Topic: LAC
SubscriberWrites: Preparation in Tibet is proof that China presents a strategic, war-like challenge to India
India must make a domestic economic strategy for the coming two decades in order to eliminate all imports from China, writes Jay Desai.
Talks ‘constructive’, India & China say remaining issues to be resolved in expeditious manner
In a joint statement Monday, Indian Army and PLA said 12th round of Corps Commander level talks 'further enhanced mutual understanding' and resolved to maintain momentum of negotiations.
To deal with China on LAC, India must downsize and restructure the armed forces
Converting the LAC into LoC will only drain India’s resources and stymie modernisation.
India and China agree to reach ‘mutually acceptable solution’ to resolve LAC standoff
MEA said the two sides have decided to hold the 12th round of military talks at an early date to achieve complete disengagement from all friction points along LAC in eastern Ladakh.
China’s attempt to unilaterally alter LAC status quo responsible for standoff, says India
India's comments come a day after China said its military deployment along the LAC is a normal 'defence arrangement' aimed to respond to actions by the 'relevant' country.
Army wants to buy more special clothing, equipment for Ladakh troops as LAC stand-off continues
The Army will give priority to Indian manufacturers in the spirit of the Make of India initiative. The items will have to be procured from indigenous sources starting January 2023.
One year since Galwan, India should wait and watch, but keep the powder dry
At the LAC, it is unlikely that China will withdraw beyond a point. Neither will India.
India must more cleverly do to China what Pakistan did to us. But don’t turn LAC into LoC
Jaishankar, Naravane, Rawat’s recent statements show they are anchoring India’s defence strategy on ‘hope’. That’s not how China works.
Soldiers sit tight in Ladakh amid India’s Covid crisis, but construction activity continues
The 12th round of Corps Commander level talks could take a couple of months since the current focus is on Covid even as forces maintain continuous vigil at the LAC.
Why India opted for a ‘stand-alone’ agreement with China in Ladakh
It is my assessment that the Chinese issued a direct/indirect threat to go on the offensive in DBO and Gogra-Hot Springs sector.
What if Indian states were countries
If we compare Indian states to India’s neighbourhood, we find that only Goa, Sikkim, and NCT of Delhi have a GDP per capita higher than China’s GDP per capita of $16,772.
GST Council levies 5% tax on food delivery apps, extends concessional rates on Covid drugs
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman also said the Council decided that it was not the right time to include petroleum products within the GST ambit.
Defence
IAF signs deal with France to purchase phased out Mirage-2000 fighter aircraft
None of these aircraft would be used for flying and they are being acquired to help improve the serviceability of around 50 Mirage-2000s in the Indian fleet, sources said.
Modi at 71 has zero challenge. But one CM is emulating him, a divisive, rising BJP star
Yogi has put high command in a tough situation. If he doesn’t win UP next year, it will set back BJP’s prospects in 2024. If he wins, it will be seen as his win as much as theirs.
