E20 Petrol Row: India’s Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas has rejected claims that Bhutan turned down an offer to import E20, saying no OMC proposal or export plan exists, while Bhutan’s Department of Trade had earlier flagged storage and fuel-handling risks for ethanol-blended petrol. Flood & Shelter Safety: In Phuentsholing, officials say intensified rainfall is raising flood and landslide risk along the Amochhu, and the government has ruled out reconstruction of the COVID-era Amochhu temporary shelters due to deterioration, fire hazards, and recurring flooding. Energy Strategy: Bhutan is prioritising green hydrogen over CNG in its long-term transport fuel plan, citing the lack of domestic gas and the heavy cost of building an import and refuelling system. Green Industry & Rural Jobs: Bhutan has launched its first four registered GI products—Bumthang Yathra, Bumthang Honey, Dhur-Tadingang Gontho, and Merak-Sakteng Zoetey—to protect heritage and support rural livelihoods. Connectivity Policy: Bangladesh has approved Starlink to export unfiltered bandwidth via IPLC links, a move that could reshape regional telecom competition and cross-border infrastructure demand. Transport Resilience: New data shows monsoon road closures in Bhutan now last longer even as blockage counts fall, with landslides driving more prolonged disruptions on key highways. Crypto Watch: Bhutan-linked wallets reportedly moved 700 BTC to Binance, keeping the country in traders’ radar as Bitcoin trades above $62,000.