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Gloomy Economy Amidst Recovery in Nepal

After COVID-19, certain signs of economic recovery are being visualised in Nepal. The rate of economic growth that was merely 1.9 per cent a year ago in 2023 is almost set to rebound to 3.3 per cent in the current fiscal year 2023-24. As per the...

May 9 , 2024

Neighborhood News Digest- 06 May 2024

Afghanistan Afghan Delegation Attends the 15th OIC Summit in Gambia-Tolo News The Islamic Emirate says that a delegation from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs participated in the 15th summit of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC). According...

May 6 , 2024

Neighborhood News Digest- 01 May 2024

Afghanistan Global, Domestic Condemnation Follows Deadly Mosque Attack in Herat-Tolo News The recent attack on Shia worshippers at a mosque in the Guzara district of Herat has sparked widespread condemnation from both local and international bodies...

May 1 , 2024

Neighborhood News Digest- 29 April 2024

Afghanistan Russian Foreign Ministry: Recognition Contingent on Inclusive Afghan Govt- Tolo News Mikhail Galuzin, Deputy Foreign Minister of Russia, stated that the recognition of the Islamic Emirate is contingent upon the establishment of an...

April 29 , 2024

Neighborhood News Digest- 26 April 202

Afghanistan Three Neighboring Countries Support Daesh: Muttaqi- Tolo News Amir Khan Muttaqi, the acting Foreign Minister, during the opening ceremony of the Afghan-Kazakh exhibition said that three neighboring countries are supporting Daesh. The...

April 26 , 2024

An Overview: Modi Government’s Approach to its SAARC Neighbours (2014-2024)

Indian foreign policy under the Modi government has been characterised by unparalleled energy, informed by great vision and maturity, and infused by a refreshing firmness. It has, above all, been guided by a non-hegemonistic approach firmly rooted...

April 25 , 2024

Neighborhood News Digest- 23 April 2024

Afghanistan Muttaqi Meets Iran Envoy Qomi, Strengthening Ties Discussed-Tolo News Amir Khan Muttaqi, the Acting Foreign Minister, emphasized strengthening relations between Kabul and Tehran in a meeting with the Iranian ambassador and special...

April 23 , 2024

Roundtable Discussion on Current Developments in Nepal and Implications for India

On 15 March 2024, the Vivekananda International Foundation organised a round table discussion on the "Current Developments in Nepal and Implications for India''. Brig Vinod Anand, Senior Fellow, delivered the opening remarks, followed by brief...

April 10 , 2024

Recent Political Developments in Nepal: What next?

On March 4, Pushpa Kamal Dahal, Prime Minister and the leader of the Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist Centre (CPN-MC) stunned the nation by severing a 15-month-long alliance with Nepali Congress and forging a coalition with the left parties,...

April 2 , 2024

Neighborhood News Digest- 01 April 2024

Afghanistan Islamic Emirate Confirms Detention of Two US Citizens- Tolo News Zabihullah Mujahid, spokesperson for the Islamic Emirate, told TOLO news that two American citizens and some other foreign nationals are currently detained by the caretaker...

April 1 , 2024