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Morning Digest | Polling begins for Mizoram and Chhattisgarh; India, Bhutan to discuss new routes of regional connectivity, and more

From, India, Bhutan to discuss new routes of regional connectivity to upgrade border posts, to, Afghanistan punches above its weight in ICC Men's ODI World Cup 2023, read a select list of stories from The Hindu to start the day

The Hindu · Nov 7, 2023

India, Bhutan to discuss new routes of regional connectivity

India and Bhutan agreed to discuss new routes of regional connectivity, and upgrade border and immigration posts to support Bhutan’s 5th King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck’s plans for a smart city at Gelephu on the border between Bhutan and Assam, after his meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Delhi…

The Hindu · Nov 6, 2023

Amid China boundary talks, Bhutan King to discuss Bhutan-Assam border smart city project

The Bhutanese King flew to Delhi from Guwahati, which was the first ever official visit by a Bhutanese monarch to Assam.

The Hindu · Nov 5, 2023

Why are the China-Bhutan boundary talks significant?

Bhutan-China boundary talks resumed after 7-yr gap, making progress towards 3-Step Roadmap. MoU signed in 2021, JTT established in Aug. Agreement to delineate boundary, but India worries over China's demand for full diplomatic ties & presence in Thimphu.

The Hindu · Oct 27, 2023

Warming ties: On Bhutan-China relations and India’s concerns

Rather than alarm, India must approach the Bhutan-China boundary negotiations with confidence that Thimphu will take both India’s and Bhutan’s interests into consideration

The Hindu · Oct 25, 2023

Morning Digest | NCERT reading material on Chandrayaan draws ire for ‘mixing science with mythology’; Bhutan, China want deal on boundaries ‘soon’, and more

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The Hindu · Oct 25, 2023

Shadow from fallen Sikkim dam falls on India’s hydroelectric projects in Bhutan

Sikkim’s highest dam was washed away during a flash flood, raising doubts about hydropower projects being developed, now with design changes, by India, abroad

The Hindu · Oct 14, 2023

Nipah infection possible in more places in Southeast Asia, says Nature article

Nipah virus reservoirs in SE Asia, India may cause cross-species transmission to humans. Early detection systems needed. Bangladesh, India, Myanmar, Thailand, Laos, China, Bhutan, Nepal, Sri Lanka have bat populations exposed to Nipah. Lack of treatment options, need for antivirals, monoclonal antibodies, vaccines in clinical trials. Virological, immunological factors to…

The Hindu · Oct 12, 2023

Bhutan-China border demarcation talks inching towards completion: Bhutan PM Tshering

Bhutan, China inching towards boundary demarcation; talks include possible exchange of Doklam, areas to North. PM Tshering confirms India in loop on negotiations, says Bhutan seeks to make both India, China happy. King’s visit to Delhi in April discussed boundary talks, SEZ in Gelephu; PM Tshering speaks of re-election prospects.

The Hindu · Oct 7, 2023

Bhutan planning to slash ‘expensive’ airfares to boost tourism

In a move to boost tourism in the country, Bhutan has announced plans to reduce the 'expensive' airfares for visitors travelling to the country. As per the country's Finance Minister, this step would result in an uptick of travellers to the country and increase the number of visitors visiting the…

The Times of India · Oct 4, 2023