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Nepal: Approval of US Aid Grant

February 28, 2022

The parliament of Nepal has approved a contentious USD 500million US grant, despite opposition and street protests from the Communist parties. In 2017, the US government’s Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) pact was signed by Nepal for infrastructure projects but its ..

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India’s UPI Platform in Nepal

February 18, 2022

The first country to adopt India’s UPI system will be Nepal which will be critical in modernising the neighbouring country’s digital economy. Overview: To deliver the services in Nepal, NPCI International Payments Ltd (NIPL), NPCI’s international arm, has partnered with ..

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New PM of Nepal: Sher Bahadur Deuba wins vote of confidence

July 19, 2021

On 18th July, 2021, the new Prime Minister of Nepal, Sher Bahadur Deuba won a vote of confidence in the country’s Parliament days after the Supreme Court had reinstated the legislature which was dissolved in May. Key Points Sher Bahadur ..

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K P Sharma Oli sworn in as Nepal Prime Minister

May 14, 2021

On May 14, 2021, K P Sharma Oli was sworn in as the Prime Minister of Nepal for the third time. President Bidya Devi Bhandari administered his oath of office. He was re-appointed as the Prime Minister as the opposition ..

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Prarambh: Startup India International Summit

January 16, 2021

The Prime Minister Narendra Modi is to interact with the startups and address Startup India International Summit, Prarambh. About the Summit The Startup India International Summit is organised by Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal trade (DPIIT) and the ..

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China annexes parts of Nepal by diverting the flow of Rivers that acted as Natural Boundary

June 25, 2020

A report prepared by Nepal’s Agricultural Ministry’s Survey Department has indicated that China has diverted the flow of rivers in certain areas of the Nepal-China border. These rivers act as a natural boundary between the two countries. As per the ..

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