AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoOperation Numkhor: Malayalam actor Dulquer Salmaan is set for another round of Customs questioning in Kochi after officials reviewed his earlier seven-hour statement, as part of a probe into alleged luxury vehicle smuggling from Bhutan using forged registrations. Reports say four high-end vehicles linked to him were seized, and he has not yet sought provisional release of the remaining cars; Customs is also looking for details on other vehicles possibly registered in his name. Anti-corruption tech: Experts at an Asia meeting on measuring anti-corruption effectiveness say AI can speed up analysis of large datasets and flag procurement and conflict-of-interest risks, but stress it must support—never replace—human judgment. Bhutan energy push: The Asian Development Bank approved a $160 million loan to expand Bhutan’s solar capacity by 310 MW, including 120 MW Wobthang and 40 MW Pedseling in Bumthang, plus a 150 MW Dramthang project in Lhuentse, with transmission upgrades to connect to the national grid. Local development: Damphu LAP II is advancing with internal roads and water supply works underway, after a construction moratorium was lifted in 2022. Environment & wildlife: A rescue team freed an Asiatic black bear trapped in a wire snare in Bumdeling Wildlife Sanctuary, treating its wound before returning it to the wild.
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