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India sends career diplomat to Nepal, not politician
After months of speculation about a political appointee, India forwards Sudhakar Dalela, a senior foreign service officer, as Ambassador to Kathmandu.
The Hindu · 2m
Nepal's private sector fills the void left by USAID cuts
After the U.S. slashed $329 million in aid, Nepal is pivoting to tech startups and foreign companies to drive economic growth.
Fortune · 2m