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Thursday, August 21, 2025
TopicIndia-China

Topic: India-China

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh reviews security scenario in eastern Ladakh at high-level meeting

The meeting was also attended by NSA Doval, CDS Rawat among others. According to sources said all aspects of the border row with China in eastern Ladakh were discussed in great detail.

Another round of India-China talks tomorrow as LAC disengagement process remains ‘complex’

India & China will be holding talks under Working Mechanism for Consultation & Coordination framework. Indian delegation will be led by MEA joint secretary for East Asia.

US Senate condemns Chinese aggression against India at LAC, calls for diplomatic solution

The resolution stated that US recognises the McMahon Line, the state of Arunachal Pradesh & encourages a diplomatic solution to remaining contested areas between India and China.

IAF deploys LCA Tejas along Pakistan border amid tensions with China

The first LCA Tejas squadron, based out of Sulur under the Southern Air Command, has been deployed there in an operational role, sources said.

Ready to work with India to enhance trust, manage differences & safeguard ties, says China

Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Zhao Lijian said the right path for both countries is to respect and support each other as it serves long-term interests.

Resolution condemning China’s aggression towards India introduced in US Senate

John Cornyn, one of the two senators, who introduced the resolution said it was more important than ever to support "our Indian partners" as they defend against "Chinese aggression".

‘Pakistan obsessed with irredentism’ — India’s response to Pak envoy interview Global Times rejected

India noted that 'administrative machinery of Jammu & Kashmir had been revived, bringing about a revolution in governance and making Kashmiri people masters of their own destiny'.

Strong ‘bhakti’ cult, ticket-winning nationalism — why 78% people rated Modi ‘outstanding’

In episode 544 of #CutTheClutter, Shekhar Gupta looks at the India Today 'Mood of the Nation' survey and analyses why Modi continues to be viewed favourably.

Expect China to work towards ‘complete disengagement & de-escalation’ in Ladakh, says MEA

MEA said India remains committed to this objective which the Special Representatives for boundary talks agreed was essential for smooth development of bilateral relations.

India slams China for raising Kashmir issue at UN Security Council

We firmly reject China's interference in our internal affairs and urge it to draw proper conclusions from such infructuous attempts, said MEA.

On Camera

Tariffs, chips, and China — how Trump’s trade playbook affects India

Trump’s OBBB is framed to augment domestic semiconductor production and enhance trade protection, even at the expense of certain social programs such as Medicaid, food stamps, and student loans, as well as a projected ballooning federal deficit from US$2.8 to 3.3 trillion

New insolvency frameworks to shorter timelines, how 2025 amendment bill proposes to transform IBC

New bill aims to fix key issues with IBC 2016, including delays & patchy implementation, and protect creditors, with window for genuine promoters to retain control of their companies.

First-of-its kind tri-services conference Ran Samvad to take place in Army War College next week

Billed as the military’s own version of Raisina Dialogue, the event will spotlight on tech-driven warfighting, lessons from Operation Sindoor and release of three new doctrines.

War of IAF, PAF doctrines: As Pakistan obsesses over numbers, India embraces risk, wins

Now that both IAF and PAF have made formal claims of having shot down the other’s aircraft in the 87-hour war in May, we can ask a larger question: do such numbers really matter?