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Topic: Nepal

Army Chief Naravane’s remark on Lipulekh an insult to our history: Nepal Defence Minister

On 15 May, General Naravane had suggested that Nepal might be raising the issue of road construction via Lipulekh to Mansarovar at 'behest of someone else'.

Nepal records highest single-day spike in Covid-19 cases with 72 new infections

The surge in coronavirus cases has prompted the government to seal the Kathmandu Valley, imposing complete restriction on people entering the capital city.

Indian politicians, media focusing on ‘Hindu’ Nepal is not only pointless but harmful too

For New Delhi, the expansion of China’s power in South Asia changes the dynamic between India and its smaller neighbours. This needs careful handling.

Nepal map row: Has India provoked Kathmandu or is China instigating trouble for New Delhi?

India Wednesday sharply reacted to Nepal’s new official map that includes disputed territories, saying “such artificial enlargement of territorial claims will not be accepted”.

Reason behind Nepal’s recent hostility, and India’s longstanding LAC dispute with China

In episode 475 of #CutTheClutter, Shekhar Gupta explains why Nepal is criticising India on Covid-19 and Lipulekh Pass, and how China figures in this equation.

Nepal brings out new map marking 3 disputed areas bordering Uttarakhand in its territory

The ruling Nepal Communist Party's lawmakers also tabled a special resolution in Parliament demanding the return of Lipulekh, Kalapani and Limpiyadhura.

Nepal thanks India for providing medical supplies & testing kits to fight coronavirus

Over 26,691 tests have been conducted so far and there are 244 active cases of coronavirus while 36 have recovered in the country.

Nepal’s objection to Lipulekh road likely at the behest of ‘someone else’, says Army chief

Last week, Nepal responded with anger after Defence Minister Rajnath Singh inaugurated the road up to Lipulekh, built for pilgrims to Kailash Mansarovar.

Lipulekh row deepens, Nepal summons Indian envoy and hands over ‘diplomatic note’

Move comes day after Nepal Foreign Minister Pradeep Gyawali said he asked India to “refrain from carrying out any activity inside the territory of Nepal”.

On Camera

Indian Muslims abroad are facing the stigma of Pakistani grooming gangs

How is it that so many men from the same background could be involved—or remain silent? The answer is not comfortable. It lies in the moral codes they carried with them to England.

What’s behind bond yields’ logic-defying spike? The market’s concern over the future

While bond yields tend to fall amid low inflation & interest rate cuts, market experts say they’ve been rising due to concerns over tax collections, fiscal deficit & potential impact of US tariffs.

Navy gets first Tata-made Spanish 3D surveillance radar for its warships, 19 more to come

It is one of the most advanced long-range air defence and anti-missile radars. It has been acquired under an about USD 145-million deal signed in 2020.

Punjab is fast becoming the new Northeast. And there’s a message in it for Modi

In its toughest time in decades because of floods, Punjab would’ve expected PM Modi to visit. If he has the time for a Bihar tour, why not a short visit to next-door Punjab?