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How India and China stack up in terms of military capability

India has the third highest defence expenditure in the world, but China spends nearly four times more. It also has greater air and naval strength.

Third round of talks on, India rejects China’s claim over Galwan Valley

China’s ‘exaggerated and untenable claims’ contrary to ‘understandings’ reached between senior commanders on 6 June, MEA says in a statement.

Army, Navy, Air Force raise alert level after Galwan Valley face-off

The decision was taken at a meeting Defence Minister Rajnath Singh held with Chief of Defence Staff Gen Bipin Rawat and the three service chiefs.

These are the 20 soldiers ‘killed in action’ in Galwan after clashes with Chinese troops

The Indian Army released the list of the 20 soldiers who were killed in the violent clashes with Chinese troops late Monday night in Ladakh's Galwan Valley.

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.

On Camera

Who is an Indian woman? Laapataa Ladies Oscar entry shows she must be submissive too

The sweeping statements by Film Federation of India Oscar jury dismiss the urban Indian woman’s life, and struggles, as foreign.

10 yrs ago, battery leasing failed to boost demand for EV cars in India. Now, it’s making a comeback

Under this model, battery is provided to EV owners on a subscription basis or lease. With more people open to buying EV cars, the lower upfront cost could likely drive wider acceptance.

Morocco signs pact with Tata for joint manufacture of WhAP Infantry Fighting Vehicle

The armoured platform is India's first amphibious infantry combat wheeled vehicle. Last year, the Royal Moroccan Armed Forces had procured 90 military trucks from the Tata Group.

Islam doesn’t kill democracy. The army-Islam combo does

How come Indonesia, Malaysia, Turkey and Sri Lanka remain constitutional, democratic and stable despite Islam and Buddhism respectively, but Pakistan, Bangladesh and Myanmar don’t?