"Bhutan is the second country this will be launched in after Singapore. This will be done in two phases -- the first phase will be Indian banks will issue RuPay cards which can be used by Indian travellers in Bhutan, in a bid to ease tourism in the country," Foreign Secretary Vijay Gokhale had stated at a presser preceding the PM's visit.

Foreign Secretary Vijay Gokhale briefing in Bhutan

A number of members of the US Congress raised the issue of India signing a deal with Russia for a nuclear submarine last week during Foreign Secretary Vijay Gokhale recent visit to Washington official sources said on Saturday.

Some members of US Congress raise India's submarine deal with Russia: Sources

The visit came after reports from intelligence agencies that soldiers from China's People's Liberation Army (PLA) were seen patrolling areas which are under Bhutan's control

After Doklam standoff, Army Chief, NSA and Foreign Secretary secretly visited Bhutan. Here's why

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Foreign Secretary Vijay Gokhale briefing in Bhutan

Some members of US Congress raise India's submarine deal with Russia: Sources

After Doklam standoff, Army Chief, NSA and Foreign Secretary secretly visited Bhutan. Here's why