NEPALESE POLITICS
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Nepal President Ramchandra Paudel seeks climate justice after deadly floods: 1,356 killed, 4,996 still missing
Nepal's President Ramchandra Paudel urged global action for climate justice for vulnerable nations. He also called for national unity among political parties and citizens for relief efforts. Devastating flash floods struck northern and central Nepal, causing widespread destruction. Official data indicates 1,356 people died and 4,996 remain unaccounted for. Preliminary estimates place the total economic losses at around Nepali Rs 400 billion.
Eight parties unite to form Nepal’s ‘Progressive Front’
Eight Nepalese political parties have formed a new alliance called the Progressive Front. This new political front is based on shared political issues and common agendas. The alliance aims to create a just and inclusive society free from discrimination. It also seeks to institutionalize a federal and democratic governance system. The Progressive Front intends to ensure equal representation for all communities in parliament.
Nepal Gen Z Protest: Down goes wily Oli... and youth power does it
KP Sharma Oli, a seasoned political figure in Nepal, faced an unexpected downfall due to a Gen Z-led movement fueled by unmet aspirations. Despite his past successes, including navigating India's blockade and fostering ties with China, Oli's authoritarian tendencies and disconnect from the youth ultimately led to his ouster.
Army chief hands over military equipment to Nepal counterpart
Besides talks on bilateral issues and regional security, the visit is expected to clear the air on the Agnipath recruitment scheme. The Indian Army recruits soldiers for its Gurkha battalions from Nepal and has already sent a request for the intake process to commence under the new scheme. The Nepalese government is believed to have raised concerns about the new scheme, which is a radical change from the traditional regular intake of soldiers.
BJP Foreign Cell chairman visits Nepal to bridge the gap between leadership
Nepal’s foreign minister Pradeep Gawli is expected to visit Delhi in the near future to mark a high level political engagement that has been overshadowed since Kathmandu decided to change its political map to include Indian territories.
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Students join protests against China's encroachment in Nepal
Students in Nepalese capital Kathmandu on Monday launched protests against the Chinese encroachment into the country’s territory. Massive protest march was held in front of the Chinese embassy in Kathmandu, political sources told ET from the Nepalese capital.
Nepal plans to conduct census in Kalapani areas, Indian side says 'won't allow'
Sources familiar with the development told TOI that "hawkish elements" of the Nepalese political leadership want to get the census done in the villages comprising the Limpyidhura, Kalapani and Lipulekh areas, and had also drafted a questionnaire for the exercise.
Dhaka witnesses major protest against Nepal PM KP Sharma Oli's Ayodhya comment
Activists from Bangladesh’s ‘Jagroto Hindu Samaj’ carried out a human chain prog at Dhaka Press Club to protest Oli's remarks. The Nepalese PM created a controversy on July 13 stating that real Ayodhya lies in Nepal, and not India and that Lord Ram was born in Thori area of southern Nepal. His comments have invited sharp criticism.
A Cold Breeze is Blowing Over India-Nepal Relationship
Systematically, the communist government of Nepal is chipping away at several aspects that made the relationship special and unique; the 1950 Treaty of Peace and Friendship, the open border, and now the ties of kinship.
Nepal's FM radio stations beam propaganda across border, say Lipulekh is theirs
Nepalese parliament recently adopted a new political map of the country showing these areas as part of its own territory, a move strongly opposed by India.
View: Nepal map strains neighbourhood first policy of India
For Nepalese politicians to think that coming ever closer to China can compensate for dilution of ties with India is misplaced hubris. Going too far with China and endangering India’s security can force India’s hands to take countervailing steps.
Weather plays truant: Darjeeling first flush tea prices fall 34%
Entry of cheap Nepalese tea in the market has become a major problem.
Nepal PM Deuba's maiden foreign trip begins with India visit on Aug 23
That Deuba chose India as a destination for his maiden trip abroad reflects close nature of Indo-Nepal ties, they said, amid China's relentless efforts to expand its sphere of political and economic influence in Nepal.
India adopts wait-&-watch policy over Nepal tussle
Nepal PM K P Oli has not covered himself with glory in the past year which saw bruising protests by Madhes groups in the Terai.
India denies any involvement in Nepal's political developments
India today denied any involvement in the internal political developments in Nepal which it described as purely political including Kathmandu's decision to recall its ambassador here.
India, not China, could be first stop: Nepal PM KP Sharma Oli to Narendra Modi
Oli received an invitation from Prime Minister Narendra Modi when he called his Indian counterpart on Thursday morning.
K P Oli calls up PM Narendra Modi; discusses political situation in Nepal
Oli called up PM Modi and briefed him on the political developments in his country, days after the Nepalese Cabinet decided to amend the Constitution.
Nepal must urgently work on finding solution to Terai unrest, say Indian experts
The Modi govt has suggested to both Deputy PM Kamal Thapa and Madheshi leaders to reach a compromise on the demands raised in the agitation that has already lasted for 110 days.
No international dimension to stand on Nepal at the UN: India
A day after it raised for the first time the current crisis in Nepal at the UN, India said there was no "international dimension" to its statement.
Indian killed in Nepal: PM Narendra Modi expresses 'shock', envoy summoned in Delhi
PM Modi expressed "shock" over the unfortunate killing of an Indian due to police firing in Nepal and requested for details from his Nepalese counterpart K P Oli.
India urged to recognise Nepalese Constitution
Ek Nath Dhakal, a member of the Constituent Assembly of Nepal, has urged India that its "unequivocal recognition" of Nepalese Constitution would go a long way in reducing the current tensions and restoring cordial relations between the two countries.
India asks Nepal to resolve anti-Constitution unrest 'credibly and effectively'
Amid the continuing unrest in Nepal caused by anti-Constitution protests, India asked the neighbouring country to address the underlying causes 'credibly and effectively'.
PM Narendra Modi's advice on drafting Constitution not interference: Nepal
Modi's advice to Nepal's warring political parties on constitution-making was criticised by media which termed it as "breaching of diplomatic norms".
Bharat-Nepal Shiksha Maitri Karyakam launched
As per the programme, three groups comprising 20 Nepalese students each will pursue the month-long course and tour.
India and Nepal to hold Joint Commission meeting after 23 years; Sushma Swaraj to travel to Nepal
Even though the JCM was happening after a long period, India has 25 bilateral mechanisms with Nepal where both are interacting on a regular basis.
India committed to working for democratic, peaceful Nepal: Sujatha Singh, Foreign Secretary
"As I have got feedback from different political leaders, whom I met here, I am hopeful that the elections will be held in November as per schedule," she told reporters after wrapping up her first official visit to Nepal.
Girija Prasad Koirala dead
Former Nepalese PM dies of respiratory problems.
Colgate's Nepalese subsidiary faces uncertain future
Voicing concern over security in Nepal after the political upheaval there, oral care major, Colgate-Palmolive India's Nepalese subsidiary, said that its future is uncertain and difficult in the Himalayan country.
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