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India opening power transmission infra sector to Chinese-linked firms gives Nepal a chance to make its case

The Kathmandu Post •July 17, 2026

New Delhi has granted a two-year exemption to four companies with Chinese ownership or business links, allowing them to compete for Indian government contracts related to critical electricity transmission infrastructure.

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Trump threatens new Iran escalation and risks repeating old mistakes

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