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Exposition Witnesses Unprecedented Turnout as India’s Buddhist Heritage Touches Hearts in Thimphu Thousands of Devotees Pay Homage to Sacred Relics of Lord Buddha at the Grand Kuenrey of Tashichhodzong, Thimphu Thousands of devotees have paid their reverent homage to the Sacred Relics of Lord Buddha, currently enshrined at the Grand Kuenrey of Tashichhodzong in Thimphu—one of Bhutan’s most revered Tibetan Buddhist centres. The Holy Relics of Lord Buddha were brought from India by a high-level delegation comprising senior Indian monks,…

Move aims to formalize constitutional reforms under July Charter amid mounting political pressure from Islamist parties Dhaka, Nov 2025 : Bangladesh’s interim government Chief Advisor Muhammad Yunus on Thursday announced that the country will hold a national election and a referendum simultaneously in the first half of February 2026, marking a key step in the ongoing political transition since the ouster of the Awami League government earlier this year. In a televised address to the nation, Yunus said the referendum…

Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi received an audience today with His Majesty, Jigme Singye Wangchuck, The Fourth King of Bhutan, in Thimphu. Prime Minister conveyed felicitations on the occasion of the 70th birth anniversay of His Majesty, The Fourth King and the best wishes and prayers of the Government and people of India for His Majesty’s continued good health and well-being. Prime Minister thanked His Majesty The Fourth King for his leadership, counsel and guidance in further strengthening India-Bhutan friendship.…

Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi received today an audience with His Majesty the King of Bhutan, Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck in Thimphu. The two leaders exchanged views to further enhance and strengthen bilateral ties. They also held discussions on regional and global issues of mutual interest. His Majesty conveyed condolences on the loss of lives in the Delhi tragedy. Prime Minister conveyed his appreciation for the guiding vision provided by the successive Druk Gyalpos (the Kings) in shaping the close…

Inauguration: 1. Inauguration of 1020 MW Punatsangchhu-II Hydroelectric Project constructed under a bilateral agreement between Government of India and Royal Government of Bhutan. Announcements: 2. Understanding on the resumption of work on the main dam structure of 1200 MW Punatsangchhu-I Hydroelectric Project. 3. Grant of land in Varanasi for building a Bhutanese Temple/Monastery and Guest House 4. Decision to establish an Immigration Check Post in Hatisar across Gelephu 5. INR 4000 crore Line of Credit (LoC) to Bhutan Memoranda of…

For centuries, India and Bhutan have shared a very deep spiritual and cultural bond, And so, it was India’s commitment and mine to participate in this important occasion, But today, I come here with a very heavy heart: PM The horrific incident that took place in Delhi yesterday evening has disturbed everyone, Our agencies will get to the bottom of this conspiracy, The perpetrators behind it will not be spared, All those responsible will be brought to justice: PM India…

New Delhi, Nov 2025 : Bangladesh’s former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has launched a sharp attack on interim government head Muhammad Yunus, accusing him of failing to maintain administrative control and allowing extremist Islamic groups to re-establish their influence across the country. In a strongly worded article for The Week magazine, Hasina — who has been living in India since her government was ousted in August 2024 — warned that democracy in Bangladesh is being pushed to the brink under…

Kathmandu, Oct 2025 : Nepal and India have taken a major step forward in their growing energy partnership, with two state-owned power companies signing agreements on Wednesday to jointly construct two high-capacity cross-border electricity transmission lines that will enhance regional energy trade and grid stability. The Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA) and the Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (PGCIL) signed a Joint Venture (JV) and Shareholders’ Agreement in New Delhi to develop 400 kV transmission corridors linking Inaruwa (Nepal)–Purnia (India)…

Official sources in Bangladesh and China confirmed that Bangladesh is advancing plans to purchase 20 J-10CE multirole fighter aircraft from China, valued at about $2.20 billion (Tk 27,060 crore). The agreement, part of the nation’s Forces Goal 2030 modernisation initiative, includes pilot and crew training, maintenance support, and integrated logistics through 2035–36. The move underscores Bangladesh’s effort to enhance regional airpower and modernise its military infrastructure. The Chengdu J-10CE, the export variant of China’s J-10C multirole fighter, combines a canard-delta…

Colombo, Sept 2025 : Sri Lanka’s foreign investment policy is inconsistent and is marred by unnecessary regulations, legal uncertainty and poor bureaucratic responsiveness, the US Department of State said, citing Adani group’s pullout of a USD 400 million renewable energy project in the island nation. In its 2025 Investment Climate Statements, the department said Sri Lanka is showing signs of recovery from its 2022 economic crisis, with GDP growth hitting 5 per cent in 2024 — exceeding expectations. However, “the…