Nepal's foreign trade deficit stands at Rs 1,440 billion in last fiscal year Nepal suffered a trade deficit of Rs 1,440 billion while carrying out a foreign trade of total Rs 1,745 billion in the last fiscal year 2023/24. Business 23 Jul, 2024
India's Modi will meet with Putin on 2-day visit to Russia starting Monday, Kremlin says Under Modi’s leadership, India has avoided condemning Russia’s action in Ukraine while emphasizing the need for a peaceful settlement. World 07 Jul, 2024
With its new pact with North Korea, Russia raises the stakes with the West over Ukraine China so far has avoided comment on the new pact, but many experts argue that Beijing won't like losing sway over its neighbor. World 23 Jun, 2024
India boosts defense ties with Bangladesh as it tries to become a counterweight to China Bangladesh’s garment industry, which brings in more than 80% of foreign currency from exports, is heavily dependent on China for raw materials. World 23 Jun, 2024
Handicraft supplies exceed Rs 3.26 billion in past ten and a half months In the past ten and a half months, Nepal has exported handicraft items worth over Rs 3.26 billion. Business 13 Jun, 2024
Third term for Modi likely to see closer defense ties with US as India's rivalry with China grows Defense cooperation with the US has greatly expanded under Modi, particularly through the so-called Quad security grouping that also includes Australia and Japan. World 07 Jun, 2024
Modi claims victory in India's election but drop in support forces him to rely on coalition partners Prime Minister Narendra Modi declared victory for his alliance in India’s general election, claiming a mandate to move forward with his agenda, even though his party lost seats to a stronger than expected opposition, which pushed back against his mixed economic record and polarizing politics. World 05 Jun, 2024
Imports worth 1300 billion rupees, exports at 126 billion Goods worth Rs 1303 billion were imported, while exports were limited to just Rs 126 billion, according to the Department of Customs. Business 20 May, 2024
China and Russia reaffirm their close ties as Moscow presses its offensive in Ukraine Russia-China military ties have strengthened during the war. World 17 May, 2024
On the eve of his visit to China, Putin says Russia is prepared to negotiate over Ukraine Putin has blamed the West for the failure of negotiations in the opening weeks of the war and praised China’s peace plan for Ukraine that would allow Moscow to cement its territorial gains. World 15 May, 2024
Leader Oli: Nepal ready for rapid economic development journey Leader Oli emphasized the need for robust support from development partners and private investors to achieve this objective. Kathmandu 29 Apr, 2024
The German chancellor presses China on Russia's invasion of Ukraine Scholz said the talks had addressed China’s exports of so-called dual-use goods, which can have both civilian and military purposes. World 16 Apr, 2024
