The Indian Petroleum Ministry has officially refuted claims that Bhutan rejected the import of E20 fuel. The ministry clarified that no formal proposals for exporting E20 petrol to neighboring countries currently exist, dismissing the reports as baseless. The statement was issued to prevent misinformation regarding India's international fuel policy and energy cooperation efforts.
A proposed dam project in Arunachal Pradesh is facing backlash due to its potential impact on the endangered white-bellied heron and other endemic species. Environmentalists and local advocates argue that the project threatens the fragile biodiversity of the Eastern Himalayas, which spans borders into Bhutan and China. The Forest Advisory Committee is currently evaluating the site's ecological footprint amid growing concerns over habitat loss.
A Kathmandu district court has convicted two former ministers and 21 others in a high-profile case involving a fake Bhutanese refugee scheme. The court found the defendants guilty of trafficking individuals under the guise of relocation to the United States. This ruling marks a significant escalation in the government's crackdown on corruption.