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Topic: Nepal

The brazenness of China’s meddling in Nepal’s politics & why Kathmandu is allowing it

A Communist Party of China delegation spent 4 days in Nepal, playing mediator between two factions of the ruling Nepal Communist Party. The Chinese envoy too held meetings with both factions.

A stable Nepal is in India’s interest. Supporting Oli or hoping for Right-wing coalition isn’t

India should not encourage big power rivalry in the Himalayan nation for short-term gains.

Chinese delegation meets Nepal Communist Party leaders Prachanda, Madhav Nepal

The visit by the Chinese is believed to be a desperate attempt to avert a vertical split in the NCP where Prachanda claims to have taken control over the ruling party.

Chinese Communist Party delegation arrives in Nepal to ‘take stock’ of political situation

Nepal plunged into a political crisis last Sunday after Prime Minister K P Sharma Oli, known for his pro-Beijing leanings, in a surprise move, recommended dissolving Parliament.

Nepal SC issues show cause notice to PM Oli’s govt over dissolution of Parliament

The Nepal Supreme Court asked the govt to furnish an original copy of its recommendations to dissolve the House and the decision made by President to authenticate them.

Oli’s distrust of parliament isn’t India’s concern. China’s meddling in Nepal is

The ground reality in the wake of KP Oli's dissolution of the Nepal Parliament has three important aspects that India must carefully assess before considering its options.

Nepal SC forwards writ petitions against Parliament’s dissolution to Constitutional bench

The apex court of Nepal has refused to issue any interim order against Prime Minister Oli's move to dissolve the Parliament. The Constitutional bench will start the hearing on Friday.

Nepal’s latest crisis and its unstable political history with 49 PMs in 58 years

In episode 645 of #CutTheCutter, Shekhar Gupta explains the reasons behind the constitutional crisis in Nepal and gives an insight into the country's complex electoral system.

Nepal must strengthen democratic systems, focus on governance & not play India against China

ThePrint view on the most important issues, instantly.

Nepal PM Oli forms 1,199-member committee for general convention

K P Sharma Oli's decision to announce the new committee comes at a time when rival factions of the ruling party are preparing to make formal announcements for a party split.

On Camera

The govt’s ‘fix’ to speed up insolvency could add at least a year to the process

The proposed amendment to the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code aims to reduce timelines and provide for a mechanism that involves minimal interaction with the court. It fails on both counts.

No more text-heavy ads, wider scope of services—ICAI’s ethics code overhaul to promote Indian CA firms

Open to public feedback until 26 November, the revised guidelines, among other changes, give CA firms more flexibility to advertise & promote their services.

‘Let them see’: Putin says new nuclear-powered missiles in the making, in message to Washington

At a ceremony felicitating Russian military engineers, Putin highlights Moscow’s 'parity' in defence technologies for the next century.

Bihar is where politics moves, and everything else stands still

Bihar is blessed with a land more fertile for revolutions than any in India. Why has it fallen so far behind then? Constant obsession with politics is at the root of its destruction.