Nepal’s ruling Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) President Rabi Lamichhane, speaking on his just-concluded India visit and meetings with the top leadership, said Nepal-India relations should be shaped increasingly by economic …
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Nepali Foreign Minister Shishir Khanal is scheduled to visit India on June 6 at the invitation of External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar. Khanal and Jaishankar met previously during the 9th …
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The fourth edition of the Kathmandu Kalinga Literary Festival (KLF) will convene on June 6–7, 2026, at Hotel Himalaya, Kathmandu, bringing together eminent writers, thinkers, artists, diplomats, spiritual leaders, academics, …
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Icons of India, Sri Lanka, Pakistan, Nepal Among Top Finalists in Britain-based 21st Century’s Global Merit Index
by UNIby UNI 6 minutes readIn an era marked by unprecedented technological advance, seismic social change, and deepening global interdependence, South Asia’s most transformative minds and hearts are now part of a ground-breaking and momentous …
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Nepal’s political landscape appears to be undergoing its most dramatic transformation in decades, as early results from the March 5 parliamentary elections point to a sweeping surge for the reformist …
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Nepal Votes After Revolt: Can the Ballot Deliver What the Streets Demanded?
by R. Suryamurthy 6 minutes readNepal goes to the polls on March 5 under conditions that would test even a settled democracy: a snap election forced by bloodshed, a youth-heavy electorate impatient for change, and …
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Nepal approaches its March 5 election not just as a democratic event, but also as a significant milestone that underscores the country’s important role in regional and global conversations. This …
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IMF Reaches Staff-Level Agreement with Nepal Under ECF, Flags Financial Sector Risks and 3–3.5% Growth Outlook
by T. Vishnudatta Jayaraman 3 minutes readThe International Monetary Fund (IMF) has reached a staff-level agreement with Nepal following two weeks of discussions in Kathmandu, signaling continued engagement under the country’s Extended Credit Facility (ECF) program …
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From Poverty Gains to Climate Losses: What ESCAP’s Data Reveal About South Asia
by R. Suryamurthy 5 minutes readSouth Asia is emerging as one of the most consequential battlegrounds for the global 2030 Agenda, with new data showing that hard-won social and economic gains are being steadily undermined …
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Pakistan Lifts Boycott, India–Pakistan T20 World Cup Match in Colombo to Go Ahead as Scheduled
by Anirudh Nairby Anirudh Nair 3 minutes readAfter a 10-day standoff, Pakistan has withdrawn its boycott of the match against India at the 2026 ICC T20 World Cup, clearing the way for the high-profile fixture to be …