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Friday, August 15, 2025
TopicIndia-Bhutan

Topic: India-Bhutan

Bhutan’s mass migration is a security threat. It must balance tradition & modernity

Limited career prospects and aspirations for a modern lifestyle are the key reasons driving the exodus of Bhutan’s population. It has become an existential threat.

Global media on India’s diplomatic battle on 2 fronts, with US on Pannun row & one ongoing with Canada

An opinion piece examines India's point of view, how Canada looks like a sanctuary of choice for Sikh separatists. Bhutan's development dreams also find space in international news.

India, Bhutan establish new land customs stations to boost bilateral trade

The Joint Group of Customs (JGC) meetings are held annually to review and revise customs procedures and promote customs cooperation and cross-border trade.

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.

Modi must find out what Bhutan needs. India can use it to tackle China’s gray zone warfare

Modi is visiting Bhutan when the friendly neighbour is involved in boundary negotiations with China. It's the perfect time to understand what Bhutan's concerns are.

‘We stand with you’ — Modi’s message behind his visit to Bhutan next week

Govt is closely monitoring Bhutan’s border talks with China as it can impact New Delhi’s strategic interests because Beijing is eyeing Bhutanese territory bordering India.

India, Bhutan have common security concerns, closely following Thimphu’s talks with China — Army chief

China and Bhutan have agreed to fast-track talks over delimitation and demarcation of the border besides establishing diplomatic ties, which will have strategic implications for India

Does China-Bhutan thaw signal trouble for India? Not quite

The border dispute-resolution talks between China and Bhutan have stirred anxiety in India, as the outcome could have far-reaching consequences for the region’s geopolitical landscape.

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.

On Camera

Trump is swinging on Russia again. What this means for Europe’s security architecture

The dynamics between Europe and Russia have gone so south that mending fences looks like an uphill task—even as the US swings between sanctions and olive branches.

Slashing GST on waste can unlock Rs 1.8 lakh crore, high tax hurting circular economy goals—CSE

Centre for Science and Environment in new report makes case for rationalising GST on waste material, saying most informal operators can’t afford high tax & it also hinders recycling.

President awards 1st set of Sarvottam Yudh Seva medals since Kargil, 7 honoured for leading Op Sindoor

This year, the Indian Air Force received four of the seven awards, followed by the Indian Army with two medals, and the Indian Navy with one. 

Modi’s ready to risk it all for farmers. Farm reform can answer Trump with new Green Revolution

Standing up to America is usually not a personal risk for a leader in India. Any suggestions of foreign pressure unites India behind who they see as leading them in that fight.