Nepal's Upper House on Thursday passed a controversial bill that claims Indian territories of Lipulekh, Kalapani and Limpiyadhura as its own. The Constitution Amendment Bill will now go to the President, Bidhya Devi Bhandari, for her signature and then the new map will become part of the national emblem of Nepal.

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An Indian citizen was killed in indiscriminate firing by Nepal police at the Bihar border. The Prime Minister of Nepal has repeatedly blamed India for the Wuhan virus. Is it time for India to set the record straight? WION's palki Sharma gets you a report.

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Pakistan, China & Nepal have become active at the border simultaneously. Are the border flare-ups a coordinated plan by China? Do the 3 neighbours pose a combined threat to India?

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Nepal’s upper house on June 18 unanimously cleared a constitutional amendment bill to reflect its new map in the national emblem, a move that is seen to virtually making the boundary row a permanent irritant in relations between Kathmandu and New Delhi. The bill received 57 votes in its support and none against.

WION Dispatch: Nepal’s map Bill gets full support in upper House

The Upper House of Nepal's Parliament will today vote on a constitution amendment Bill seeking approval for the country’s new map that includes territories with India.

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Nepal's upper house clears Map bill: Includes Indian regions

Nepal's National Assembly has unanimously passed the Constitution Amendment Bill on Thursday. The bill will update Nepal's political and administrative map incorporating three Indian territories.

Nepal's Upper House passes bill to update map that includes Indian territories

In Nepal, the outrage continues to grow against the govt's handling of COVID-19 handling. Now 10 anti-government protestors including foreign nationals were arrested during demonstrations over the weekend in Kathmandu. Watch report.

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Expressing "surprise" India has dismissed comments by Nepali PM KP Sharma Oli who said COVID cases have multiplied in the country due to returnees coming from. Sources told WION, PM Oli's comments are "false and distorted" highlighting that only a small portion of Nepali nationals have returned from India, explaining "people who have gone back to Nepal have gone as per will" and "full knowledge of govt of Nepal".

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Amid condemnation from international media and UN human rights chief, the Nepalese government has formed a high-level independent committee to investigate the alleged caste-based killings.

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Five bodies have been recovered from debris after a landslide swept at least three houses in Kushma Municipality-3 of Parbat district in Western Nepal. However, three people are missing since the landslide which was triggered by incessant rainfall since Saturday, a local official confirmed.

At least 5 dead, 3 missing as landslide sweeps houses in Western Nepal

The Lower House of Nepal's Parliament on Saturday unanimously voted to amend the Constitution to update the country's new political map, laying claim over the strategically key areas of Lipulekh, Kalapani and Limpiyadhura along the border with India.

Lower House of Nepal Parliament unanimously passes bill to back new controversial map

India has become the fourth—worst-hit country due to the Wuhan virus and at a time like this, it is being distracted by its neighbours. 3 neighbours — seem to be posing a combined threat to India.

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Police in Nepal arrested 10 people, including seven foreigners, on Saturday as demonstrations against the government’s handling of the coronavirus crisis continued with hundreds of protesters gathering in the capital city Kathmandu, officials said.

Hundreds protest against Nepal's coronavirus response; 7 foreigners arrested

Nepal Parliament's special session began on Saturday to discuss a key Constitution amendment bill tabled by the government to revise the country's political map, laying claim over the strategically key areas of Lipulekh, Kalapani and Limpiyadhura along the border with India.

Nepal Parliament's session begins; likely to pass bill to redraw political map

One Indian died, three injured after Nepal police fired on them at the Indo-Nepal border. According to a local eyewitness account, a group of Indians farming in the area were fired upon.

One Indian killed in firing by Nepal forces at Indo-Nepal border

Nepal's Parliament is set to hold a special session on Saturday to vote on a constitutional amendment to come out with a new political map laying claim over the strategically key areas of Lipulekh, Kalapani and Limpiyadhura along the border with India, sources said on Thursday, notwithstanding a strong protest by New Delhi.

Nepal's Parliament likely to vote on new map on Saturday

India highlighted its civilizational links and COVID cooperation with Nepal amidst deepening border row. Speaking at the weekly presser, MEA spokesperson Anurag Srivastava said, "India deeply values its civilization, cultural and friendly relations with Nepal.

India highlights its civilisational links with Nepal amidst border row

Nepal continues to up the ante. The amendment to rewrite the map has received the full support of the house of representatives -- the lower of the parliament. It's a cross-party backing all for a nationalistic cause.

Despite repeated instigations, India urges Nepal to create positive environment

Nepal PM KP Sharma Oli has yet again accused India of border trespassing. He said in the Parliament that India has put forces in Nepal's territory. Watch report.

WION Dispatch: India has put forces in Nepal's territory

As Nepal tried to drive-up its criticism of India over the border dispute, it found an unlikely adversary. It's the chief minister of the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh - Yogi Adityanath. His words did not go down well with the Nepalese Prime Minister.

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