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Wednesday, August 13, 2025
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Topic: Eastern Ladakh

India, China military talks on LAC fail to make headway, all eyes on Chinese defence minister’s visit

India's statement, not jointly issued with China, said resolution of LAC tensions will enable progress in bilateral relations.

Amid stand-off with China, Army to source green hydrogen power for Eastern Ladakh

For powering up forward bases and deployments in Eastern Ladakh, Army signs MoU with NTPC REL to develop a green-hydrogen-based power plant; move will cut dependence on diesel-run generators.

China hasn’t restored pre-April 2020 status quo. New Delhi’s muted response is also to blame

S Jaishankar said that China is a bigger economy and there is no merit in picking a fight. By this logic, Vietnam would not have fought the US or pushed back China.

Playing cricket, patrolling on horses — Army releases photos, videos of personnel in Eastern Ladakh

As the LAC stand-off nears its 3rd year, images & videos of army personnel patrolling the Galwan Valley, conducting half marathons on frozen Pangong Tso are released on social media.

Jaishankar raises ‘abnormal’ state of LAC with Chinese FM, stalemate in eastern Ladakh to continue

After 1st meeting with new Chinese counterpart Qin Gang on sidelines of G20 Foreign Ministers’ meet, EAM Jaishankar said 'real problems need to be discussed openly & candidly'.

9,400 fresh troops for LAC a message to China—loud and clear

Beijing appears to be preparing to spring a surprise on India in the coming months even as it is eager to settle border dispute with Bhutan.

India has lost access to 26 patrolling points in Ladakh, Army in ‘play safe’ mode: Leh SP’s report

Army has put restrictions near forward areas indicating it doesn't want to give China chance to raise objections on 'disputed' areas, reads report submitted last week.

Did PLA force Galwan captives to make ‘confessions’? Footage surfaces in India-China video war

PLA video was released hours after social media handles in India posted footage from a 2021 clash in Yangtse, Arunachal, showing Indian troops holding off larger Chinese force.

India, China troops to complete disengagement at PP15 in Gogra-Hot Springs by Monday, says MEA

MEA Spokesperson Arindam Bagchi said the current disengagement agreement also ensures that the LAC in this area will be 'strictly observed and respected by both sides'.

China has built new ‘surveillance radome’ in Ladakh’s Pangong Tso area, satellite images show

Radomes are large dome-shaped structures that protect radars from bad weather while simultaneously allowing electromagnetic signals to be received without any distortion. 

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Tesla sales have been sliding, profits have been shrinking, and brand loyalty is faltering. Elon Musk’s politics has something to do with it.

How mining, manufacturing & power sectors weighed on India’s industrial output since January 2024

India’s industrial output growth saw a 10-month low in June, with Index of Industrial Production (IIP) growing by mere 1.5% as against 1.9% in May 2025.

India expands Southeast Asia defence footprint with new joint venture in Philippines

Memorandum of understanding between SMPP and ADFC was signed during state visit of Philippines’ President to India earlier this month.

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.