Nepal’s Counter-Revolt: Challenge for the Communist and the Left in South Asia

Nepal’s counter-revolt exposes decades of political betrayal by mainstream and leftist parties alike. Despite revolutionary promises to abolish feudalism, ensure sovereignty, and deliver land reforms, leaders from Congress to Maoists succumbed to corruption and power politics. Today’s uprising is both a rejection of failed communist leadership and a warning for the Left in South Asia.
Nepal Clinches 12 Medals, Including Gold, at South Asian Youth Table Tennis Championship
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Nepal wins 12 medals, including one gold, at the South Asian Youth Table Tennis Championship held in Kathmandu.
Kathmandu Suffers from Worst Air Pollution in History, Leads as Most Polluted City
![Nepal faces worst air pollution in history, with hazardous levels in Kathmandu due to wildfires and dust, worsening health. [Image via The Kathmandu Post]](https://southasiatimes.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/thumb11.webp)
Nepal faces worst air pollution in history, with hazardous levels in Kathmandu due to wildfires and dust, worsening health.
Nepal’s Human Rights Commission Maintains Top ‘A’ Global Ranking
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Nepal’s Human Rights Commission retains its global ‘A’ ranking after GANHRI review, strengthening its UNHRC candidacy.
Nepal Urges Ukraine to Free Seven Captive Nepali Nationals
![Nepal urges Ukraine to release seven Nepali nationals captured in Russia’s army, as FM Deuba seeks diplomatic resolution in New Delhi. [Image via The Kathmandu Post]](https://southasiatimes.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/thumb6.webp)
Nepal urges Ukraine to release seven Nepali nationals captured in Russia’s army, as FM Deuba seeks diplomatic resolution in New Delhi.
US to Return 20 Stolen Nepali Artifacts Worth Rs410 Million
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Manhattan DA Alvin Bragg to return 20 stolen Nepali antiquities worth Rs410 million, including a rare 15th-century paubha painting.
Bangladesh’s Imports from SAARC Nations Exceed Exports by Over Five Times
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Bangladesh’s trade deficit with Saarc widens as imports far exceed exports; policymakers urged to boost regional trade balance.
Indian Sharpshooter Shot and Arrested in Kathmandu Murder Case
![Nepalese police arrest Indian sharpshooter Guddu Patel in Kathmandu for Lal Mohammad’s murder, exposing cross-border crime. [Image via The Himalayan Herald]](https://southasiatimes.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/arrest-1024x675.webp)
Nepalese police arrest Indian sharpshooter Guddu Patel in Kathmandu for Lal Mohammad’s murder, exposing cross-border crime.
Nepal, China Sign MoU to Strengthen Cooperation on Ethnic Affairs
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Nepal and China sign MoU to strengthen cooperation on ethnic affairs, cultural exchanges, and educational opportunities.
Nepal to Host Global Conference on Digital Age Crimes
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Nepal to host global conference on digital-age crimes, AI threats, and cybersecurity, bringing legal experts together on Feb 27-28.