scorecardresearch
Monday, September 8, 2025
TopicChinese PLA

Topic: Chinese PLA

Ladakh face-off has become Mexican standoff. LAC could heat up in summer

The onus to disengage in Eastern Ladakh is on China rather than India, which only reacted to the PLA’s aggression.

China calls for immediate return of its soldier held by Indian Army

The capture of the soldier comes amid a continuing standoff between India and China in eastern Ladakh in view of the tense border standoff in early May.

The dangerous cat-and-mouse game before 1962 War has lesson for counter-attack in 2020

The war in Eastern Ladakh in 1962 was fought in the same areas into which the Chinese PLA has intruded since May 2020.

PLA’s eye is on 1959 Claim Line. But Modi, Xi can get around it and make peace before winter

The 1959 Claim Line tactically forecloses all Indian options to threaten Aksai Chin and other areas secured by the PLA prior to and during the 1962 War.

India in Ladakh is breaking ‘China is invincible’ myth. Pentagon needs to catch up

It's worth remembering that even as the Soviet Union collapsed, Pentagon’s 1989 report was still extolling its prowess. The talk of China’s ‘rising’ power is a Beijing product.

How a Singaporean PhD student became Chinese agent, lured Americans to share information

US authorities allege Yeo was working on directions of Chinese intelligence and targeted US government employees and an Army officer to obtain information.

India-China 5th Corps Commander level talks likely next week, focus to be Pangong Lake

This next round of talks comes as China has increased troop deployment in several areas within their territory. 

Satellite images reveal continued Chinese military build-up in Tibet and Aksai Chin areas

According to an assessment, Chinese troops appear to be getting ready for long & harsh winters, making the Indian Army cautious about the disengagement process.

Galwan lesson for Indian soldiers: Don’t wait for orders, just assume them

Indian soldiers and officers on the ground are the best judge of what action to take. They must not let the absence of an 'order' become a ground for ‘inaction’.

Modi govt’s silence on China gave ‘satellite warriors’ a free run. India will rue the damages

If the LAC crisis prolongs, the satellite warriors will only get better at their interpretations and Modi govt's silence will be seen as capitulation or a cover-up.

On Camera

Bangladeshi Hindus are celebrating CAA extension. It’s their lifeline

Bangladeshi Hindu leaders are either in jail or in hiding. And some journalists who tried to report their continued persecution have either lost their jobs or mysteriously died.

What happens to Haryana real estate agents now? Govt agency HSVP to act as broker, take commissions

Gurugram: Stirring a storm in Haryana's real estate circles, the Haryana Shehri Vikas Pradhikaran (HSVP)—the state's urban development agency—has taken on the role of...

IAF set to welcome first 2 Tejas Mk-1As soon, earlier order of 40 Mk 1 yet to be completed

Of the 40 Tejas Mk-1 aircraft ordered—comprising 16 IOC single-seaters, 16 FOC single-seaters & 8 twin-seat trainers—IAF has received 38 with two trainers yet to be delivered.

Punjab is fast becoming the new Northeast. And there’s a message in it for Modi

In its toughest time in decades because of floods, Punjab would’ve expected PM Modi to visit. If he has the time for a Bihar tour, why not a short visit to next-door Punjab?