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Thursday, September 4, 2025
TopicDepsang plains

Topic: Depsang plains

Photos taken, GPS logging done, India wraps up first set of patrols in Depsang Plains

Indian troops had on 5 November carried out patrol to PP 10, and since then have covered PP 11, 11A, 12, and 13 in Ladakh's Depsang Plains.

India-China disengagement completed at Depsang & Demchok, patrolling to start after Diwali

Corps commanders signed an agreement on 21 October to pull back troops from eastern Ladakh’s two face-off points, following efforts on diplomatic front to ease tensions along LAC.

Depsang ‘resolved’, patrolling to ‘agreed perceived LAC’. What India & China have agreed on

Immediate withdrawal of troops deployed along LAC unlikely, it is learnt. Thaw in ties could also set stage for Modi-Xi meet on sidelines of BRICS summit in Russia later this week.

As Modi & Xi reach BRICS meet, militaries focus on LAC de-escalation, discuss finer points

Commanders have instructions to ease tensions through confidence-building measures such as pulling back troops & equipment and joint verification of positions held, it is learnt.

New road to DBO not enough to stop PLA. Tunnel under Saser La pass is the solution

The logistics of the Daulat Beg Oldi sector continue to pose a challenge due to the vulnerability of road communications.

On Camera

Counter-insurgency is Indian military’s reality. Op Sindoor was brief flash in combat spectrum

The Chief of Defence Staff was spot on when he declared war fighting as ‘military’s bread and butter.’

GST 2.0: India streamlines indirect tax regime amid Trump tariffs & what it means for consumers

Goods and Services Tax Council paves way for a broad two-slab structure of 5% and 18% with a demerit rate of 40% for super luxury and 'sin' goods.

Choppy ride for India’s submarine ambition: Project P-751 chugs forward, Scorpenes a stinging tale

With P75I still years away & the follow-on Scorpenes stuck, India’s long-promised 30-yr submarine plan remains behind schedule

For Indian Mercedes, Asim Munir’s dumper truck in mirror is closer than it appears

From Munir’s point of view, a few bumps here and there is par for the course. He isn’t going to drive his dumper truck to its doom. He wants to use it as a weapon.