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Taking the train to Bhutan: After 20 years of efforts, how India is extending its Railways grid to the Himalayan nation

September 30, 2025 1:49 pm

Given the historically peaceful relationship of India with Bhutan, the two railway projects are expected to strengthen ties and increase trade in the entire area amid the flexing by China in the region.

India, Bhutan review development partnership

July 01, 2025 4:28 am

A total of 10 projects, worth Rs 1,113 crore and covering sectors such as healthcare, connectivity and urban infrastructure in Bhutan

Prime Minister of Bhutan Dasho Tshering Tobgay

First Integrated Check Post along India-Bhutan opened in Assam

November 07, 2024 4:00 pm

Assam Governor Lakshman Prasad Acharya inaugurated the ICP in presence of Prime Minister of Bhutan Dasho Tshering Tobgay.

Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri with his Bhutanese counterpart Aum Pema Choden. (Photo: India In Bhutan/ X)

India agrees to positively consider providing Rs 1,500 crore economic stimulus to Bhutan

July 20, 2024 5:11 pm

A total of 61 projects amounting Nu 49.58 billion (Rs 4,958 crore), covering sectors such as connectivity, infrastructure, energy, skill development, education, health, and cultural heritage were approved by the two sides.

PM Modi concludes two-day state visit to Bhutan; cements bilateral ties

March 23, 2024 7:25 pm

During the visit, Modi was conferred the ‘Order of the Druk Gyalpo' on Friday, making him the first foreign Head of the Government to receive the honour.

India to stand by Bhutan's quest for development: PM Modi assures top leadership

March 22, 2024 10:43 pm

Prime Minister Modi is on a two-day State visit to further cement India's unique relations with Bhutan as part of India's 'Neighbourhood First' Policy.

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India, Bhutan Foreign Secys meet, discuss partnership

July 30, 2023 7:20 am

The top Bhutanese diplomat is on an official visit to India from July 28 to 29, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said on Saturday.

The Bhutan-China border engagement was in the headlines recently. A statement by the Bhutanese prime minister during his Europe tour was interpreted differently in Bhutan, India and China.

India, China and Bhutan trialogue can bring clarity on borders

April 10, 2023 8:52 am

Opening communication channels can minimise uncertainties as questions of peace and conflict cannot be resolved by potential stand-offs in the future

Prime Minister Narendra Modi with the King of Bhutan Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck in New Delhi on April 4. PTI

Spotlight again on Doklam: India-Bhutan relationship and why China remains the dragon in the room

April 08, 2023 9:26 am

Bhutan’s PM has said Thimphu is close to resolving the border dispute with Beijing, and there are no Chinese incursions in its territory. India-Bhutan relations are very special, but China remains the dragon in the room

PM Modi holds talks with Bhutan King; focus on bilateral ties

In close touch with Bhutan on security: India on Doklam issue

April 05, 2023 5:20 am

Underlining that India and Bhutan share ties characterised by “trust, goodwill, mutual understanding,” Foreign Secretary Vinay Mohan Kwatra said, “India and Bhutan remain in close touch relating to our shared interest, including security interest.”