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Tuesday, May 7, 2024
TopicIndia-China stand-off

Topic: India-China stand-off

The long list of misses, and few hits, in India’s defence acquisitions

Most of India’s defence programmes take about two decades before being fielded. For whatever reason this has become the norm, it is no longer sustainable.

Why India and China haven’t used the ‘N’ word throughout the Ladakh conflict

For avid nuclear analysts, the India-China watch has been rather boring, whereas nuclear noises emanate from Islamabad every time there's a skirmish with Pakistan.

5th round of corps commander talks over, China Study Group likely to meet today for review

The India-China military-level meeting started at 11 am Sunday and lasted till 9.30 pm, focusing on disengagement in Pangong Tso areas.

New Delhi denies Dhaka claim on India-China LAC tensions, says it was ‘fully briefed’

Bangladesh Foreign Minister Momen said Friday that India did not send any verbal notes to Dhaka on Galwan Valley clash that killed 20 Indian soldiers on 15 June.

India-China 5th Corps Commander level talks likely next week, focus to be Pangong Lake

This next round of talks comes as China has increased troop deployment in several areas within their territory. 

UGC stand is clear — universities will have to conduct final-year exams to hand out degrees

A selection of the best news reports, analysis and opinions published by ThePrint this week.

China hasn’t responded to India’s proposed dates for next commanders’ meet on disengagement

The two armies’ corps commanders last met on 14 July, and agreed to give each other about a fortnight for disengagement at Pangong Tso.

Disengagement complete at most points, says China, but again blames India for Ladakh tensions

Chinese envoy Sun Weidong reiterated his allegation that it was India that triggered Galwan Valley clash by violating the understanding reached at 6 June commanders’ meeting.

Corner Modi govt on China, remind people of UPA foreign policy, Sonia tells Congress MPs 

Congress interim president Sonia Gandhi held a video interaction with the party’s 41 Rajya Sabha MPs Thursday, where she also discussed the ‘Rajasthan crisis at length’. 

If India wants to tire China out on LAC, it must build fortresses at these pressure points

It would be prudent to formally inform the nation about the essentials of our strategy rather than let unnamed officials run riot with their imagination.

On Camera

AI is doing the brave work humans are still squeamish about—using they/them pronouns

The hullaballoo over LinkedIn bot’s pronoun use comes on a day when CJI DY Chandrachud used the phrase ‘pregnant person’ in his judgment. It is a thing now. Get with the programme.

Air India reduces baggage allowance by 5-15 kg, bringing it in line with rest of industry

Air India’s new policy, effective from 2 May, introduces new weight limits for tickets in each of the different 'fare families' — Comfort, Comfort Plus, and Flex.

Indian Coast Guard seizes Iranian fishing vessel, rescues six Indian crew members

The ICG said in a statement that the boat was seized and brought to Kochi for further investigation on May 6.

Frontrunner is letting the challenger define this poll campaign. Modi still hasn’t found a big theme

A theme has not yet emerged for BJP & people see lack of a contest, which makes it unexciting. For all these reasons, 2024 is turning out to be an unexpectedly theme-less election.