India and Nepal are coordinating Prime Minister Balen Shah's visit in November to strengthen bilateral ties, focusing on clean energy cooperation, cross-border connectivity, and updated trade agreements, following Nepal Finance Minister Wagle's preparatory talks with Indian officials this week.
Nepal banned Indian mango imports citing excessive pesticides detected in shipments, following Japan's similar action, disrupting premium variety exports during peak season and threatening domestic market supply shortages.
Nepal's PM Balen Shah received greetings from India's PM Modi. PM Modi extended wishes on Shah's swearing-in.
Balen Shah's RSP leads Nepal's election with 98 seats, rivals trail behind
Nepal's Rastriya Swatantra Party leads in general election results.
Nepal suffered over 1,000 deaths in catastrophic floods and is demanding compensation from major emitters like the US, China, and India, arguing it bears climate crisis consequences despite negligible emissions.
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Nepal's ex-PM KP Sharma Oli was arrested. He was taken into custody over last year's protests. Oli's arrest occurred a day after Balen Shah took oath.
Nepal's election results may impact its complex relationship with India amid protests and border disputes.
India called on developed nations to lead climate action and share technology after devastating floods killed over 1,000 people in Nepal, while emphasizing historical responsibility for emissions in addressing global warming's impact.
Nepal's new Prime Minister Balen Shah faces mounting pressure as two ministers resigned within 26 days over accountability concerns, while strict border customs enforcement and surging fuel prices fuel public anger over unfulfilled reform promises.
Balen Shah, a former mayor, is Nepal's new PM. He was named among Time magazine's 'Top 100 Emerging Leaders of 2023'.
Nepal's Rastriya Swatantra Party wins big in elections, led by Balen Shah.