Nepal

What’s fuelling Gen Z’s anger against millennial leader Balen Shah in Nepal?

Just months after he was sworn in as prime minister, Balendra “Balen” Shah is on the receiving end of Gen Z’s anger. The youth of Nepal are out on the streets in Kathmandu once again, angry over the recent eviction drives and the self-immolation of a driver over a parking row

Nepal ready to resolve border disputes with India diplomatically, says Foreign Minister Khanal

Nepali Foreign Minister Shisir Khanal has said that the government is ready to resolve border disputes with India diplomatically, and mechanisms for such dialogues have already been set up. He has previously said that the Nepal-India Joint Working Group (JWG) on Border Management is looking into the matter.

MEA advises Kailash Mansarovar pilgrims against travelling without all required travel documents

The Ministry of External Affairs has urged Kailash Mansarovar pilgrims not to begin their journey without securing all mandatory travel documents after 52 Indian devotees were stranded in Nepal due to the absence of valid Chinese visas and entry permits.

Nepal PM says Britain was not asked to mediate border dispute with India

Nepal Prime Minister Balendra Shah clarified that Kathmandu has not sought Britain's mediation in its border dispute with India, saying the issue will be resolved through bilateral talks. He reaffirmed Nepal’s claims over Kalapani and Lipulekh while defending his earlier remarks.

After India, Nepal turns to China as FM Khanal begins four-day visit

Nepal Foreign Minister Shisir Khanal arrived in China on Sunday for a four-day visit aimed at engaging with the Chinese leadership and outlining the foreign policy priorities of Nepal's new government

India, Nepal discuss Janakpur–Ayodhya rail link, passenger train services on agenda

The discussions between the two countries were part of the 10th Project Steering Committee and the 8th Joint Working Group meetings held here on June 11 and 12, the Indian Embassy in Kathmandu said on Friday.

India, Nepal hold talks, review progress of key cross-border railway projects

India and Nepal reviewed the progress of ongoing cross-border railway projects and discussed future connectivity initiatives during high-level meetings in Kathmandu

This Week in Explainers: Why is Elon Musk jittery about India’s declining fertility?

Fewer babies are being born in India per woman. The decline in total fertility rate (TFR) to 1.9 births per woman, below the replacement level of 2.1, has caught the attention of Elon Musk. Here’s all this and much more in our weekly wrap

India & Nepal to resolve border issues bilaterally, says Foreign Minister Khanal

Rejecting any third-party mediation, Nepali Foreign Minister Shishir Khanal has said that the government wants to resolve border issues with India bilaterally.

After Japan, Nepal bans Indian mangoes. What’s wrong?

Nepal has imposed restrictions on the import of Indian mangoes after border quarantine inspectors found excessive pesticides. The ban could impact exports of premium Indian varieties such as Alphonso, Kesar, Langra, Banganapalli, among others