India's reported refusal to provide a subsidy of approximately Rs 17 billion for the construction of two petroleum pipelines and a fuel storage facility, as previously agreed between the two countries, has lately drawn media headlines.

A democratic country is never without a government. Even if a government steps down, its continued existence is to ensure there's no governance vacuum. In this manner, while individuals leading or residing within the government may change, the essence of governance remains constant. The continuity of government implies that each preceding administration's responsibilities also fall upon the succeeding one.

Delhi Chief Minister and Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Arvind Kejriwal’s arrest by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) raises disturbing questions about the direction of India’s democracy and federalism. The political intent of the arrest of a key leader of the Opposition, and a serving Chief Minister in the run-up to the general election, is unmistakable.

Amidst a period of parliamentary obstruction, with bills awaiting discussion and budgetary concerns unattended, Speaker Devraj Ghimire has left for Geneva, Switzerland, leading a 10-member delegation to attend the 148th General Assembly of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) from March 23 to March 27.

The quick, if not hasty, filling up of two vacancies in the Election Commission of India (ECI) has attracted justified criticism. The multi-member body got two new members within days of the resignation of Arun Goel, an Election Commissioner (EC) whose appointment itself came in the midst of a Constitution Bench hearing for a truly independent process of selecting members of the panel that conducts and supervises India’s elections

It has been three weeks since the formation of a new alliance and a week since Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal secured a vote of confidence in the parliament. During this time, the new political alliance comprising five political parties have unveiled their 'minimum policy priority and common resolution'. This step comes amidst parliamentary discussions on the principles and priorities of the budget for the upcoming Fiscal Year.

The recent scams involving corruptions and misuse of authority that have surfaced have unveiled the distorted face of Nepalese politics and the upper echelons of bureaucracy. Firstly, the instances of corruption and irregularities have proliferated in the country with the direct involvement of politicians and senior bureaucrats.

It is a somber reality that road accidents have become a common occurrence in our country, often with terrible loss of lives as well as crippling injuries. On Tuesday morning, the country woke up to a shocking piece of news about the death of nine individuals in the Baglung bus accident. As many as 28 others have sustained injuries after the ill-fated bus en route from East Rukum to Kathmandu met with an accident at Jaulepani, Nisikhola Rural Municipality-6, along the mid-hill highway.

The recent revelations surrounding the gold smuggling case in Nepal have raised serious concerns about the integrity of law enforcement agencies and the government's commitment to combating illicit activities. The findings of the commission formed to probe gold smuggling cases have highlighted grave errors and potential corruption within the investigation process, casting a shadow of doubt on the entire justice system.

Pokhara has long been recognized as a gem in Nepal's tourism crown. Its stunning landscapes, beautiful lakes, and vibrant culture have drawn visitors from different parts of the world. Thus, the official declaration of Pokhara as the tourism capital of Nepal on Sunday comes as validation of its undeniable allure.