China on Thursday said it firmly opposes the US recognition of Arunachal Pradesh as part of Indian territory and affirmed that Washington has nothing to do with the India-China border dispute. It also accused the US of "instigating and using other countries’ disputes" for selfish geopolitical interests.China’s strong reaction came hours after US State Department Principal Deputy Spokesperson

Thimphu: From a private dinner given by the King to being conferred with the country’s highest civilian honour, Bhutan’s three special gestures have become a key highlight during the state visit of Prime Minister Narendra Modi to the Himalayan nation.In one of the gestures, it is for the first time that an Indian Prime Minister is hosted at K5 Residence Lingkana Palace.Moreover, no Indian PM has

Thimphu: King of Bhutan conferred on Friday Prime Minister Narendra Modi the Order of the Druk Gyalpo, the highest honour of the Himalayan country.As per ranking and precedence established, the Order of the Druk Gyalpo was instituted as the decoration for lifetime achievement and is the pinnacle of the honour system in Bhutan, taking precedence over all orders, decorations and medals.Earlier PM

Thimphu: Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who is on a two-day State visit to Bhutan, held a meeting with former Bhutan King Jigme Singye Wangchuck. Wangchuck was Bhutan’s fourth Druk Gyalpo (King) and is the father of the current Bhutan King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck.Foreign Secretary Vinay Mohan Kwatra was present in the meeting. Earlier in the day, PM Modi, who is on a two-day state visit to

Thimphu: Expressing happiness over Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Bhutan, Bhutanese King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck said that PM Modi has serious responsibilities with global implications. Stressing that the two nations have a "unique and time-tested partnership," he stated that Bhutan feels great joy to see India succeed in every field.In his address at Tendrelthang Festival Ground

Thimphu: Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who is on a two-day state visit to Bhutan, lauded the ties between the two nations and said that the partnership between India and Bhutan is not limited to land and water.Speaking in Thimphu on Friday, PM Modi said, "The Bharat-Bhutan partnership is not limited to land and water… Bhutan is now a partner of Bharat in its space missions.""Scientists of