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Monday, October 13, 2025
TopicIndia-China standoff

Topic: India-China standoff

Fresh clash in Ladakh, Indian Army ‘thwarts’ China move to change status quo at Pangong Tso

This is the first clash between the soldiers of both countries since the Galwan incident that resulted in 20 Indian troops being killed and an undeclared number of casualties on China's side.

Bipin Rawat gave LAC threat but India must hit China where it hurts the most

Military action or not, China is not going anywhere soon from our territory. Hence, India should continue to hit China where it hurts the most – economy.

Modi’s Japan visit is a window India must use to up its game against China

The ‘broader Asia’ that Japanese PM Shinzo Abe once spoke about is all set to become a reality in a post-pandemic emerging security and world order.

Why Ladakh standoff could be part of Xi agenda to divert attention from China’s local issues

In episode 553 of Cut the Clutter, Shekhar Gupta highlights how Chinese President Xi Jinping has been under fire for his handling of Covid pandemic, among other issues.

India’s electronic warfare units are archaic, but camouflage, concealment can blunt PLA

India has been left two decades behind China with respect to military capability in general and information warfare in particular. Ladakh is a wake-up call.

‘Multiple’ India-China clashes occurred along LAC in May and June, some lasted all night

These clashes and brawls led to injuries on both sides. ITBP, which guards LAC, has recommended 21 for gallantry awards. 

Beijing asked New Delhi to ‘hold violators accountable’ — China journal on Galwan clash

According to Chinese Embassy journal, its Foreign Minister Wang Yi had urged S. Jaishankar for a 'thorough investigation' into the Galwan clash.

30,000 additional troops in Eastern Ladakh, Army faces stiff task housing them for winter

There is an infrastructure shortage in Eastern Ladakh, stemming from the fact that such large-scale movement of troops was unheard of in the region, and due to the challenging terrain.

What PLA’s India specialist officer said in 1962 gives us a clue to how China thinks

Zhang Guozhu communicated the decisions of the Central Military Commission to the frontline troops and hence, was well aware of China’s reasons for the war.

Traders’ body opposes BCCI move to retain Chinese firm Vivo as IPL sponsor, writes to Shah

BCCI decision to retain Chinese mobile firm Vivo as its title sponsor was also slammed by the Swadeshi Jagran Manch, an RSS affiliate, Monday.

On Camera

China countering Trump with narrative swagger. This is what 8 ‘Zhong Caiwen’ editorials say

In trade spats and geopolitical manoeuvres alike, China weathers the storm with the power of its narrative. Pseudonyms like Zhong Caiwen are an important part of it.

Niti Aayog recommends fully decriminalising 12 offences under new I-T Act to ‘foster more trust’

Recommendations appear in Niti Aayog’s Tax Policy Working Paper Series–II. It says there is a need to shift away from fear-based enforcement to trust-based governance.

India, UK sign £350 mn deal for Martlet. What are these Lightweight Multirole Missiles

In service with the British military since 2019, it is also known as the Martlet missile. Ukrainians have also deployed these missiles against Russian troops.

CJI, IPS, IAS & Homebound: A wake-up call 75 years in the making

Education, reservations, govt jobs are meant to bring equality and dignity. That we are a long way from that is evident in the shoe thrown at the CJI and the suicide of Haryana IPS officer. The film Homebound has a lesson too.