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Topic: Bhutan

From Nepal to Bhutan—China’s pressure for diplomatic ties camouflages territorial intent

In just the last five years, Beijing has aggressively and systematically laid claim to Ladakh, Nepal, Sikkim, Bhutan, and Arunachal Pradesh.

ADB, Bhutan sign $30 million loan for rooftop solar power systems

The project aims to generate 35 megawatts of solar power on public buildings, while also support formulating guidelines, upskilling workforce.

Bhutanese king calls India ‘true friend & ally’, confers highest civilian award to Modi

The Bhutanese monarch said India's progress provides reassurance for the neighbourhood. The two countries also inked five agreements in areas of energy, pharma, space and more.

New images from UK think tank show extensive Chinese construction along disputed borders with Bhutan

Amid ongoing talks for a border agreement, Bhutan is expected to give up land in both Jakarlung and the Menchuma Valley as well as in Doklam, a critical region for India.

Days after boundary talks with China, Bhutan king to make 2nd trip to India this yr, meet Modi

Visit will last 8 days, from 3 to10 November. Bhutan's border talks with China could impact India since they involve areas near India's borders that could fall into Chinese control.

Bhutan & China move to resolve border dispute as ties warm, could impact India’s interests

The two countries have signed a cooperation agreement on the responsibilities and functions of the Joint Technical Team on the delimitation and demarcation of the border.

China-Bhutan inch closer to demarcation of disputed border, India watches closely

China claims around 764 sq km of land in Bhutan, in a dispute that dates to occupation of Tibet in 1950s. Meeting last week established joint technical group on border delimitation.

China is launching a two-pronged attack on Bhutan and Arunachal—with strategic ‘lawfare’

Even if Beijing and Thimphu can settle their dispute over non-Doklam areas, China isn’t planning to stop claiming the Doklam trijunction area.

Bhutan desperate to settle dispute with China. It will change how India looks at its north

Surely, the Bhutanese would have thought that if Delhi still hasn’t been able to resolve its dispute with Beijing, what chance did Thimphu have?

Bhutan’s Doklam stand raises questions on security, diplomacy. India needs to be cautious

While the area of Chinese claims on the northern side of Bhutan are much larger compared to Doklam, the strategic significance of Doklam is what makes it indispensable for Beijing.

On Camera

Epstein files and what it means for the American anger against elites

All academic institutions, it is at Harvard, the richest and perhaps the most powerful academic institution in the world, that Epstein’s ties appear to have flourished most.

To meet fund crunch, Karnataka to auction plots in Bengaluru, raise Rs 4,000 crore

Siddaramaiah govt’s five schemes strain finances as GST changes hit revenues; debt to jump nearly Rs 80,000 crore. State also plans to auction liquor licences & extend bar timings.

Not just BSF, MHA working on rules to reserve 50% of all CAPF constable posts for Agniveers

The MHA is deliberating on new recruitment rules for all CAPFs, including the CRPF, ITBP, and SSB. It wants to incorporate a 50% quota for Agniveers across the CAPFs.

Dhurandhar shows hard cinema is soft power and Pakistan is unapologetically the target

If Pathaan gave both conservatives and liberals room to hide, Dhurandhar extends no such courtesy. Aditya Dhar ripped open that tent of hypocrisy and turned the knife.