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Friday, November 1, 2024
TopicLadakh standoff

Topic: Ladakh standoff

China has built new ‘surveillance radome’ in Ladakh’s Pangong Tso area, satellite images show

Radomes are large dome-shaped structures that protect radars from bad weather while simultaneously allowing electromagnetic signals to be received without any distortion. 

In Kashmir 3 years on, 3 positive changes, 3 things that should’ve happened & 3 that got worse

Kashmir as a crisis has fallen off our headlines and from the top of our collective minds. Which is precisely the most important change for the better.

‘Important, timely read’ — Rahul Gandhi on new book that says China will defeat India in 10 days

Titled ‘The Last War: How AI Will Shape India’s Final Showdown with China’, the book is written by former Army officer Pravin Sawhney. It is set to be released on 10 August.

16th round of India-China talks yield ‘no immediate outcome’, parleys to continue

Corps commander-level talks between India and China were held for over 12 hours Sunday at Chushul-Moldo meeting point.

As 16th round of India-China talks begin, Depsang Plains remains a challenge

Lt Gen. A. Sengupta, Commander of the 14 Corps, led the Indian delegation for the 16th round of talks held on the Indian side of Chushul Moldo Meeting Point.

India responsible for transgressions at LAC, says Chinese Defence minister Wei Fenghe

Apart from blaming India for ‘transgressions’ along the LAC, PLA General Wei Fenghe also reiterated China’s claim on Taiwan and said Beijing does not support the war in Ukraine.

India-US to hold high-altitude military exercise amid China’s ‘alarming’ build-up along LAC

US Army Pacific Commanding General Charles Flynn says China’s build-up near Ladakh & strengthening of military infrastructure is part of Beijing’s 'corrosive and destabilising behaviour'.

China building ‘bigger, broader’ 2nd bridge at Pangong Tso that can carry armoured columns

China's People's Liberation Army aims for multiple routes to counter any possible operations by the Indian forces on the southern banks of the Pangong Tso in the future.

India-China have reached ‘understanding’ on Ladakh disengagement but no timeline, says Jaishankar

China invited PM Modi to BRICS Summit, is keen on bilateral ties returning to ‘normalcy’ but there are still friction areas, external affairs minister said after Chinese counterpart’s visit.

India gives nod for indigenous development of light tanks for mountain warfare

The defence ministry move comes amid Army considering Russian offer of Sprut light tanks and private firm Larsen & Toubro working with DRDO to convert howitzer Vajra into a light tank.

On Camera

Iran’s real fantasy is to take over Muslim world. Palestine is just a façade

Since 1979, Iran has used the Palestinian issue as a façade for its regional agenda to oppose American diplomacy, the Western world, and the existence of Israel.

Watch CutTheClutter: Flattening INR-USD rate, and debate on pros and cons of a ‘strong’ rupee

In Episode 1544 of CutTheClutter, Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta looks at some top economists pointing to the pitfalls of ‘currency nationalism’ with data from 1991 to 2004.

All about Major Bob Khathing, whose daring expedition & diplomatic parleys secured Tawang for India

The decorated Naga officer from Manipur also served as envoy to Myanmar & Nagaland chief secy. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh inaugurated a museum dedicated to the Tawang hero Thursday.

From 2004 to 2024, bad news has come wrapped as good news for Congress

Congress is silently acknowledging it over-read verdict of last general election. You can see it in easy concession to SP. It will likely be more reasonable in Maharashtra & Jharkhand.