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Topic: Eastern Ladakh

Inducted in 1980s, India’s T-72 tanks to get power boost after eastern Ladakh experience

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.

‘Symbol of resistance’: Army unveils Shivaji statue on shore of Pangong Tso near LAC

The event celebrates the unwavering spirit of the Indian ruler, whose legacy remains and source of inspiration for generations, Army’s 14 Corps says.

Indian troops start patrolling in Demchok after disengagement with China

Ladakh: Following disengagement between India and China, Indian troops started patrolling the Demchok sector in eastern Ladakh on Friday. This development comes after India and...

India plans to undertake first patrol in Depsang by month-end, buffer zones to remain

The Corps Commander signed the final agreement on Depsang and Demchok Monday after several days of tactical negotiations with the Chinese, it is learnt.

China terms LAC disengagement plan ‘positive’, says will work with India on implementation

Chinese foreign ministry confirmed Tuesday that New Delhi & Beijing are in agreement over new arrangement for patrolling friction points along LAC in eastern Ladakh.

Chinese are seeing India as going soft. Talk of ‘consensus’ over disengagement rings hollow

A review of Chinese media and social platforms reveals a widespread perception that India has adopted a more conciliatory approach towards China.

With winter coming, here’s what it takes to keep the Army marching 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.

‘Respecting border essential, prolonging tussle not in best interest’ — Jaishankar meets Wang Yi

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’.

5 including JCO killed after tank got stuck while crossing river in eastern Ladakh, says Army

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.

With an eye on China, IAF expands taxi track at Leh airport, new shelters being built

Expanded taxi track is smaller than those meant for civilian operations, but is long enough for fighters & military transport aircraft to operate.

On Camera

There’s a method in Trump’s Pakistan romance. It’s all about Gulf security

Like Turkey and Egypt, Pakistan is one of a handful of powers with the human resources and infrastructure to help secure the Persian Gulf as Trump’s America draws down its military presence.

Go Swadeshi—RSS affiliate SJM calls for boycott of US firms Amazon, Walmart after Trump’s tariff hike

New Delhi: The day after the US imposed a 50 percent trade tariff on India, RSS affiliate Swadeshi Jagran Manch (SJM) has made an...

Legacy of Air Chief Marshal LM Katre, the man who flew Spitfires & ushered IAF into a modern era

ACM Katre was 2nd IAF chief to die in harness. It was at a memorial lecture in his honour where IAF chief AP Singh revealed that India shot down 6 Pakistani aircraft in Op Sindoor.

Modi’s ready to risk it all for farmers. Farm reform can answer Trump with new Green Revolution

Standing up to America is usually not a personal risk for a leader in India. Any suggestions of foreign pressure unites India behind who they see as leading them in that fight.