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October 7, 2026 9:48 PM

Global leaders hail PM Modi’s 25 years as Head of Government, laud leadership and public service

World leaders from across continents on Wednesday extended warm greetings and congratulations to Prime Minister Narendra Modi on completing 25 continuous years as Head of Government, marking a political journey that began with his assumption of office as Chief Minister of Gujarat in 2001 and continued with his taking over as Prime Minister of India in 2014. Leaders from Nigeria, Bhutan, the Philippines, Nepal, Botswana, Belgium, Japan, Dominica, South Korea and Serbia, among others, highlighted...

September 25, 2026 9:28 AM

Nepal seeks grants, not loans, for flood recovery after deadly glacier disaster

Nepal Prime Minister Balendra Shah called for grant-based international support at the United Nations General Assembly on Thursday to help the Himalayan nation recover from the glacier flood that killed at least 1,450 people. Shah said in New York that Nepal's recovery and reconstruction needs were estimated at about 10% of gross domestic product following the flood that struck mountain communities four weeks ago, and argued that vulnerable countries should not be forced to take on addition...

September 23, 2026 10:48 PM

Nepal activates disaster response mechanisms as heavy rain alert issued

Nepal has activated its disaster response mechanisms after weather forecasters warned of heavy rainfall across several parts of the country from September 24 to 27. A low-pressure system developing over the Bay of Bengal is expected to bring heavy rainfall, with authorities urging people to remain vigilant and follow updates issued through official government channels. Ananda Kafle, Joint Secretary at Nepal's Ministry of Home Affairs, appealed to citizens to avoid unverified information and re...

September 23, 2026 10:05 AM

US announces USD 31 million support for flood-hit Nepal

The US announced USD 31 million in funding for Nepal to build bridges in flood-affected areas, address civic needs of affected communities and support the deployment of drones to assist in future disaster recovery efforts. Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs Allison Hooker made the announcement on Tuesday after meeting Nepal’s Foreign Minister Shisir Khanal in New York on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly Session. Hooker extended the United States’ heartfelt sympathies to...

September 22, 2026 8:34 PM

275 Indians still missing in Nepal floods, forensic identification work underway: MEA

As many as 275 Indian nationals remain missing following the devastating flash floods in Nepal, the Ministry of External Affairs said on Tuesday, adding that an Indian forensic team is working with Nepalese experts to identify victims. MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said an Indian forensic team is working in Kathmandu alongside its Nepalese counterparts across several laboratories. He said the team has been working on around 3,000 samples and has so far generated 1,200 DNA profiles as part o...

September 21, 2026 7:36 PM

Nepal sets up 15-member panel to examine August 26 Bhotekoshi-Trishuli disaster

Nepal has formed a 15-member parliamentary special committee to study the devastating floods that struck areas along the Nepal-Tibet border and parts of the country on August 26. At a meeting of the House of Representatives on Monday, Speaker Dol Prasad Aryal presented a proposal to form the 15-member committee to examine the impact of climate change on the Himalayas, climate justice and the Bhotekoshi-Trishuli disaster. The proposal was unanimously endorsed by the House. "The devastating disa...

September 18, 2026 5:36 PM

Nepal cabinet recommends ambassadors for 13 countries, including India

Nepal’s Council of Ministers on Friday recommended ambassadors for 13 countries, including India, China, the US and the UK, to fill several posts that had remained vacant for some time. The recommendations were made at a Cabinet meeting chaired by Prime Minister Balendra Shah, according to the secretariat of Foreign Minister Shisir Khanal. Nishchal Nath Pandey has been recommended as Nepal’s ambassador to India, while Kalyan Raj Sharma, Chiranjung Thapa and former Nepal Army chief Gaurav S...

September 18, 2026 10:16 AM

India-Nepal officials discuss trade facilitation, connectivity and market access

India and Nepal reviewed a wide range of trade, transit and connectivity issues during the meeting of the India-Nepal Inter-Governmental Sub-Committee (IGSC) on Trade, Transit and Cooperation to Control Unauthorised Trade, held in New Delhi on September 16–17. The Indian delegation was led by Joint Secretary in the Department of Commerce Ujjwal Kumar Ghosh, while the Nepali delegation was headed by Joint Secretary in the Ministry of Industry, Commerce and Supplies Buddha Bahadur Gurung. Senio...

September 14, 2026 3:23 PM

India approves power export to Nepal amid flood damage to hydropower infrastructure

The Ministry of Power has approved the export of electricity to Nepal for 18 hours a day to help meet the neighbouring country’s additional power requirements following extensive damage to its hydropower infrastructure caused by recent floods. Under the approval, India will export power to the Nepal Electricity Authority from September 13 to December 31, 2026, between 00:00 hours and 18:00 hours each day. India will export up to 600 MW through the Muzaffarpur–Dhalkebar 400 kV double-circui...

September 10, 2026 8:29 AM

India sends eighth IAF flight with relief supplies to flood-hit Nepal

India has stepped up humanitarian assistance to Nepal following devastating flash floods, with an eighth Indian Air Force (IAF) flight carrying relief supplies reaching Kathmandu on Wednesday to support ongoing rescue and relief operations. According to the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), India has dispatched eight special flights carrying more than 130 tonnes of humanitarian assistance, equipment and other relief supplies to Nepal since August 26. The assistance includes the deployment of ...