Monarchy to Marxist, India has successfully handled Nepal's dispensations. The latest surprise sprung by two Communist leaders with China in the mix won't be any different for New Delhi.
Results show Nepali Congress party, contesting 91 seats, was leading Wednesday, in 42 races, while its main rival UML, contesting 141 seats, was ahead in 43 races.
Sher Bahadur Deuba is fighting to retain power against coalition led by former PM K. P. Oli, but race is both tight & uncertain, because of rising popular sentiments against traditional parties.
There was hope that a stable NCP government under PM Oli would kickstart Nepal’s journey to economic growth. But the party spending more time infighting than tackling a pandemic.
Country's used lithium-ion battery problem is also set to grow sharply in next decade. India 3rd largest e-waste producer with 7% global share but currently recycles only about 10% of it.
Shield AI will provide V-BAT vertical takeoff & landing drones along with licences for software, which will be integrated into aircraft and made available to select Indian partners.
No nation other than China can negotiate one-on-one with Trump on an equal footing. That’s why the middle powers who so far formed the core of multilateral bodies now feel orphaned.
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