While both India and China have carried out disengagement in Eastern Ladakh, the process of de-escalation is still under discussion & has not been agreed upon.
MoD has signed contract with Russia’s Rosoboronexport for procurement of 1000 HP engines for T-72 tanks in fully formed, completely knocked down and semi knocked down conditions.
The Corps Commander signed the final agreement on Depsang and Demchok Monday after several days of tactical negotiations with the Chinese, it is learnt.
Chinese foreign ministry confirmed Tuesday that New Delhi & Beijing are in agreement over new arrangement for patrolling friction points along LAC in eastern Ladakh.
Winter season is declared in Ladakh starting 15 November and the Army has to stock up for the next six months as the passes in the region shut down due to heavy snowfall.
Indian foreign minister held talks with Chinese counterpart Wang Yi on sidelines of SCO Summit in Kazakhstan. They discussed ‘early resolution’ of border issue, ‘agreed to redouble efforts’.
Army’s 14 Corps says ‘rescue teams rushed to location, but due to high current and water levels, tank crew lost their lives'. Defence minister, too, condoled loss of lives.
Insulted and bullied by Donald Trump, European leaders are asking where they go from here. The right choice isn’t to kneel or fight back, but to disengage.
Proposal to restart licensing is welcome, but Rs 300-crore minimum capital requirement could mean only handful of credit societies qualify, say sector executives
Overall, President Droupadi Murmu has approved Gallantry awards to 70 armed forces personnel, including six posthumous, on the eve of 77th Republic Day.
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.
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