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Pakistani Terror Outfits may use Nepal to Launch Attacks on India

Pakistani Terror Outfits may use Nepal to Launch Attacks on India

A senior Nepalese official has warned that Pakistani terror outfits may use Nepal’s geographical terrain to attack India. This confirmed the long-standing concerns of Indian security agencies. Speaking at a seminar of challenges to regional peace and security in Kathmandu, Sunil Bahadur Thapa confirmed these speculations. He is the principal advisor to Nepal’s President and a former industry minister. Mr Thapa said UN-sanctioned Pakistan-based groups like Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) and Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) have ties to Al-Qaeda. These ties pose security threats to India. He added that they may exploit Nepal as a transit route for their nefarious objectives. Also read: Bilawal…
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Kathmandu Clashes: Army Deployed Amid Protests for Monarchy

Kathmandu Clashes: Army Deployed Amid Protests for Monarchy

Kathmandu, Nepal – The Nepalese capital witnessed large-scale unrest on Friday. Pro-monarchist demonstrations turned violent. This forced the government to deploy the Nepal Army. A curfew was imposed in various parts of the city. The protests demanded the restoration of the monarchy. They escalated into clashes with security forces. There were also attacks on government offices, political party headquarters, and media organizations. https://videopress.com/v/0mgJid0d?resizeToParent=true&cover=true&preloadContent=metadata&useAverageColor=true Escalating Violence and Army Deployment What started as a peaceful rally advocating for the reinstatement of King Gyanendra quickly spiraled into violent confrontations. Protesters hurled stones. They set vehicles ablaze and vandalized public properties. This prompted the…
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Strengthening Rail Links: Highlights from India-Nepal Joint Working Group

Strengthening Rail Links: Highlights from India-Nepal Joint Working Group

India and Nepal held the 9th Project Steering Committee (PSC) meeting. They also held the 7th Joint Working Group (JWG) meeting in New Delhi on February 27-28, 2025. They came together to review the progress of cross-border railway projects. The aim was also to explore avenues for enhanced cooperation in the railway sector. The Indian delegation was led by Sh. Rohit Rathish, Joint Secretary (DPA-III), Ministry of External Affairs, and Sh. Pradeep Ojha, Executive Director (Traffic Transportation-Freight), Ministry of Railways. The Nepali side was represented by Mr. Sushil Babu Dhakal, Joint Secretary, Ministry of Physical Infrastructure and Transport. The discussions…
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Tensions Rise at KIIT University After Nepali Student’s Tragic Death

Tensions Rise at KIIT University After Nepali Student’s Tragic Death

The Nepali student community is particularly affected after the death of a Nepali girl in a hostel on campus. A tragic incident at Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology (KIIT), Bhubaneswar has sparked tensions among students. The Nepali student community is particularly affected after the death of a Nepali girl in a hostel on campus. The university administration confirmed that the student, allegedly in a relationship with a boy, took her own life. Authorities have taken the boy into custody and launched an investigation. In response to the incident, protests erupted on campus, with some students blocking public roads for hours.…
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