DefenceTalkNepal protested India’s inauguration of a new road to China that passes through territory claimed by Kathmandu on Saturday, with police arresting dozens demonstrating close to India’s embassy. Indian defence minister Rajnath Singh on Friday inaugurated via video link the 80-kilometre (50 miles) long road from Ghatiabagarh in northern Uttarakhand state to the Lipu Lekh […]https://www.defencetalk.com/nepal-protests-new-indian-road-through-disputed-territory-75510/

DefenceTalkChina and Nepal are preparing to hold their first-ever joint military exercises, officials from both countries confirmed. A spokesman for China’s Defense Ministry said last week the two nations had agreed during talks to hold joint military drills. He did not provide details, adding that more information would be released later. The spokesman said the […]https://www.defencetalk.com/china-and-nepal-to-hold-first-joint-military-exercises-69582/