Deadly protests by youths in Sri Lanka, Bangladesh and Nepal show how lack of attention to inclusive development can fuel public anger

Following similar uprisings in Sri Lanka and Bangladesh, Nepal’s young protesters have toppled their prime minister, attacked political parties, and triggered an army-backed search for an interim government

India’s worries in its neighbourhood have deepened after Muhammad Yunus’ Beijing visit last month

The rise of Hindu fundamentalist and monarchist groups has made Nepal volatile and could lead to widespread anarchy

For thousands from India, Bangladesh, Nepal and other countries, shadowy recruiters and online slave markets turn dreams into nightmares.

We need to be vigilant and technologically empower the armed forces to deal with the inimical contingencies. Certainly, the doctrine of Salami Slices is expected to continue as a tried and tested mechanism with a high and coercive hegemonic content in the Chinese play book as a pan global phenomenon.

The growing dependence of India on China is hardly a matter of comfort to our country. Hemmed in, and its territory in Ladakh under Chinese control, India should try to get out of this grip

The Nepali PM’s visit is being read as an attempt by the Himalayan nation to tread lightly and carefully while chalking its ties with India and China.

President Bhandari garnered over 74 percent of the votes to be re-elected.

UML Chair KP Sharma Oli held a meeting with senior leaders of the party — Madhav Kumar Nepal, Jhalanath Khanal, Bamdev Gautam and Subas Chandra Nembang — and decided to offer premiership to Dahal for two-and-a-half years.