India and Nepal in 2026
7 developments from Ministry of External Affairs publications, newest first. New ones are added twice a day.
Shri Sudhakar Dalela appointed as the next Ambassador of India to Nepal
Shri Sudhakar Dalela (IFS: 1993), Secretary in the Ministry, has been appointed as the next Ambassador of India to Nepal. He is expected to take up the assignment shortly.
Source: Shri Sudhakar Dalela appointed as the next Ambassador of India to Nepal, Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India
India sends eighth Indian Air Force relief flight to Nepal after flash floods
An eighth Indian Air Force flight with humanitarian assistance reached Kathmandu. India has sent more than 130 tons of relief material through eight special flights since 26 August 2026 and deployed 54 expert personnel. An Indian tunnel rescue team is working in Chilime with the Nepali Army, and an Indian forensic team is working in two laboratories in Kathmandu.
Source: Rescue and relief assistance being provided to Nepal, Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India
India opens forensic labs for DNA profiling of relatives of those missing in Nepal floods
The Ministry of Home Affairs made Central and State Forensic Science Laboratories and National Forensic Sciences University laboratories in India available for DNA profiling of first-degree relatives of persons missing after the 26 August 2026 flash flood in Nepal. Profiles may be sent by email to Nepal Police for comparison with unidentified mortal remains.
Source: DNA Profiling of First-Degree Relatives of Persons Missing in the Flash Floods in Nepal, Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India
India responds to Nepal flash floods as Modi and Jaishankar speak to Nepali counterparts
Flash floods hit the Bhote Koshi area of Nepal on 26 August 2026. Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke to the Prime Minister of Nepal that day, and EAM Dr. S. Jaishankar spoke to the Foreign Minister of Nepal on 28 August 2026. 108 Indian nationals had been rescued, while more than 275 Indian nationals and 128 persons of Indian origin remained missing or non-contactable.
Source: Indian Response and Relief Efforts after the Devastating Flash Floods in Nepal, Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India
Nepal Foreign Minister Shisir Khanal holds talks with EAM Jaishankar in New Delhi
Minister for Foreign Affairs of Nepal Shisir Khanal held talks with External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar in New Delhi on 6 June 2026. India handed over 72 health facilities and 12 cultural heritage projects, the Ministers launched the UPI and NPI P2P linkage, and an MoU between Digital India Bhashini and Kathmandu University was signed. Both welcomed completion of internal processes for the MLAA.
Source: Visit of Minister for Foreign Affairs of Nepal to India, Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India
India responds to Nepal's comments on Lipulekh and the Kailash Manasarovar Yatra
The Official Spokesperson responded to comments by the Foreign Ministry of Nepal on the border in the context of the Kailash Manasarovar Yatra, saying Lipulekh Pass has been a route for the Yatra since 1954. India called the territorial claims untenable and said it remains open to resolving agreed outstanding boundary issues through dialogue and diplomacy.
Source: Official Spokesperson’s response to media queries regarding comments made by Foreign Ministry of Nepal on border issue in the context of the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra, Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India
India welcomes Nepal elections and congratulates Prime Minister Sushila Karki
Official Spokesperson Shri Randhir Jaiswal welcomed the conduct of elections in Nepal and congratulated Prime Minister Sushila Karki, the Government and the people of Nepal. He said India provided logistical supplies for the elections at the request of the Government of Nepal.
Source: Official Spokespersons response to media queries regarding Elections in Nepal, Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India
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