India extends Rs 4,000 crore line of credit to Bhutan, grants land in Varanasi for Bhutanese temple

IANS | November 11, 2025 7:06 PM

Thimphu, Nov 11 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday inaugurated the 1,020 MW Punatsangchhu-II Hydroelectric Project constructed under a bilateral agreement between India and Bhutan, marking a major milestone in the energy partnership between the two countries. The two sides also reached an understanding on the resumption of work on the main dam structure of the 1200 MW Punatsangchhu-I Hydroelectric Project.

EAM Jaishankar travels to Canada for G7 Foreign Ministers' meeting

IANS | November 11, 2025 7:03 PM

Ontario/New Delhi, Nov 11 (IANS) External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar will visit Canada's Ontario on Wednesday to participate in the G7 Foreign Ministers’ Meeting with Outreach Partners at the invitation of his Canadian counterpart Anita Anand.

PM Modi lauds Druk Gyalpos' guiding vision in shaping India-Bhutan friendship (Ld)

IANS | November 11, 2025 6:49 PM

Thimphu, Nov 11 (IANS) Asserting that India is proud to be a key partner in Bhutan's development journey, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday held a meeting with Bhutan King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck, discussing cooperation in sectors like energy, capacity building, connectivity, technology, defence and security.

PM Modi, Bhutan King offer prayers to Holy Relics of Lord Buddha in Thimphu

IANS | November 11, 2025 5:59 PM

Thimphu, Nov 11 (IANS) Highlighting the deep-rooted civilisational and spiritual ties between India and Bhutan, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday joined Bhutan King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck in seeking blessings from the Holy Relics of Lord Buddha amid a rousing welcome given by the local monks at Thimphu's Tashichhodzong.