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Topic: Galwan Valley

Pony boy Rasool Galwan braved Himalayas. British named Ladakh valley after him

Rasool Galwan’s incredible life was the subject of a lecture by Brigadier Ashok Abbey at the India International Center. The audience included Galwan’s great-grandson, Amin Galwan.

Indian & Chinese troops start disengagement at Depsang. What the LAC pact entails

It allows the resumption of patrolling as it was in April 2020. This includes not just Depsang & Demchok but also northern banks of Pangong Tso, Gogra Hot Springs area & Galwan Valley.

‘Can’t have standoff at border and negotiate in the next room,’ says Jaishankar on India-China ties

Speaking at JNU, Jaishankar offered an insight into the thinking of India’s foreign policy approach in recent years and its reasoning for a multi-vector non-West approach.

Galwan not the last, China tried capturing Indian posts again & clashes ensued, new details reveal

Fresh information has also divulged particulars of covert operations by Indian soldiers into Chinese territory for reconnaissance missions.

3 yrs after Galwan, IAF still in ‘operationally ready format’ in Ladakh with fighters, drones & missiles

The Indian Air Force had airlifted about 9,000 tonnes of men and equipment into Ladakh in the immediate aftermath of the Galwan incident in 2020.

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.

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.

The roots of the Depsang conflict lie in the 1962 war

While Indian authorities saw the problem in Galwan, Gogra hot springs, Pangong Tso, and Charding Nullah, Army called Depsang a 'legacy' problem.

A face-off in Galwan, 60 years ago: How border brinkmanship triggered 1962 India-China war

While 1962 Galwan incident is seen as trigger for war, many see it as an inevitable outcome of India-China diplomatic wrangling since 1959 after Dalai Lama's flight from Tibet.

Eye on LAC, China plans to build highway through India-claimed Aksai Chin

The expressway could also go near the LAC flashpoint areas of Hot Springs, Depsang Plains & Galwan Valley

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Dogs matter more to Indian middle class than people

Why do people who complain that our municipalities are incapable of offering proper shelter to dogs not worry about the pathetic shelter offered to refugees and victims of political persecution?

Slashing GST on waste can unlock Rs 1.8 lakh crore, high tax hurting circular economy goals—CSE

Centre for Science and Environment in new report makes case for rationalising GST on waste material, saying most informal operators can’t afford high tax & it also hinders recycling.

India, US troops to undertake joint military exercise next month, first after Op Sindoor

21st edition of annual joint military exercise will be held from 1 to 16 September, aimed at sharing military tech, operational best practices & disaster relief coordination methods.

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.