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Recent Political Developments in Nepal: What next?
Prof Hari Bansh Jha Commentary

On March 4, Pushpa Kamal Dahal, Prime Minister and the leader of the Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist Centre (CPN-MC) stunned the nation by severing a 15-month-long alliance with Nepali Congress and forging a coalition with the left parties, including....

April 02, 2024 Neighbourhood Studies , Nepal , Commentary , India , Nepal , Nepali Congress , CPN-UML , Beijing , PM Dahal , CMN-MC
Neighborhood News Digest- 01 April 2024

Afghanistan
Islamic Emirate Confirms Detention of Two US Citizens- Tolo News
Zabihullah Mujahid, spokesperson for the Islamic Emirate, told TOLO news that two American citizens and some other foreign nationals are currently de....

April 01, 2024 VIF Neighbourhood News Digest , US , Nepal , economy , Maldives , Myanmar , Sri Lanka , Afghanistan , Maritime Security , Bhutan , trade , Bangladesh , Nepal-China Relations , Iran Sharia , Allied forces , Junta Authorities , Maldives-China Defence Agreement , International Solar Alliance (ISA) , Katchatheevu island , India-Out Campaign , Regional Cooperation.
Neighborhood News Digest- 22 March 2024

Afghanistan
Explosion in first district of Kandahar city leaves 21 dead, 50 injured-The Khama Press
According to sources from Mirwais Hospital in Kandahar, Afghanistan, it was claimed that in the explosion on Thursday in the f....

March 22, 2024 VIF Neighbourhood News Digest , India , China , Nepal , Afghanistan , Bhutan , elections , Bangladesh , Racial discrimination , Imran Khan , Srilanka , Azerbaijan , IMF , Italy , UN , Sheikh Hasina , Drones , Shehbaz Sharif , Kandahar , Aragalaya , World Happiness Report , PM Visit , Agreement , Maldives-Turkey , Rohingyas.
Neighborhood News Digest- 19 March 2024

Afghanistan
8 People Killed, Including Children, in Pakistan’s Airstrikes-Tolo News
At least 8 people including women and children were killed in Pakistan's airstrikes on Khost and Paktia provinces in the early hours on Mond....

March 19, 2024 VIF Neighbourhood News Digest , India , Pakistan , Nepal , Maldives , Myanmar , Sri Lanka , Afghanistan , Bhutan , Bangladesh , STEM , SAARC , IMF , UN , Rohingya Crises , TTP , Airstrikes , Senate , Vote of Confidence , National Cyber Security Agency , BRIMSTEC , Presidential Elections.
Neighborhood News Digest- 12 March 2024

Afghanistan
Iran, Afghan Border Officials Hold Meeting in Islam Qala- Tolo News
The Islamic Emirate reported a bilateral meeting was held between Kabul and Tehran border officials in Islam Qala. The spokesman of the Islamic Em....

March 12, 2024 VIF Neighbourhood News Digest , Pakistan , China , Nepal , Maldives , Iran , Myanmar , Sri Lanka , Afghanistan , Bhutan , Bangladesh , Finance Minister , IMF , WTO , Rohingya , UN , Rakhine , drug trafficking , Cabinet , SLPP , LDC , Coalition Government , Electoral Change , BGP , Smuggling , Indian Soldiers in Maldives
India-Nepal Relations
Amb Ranjit Rae

In 2024, Indian Foreign Minister Jaishankar's first foreign visit to Nepal highlighted India’s closeness to its neighbour. Building upon the positive momentum of the visit of Nepal’s Prime Minister Prachanda to New Delhi in May 2023, the focus of....

March 04, 2024 Neighbourhood Studies , Nepal , Nepal , Foreign Minister , Podcast , Jaishankar , Prachanda visit
Neighborhood News Digest- 23 February 2024

Afghanistan
Stanikzai: Foreign-Based Women Do Not Represent Afghan Women-Tolo News
The Deputy Foreign Minister of the Islamic Emirate said that female participants of international meetings on Afghanistan cannot represent Afgh....

February 23, 2024 VIF Neighbourhood News Digest , Pakistan , Nepal , Maldives , Myanmar , Sri Lanka , Afghanistan , Bhutan , Punjab , Bangladesh , Imran Khan , IMF , Durand Line , ECTA , BNP , India-Sri Lanka , US-Bangladesh , Xiang Yang Hong 03 , India- Bhutan , China Research Vessel , Weaving , Dosti Military Exercise
Neighborhood News Digest- 22 February 2024

Afghanistan
Construction Work on Second Phase of Qosh Tepa Canal Begins- Tolo News
The Islamic Emirate said that construction work on the second phase of the Qosh Tepa Canal which stretches from Dawlat Abad district of Balkh p....

February 22, 2024 VIF Neighbourhood News Digest , Pakistan , US , Nepal , Maldives , Myanmar , Mizoram , Sri Lanka , Afghanistan , Bhutan , Bangladesh , Doha , Inflation , PTI , NGO , Xiang Yang Hong 03 , International Court of Justice (ICJ) , MQM , China Research Vessel , U.S. Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE) , Delhi-Dhaka ties , Sri Lanka-Iran , Islami Front
Neighborhood News Digest- 20 February 2024

Afghanistan
Second Doha Meeting on Afghanistan Ends in Qatar- Tolo News
The second Doha meeting on Afghanistan ended with a press briefing of the UN Secretary-General on Monday. In the press conference, Secretary-General Anton....

February 20, 2024 VIF Neighbourhood News Digest , India , Pakistan , China , Nepal , Maldives , Myanmar , Sri Lanka , Afghanistan , Nepali Congress , Bhutan , Bangladesh , Doha , PTI , PML (N) , PPP , Rohingyas , Anti-Terrorism Bill , Assistance , UN Special Envoy , Nuclear Energy Project , India- Bhutan , India-Sri Lanka.
Neighborhood News Digest – 16 February 2024

Afghanistan
World Bank Approves Shift to Channel IDA Funds to Afg Humanitarian Aid-Tolo News
The World Bank Group said on Thursday that its executive board endorsed a new approach to aiding Afghanistan that will deploy some $3....

February 16, 2024 VIF Neighbourhood News Digest , Pakistan , Nepal , Maldives , Myanmar , Sri Lanka , Afghanistan , Bhutan , Bangladesh , EU , Federalism , PTI , Impeachment , UPI , World Bank Azerbaijan , JUIF , Democracy.
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