Nepal’s National Assembly Passes Media Council Bill Amidst Criticism
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Nepal’s National Assembly passes Media Council Bill 2080, sparking concerns over government influence on media.
Growing Tiger Population of Nepal Raises Concerns
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Boom in the tiger population of Nepal sparks debate as conservation success clashes with rising human-wildlife conflicts.
Nepal Arrests Indian National with Semi-Automatic Pistol Near Border
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Nepal arrests an Indian national with a semi-automatic pistol, raising concerns over arms smuggling and regional security.
Trump’s Aid Freeze Disrupts Development Projects in Nepal and Pakistan
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Trump’s foreign aid freeze disrupts development in Nepal, Pakistan, and other nations, with key projects halted.
Nepal Raises Mount Everest Permit Fees for First Time in Nearly a Decade by 35%
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Nepal raises Mount Everest permit fees to $15,000, aiming to manage growing tourism and preserve the iconic peak’s environment.
Nepal’s Prime Minister Seeks Closer Ties with China
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Nepal’s Prime Minister K.P. Sharma Oli, pivots from India to China, seeking economic development and infrastructure projects through new ties.
Post-Election Political Theater Dominates Governance in Nepal
The second federal and provincial elections in Nepal since the 2015 constitution’s implementation recently took place. Nepal post-election…
The Indian Route: Harmony or Hegemony?
From secularism to systemic persecution of religious minorities, from proscribing international condemnation to unilaterally and forcefully imposing decisions over bilateral territorial disputes; India is essentially paradoxical in dodging global indicators as well as in its very fabric.
To Mourn or Not to Mourn, That is the Question
The death of Queen Elizabeth II has drawn varied reactions, including renewed anger from nations once subjected to British colonialism. To them, the occasion is yet another moment of reckoning; an opportunity to reveal the darker side of the extraordinary grandeur symbolized by the British Crown.
Taliban India Ties Post-August 2021
Well aware of the fact, that cash-strapped Afghanistan under the Taliban is in dire need of economic assistance and International recognition, India, by leveraging its economic clout, and political reach is once again trying to influence the foreign policy of Afghanistan.