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Topic: Bhutan

Parliamentary panel wants India to encourage Bhutan to deploy more troops in Doklam

Officials from the Foreign Ministry informed the panel that Bhutan stood firmly with India on the issue.

Doklam issue was handled with diplomatic maturity, says Sushma Swaraj

Modi-Xi's Wuhan summit was aimed at creating a conducive environment between India and China, she says.

US Congresswoman says China has ‘quietly resumed activities’ in Doklam

Claims India and Bhutan have not sought to dissuade the People's Liberation Army.

Bhutan was so scarred by Modi’s demonetisation it is still scared of Indian rupee

While there have been rumours suggesting a second demonetisation, possibly targeting the Rs 2,000 note, the Indian government has rejected them.

Despite Modi-Xi bonhomie, China moves into Arunachal Pradesh, builds new road and barracks

The Chinese have not yet reconciled to the fact that India has stood up to PLA aggression in Doklam. The strategic Tsari Chu valley is now in the dragon’s eye. 

China’s troop buildup in Doklam is to tell Bhutan: ‘India can’t protect you, only we can’

ThePrint has noted that Doklam now has helipads, housing for 1,800 troops, artillery, communication trenches & air defence. It is not a temporary station.

NSA Doval quietly visits Bhutan, reviews strategy amid Doklam build-up

PM Modi expected to visit Bhutan this year as India steps up reach-out, even as China pushes for a boundary deal with Himalayan nation.

Doklam proves China is biggest diplomatic challenge for India: Shyam Saran

Ex-foreign secretary Shyam Saran says just like in Doklam, the Chinese use small but incremental moves to exert power, and the dilemma is when...

Global Pulse: Bhutan’s balancing act, German party wants to defeat nativism with humour

While Doklam is diffused, it may well propel Bhutan out of its overreliance on India.

Doklam standoff ends: India did a lot right, but needs to prepare

The Doklam standoff might have ended peacefully but India needs to introspect and prepare for the next such event.

On Camera

Make Sanchar Saathi removable. Good intentions don’t excuse State overreach

Compulsion magnifies the risk of function creep. Future updates could quietly expand the app’s capabilities or enable background telemetry far beyond users’ expectations.

New cess on ‘pan masala’ to fund national security and healthcare programmes

The Health Security Se National Security Cess Bill, 2025, explained. Oppn has attacked the proposed cess as 'a new financial burden' on the citizens.

After Op Sindoor, India goes in for more Heron Mk IIs; Israel frontrunner for mega MALE drones deal

Order for 87 MALE drones will be split between 2 Indian firms in 64:36 ratio to ensure there are 2 independent manufacturing lines with at least 60% indigenous components.

Gaali cricket: Bavuma stands tall, India’s Test ego cut to size

The India-South Africa series-defining fact is the catastrophic decline of Indian red ball cricket where a visiting team can mock us with the 'grovel' word.