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Monday, May 6, 2024
TopicIndia-China stand-off

Topic: India-China stand-off

US lawmakers pass legislation urging China to peacefully de-escalate situation along LAC

The resolution was sponsored by Indian-American Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi along with 8 others. He said China's military provocations of India are unacceptable.

How to be responsible opposition amid China row? Congress can learn from 1960s’ Jana Sangh

Bharatiya Jana Sangh was one of the most vocal critics of the Congress government, but it didn’t mince words in supporting PM Nehru when he dealt with China.

US hails growing defence ties with India, lashes out at China for ‘systemic rule-breaking’

US Secretary of State Mark Esper says Washington is 'pleased to see' New Delhi and Beijing trying to de-escalate tensions in the Himalayas.

Armed forces working on 100 emergency procurement contracts amid tensions with China

Army is in process of procuring armour-piercing fin-stabilised discarding sabot ammunition fired by T-72, T-90 main battle tanks, additional Heron drones and mines, among other things.

US House of Representatives passes amendment slamming Chinese aggression in Galwan valley

Passed unanimously, the amendment says China's expansion and aggression in and around disputed territories, such as LAC and South China Sea, is of significant concern.

In Rahul Gandhi, Jaishankar picks an easy target. Modi govt’s real task is to push China back

Everything the BJP govt has done since 19 June is to tiptoe around PM Modi's statement on the Chinese intrusion in Ladakh during the all-party meeting.

Balancing LAC tension with economic strategy — How India can walk the tightrope against China

Customs Act allows Modi govt to prohibit imports from China. But the law's compatibility with WTO norms brings legal hurdles. That's where Atmanirbhar Abhiyan comes in.

Why Indian Army is cautious of China during Ladakh disengagement

In 1962, China had used deception to mount a full-frontal attack on India. However, some feel China can no longer catch India off-guard since Army has beefed up presence along LAC.

US Congressmen introduce resolution urging China to de-escalate border tension with India

China should work toward de-escalating the situation along the LAC with India through existing diplomatic mechanisms and not through force, the Congressional resolution said.

Chinese attacking Modi’s 56-inch chest image, PM succumbing to them, says Rahul Gandhi

In a video released Monday, Gandhi said that Chinese are basically telling Modi that ‘if you do not do what we say, we will destroy the idea of Narendra Modi as a strong leader’.

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Karnataka, Maharashtra—Why Phase 3 could mean BJP falling short of the magic number 272

As in the second phase, the BJP-led NDA’s problem in the third phase of the 2024 Lok Sabha election is that it has an awful lot of seats to defend — 80 out of the 93 seats that go to polls.

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.