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Bhutan to give cash incentives to families for more babies

Bhutan is facing a population decline and is introducing financial incentives for families. Starting June 4, 2026, parents will receive monthly payments for their third and subsequent children until the child turns three. This initiative aims to boost birth rates and address long-term implications of an aging population and outward…

The Economic Times

Hindustan Construction Company secures Rs 127 crore Bhutan hydropower project contract

Hindustan Construction Company Ltd (HCC) has won a Rs 127 crore contract in Bhutan. The deal is for construction works at the Wangchhu Hydroelectric Project. This includes diversion tunnels, gates, and cofferdams. The project is crucial for Bhutan's hydropower expansion plans. HCC has a long history of contributing to Bhutan's…

The Economic Times

Tarique Rahman to visit China in his 1st overseas visit as Bangladesh PM

DHAKA: Bangladesh PM Tarique Rahman is expected to travel to Beijing late June in what would mark his first overseas visit since the formation of the new BNP govt, despite a pending invitation from PM Narendra Modi and Bhutan initially being chosen as the destination of his first foreign tour.

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Who moves away when climate change hits? The hidden household politics of migration

Many people are migrating within countries across south Asia to cope with extreme weather. In Bangladesh, Bhutan, India and Nepal, people often move from rural homes to urban metropolises when their homes and livelihoods become damaged or threatened by cyclones and storms, floods and droughts.

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Is petrol cheaper in Bhutan than India? Here’s the truth

A viral social media video falsely claims petrol is cheaper in Bhutan than in India. The Press Information Bureau (PIB) has debunked this, stating the video is old and shared out of context to spread misinformation. Recent fuel price hikes in India and comparisons with neighboring countries highlight the misleading…

The Economic Times

Petrol, diesel prices hiked: What are the fuel rates in Pakistan, Nepal & Bangladesh? Check latest price comparision

Petrol, diesel prices in India vs neighbour countries: After petrol and diesel prices were increased by Rs 3 per litre in India, fuel costs have once again become a talking point for daily commuters. But how expensive is fuel in India compared to neighbouring countries like Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Nepal,…

The Economic Times

CIL's April coal auction quantity drops 6% vs March to 30.5 MT

Coal India Limited offered 30.5 million tonnes of coal in April auctions. This marks a slight decrease from March. Global energy prices are high due to West Asia tensions. Power plants are increasing coal use for energy security. Coal India is also allowing buyers from Bangladesh, Bhutan, and Nepal to…

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Akshardham 108-Foot Statue: Divine Story of Neelkanth Varni

Did you know that the Swaminarayan Akshardham Temple in New Delhi holds a Guinness World Record for being the Largest Comprehensive Hindu Temple in the world? Bhagwan Swaminarayan is worshipped as the Parabrahma or the supreme deity at this temple. In fact, we are able to see a 108-foot-tall statue…

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The Himalayan Monal: The Rare and Colorful Jewel of Mountains

The Rare and Beautiful Himalayan Monal

Spotted in high-altitude Himalayan forests, the Himalayan Monal thrives in cool alpine meadows and dense mountain woodlands.

Himalayan Monals can also dig up to 25cm in the ground while looking for food. They have strong claws and beaks that help them dig deep while…

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Surviving WW3 in the Safest Countries During US, Israel Vs Iran Wars

Discover the safest countries to consider for survival in the event of a global conflict, including Switzerland, Bhutan, and Iceland.

International Business Times UK

‘I feel like a ghost’: new father deported by ICE to Bhutan that exiled his family

Mohan Karki – one of many people ICE has deported to countries with which they have little connection – leaves behind his wife and seven-month-old baby he has yet to hold

The Guardian - US

India slashes aid to Bangladesh by half amid diplomatic tensions

New Delhi cuts Dhaka funding amid strained ties, while Bhutan remains top aid recipient

The Independent UK

You Won’t Believe the Wildlife Hidden in the Himalayas

Whenever individuals imagine the Himalayas, they have in mind snow capped mountains, silent valleys and spiritual retreats. Living behind this dramatic landscape though is one of the most unexpected and richest wildlife communities on the planet. Estranged across India, Nepal, Bhutan and up to the Himalayas, animals are so unique…

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15 Nations Setting New Global Standard For Paid Leave

Which countries offer the best paid leave? Explore 15 nations raising the global PTO bar and learn what “normal” paid time off looks like.

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Sloth Bear : The Shaggy Guardian of India's Forests

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Sloth's bear most common natural habitat dry forest in India

Sloth bears have shaggy, dusty-black coats pale, short-haired muzzles, and long, curved claws which they use to excavate termites and ants. A cream-colored “V” or “Y” shape usually marks their chests. Their shaggy fur does not have…

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5 Visa Free Countries Indians Can Travel to in 2026

For Indian travellers planning an international holiday in 2026, visa procedures often become the biggest roadblock. Lengthy paperwork, appointment delays, and uncertainty around approvals can make overseas travel stressful. However, several destinations continue to offer visa-free or simplified entry for Indian passport holders, making them ideal for easy and spontaneous…

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Ema Datshi Recipe: How to Make Bhutan’s National Dish at Home

Bhutan’s national dish is ema datshi. It is a simple yet comforting, delicious and spicy dish that has been loved by people not only in Bhutan but even beyond borders. It is made from very few and simple ingredients and can be easily prepared at home. It is especially amazing…

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Bhutan vs Nepal: Which Is the Better Travel Destination for Indians?

Bhutan and Nepal are very beautiful neighbouring countries to India. They both have always been popular travel destinations among Indians. They are budget friendly and culturally familiar. It is also easy for Indians to acquire visas to travel to these countries. Both countries are in mountainous regions and have rich…

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The world’s new US$125 billion rainforest trust fund revives a 1990s idea – and shows its limits

A US$125 billion rainforest fund is being hailed as a flagship announcement from the 2025 UN climate summit in Belém, Brazil. The goal is noble: this is essentially a trust fund that will pay countries to keep their tropical forests standing. But its core idea was tried 30 years ago,…

Evening Standard

Yak butter massages and nose yoga: could a Bhutanese wellness retreat cure my burnout?

This remote mountain kingdom boasts a unique wellness scene, honed over centuries of isolation. Vicky Jessop gets stuck in

The Guardian - UK

Bhutan PM on leading the first carbon-negative nation: ‘The wellbeing of our people is at the centre of our agenda’

Exclusive: Tshering Tobgay says his country is doing ‘a lot more than our fair share’ on climate and west must step up ‘for the happiness of your people’

The Guardian - US

A refugee’s deportation rattles a deeply conservative town: ‘What Trump has done is not Christlike’

Binod Shah, a refugee from Bhutan, went to church, got married and started an auto shop in Twin Falls, Idaho. But an arrest record got him caught in the ICE dragnet

Evening Standard

What it was like to take 'the most dangerous flight in the world' as an anxious flyer

Flying into Paro Airport in Bhutan involves navigating several mountains and a very short landing strip. Vicky Jessop takes the nail-biting trip

The Guardian - US

They were teacher and student in exile. Now this Democrat and Republican face off in Ohio

Bhuwan Pyakurel and Kamal Subedi’s story charts a Bhutanese refugee community’s rise – and its growing political divide

The Conversation

Renewables have now passed coal globally – and growth is fastest in countries like Bhutan and Nepal

For the first time, renewables have toppled coal as the world’s leading source of electricity, in keeping with International Energy Agency projections for this historic shift.

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