India–Mauritius Energy Security: India and Mauritius signed a government-to-government oil and gas MoU plus a five-year deal where IndianOil will supply Mauritius’ full needs for petrol (motor spirit), diesel (HSD) and aviation turbine fuel (ATF), with training and biofuels cooperation aimed at cutting fuel price volatility. India–Bhutan Border Tech & Planning: Survey of India and Bhutan’s International Boundaries unit met in Thimphu to review boundary maintenance, use of emerging technology, and to finalise the next joint work programme. India–Bhutan Healthcare & Medical Value Travel: An Indian medical value travel delegation met Bhutan’s PM and health leadership to expand specialised healthcare services, capacity building, and medical travel links. Rupee for Exports: India’s DGFT amended the Foreign Trade Policy to let exporters invoice overseas sales in Indian rupees (for eligible markets) and still claim FTP benefits, supporting wider rupee settlement. FDI Rules Yield Results: After easing investment norms for overseas firms with up to 10% Chinese/Hong Kong non-controlling shareholding, India reported 29 FDI proposals worth about ₹4,895.65 crore across sectors including AI, IT, manufacturing and data centres. Bhutan Crypto Move: Bhutan transferred 490.87 BTC (about $32.74M) to fresh wallets, including a 485 BTC transfer, extending state-linked BTC movements seen across 2026. Border Surveillance Tech (India): India’s SSB upgrades highlighted drones, CCTV, thermal imagers, night-vision, GPS patrolling, secure digital comms and GIS planning to strengthen Nepal and Bhutan border management. STEM in Bhutan: KGUMSB assistant professor Dr Phurpa received the 16th Nakatsuka Medical Award in Japan for doctoral work on biological processes in heart failure.