its influence in Nepal, says ex-PM Bhattarai

In an interview, former Nepal PM Baburam Bhattarai calls for high-level political dialogue between Kathmandu and Delhi, adding that the border issue needs to be resolved.

Remove me if you can — Nepal PM Oli challenges Prachanda

Former Nepal PM Pushpa Kamal Dahal ‘Prachanda’ has been making efforts to garner support from the opposition parties in an apparent bid to oust Oli from power.

Gujarat municipal polls prove BJP’s unshakeable grip, AAP still has a long way to go

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‘Objection conveyed’ — Kathmandu on Biplab Deb’s remark that ‘BJP will form govt in Nepal’

The Tripura CM Saturday said Amit Shah had earlier told party leaders that BJP would establish rule in other countries as part of 'Atmanirbhar South Asia' initiative.

Indian response in Ladakh quite substantial compared to Doklam, Shyam Saran says

In an interview, former foreign secretary Shyam Saran says re-engaging with Pakistan without giving up India’s interests may help in avoiding a 'two-front war-like' situation.

Nepal investigating claim two Indian mountaineers ‘faked’ Everest summit

Narender Singh Yadav and Seema Rani Goswami were part of a 15-member international team managed by the Seven Summit Treks in Nepal in 2016.

Rival faction of Nepal Communist Party removes KP Oli for triggering political chaos

Amid the increasing internal rift in the party, Oli had decided to dissolve the Parliament on 20 December last year, triggering a constitutional crisis in Nepal.

What the India-Nepal Peace treaty is, and why Nepal has problems with it

The treaty to strengthen and develop India-Nepal ties has been in question in Kathmandu over the years. A call to revise it was raised again earlier this month.

Prachanda leads anti-govt protest in Nepal, says PM Oli undermined Constitution

Former Nepal PM Prachanda said Oli violated the party’s statute & procedures and stood against the democratic republic system which compelled people to protest against his move.

On Camera

Iran-Israel conflict will now be shaped by 3H—Houthis, Hamas, Hezbollah

Israel's response to Iran's retaliatory attack was relatively small and also downplayed by Tehran. But there are factors that could jeopardise this perceived reprieve.

CBDT signs record 125 Advance Pricing Agreements, 31% more than last year

The 125 APAs include 86 Unilateral APAs (UAPAs) and 39 Bilateral APAs (BAPAs). The total number of APAs since the start of the APA programme has risen to 641, with 506 UAPAs and 135 BAPAs.

Vice Admiral Dinesh Kumar Tripathi to take over as Chief of the Naval Staff

He has been the chief of personnel and the flag officer commanding-in-chief, Western Naval Command, in the rank of vice admiral.

These 6 states are key for Modi’s ‘400 paar’ target. They’re also where Opposition can stop him

While this contest looks so predictable in large swathes of our political landscape, it is also more keenly contested than 2019 in some states.