Topic: 1962 India-China war
22 Medium Regiment, which took part in 1962 war, completes 100 years of its raising
In the battle of Bum La and Nuranag of 1962, the regiment played a crucial role in the fight against the Chinese. The regiment also participated in World War I and II.
China is on LAC to tell India who the ‘big brother’ is, not to gain territory
Depending on the diplomatic and military response from India, PLA’s means will be calibrated to achieve China’s military aim.
China has definitely crossed India’s Lakshman rekha but it won’t lead to 1962 again
Modi govt has brushed China's construction in Doklam under the carpet. Indians have managed to sustain the fiction of ‘victory’ at Doklam.
In Ladakh, like in Doklam, China must learn to deal with the assertive Indian soldier on LAC
By building roads right up to the Line of Actual Control in Ladakh, India is changing the rules of the game that China has been unilaterally playing all these years.
How Ratan Tata almost got married, but the 1962 India-China war played a spoiler
In a post on popular Humans of Bombay page on Facebook, Ratan Tata has revealed some lesser known details about his life.
China war, Simla pact, 26/11 — Jaishankar critiques India’s foreign policy until Modi
Experts have offered mixed reviews about a speech by Foreign Minister S. Jaishankar where he critiqued many of India’s diplomatic milestones.
Battle of Walong — how India fought its only counter-attack in 1962 India-China war
57 years later, ThePrint details how the Indian Army held the Chinese back at Walong for nearly three weeks despite little resources.
China says it never provoked war in the past 70 years, skips mention of 1962
In an official statement, China said it has always ensured "peace through real action", but made no mention of the 1962 war with India or the 2017 Doklam stand-off.
Apple to start direct online sales of devices in months after Modi govt eased FDI rules
Modi govt Wednesday allowed single brand retailers like Apple to set up online stores before physical shops and also eased local sourcing rules.
Remembering Nehru, the ‘favourite target of disinformation’ in Indian politics now
India's first prime minister Jawaharlal Nehru left behind a legacy that has since been subject to admiration and attack. ThePrint remembers him on his 55th death anniversary.
Millenials love discussing Mercury retrograde on Instagram, but scoff at jyotish predictions
If you’re a millennial and everything is going wrong at work, in love, and in life — it’s probably just Mercury retrograde, which began in June and ends mid-July.
India should spend more to revive demand, not worry about deficit: Economy expert Martin Wolf
Speaking at ThePrint's OffTheCuff, Chief Economics Commentator at The Financial Times Martin Wolf said India can afford to increase its debt-to-GDP ratio to 90%, but should avoid borrowing in foreign currency.
Defence
LAC row began April, 5,000 Chinese troops sent to Pangong in May, claims state broadcaster
Published by CGTN, the report is first Chinese acknowledgment about the number of troops mobilised in the Pangong Lake area amid tensions with India.
It’s time for China, Pakistan, even India to rethink the fantasy Modi called expansionism
India, China and Pakistan all want territory from another. But it’s a pursuit doomed to fail as they can’t get it without annihilating the other.