Bhutan Introduces Biometric E-Gates to Fast-Track Immigration at Paro Airport
Paro International Airport Embraces Digital Immigration Clearance System Bhutan has introduced a major upgrade to its border management system with the launch of an Automated Immigration Clearance System (AICS) at…
PM Modi talks with CEOs of AI and deep tech businesses about the possibility of using AI in agriculture and education.
CEOs and founders of 16 AI and deeptech startups engaged in a roundtable meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi on February 20, 2026, to discuss the transformative potential of artificial…
Turkish Football Shaken by Nationwide Raid: 32 Detained in High-Level Betting Probe
In a massive synchronized operation that has sent shockwaves through the Turkish football pyramid, authorities detained 32 suspects across 10 provinces on Friday. The sweep, led by the Istanbul Chief…
At AI Summit, India and Bhutan Chart New Course in Digital Partnership
Prime Minister Narendra Modi held bilateral talks with Bhutanese Prime Minister Tshering Tobgay on the sidelines of the India AI Impact Summit 2026 in New Delhi, reaffirming the strength of…
Day 4 of the India AI Summit 2026 LIVE: PM Modi announces the “MANAV Vision,” saying it must be placed Aspirations of the Global South at the forefront of AI governance
Prime Minister Narendra Modi emphasized the importance of centering the aspirations and priorities of the Global South in AI governance during his address at the leaders’ plenary session. He described…
Bhutan’s cryptocurrency experiment demonstrates how difficult it is to use digital currency in the real world
Nearly a year after Bhutan launched a nationwide crypto payment system for tourists in May 2024, the initiative has seen minimal adoption. The system allows visitors to pay for various…
16 Acres Revived as Bhutan Promotes Farm-Based Tourism
The first agriculture-based tourism site in Trashigang district is coming up in Yomdi under Bart sham Gewog, marking a new step toward promoting rural tourism and farm-based livelihoods in eastern…
Bhutan’s Dorji lung Hydropower Project Ignites Hopes for Economic Revival
The satellite towns of Gyalpozhing and Lingmethang are bracing for a massive economic turnaround as work on the 1,125 MW Dorjilung Hydropower Project gathers momentum. Local business owners, who have…
Havana Refinery Blaze Sparks New Rationing Fears Amid Total Energy Gridlock
Cuba’s energy infrastructure faced a fresh blow this Friday as a fire broke out at the Ñico López Refinery in Havana. Though the Ministry of Energy confirmed the blaze was…
Amazon Gets Boost as Ariane 6 Heavy Variant Successfully Launches 32 Satellites
Europe’s heavy-lift Ariane 64 rocket delivered a crucial launch for Amazon, placing 32 satellites into low-Earth orbit for the company’s broadband constellation. The rocket lifted off from the Guiana Space…