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Young sepoy killed in Ladakh was to get married in July, leaves behind terminally-ill dad

The news of Rajesh Orang's death brought scenes of despair to his house in the tribal village of Belgoria, Bengal, but there was also pride.

‘Will be busy for couple of days, be strong’ — wife recalls last chats with Col Santosh Babu

One of 20 soldiers killed in the LAC clashes, Babu is described by colleagues as a bold yet empathetic officer who once helped a Congo village catch FIFA World Cup matches.

India likely to review rules of engagement at LAC after Galwan Valley clash

The exercise is expected to include the review of the practice of not carrying firearms at the Line of Actual Control.

Chinese PLA patrolling in Arunachal, time for action on the border: BJP MP Tapir Gao

Arunachal East MP Tapir Gao says India should be ready for any kind of eventualities, not only in Arunachal Pradesh but even in Sikkim.

India shifts China diplomacy strategy to high gear after Galwan clash, military-level talks on

Military-level talks continue day after India said 20 soldiers were killed in the violence along LAC in Ladakh. Defence minister, CDS and service chiefs taking stock.

20 Indian soldiers dead in Galwan as border tensions with China soar

A clash Monday led to the first LAC deaths in 45 years. Several Indian soldiers were also allegedly taken captive by Chinese and returned following talks at higher level.

After clash with India, PLA says China always had sovereignty over Galwan Valley region

The People’s Liberation Army accused Indian troops of ‘breaking their promises’ and crossing the LAC in the Galwan Valley Monday evening.

Why the remote Galwan Valley is a flashpoint between India and China

Galwan Valley lies along the western sector of the Line of Actual Control, and close to Aksai Chin, an Indian territory under Beijing’s control.

Lt Gen Raj Mohan Vohra, 1971 war hero & Maha Vir Chakra awardee, dies of Covid at 88

Among military historians, Lt Gen. Vohra is described as a daredevil in the battlefield as well as an officer who 'took care of his men'. 

3 Indian soldiers including CO killed in Ladakh in first violent clash with China in 45 yrs

Indian Army says incident took place Monday night, and there were casualties on both sides. Officers are meeting to ‘defuse’ situation.

On Camera

‘Trade, not aid’—Narasimha Rao’s 1991 reforms speech that changed India’s economic landscape

On 9 July 1991, then-PM PV Narasimha Rao addressed the nation days before the Budget presentation, admitting that the job of repairing India's sick economy won't be easy, quick, or smooth.

Air India reduces baggage allowance by 5-15 kg, bringing it in line with rest of industry

Air India’s new policy, effective from 2 May, introduces new weight limits for tickets in each of the different 'fare families' — Comfort, Comfort Plus, and Flex.

China builds road through Shaksgam Valley, India registers protest

New Delhi has, in past, too, objected to Chinese construction activities in Shaksgam Valley. Work in this strategic region gathered pace after the 2017 Doklam stand-off.

Frontrunner is letting the challenger define this poll campaign. Modi still hasn’t found a big theme

A theme has not yet emerged for BJP & people see lack of a contest, which makes it unexciting. For all these reasons, 2024 is turning out to be an unexpectedly theme-less election.