scorecardresearch
Add as a preferred source on Google
Wednesday, April 29, 2026
TopicIndia-Bhutan

Topic: India-Bhutan

Bhutanese temple in Varanasi, Rs 4,000-crore credit line, hydro project—Modi’s day 1 in Bhutan

Bhutan remains a cornerstone of India’s Neighbourhood First policy, and continues to be largest recipient of Indian foreign assistance, receiving ₹2,150 crore in 2025.

‘Delhi blast conspirators will be brought to justice,’ says Modi in Bhutan

PM began his 2-day visit to Bhutan Tuesday morning. Addressing the 70th birthday celebrations of Bhutan King, Modi said India’s investigative agencies will get to bottom of the 'conspiracy'.

Modi to inaugurate Punatsangchhu II hydropower project during 4th visit to Bhutan since 2014

Punatsangchhu II hydropower project, a joint venture between India and Bhutan, was commissioned in August. It is aimed at increasing Bhutan’s power capacity by 40 percent.

Bhutan to Coimbatore: How high-end cars ‘smuggled into India’ ended up in Mollywood actors’ garages

ED Wednesday searched 17 locations linked to Mollywood actors Prithviraj, Dulquer Salmaan, and Amith Chakalakkal. Salmaan challenged seizure of his Land Rover Defender before Kerala HC.

Under China BRI shadow, India announces 2 Rly lines to Bhutan in push for regional connectivity

The two countries will lay 89 km of tracks, costing roughly Rs. 4,033 crores, connecting Banarhat in West Bengal with Samtse in Bhutan, and Kokrajhar in Assam with Gelephu in 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.

On Camera

New promo video by PLA Navy is a teaser of China’s deep blue capabilities

Rather than functioning as conventional propaganda, the video operates as a device for interpretation, subtly shaping expectations about future developments in China’s naval trajectory.

Adani’s giant copper plant hits technical setbacks in first year

The 500,000 tonne-per-year plant produced just 94,000 tonnes of refined copper from April 2025 to February this year.

Indian drone tech company ideaForge signs MoU with Japanese firm to develop next-gen AI powered drones

By pairing Indian drone engineering with Japanese semiconductor expertise, the two firms aim to develop more advanced autonomous systems tailored to both defence & commercial use.

Trump, Netanyahu’s Iran gamble: The regime change rebound

American objectives are unmet. They neither have muscle nor motivation to resume the war. As for Iran, the regime didn’t just survive, it’s now led by more radical individuals.