Nepal
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India, Nepal launch UPI-based money transfer system: How can users send funds instantly?
Business | Jun 11, 2026, 08:31 PM ISTIndia and Nepal have launched a UPI-based cross-border money transfer system, enabling instant remittances through mobile apps and digital wallets. The initiative aims to boost financial inclusion, trade and digital connectivity between the two countries.
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Diplomatic ties, party engagement: Why did BJP host Nepal's Lamichhane with grand welcome in Delhi?
India | Jun 02, 2026, 10:11 PM ISTNepal: Rabi Lamichhane’s visit comes at a sensitive moment, amid friction in India-Nepal ties over territorial disputes under the new Prime Minister Balen Shah.
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Nepal's ruling RSP chief meets BJP president Nitin Nabin in Delhi: Here's what they discussed
India | Jun 02, 2026, 07:06 PM ISTNepal's Rashtriya Swatantra Party (RSP) chairman Rabi Lamichhane met BJP national president Nitin Nabin. The delegation of Nepal's ruling party, comprising its senior leaders, was accorded a grand welcome at the BJP headquarters on its arrival.
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Balen Shah's 'Nepal encroached India's territories' remark triggers row. What did he actually say?
World | May 31, 2026, 11:52 PM ISTSpeaking in the Parliament during his maiden appearance on Sunday, Nepal's youngest Prime Minister Balendra Shah said his country has officially sent a diplomatic note to India over encroachment of territories, including Lipulekh, adding that they have mutually agreed to resolve the dispute.
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Cannes 2026: Nepali director Abinash Bikram Shah's Elephants in the Fog creates history
Entertainment | May 23, 2026, 12:06 PM ISTWritten and directed by Abinash Bikram Shah, Elephants in the Fog created history at Cannes 2026 by winning the Un Certain Regard Jury Prize on Saturday.
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'Where should we live and study?': Nepal girl's letter to PM after demolition leaves family homeless
World | May 14, 2026, 09:52 AM ISTAn 11-year-old Nepali girl's letter to Prime Minister Balendra Shah has cast a spotlight on the humanitarian fallout of Kathmandu's mass eviction drive. Over 15,000 squatters have been displaced, which has led to criticism, legal intervention and protests across Nepal.
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'Untenable claim': India rejects Nepal's objection to Kailash Mansarovar Yatra via Lipulekh Pass
India | May 03, 2026, 11:40 PM ISTNew Delhi's sharp reaction came hours after the Nepal foreign ministry issued a statement strongly objecting to India and China making preparations for the annual pilgrimage via Lipulekh Pass without consulting Kathmandu, which claims the region belongs to it.
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20 killed as jeep plunges into gorge in Nepal's Rolpa; rain hampers rescue effort
World | Apr 30, 2026, 08:28 PM ISTRescue operations are hampered by heavy rain in the area, police said, adding that the exact number of passengers in the vehicle at the time of the accident is not yet known.
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Nepal Airlines shows J-K as part of Pakistan in 'network map'; issues apology after backlash
World | Apr 30, 2026, 03:41 PM ISTThe airlines had deleted the social media post on Wednesday following the backlash. The airline said they removed the post as it contained 'cartographic inaccuracies' which did not reflect the official stance of Nepal or the airline.
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Nepal Home Minister Sudhan Gurung resigns amid financial scrutiny: 'Ethics hold more weight...'
World | Apr 22, 2026, 04:13 PM ISTNepal Home Minister Sudan Gurung resigned just 26 days after assuming office. Gurung was one of the leaders of the 2025 Gen Z movement against corruption and the elite politicians of Nepal.
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Youngistan in Power: How Nepal's young Parliament and Cabinet are redefining governance
World | Apr 02, 2026, 08:49 AM ISTFor decades, Nepal’s politics was dominated by a few major parties and familiar leaders. Power often shifted between them, but many people felt that real change was missing. The success of the RSP has disrupted this pattern and introduced a completely new political style.
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The Gen Z factor: A look at the revamped Nepalese Parliament backed by the youth
Explainers | Apr 02, 2026, 08:49 AM ISTNepal's newly elected parliament is dominated by first-time MPs, many of whom come from non-traditional backgrounds such as journalism, activism, law and civil society. This marks a clear break from the country's legacy political class.
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Nepal's Communist party reacts after KP Oli arrested: 'No ground for arrest, political revenge'
World | Mar 28, 2026, 10:11 AM ISTFormer Foreign Minister and party leader Pradeep Gyawali said, "It's a political revenge taken against our chairman, and added "In response to the current arrest, Oli's party, CPN-UML, has called for an emergency secretariat meeting.
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Nepal ex-PM KP Sharma Oli arrested over last year's Gen Z protests, day after Balen Shah takes oath
World | Mar 28, 2026, 07:57 AM ISTSoon after Oli's arrest, the newly-appointed Minister of Home Affairs, Sudan Gurung, said a "promise is a promise" and that "no one is above the law".
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Balen Shah, former rapper, takes oath as Nepal's youngest PM at 35 after massive poll victory
World | Mar 27, 2026, 02:19 PM ISTPresident Paudel administered oath of office and secrecy to the newly appointed prime minister at the President's Office Sheetal Niwas at 12.34 pm, according to Kiran Pokharel, press advisor to the president.
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Fuel crunch amid war: How Sri Lanka, Nepal, Bangladesh are tackling fuel crisis | Explained
Explainers | Mar 18, 2026, 01:42 PM ISTThe widening Middle East conflict has triggered a sharp fuel crisis across South Asia, pushing nations like Sri Lanka, Nepal and Bangladesh to adopt emergency measures. From reduced work weeks to strict rationing and austerity measures, each country is battling rising costs and supply disruptions.
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Helicopter crashes while landing in farmland in Nepal's Khotang district
World | Mar 18, 2026, 01:36 PM ISTNepal helicopter crash: The helicopter was flying from Kathmandu on a dedicated run to transport a deceased person's body, probably for traditional funeral rites prevalent in Nepal's mountainous areas.
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Fuel prices surge in Nepal amid West Asia conflict; petrol, diesel, LPG see steep hike
World | Mar 16, 2026, 06:33 AM ISTAccording to the Nepal Oil Corporation, the price hike was necessitated due to the rising prices in the international market and the challenges being faced in supply management.
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Seven Indian pilgrims killed, many injured as bus plunges off road in Nepal
World | Mar 15, 2026, 12:45 PM ISTA microbus carrying pilgrims was returning from Manakamana Temple when it plunged off the road in Gorkha District, according to the police.
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PM Modi congratulates Nepal's newly elected youth leader Balendra Shah, Rabi Lamichhane on RSP's win
India | Mar 09, 2026, 09:27 PM ISTPM Modi congratulated party chairman Rabi Lamichhane and senior leader Balendra Shah for their electoral victories and praised the party’s impressive success.