my favorite quirk of British politics is that you technically aren’t allowed to resign from parliament, so they appoint you to a whimsical fake office to make you ineligible to serve
APPEAL FOR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR THE RESCUE, RELIEF AND REHABILITATION OF FLOOD-AFFECTED COMMUNITIES
At approximately 8:40 a.m. NST on Wednesday, 26 August 2026, a devastating flash flood occurred in the Bhote Koshi River in Rasuwa, affecting riverine areas in Rasuwa, Nuwakot, Dhading, Gorkha and other districts and causing extensive loss of lives and property. The assessment of the human and physical losses caused by the flood is ongoing, while the Government of Nepal has intensified search, rescue and relief operations in the affected areas.
To provide immediate shelter and protection to affected citizens and to mobilise the financial resources required for their long-term rehabilitation and reconstruction, the Office of the Prime Minister and Council of Ministers, Government of Nepal, has issued a public appeal for financial contributions to the Prime Minister Disaster Relief Fund and the Prime Minister Relief Fund, both administered by the Office of the Prime Minister and Council of Ministers.
Accordingly, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs has requested Nepali missions abroad to undertake the necessary initiatives, including through Nepali associations and organisations, to support the rescue, relief and rehabilitation of the affected communities.
The Embassy therefore earnestly appeals to all Nepali associations, community organisations and interested individuals in India to contribute to the immediate rescue and relief of citizens affected by the disaster, as well as to their long-term rehabilitation and reconstruction. Contributions may be deposited into the Prime Minister Disaster Relief Fundor the Prime Minister Relief Fund through the bank accounts specified in the details enclosed herewith.
The Embassy is confident that the support extended during this difficult time will make an important contribution towards saving lives and providing relief, rehabilitation and renewed hope to the affected citizens of Nepal.
Embassy of Nepal
New Delhi, India
Date: 27 August 2026
It was such a peaceful movement, feel so sad that it had to take a violent turn. My heart goes out to the students and their families who were hurt. Paper leak is a very serious issue, and I am glad to know n see that the kids of our country have come together for a better educational system, and their parents supported them.
I truly appreciate the stand they have taken, showing dedication, sincerity, and keenness to study hard n make their future and a greater, educated India. This andolan, this protest, is the right way to go abt it, n the students have done this peacefully. So courageous and brave. Driven and motivated towards education, this generation will make India proud.
This issue is between the students and the educational system, it should not be hijacked politically, the credit should only go to the students of our country, and I am sure the government will also give them all the support n make it a stronger educational system. It’s a win-win situation. Hoping n praying for a positive decision. God bless all of you who wanna be educated.
Education should be the next trend and fashion, and should get trendier n more fashionable yr by yr, itna k bahar se log come to India to study and India becomes an educational hub.
Pleased to meet @SecRubio of the USA here in Manila.
Our meeting focused on areas which are priority for the 🇮🇳🇺🇸 Comprehensive Global Strategic Partnership, including trade & tariffs, energy, defence & security, critical minerals & artificial intelligence.
We also exchanged quick perspectives on regional, global and multilateral issues of mutual interest.
Before you read this article, grab a glass of water and a paracetamol. Walk over to your laptop—the supercomputer in your hand is not up to the task—and see if you can figure out how to apply online for an Indian visa. We’ll wait https://t.co/1sFnvOl2fb
Trump on Iran:
I gave them a break at the request of Pakistan. The field marshal and the prime minister of Pakistan are great.
We stopped them from going to war with India.
French Revolution of 1789 was a rebellion against the government for failure to mitigate the impacts of climate change.
Fascinating paper on Little Ice Age cold climate caused conflicts and rebellions
https://t.co/eyDlaFxoLl
#WATCH | King Charles III says, "You recently commented, Mr President (Donald Trump), that if it were not for the United States, European countries would be speaking German. Dare I say that if it wasn't for us, you'd be speaking French..."
(Source: Unrestricted Pool via Reuters)
This is insane.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio just gave one of the most explicitly pro-colonialist speeches I have seen in the 21st century.
The US empire wants Europe to help it recolonize the Global South.
Rubio praised Western colonialists for "settl[ing] new continents, build[ing] vast empires extending out across the globe".
Then Rubio complained about the Global South's decolonization, portraying it as a sinister communist plot.
Rubio lamented: "The great Western empires had entered into terminal decline, accelerated by godless communist revolutions and by anti-colonial uprisings that would transform the world and drape the red hammer and sickle across vast swaths of the map in the years to come".
Rubio delivered this speech at the Munich Security Conference, surrounded by European leaders, who gave him a standing ovation. They loved the pro-colonialist diatribe.
The US secretary of state insisted that North American and European imperialists should unite in order to reverse "the West’s managed decline", to revive "the West’s age of dominance", to "renew the greatest civilization in human history".
This is a blatant call by the US empire to resuscitate Western colonialism and recolonize the Global South (which represents the Global Majority).
What the US empire did to Gaza, Venezuela, and currently Cuba is what it wants to do to the entire Global South.
This is from the official transcript published by the US State Department: https://t.co/acDrgEuqDz
@pemakhandu @kirenrijuju @PMOIndia I was held at Shanghai airport for over 18 hrs on 21st Nov, 2025 on claims by China immigration & @chinaeasternair They called my Indian passport invalid as my birthplace is Arunachal Pradesh which they claimed is Chinese territory. @cnnbrk