Topic: India-China stand-off
China used hackers to target India’s power grid amid border tensions, US study claims
The study, which was reported by New York Times, raises doubts on whether a recent massive power outage in Mumbai was meant as a message from Beijing.
4, 9 or 14? Even China ‘isn’t sure’ how many PLA soldiers died in Galwan Valley
During talks with India, Chinese officials have — unofficially — given contradictory figures for their Galwan clash casualties. China has officially acknowledged 4 deaths.
‘Moscow Agreement’ — Jaishankar & Wang Yi road map for Ladakh peace gets a name
Foreign Minister S Jaishankar speaks to his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi days after troops of both armies completed disengagement at Pangong Tso in Ladakh.
India has reason to be anxious about China stance on J&K — foreign policy analyst Raja Mohan
C. Raja Mohan says underneath the principle of India-China non-intervention lies mutual concerns about issues relating to territorial sovereignty.
India, China must rebuild trust gradually after ‘great negative impact’ of Ladakh, experts say
Analysts say India & China should look for long-term solutions like strategic mutual trust building mechanisms to avoid a repeat of Ladakh stand-off.
India, China agree to ‘further disengagement’ at Ladakh after 16-hour Corps Commander talks
During the Corps Commander level meeting, the issue of disengagement at Gogra, Hot Springs, Depsang Plains and Demchok was discussed.
India, China discuss 4 friction points, including Demchok, at Corps Commander talks
The tenth round of the Corps Commander level talks began at the Moldo Meeting Point on the Chinese side Saturday morning.
India’s challenge is to avoid two-front war, but can Modi put politics aside for strategy?
India must break out of strategic triangulation with China & Pakistan. Before that, it must decide if it’ll let domestic electoral interests limit its strategic options.
India ‘hyped’ Galwan casualties, distorted truth, says China ahead of Corps commander talks
China said it exercised great restraint while India repeatedly exaggerated the casualties from last year's violent clashes and misled international public opinion.
China officially admits 5 PLA officers & soldiers were killed in Galwan Valley clash
The five officers and soldiers stationed in the Karakoram Mountains were recognised for their sacrifice and awarded honours, the Chinese military's official newspaper reported.
Haryana local job quota to make industry efficient, curb labour absenteeism: Dushyant Chautala
Haryana is one of the best states in India in terms of the ease of doing business. But there has to be reciprocity, and its youth need employment.
India’s first private jet terminal in Delhi sees 25% growth since launch in middle of pandemic
General Aviation Terminal, meant specifically for chartered flights, was launched by Delhi International Airport Limited that runs Delhi's IGI Airport, in Sept 2020.
Defence
Covid vaccination approved for kin of armed forces personnel, veterans in service hospitals
The process is likely to commence next week after completion of registration of armed forces medical facilities on Co-WIN.
There’s no stopping Modi govt because Rahul Gandhi is flaunting his muscles as Congress sinks
We can complain about undermining of institutions, misuse of agencies, discriminatory laws, use of sedition, rail-roading of legislations. But, on all key issues, Congress is MIA.