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Tuesday, January 13, 2026
TopicIndia-China border tussle

Topic: India-China border tussle

India to resume tourist visas for Chinese citizens after five-year freeze

The move signals a thaw in India-China ties, leaving tensions over the Line of Actual Control behind.

Victor Gao claims all land north of Ganga for China. People say he’s a ‘diplomatic fighter’

Beijing is content to avoid resolution, distract with historical revisionism, and provoke through offensive rhetoric. This is hardly the posture of a country seeking peace.

Modi underlines ‘no-dispute’ approach to ties with China, endorses healthy competition

In three-hour podcast released Sunday, Modi also spoke about border tensions and emphasised that India-China ties have ‘always been about learning from, understanding one another’.

Watch CutTheClutter: Thaw in India-China relations with ‘consensus’ on border issues, echo of 2005 pact

In episode 1576, Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta highlights key takeaways from the India-China special representatives' meeting, and breakthroughs in border issues since 1988.

Our take on Chandrachud’s retirement, terror attacks in J&K, and LAC patrolling agreement

ThePrint view on the most important issues of the week.

India & China have agreed to disengage at LAC, says external affairs ministry

Tensions at the Line of Actual Control (LAC) between India and China flared up in 2020 after Chinese troops intruded into Indian-dominated territories.

Govt ‘cautiously optimistic’ of easing tensions with China at LAC, Rajnath tells Army

Top military commanders from both sides to hold a meeting this month where certain critical decisions are set to be taken on the matter of easing tensions.

‘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’.

China activates new runway at Hotan, its closest air base to Ladakh

The Hotan airbase plays a critical role in Chinese military operations amid tension between India and China. The Hotan airbase plays a critical role in Chinese military operations amid tension between India and China.

US refutes China’s claim over Arunachal Pradesh, recognises it as Indian territory

China claims Arunachal Pradesh to be South Tibet and routinely objects Indian leaders' visits to the state to highlight its claims. Beijing has also named the area Zangnan.

On Camera

India has 7.4% growth, but faltering tax revenue could have implications in coming fiscal year

In the first eight months of the current fiscal year, New Delhi’s net tax intake didn’t even hit the halfway mark of what it expects to collect by March 31.

Grounded no more: Andhra govt revives no-frills Dagadarthi airport near Nellore to boost south coast link

As Visakhapatnam readies a mega airport, the Andhra Pradesh government has revived its shelved Dagadarthi project, aiming to boost cargo and connectivity on the south coast.

Army chief lambasts Chinese infra push in Shaksgam Valley. ‘We consider it illegal action’

Speaking at annual press conference, Army chief reiterated that India does not recognise 1963 Sino-Pakistan border pact under which Pakistan illegally ceded Shaksgam Valley to China.

Thank you Donald Trump, again. India now has reason to shed fear of trade deals and risky reform

UK, EFTA already in the bag and EU on the way, many members of RCEP except China signed up, and even restrictions on China being lifted, India has changed its mind on trade.