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  • [New] Regional Leadership: India could lead a South Asian cat bond, pooling risks for earthquakes (Bhutan, Nepal, India) or cyclones (India, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka). The Study IAS by Manikant singh
  • [New] Shared Risk Pooling for Cost Efficiency: By joining a regional cat bond with countries like Nepal, Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka, India can pool disaster risks, reducing the premium burden and increasing affordability. Civilsdaily
  • The red panda, native to Nepal, India, Bhutan and China, is under growing threat from deforestation, hydropower projects, and unregulated road construction. ICT News
  • Smartphone subscriptions in India, Nepal and Bhutan is expected to reach 1130 million in 2030 from 880 million in 2023 and 920 million in 2024. TelecomLead
  • In India, Nepal, and Bhutan, monthly traffic per smartphone is expected to grow from 32 GB in 2024 to 62 GB by 2030. VND
  • Mobile data traffic per active smartphone in India, Nepal and Bhutan is expected to reach 62 GB per month in 2030 from 32 GB per month in 2024. TelecomLead
  • Total mobile data traffic in India, Nepal and Bhutan is expected to reach 58 EB per month in 2030 from 21 EB per month in 2023 and 25 EB per month in 2024. TelecomLead
  • On request of the Governments of Nepal and Sri Lanka, the Indian Embassy's evacuation efforts in Iran will cover Citizens of Nepal and Sri Lanka. Economic Times
  • Health facilities across Nepal are facing a critical shortage of Depo-Provera due to delayed procurement, with new supplies expected to take three months. Select Justice
  • Nepal and India both will benefit from modeling outcomes in the event that China significantly reduces or halts water flowing south. Center for Strategic and International Studies
  • The case studies addressing the CCP's coercive infrastructure against Nepal and India demonstrate clear opportunities for the United States to counter the PRC's expanding influence. Center for Strategic and International Studies
  • Due to the potential for abuse of unnecessary helicopter rescue, some international evacuation insurance companies no longer provide coverage for Nepal or impose an additional surcharge for coverage there. Yellow Book
  • Cities like Blantyre in Malawi and Kathmandu in Nepal are showing steady growth, driven by migration and economic opportunities. Citiesabc the digital Magna Carta social impact platfor
  • Pangea-Risk, demonstrations driven by political, ethnic and religious tensions are expected to intensify in May across countries including Armenia, Bangladesh and Nepal. Insurance Business
  • Heavy rains led to crop damage, infrastructure failures, and energy disruptions across countries including India, Nepal, Bangladesh, and Pakistan. Insurance Business
  • Like many other countries, Nepal continues to experience global health threats such as the COVID-19 pandemic, climate change, air pollution, disease outbreaks, communicable and non-communicable diseases, including post-disaster community recovery. GorakhaPatra
  • Countries such as Nepal and Bangladesh would be at risk of increasing flood disasters in the wet season. UKDiss
  • As Nepal continues to promote wellness tourism, the Kumbh Mela offers an invaluable opportunity to learn from one of the world's largest and most revered gatherings of spiritual seekers. OnlineKhabar English News
  • China's involvement in Nepal's infrastructure projects through its controversial Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) poses a threat to Nepal's role as a buffer state between India and China. ummid.com
  • The near-term outlook for South Asia was expected to remain robust, with growth projected at 5.7 pc in 2025 and 6 pc in 2026, driven by strong performance in India as well as economic recovery in a few other economies, including Bhutan, Nepal and Sri Lanka. DAWN.COM
  • A newer threat is Extensive Drug Resistance typhoid, resistant to at least five classes of antibiotics, observed in India, Bangladesh, Nepal, and Pakistan, posing a significant public health risk. Optimize IAS
  • South Asia's economic outlook remains robust, with regional GDP anticipated to grow by 5.7% in 2025, compared to 5.9% in 2024, supported by strong performance in India and recovery in Bhutan, Nepal, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka. CNBCTV18
  • The evolving geopolitical landscape in South Asia, marked by increased competition between the United States and China, presents challenges and opportunities for Nepal. Nepal Journals Online

Last updated: 18 July 2025



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