Topic: India-China stand-off
As trust deficit lingers, India & China prepare for another harsh winter deployment in Ladakh
Forward deployment to continue even though India & China are expected to make forward movement in Hot Springs, last unresolved face-off site, during next corps commander talks.
India hits back after China’s Galwan Valley barb, calls out Beijing for ‘provocative behaviour’
China's foreign ministry said Friday that the Galwan Valley incident was caused by the ‘Indian side’s illegal trespass of the LAC to encroach on Chinese territory’.
Modi government’s politics with China is evolving. Gogra disengagement is proof
The Modi government has adopted the correct strategy — swallow the bitter pill of buffer zones and bide our time to challenge China when we are ready.
India & China finally disengage in Gogra, temporary structures removed, ‘buffer zone made’
The development comes days after 12th round of corps-commander-level talks between India & China, which were held on 31 July on Chinese side of the LAC.
Defence ministry extends emergency powers to armed forces as India-China stand-off continues
Anti-drone systems, HAMMER weapon systems for Rafale jets are among major capital procurements under emergency powers.
India, China not in nuclear arms race, got them with different objectives: Jaishankar in Moscow
Addressing a think tank in Moscow, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar said Ladakh standoff has ‘disturbed’ the foundation of India-China ties in the past year.
Why Modi govt is suddenly ‘looking west’, talking to the Taliban and Pakistan
Talks with Taliban, J&K leaders, thaw with Pakistan are strategic imperatives for Modi govt. It can’t covet US as Quad ally in the east & work at counter-purposes with them in the west.
TikTok ‘definitely hopeful’ India ban will be lifted, in talks with govt to resume operations
TikTok is hoping it can open up in India again, giving back creators their platform for content, but experts say New Delhi is unlikely to roll back the ban.
China continues with LAC stand-off to show India who is the stronger power: Shyam Saran
Former foreign secretary Shyam Saran says Beijing wants all Asian countries to recognise that the ‘hierarchy’ in Asia is headed by China, or face consequences.
China’s military recruiting jobless Tibetans on border to form ‘volunteer militia’: Intel reports
Intel inputs say the Chinese PLA and police authorities are recruiting the unemployed youth from Yadong county, located opposite Sikkim, and other neighbouring areas in the region.
YourTurn
If Hong Kong wants zero Covid strategy to succeed, it must improve its quarantine rules
It’s increasingly difficult to find a clear, logical justification for policies, which at this point are defensive and rooted in fear. The govt must improve its quarantine system.
How Subhash Chandra is fighting to keep control of his media empire
The 70-year-old tycoon risks losing control just as Zee’s prospects are looking up. The media mogul is looking for ways to raise his family’s shareholding.
Defence
‘Lot of money changed hands’, says CBI after arresting 5 including serving Navy commander
The five persons have been arrested for ‘leaking sensitive information in connection with the modernisation of a submarine project’
Aryan Khan isn’t a show to enjoy. NDPS is a weapon vengeful state could use on you or your kids
The draconian Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act has been handed over to people who are prone to misuse it. The story we see unfolding on our TV screens is of its blatant misuse.