- http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/south_asia/4927556.stm British ambassador to Nepal Keith Bloomfield told the BBC the situation was "deteriorating rapidly". He said Indian envoy Karan Singh had held talks with King Gyanendra and delivered a "very tough message". "We believe the complete restoration of democracy is an essential first step," Mr Bloomfield said. "If the king doesn't act immediately... the constitutional monarchy may no longer be on the table." Mr Singh, who has returned to Delhi, said he was hopeful of a royal announcement soon that would "considerably defuse the situation".