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Topic: LAC

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.

India calls for complete disengagement of troops in eastern Ladakh to rebuild ties with China

Addressing the ICWA-CPIFA Friday, Indian Ambassador to China Vikram Misri questioned Chinese officials ignoring the consensus reached by leaders of the two sides.

India, China should quickly resolve remaining issues along LAC to allow progress in ties: MEA

Disengagement in the Pangong Lake area provided ‘good basis’ for resolution in remaining friction points, says MEA spokesperson.

Eastern Ladakh situation ‘eased distinctly’ thanks to joint efforts with India, says China

China's military Thursday credited the joint efforts with India on disengagement from Pangong Lake but did not say when the pullout will take place from the remaining areas along LAC.

LAC disengagement done. India, China can now return to old love-hate routine

A month later, it seems that the much-acclaimed first step of disengagement at LAC was only a stand-alone agreement to enable both China and India to claim victory.

Chinese Communist Party has goals. India needs to have its own, not just respond to aggression

China is yet to respond to the Quad’s joint statement. But one thing is clear, India’s national security strategy must change.

China’s LAC activities will deepen India’s engagement with Quad, says top Pentagon commander

At a Congressional hearing, Admiral Phil Davidson said the standoff with China has opened India's eyes to what cooperative effort might mean for its own defensive needs.

India is re-engaging with China and Pakistan — it’s another pre-emptive Modi strike

With an eye on the new Biden administration in the US, climate change and its own sputtering economy, India is slowly changing its rigid foreign policy.

Coercion, not accommodation — India and China need a new compact for 3,488-km border

To begin to put this compact in place, and if China adheres to the disengagement, PM Modi and President Xi should meet again.

On Camera

Bads of Bollywood brought Emraan Hashmi out of our guilty pleasure closet, made him cool

With his cameo in Bads of Bollywood, Emraan Hashmi, who has long shifted away from his signature bold image, got the chance to revive his boyhood charm.

Market regulator SEBI clears Adani Group of impropriety alleged by Hindenburg Research

SEBI probe concluded that purported loans and fund transfers were paid back in full and did not amount to deceptive market practices or unreported related party transactions.

Govt inks deal with HAL for 97 new Tejas Mk1A; previous order’s deliveries likely to begin next yr

There were no plans to have Mk1A version. However, compromise was reached between HAL & IAF in 2015 since original plan for getting Mk2 would've been time-consuming affair.

India doesn’t give walkovers to Pakistan in war. Here’s why it shouldn’t do it in cricket either

Many really smart people now share the position that playing cricket with Pakistan is politically, strategically and morally wrong. It is just a poor appreciation of competitive sport.