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Amid China-India rivalry, Nepal’s political shift tips scales in favour of Beijing

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China’s influence in Nepal’s economy and defence has grown significantly in recent years. Beijing has become a major source of foreign direct investment (FDI) in Nepal, particularly through infrastructure projects under the Belt and Road Initiative. This has led to China surpassing India as the largest investor in Nepal, marking a shift in the traditional … Read more

Nepal PM ‘Prachanda’ set to forge new alliance with ex-premier Oli’s party after splitting with Nepali Congress

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Nepal’s Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal ‘Prachanda’ on Monday decided to form a new alliance with former premier KP Sharma Oli’s party after terminating its nearly 15-month partnership with the Nepali Congress due to differences between the top leadership. The alliance between the Communist Party of Nepal (Maoist Centre) led by Prachanda and the Sher … Read more