India–Bhutan Economic Aid: India has handed Bhutan the fifth tranche of its Economic Stimulus Programme—₹250 crore (Nu 2.5bn)—bringing total support to ₹1,250 crore, with the cheque delivered in Thimphu by Ambassador Sandeep Arya to Foreign Minister Lyonpo D.N. Dhungyel; the ESP is credited with helping farmers, students and youth, plus small businesses, startups, and hospitality and tourism. Digital Society & Youth Safety: Viral bullying videos from a Thimphu school have sparked debate over social media’s impact in Bhutan, leading to police and education probes, student suspensions, and calls from the National Commission for Women and Children not to share footage. Gulf Connectivity for the Region: Air India is set to launch direct Guwahati–Dubai (Aug 4) and Guwahati–Abu Dhabi (Aug 7), a boost for Northeast travellers and a new direct link that also strengthens regional access to Bhutan via Guwahati. Mindfulness Tourism Push: Gelephu Mindfulness City (GMC) has unveiled 40 tourism attractions and activities under its Tourism Spark Fund, aiming to position Bhutan for wellness and sustainable travel. Bhutan’s Demographic Challenge: Bhutan’s State of the Nation Report warns that outmigration and falling birth rates are becoming a major risk to long-term development, even as GDP and fiscal gaps show improvement.