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Pavan K. Varma | Why India world’s ‘happiest country’ but must get rid of that status

Pavan K. Varma | Why India world’s ‘happiest country’ but must get rid...

The legendary fourth king of Bhutan, His Majesty Jigme Singye Wangchuck, ruled for 34 years, until he...

22 Dec 2024 12:12 AM IST

Before they return to Bhutan, the girls will continue their recovery at a retreat in the town of Kilmore outside Melbourne (Photo: AFP)

Conjoined twins from Bhutan leave Australian hospital after being...

The head of pediatric surgery Joe Crameri told reporters the twins had made an excellent recovery and were acting...

26 Nov 2018 10:19 AM IST

The South Asian countries are free to have ties with any country including China, Indias Ambassador in Beijing Bambawale said. (Photo: PTI/Representational)

Bhutan gives India a message

India was not an election issue, unlike in the 2013 poll when confusion over New Delhi disrupting kerosene subsidies had...

4 Nov 2018 12:05 AM IST

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Beat the summer heat at these popular destinations

Here are some Indian and international options to explore.

16 April 2018 1:25 PM IST

The nearly 30-km long DamchuChukha road, which crisscrosses rugged and difficult terrain, has been constructed at a cost of Rs 287 crore under India-assisted development projects in the Himalayan nation, military officials said. (Representational image)

India's BRO completes key road in Bhutan

Bhutan is a strategically important country for India due to its location, and both sides have been ramping up overall...

23 July 2018 12:30 AM IST

Abhijit Ratan Hajare, who is from Maharashtra, was part of a 15-bike convoy touring the Himalayan nation, The Bhutanese reported. The group was led by a Bhutanese national. (Photo: Screengrab)

Indian tourist detained in Bhutan for desecrating Buddhist chorten'

Though Hajare was officially detained, he was allowed to spend Thursday night at his hotel.

19 Oct 2019 10:48 AM IST

Anushka Sharma and Virat Kohli(Photo: Instagram)

Anushka Sharma likes to wear hubby Virat Kohli's clothes; read why

Bollywood actor Anushka Sharma and Indian skipper Virat Kohli have always been giving major couple goals to their fans.

8 Nov 2019 8:46 AM IST

Tshering, who trained in Bangladesh, Japan, Australia and the United States, began his political career in 2013, but his party failed to make headway in that years election. (Photo: AFP)

What do you do on a Saturday? Bhutan's PM is a doctor on weekends

The capital Thimphu has no traffic lights, the sale of tobacco is banned, and television was only allowed in 1999.

9 May 2019 10:46 AM IST

As heavy rainfall in Bhutan leads to rise in water levels of Pagladia and Borolia rivers washing away a bridge in Tamulpur & obstructing Tamulpurs connection to Baksa District Headquarters. (Photo: ANI)

Rains in Bhutan affects Assam's Tamulpur, bridge washes away

This has left the locals in the region in great difficulty as people are using bamboo or banana rafts to cross the...

24 Jun 2019 11:26 AM IST

The lowest rungs of police forces often used the provision for harassment and extortion. The sooner its off the statute book, the easier life would get for LGBTQ people.

Bhutan's lower house of Parliament votes to decriminalise...

The amendment to the penal code passed the 44-member National Assembly with just a single dissenting vote, the local...

8 Jun 2019 2:12 PM IST

The dignitaries discussed important elements of the bilateral ties with emphasis on development partnership and cooperation in the hydropower sector. (Photo: Twitter | @MEAIndia)

Jaishankar discusses key elements of ties with Bhutan's top leadership

We recommitted ourselves to further enriching our special and unique ties,' External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said...

7 Jun 2019 9:03 PM IST

The budget for a New India has a roadmap to transform the agriculture sector of the country, this budget is one of hope, Modi added. (Photo: ANI | Twitter)

PM Modi to visit Bhutan in August

The two countries share a unique and time-tested bilateral relationship, characterised by trust, goodwill, and mutual...

22 July 2019 4:41 PM IST