AGP Executive Report
Last update: 37 minutes agoE20 Petrol Row: India’s Centre has rejected fresh reports that Bhutan turned down an E20 petrol proposal, saying no offer was made by Indian OMCs and there is no plan to export E20 to Bhutan. The denial follows claims that Bhutan raised storage and vehicle-compatibility concerns linked to ethanol-blended fuel. Passport Watch: India’s passport slipped to 125th in the Global Passport Index 2026, with visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to 26 destinations, including Bhutan, while visas are still needed for many major countries. Connectivity & Climate Context: Bangladesh approved Starlink to export unfiltered satellite internet bandwidth to neighbouring countries, while Bhutan’s monsoon is also worsening road disruptions—monsoon closures now last longer and cost more than earlier allocations. Sports & Culture: Bhutan wrapped up the South Asian Bodybuilding meet with medals, and South Asian Heritage Month kicked off at F1 Silverstone with a Bhangra performance.
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