Plans are in motion for Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Bhutan later this month, marking what is expected to be his final foreign trip of his current term. This visit holds significance against the backdrop of strengthening ties with the new government in Thimphu and ongoing efforts to enhance connectivity between India and Bhutan.

Indian PM's last foreign trip during second term likely to be Bhutan

A liberal People's Democratic Party (PDP) led by former prime minister Tshering Tobgay is set to form a new government in Bhutan after winning its fourth free vote since democratic elections began 15 years ago.

Bhutan Elections 2024: People's Democratic Party wins in Bhutan parliamentary elections

Bhutan Elections 2024: Tshering Tobgay set to become PM again

Bhutanese voters have elected Tshering Tobgay to become prime minister for a second time after his party won nearly two-thirds of seats, the election commission said in results released Wednesday.

Bhutan's Tshering Tobgay to become PM for second time: Official results

Bhutanese went to polls amid worsening economic crisis. Economy was the biggest issue in this election. Obgay's people's Democratic Party wins nearly two-third seats. Watch to know more!

Bhutan Elections 2024: Tshering Tobgay wins Bhutan's race to power

Former prime minister Tshering Tobgay's party won Bhutan's election Tuesday, media reported, after polls dominated by economic threats challenging the Himalayan kingdom's longstanding policy of prioritising "Gross National Happiness" over growth.

Former Bhutan PM wins elections overshadowed by economic strife

The party of Bhutan's former prime minister Tshering Tobgay won general elections with nearly two-thirds of seats in parliament, local media reported Tuesday, based on preliminary results from each constituency. Tobgay's People's Democratic Party (PDP) "wins the 2024 National Assembly general elections with 30 seats" while the Bhutan Tendrel Party (BTP) took the remaining 17, The Bhutanese newspaper reported.

Tshering Tobgay's PDP wins two-thirds of seats in Bhutan parliamentary polls

The Himalayan nation of Bhutan went to vote on Tuesday (Jan 9) morning to elect its fourth National Assembly, the 47-seat lower house of Bhutan's bicameral legislature.

Bhutan general elections: Himalayan nation goes to polls as New Delhi keeps a close watch

Bhutan began casting their ballots, the polls were open for the country's final round of Parliamentary elections. According to the Election Commission of Bhutan, voting will be closed at 4 PM local time.

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Shahid Kapoor, his wife Mira Rajput and their families rang in the New Year in the picturesque country Bhutan. Mira's parents and Shahid's mother, actress Neelima Azeem, and brother, actor Ishaan Khatter accompanied the couple and their kids to the trip.

Shahid Kapoor, Mira Rajput meet Bhutan’s King and Queen during their new year vacation, see pics

New satellite images claim to show Chinese expansion into territory controlled by Bhutan. The encroachment has occurred even as the two countries engage in border negotiations. Hem Saroya brings you a report.

Gravitas: China encroaches into Bhutanese territory

The king of Bhutan arrived in India for a 7-day official visit. The Bhutanese King was received by the Assam Chief Minister in Guwahati. King Wangchuck's week-long State visit will include meetings with the Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar.

Bhutan King Wangchuck welcomed by Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma

The King of Bhutan arrived in India for a 7-day official visit. The Bhutanese King was received by Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma in Guwahati.

Bhutan King Wangchuck welcomed by Assam CM on a 7-day official visit to India

Bhutan's National Assembly has dissolved after completing its 5-year-tenure. The country will now hold elections within 90 days and until then an interim government will be appointed to function for the period a term end.

Bhutan to hold elections within 90 days, interim government to be appointed

China and Bhutan on Tuesday signed a "Cooperation Agreement” outlining the responsibilities and functions of the Joint Technical Team (JTT) on the delimitation and demarcation of the boundary between the two countries after their 25th round of border talks here.

China and Bhutan hold border talks, ink pact on JTT for delimitation, demarcation of boundary

Bhutan has submitted 'The Monk and the Gun' for the best international feature film category at the 96th Academy awards. So, what is the film all about and what are the previous films from the Himalayan Kingdom that have made a mark at the Oscars.

Bhutan's 'the monk and the gun' in oscar race

On Inside South Asia with Dasuni Athauda: -We tell you all about the new parliament of India and a look at how the big shift took place -78th UNGA session -In focus: Rights of Afghan women and children -Kabaddi fever grips Pakistan -Bhutan: 40% increase in snow leopard population

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Bhutan just reported the presence of 134 snow leopards. The national snow leopard survey 2022-2023,stated that there is a 39.5% increase from the country’s first survey in 2016, when 96 individuals were counted. Watch the next report.

40% increase in snow leopard population in Bhutan

The long anticipated first-ever Bhutan-India railway link would benefit from the Government of India's allocation of ₹12 BN for the major expansion and modernisation of railway infrastructure in the northeastern area of the nation.

India-Bhutan Rail Link: India sets ₹12 BN budget to revamp North-Eastern railways

In a landmark development towards reshaping country connectivity landscape. Bhutan is gearing up to establish its first internationally connected cross border railway with India's Northeastern region.

India-Bhutan railway link: Over $10 million allocated for railway project

Bhutan, the world’s first carbon-negative country, is slashing the tourist fee to boost its economy by attracting as many visitors as possible. It is all set to halve the $200 daily fee from September this year, in a bid to revive the country’s tourism sector still reeling after COVID-19.

Bhutan halves tourist fee to $100 per night in bid to boost economy

Bhutan's Tiger population has increased by 27 per cent since its last count in 2015. The numbers were announced on International Tiger Day and reflected the success of Tiger conservation efforts in the South Asian Himalayan landlocked nation situated between China and India.

Bhutan's roaring success in tiger conservation steals the spotlight, numbers register a huge jump

According to Bhutan's Foreign Minister Tandi Dorji, the kingdom is close to finding a solution to its border dispute with its neighbour China. Speaking to WION's Sidhant Sibbal outside of the 6th Indian Ocean Conference (IOC) in the capital of Bangladesh, Dhaka, Dorji confirmed that the border is peaceful and serene and refuted China's claims to be invading its land. He also hoped that the border would be marked as quickly as possible to prevent any potential future disputes.

6th Indian Ocean Conference: Bhutan's Foreign Minister thanks Indian govt for support during Covid

Here, we bring you the news that is trending across WION's social media platforms - Bhutan's foreign minister, Tandi Darji, claimed in an exclusive interview with Weon's major diplomatic correspondence that Bhutan is close to resolving its boundary dispute with China.

Bhutan FM Tandi Dorji: Hope to demarcate border with China

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