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India’s Siliguri Corridor, popularly known as the Chicken’s Neck, is a narrow but strategically critical land link connecting mainland India with the Northeast. Here’s why its geography, border location and transport infrastructure matter.
Nepal allows Indian and Nepali nationals to carry Indian ₹200 and redesigned ₹500 notes issued on or after November 9, 2016, up to ₹25,000 per person. Old ₹500 and ₹1,000 notes issued before that date remain prohibited under Nepal's currency rules
The Anglo-Nepalese War of 1814–1816 between the Gurkhas and the East India Company reshaped South Asia, led to the Treaty of Sugauli, and established the famous Gurkha military tradition that continues to this day.
India and Nepal have launched a UPI-NPI cross-border remittance system, enabling faster digital money transfers between the two countries. The initiative aims to improve financial inclusion, support migrant workers, and strengthen regional fintech cooperation through real-time payment infrastructure.
