In a historic policy shift, Nepal has issued letters of intent allowing private power developers to engage in cross-border electricity trading across South Asia.

Rastriya Swatantra Party leader Rabi Lamichhane has begun a pilgrimage across India, stating the visit is strictly personal and religious with no political agenda.

A $20 million UN emergency aid package arrives in Nepal following historic floods, yet covers less than one percent of the estimated multibillion-dollar recovery cost.

Hazardous smog blankets northern India, Pakistan, and Bangladesh, demonstrating that toxic air pollution is a regional crisis requiring unified international action.