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TopicNepal

Topic: Nepal

India cannot take Nepal for granted and has to do more than just optics

It would be naïve for India to assume that China is seriously interested in a relatively small economy of Nepal.

Why Modi’s schedule over the next 6 months will be extremely hectic

Besides his trips abroad & campaign commitments, Modi will also be busy with visiting foreign leaders.

Modi govt beats China in high-stakes battle over dam in Nepal

After India’s refusal to buy hydropower from a Chinese project in Nepal, the Chinese company leading the project scrapped it.

Fourth time unlucky: PM Modi’s two-day Nepal trip this week leaves out Lumbini, yet again

Cultural diplomacy, religious tourism and China’s active interest in the region among factors why Modi wants to visit the Buddhist pilgrimage site.

After agreeing to China project, Nepal links pact with India on Raxaul-Kathmandu rail link

The agreement is for a preliminary engineering-cum-traffic survey to build a railway link.

After PM Oli’s return from Beijing, Nepal thinks China is the new India

Intelligence cooperation, not border identity cards, must be the solution to improve the special relationship between India and Nepal

Nepal PM Oli in China to hold bilateral talks with Premier Li Keqiang

Both countries expected to sign agreements on energy, tourism & other sectors under China's 'One Belt, One Road' initiative.

Veere Di Wedding is banned in Pakistan, while Afghan bowler Rashid Khan packs a punch

Despite being removed for life from politics, Nawaz Sharif’s PML(N) is slated to return to power after elections in Pakistan in July, Fatima Bhutto...

Pakistan bans ex-spy chief from leaving the country, while Kabul and Islamabad talk peace

The Nations Next Door is a daily roundup of the most interesting news and views from across South Asia.

Afghan NSA meets Pak army chief, as Bangladesh’s drug war draws flak

The Countries Next Door is a daily roundup of the most interesting news and views from across South Asia.

On Camera

Why Modi’s supporters fear ‘proud Hindu’ MK Gandhi and venerate his murderer Godse

Every Gandhi Jayanti, we witness a contradiction in Hindutva position — PM Modi hails ‘beloved Bapu’ while his supporters attack and abuse him.

Nodal officers to fast-tracking NOCs, Kerala govt’s heeding investor concerns, and it means business

As many as 21 policy reforms are under implementation following Invest Kerala Global Summit, as LDF govt works to change perception that the state is not conducive to businesses.

Finnish giant ICEYE to build signature radar microsatellites in India, offers full control to govt

Company builds microsatellites that are smaller, faster, cheaper to produce. ICEYE will develop & launch micro-satellites, hand them over to India, which will have full control & sovereignty.

Something’s hidden in the Oval Office photo of Trump, Munir, Sharif. India must look closely

What Munir has achieved with Trump is a return to normal, ironing out the post-Abbottabad crease. The White House picture gives us insight into how Pakistan survives, occasionally thrives and thinks.