India and Nepal have a special relationship by way of 1950 Treaty which laid down the foundation for Nepalis to enjoy national rights in India making them eligible to serve in Indian Government and security forces.

The transformative narrative of Nepal, from a nation “sandwiched” between two big powers to a nation which will play an important role in the maritime geography of the Indo-Pacific needs further recognition within the global strategic community.

Closer ties between the government of Bangladesh and several international and regional economic forums demonstrate Bangladesh's determined efforts to maximise its economic gains through the promotion of economic diplomacy.

The coming election will serve as a litmus test for Justin Tureadu, as his popularity is cooling as compared to his conservative party and opposition leader Pierre Poilievre.

The recruitment of Gurkha soldiers into the regiments of the Indian Army is one of the major sources of soft power of Nepal for India and this soft power for Nepal transforms into hard power for India when they are recruited.

Traditionally, India has been the major country to provide for the development needs of Nepal but in recent times, China has also intensified its engagement in Nepal for influence through connectivity and mega development projects.

When something unpleasant occurs in the bordering areas, media outlets should send their news teams for local reporting instead of providing flawed reporting from the central offices. Media in India and Nepal should create their own narrative instead of following what Western and other international media reports.