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Topic: China border

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A selection of the best news reports, analysis and opinions published by ThePrint this week.

Does China-Bhutan thaw signal trouble for India? Not quite

The border dispute-resolution talks between China and Bhutan have stirred anxiety in India, as the outcome could have far-reaching consequences for the region’s geopolitical landscape.

Chinese spokesperson says situation is ‘stable’ at border with India after Yangtse clashes

A face-off on Friday at the Tawang sector of India's Arunachal Pradesh state resulted in injuries on both sides and India had raised the matter diplomatically with China.

‘No Chinese village in Arunachal, construction is on their side’, says CM Pema Khandu

CM Khandu says no one from the Chinese army has entered into Arunachal Pradesh, neither has any kind of developmental work been taken up by them within the territory of Arunachal.

China appoints Gen Wang Haijiang as new army commander to lead troops along Indian border

Gen Wang is the fourth commander to head the Western Theatre Command after the eastern Ladakh standoff that began in May last year.

New road for Kailash Mansarovar pilgrims is ready, will cut travel time by three days

The new road to Lipulekh pass stops just 4 km short of the China border, cutting travel from a 5-day trek to a 2-day vehicle ride.

Army to debut its Mountain Strike Corps next month, at HimVijay exercise in Arunachal

The exercise will be held at over 10,000 ft next month and will see, for the first time, Army's integrated battle groups that are self-sufficient agile units.

Army says two-front war a real risk, need funds to counter China & Pak modernisation

Army chief says it’s wrong to say defence expenditure is a burden for nation; Parliament panel informed that threat perception is high after Doklam standoff.

Army says Modi govt hasn’t given money, so it can’t modernise or pay for emergency buys

In its strongest take on the Modi govt, Army tells parliamentary panel that 68% of its equipment is vintage, and Make in India is stillborn.

Indian troops on China border told to format smartphones, delete 42 apps

Based on intelligence inputs, troops on the China border told to delete apps like WeChat, Truecaller that have been banned due to data security implications.

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Indian industry must lead the charge to build an energy-resilient India

Switching to LNG alone will not grant India energy security. It must be backed up by increased electrification of cooking, industrial processes, and transportation.

Blow to West Asia commodities market as Iran hits 2 aluminium makers

Aluminum prices, already rising before the conflict, have gained further as traders and buyers focus on the potential for tighter markets and shrinking global inventories.

1st batch of 2,000 India-made Israeli Negev LMGs delivered to Army; 4,000 more to be delivered this year

The Indian Army is set to get another 4,000 of these LMGs as part of a contract signed in August 2024 to replace the 5.56x45mm INSAS LMG.

Gulf war exposed India’s fragilities. It’s time for navel-gazing, in the national interest

It’s easy to understand why the government can’t speak the hard truth. When this war ends, as all wars do, India’s interests will lie with both the winner and the loser.