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Nepal Map A ‘National Commitment’: Khanal calls 2020 move permanent; seeks ‘no old baggage’ reset with India

The clarification came after Nepali Congress lawmaker Sita Thapaliya asked whether Khanal’s statement in New Delhi that the new govt carried “no old baggage” meant it was distancing itself from decisions taken by previous govts, particularly the controversial 2020 map.

The Times of India · Sep 15

Nepal opposition wants PM Balendra Shah to hold Lipulekh talks with India

Nepali Congress-led opposition MPs on Thursday pressed Balendra Shah govt “to move beyond diplomatic notes” and open high-level talks with India and China to “reclaim” Lipulekh, Limpiyadhura and Kalapani — Indian territories Kathmandu claims is theirs, reports Vishant Agarwala.

The Times of India · May 7

Noodles king in soup: Nepal’s only billionaire loses in much-talked-about result

Kathmandu: In an election that mauled former PMs, dynastic heirs and party strongmen, the Balendra 'Balen' Shah wave did not spare Nepal’s richest face either. Binod Chaudhary, the country’s sole Forbes-listed billionaire, the face of the popular Wai Wai noodles empire and sitting Nepali Congress MP from Nawalparasi West-1 in…

The Times of India · Mar 8

Former PM Deuba’s relative involved in arms deal with China: Nepalese politician

A close relative of former Nepal Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba is involved in an arms deal

The Hindu · May 16, 2023

Ram Chandra Paudel elected Nepal’s third president amid crisis

Nepali Congress leader Ram Chandra Paudel elected third president since the country was declared a republic in 2008.

Al Jazeera · Mar 9, 2023

President Bidya Devi Bhandari Appoints Pushpa Kamal Dahal 'Prachanda' As New Prime Minister Of Nepal

Nepal's Maoist Center Pushpa Kamal Dahal on Sunday submitted an application claiming the Prime Ministership of Nepal shortly after a coalition of six parties decided to back him to form the next government. Read on for details:

Dynamite News · Dec 25, 2022

Prachanda set to become Nepal's next PM

KATHMANDU: In a dramatic turn of events on Sunday, opposition CPN-UML and other smaller parties extended their support to CPN-Maoist Centre chairman Pushpa Kamal Dahal "Prachanda", who is now set to become the next Prime Minister of Nepal.

The Times of India · Dec 25, 2022

Prachanda becomes Nepal PM with support from Oli-led CPN-UML

KATHMANDU: Nepal President Bidya Devi Bhandari on Sunday appointed CPN-Maoist Centre chairman Pushpa Kamal Dahal 'Prachanda' as the new Prime Minister.

The Times of India · Dec 25, 2022

Nepal: Maoist Center Decides To Leave Ruling Coalition

Nepal's Maoist Center has decided to leave the ruling coalition, according to Nepali Congress senior leader Ram Chandra Paudel. Read on for details:

Dynamite News · Dec 25, 2022

China, security concerns, and map issues: Explaining India’s interest in the Nepal election

India will be keeping a close eye on the emerging political landscape in Nepal, where the result of the general election for the national parliament and seven provincial assemblies will be formally announced later this week. 

Newslaundry · Nov 29, 2022