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Thursday, January 29, 2026
TopicChina India standoff

Topic: China India standoff

India issues démarche to China after Arunachal woman’s passport labelled ‘invalid’ at Shanghai airport

Prema Wangjom Thongdok, an Indian citizen living in the UK, was transiting when Shanghai airport officials allegedly harassed her, called Arunachal Pradesh 'China'.

What to expect from G20 foreign ministers’ meet: Joint statement ‘unlikely’, no Japan FM

With the Ukraine crisis likely to dominate the talks, experts don't expect walkouts as seen in Bali last year, but said India will face 'difficulties' drafting its chair summary.

‘Important, timely read’ — Rahul Gandhi on new book that says China will defeat India in 10 days

Titled ‘The Last War: How AI Will Shape India’s Final Showdown with China’, the book is written by former Army officer Pravin Sawhney. It is set to be released on 10 August.

India adds punch to its firepower against China and a mix of defensive-offensive strategy

India has set up a series of Integrated Defended Locations along LAC, under which focus is to disarm enemy offensive through mix of layered underground bunkers, minefields & other equipment.

Indian govt bans 59 Chinese apps, here are local alternatives to choose from

While the move has received criticism from within the country, many have highlighted that this is an opportunity for Indian alternatives to shine.

Modi-Xi Jinping’s ‘yoga poses’, and BJP IT cell’s ‘eclipse’

The best cartoons of the day, chosen by the editors at ThePrint.

LAC tensions: ‘India firm, won’t step back’ says TOI ‘China ups rhetoric’- Mint

A round-up of the most important reports in major newspapers around the country – from TOI and HT, Express and The Hindu to The Telegraph, Mumbai Mirror and The Tribune, as well as top financial dailies.

On Camera

Congress calls India’s GDP numbers ‘suspect’, alleges manipulation by Modi govt

In AICC report ‘Real State of the Economy 2026’, Congress flags ‘central contradiction’ in economy, calls for data review pointing to jobs, FDI, manufacturing slump & inequality.

Indian Army ties up with US drone company that made its name in the Ukraine conflict

Shield AI will provide V-BAT vertical takeoff & landing drones along with licences for software, which will be integrated into aircraft and made available to select Indian partners.

Non-alignment is coming back in a new avatar: Trump-peedit alliance

No nation other than China can negotiate one-on-one with Trump on an equal footing. That’s why the middle powers who so far formed the core of multilateral bodies now feel orphaned.