Topic: Ladakh
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.
Army chief Naravane visits eastern Ladakh, Siachen, reviews operational preparedness
Gen Naravane was accompanied by Lt Gen Y.K. Joshi, Army Commander of the Northern Command, and Lt Gen P.G.K. Menon, General Officer Commanding of the Leh-based Fire and Fury Corps.
Army wants around 350 light tanks to sharpen its mountain warfare edge amid Ladakh stalemate
The Army's technical specifications for the tanks indicate the combat weight should not exceed 25 tonnes. The RFI has been floated to seek vendors.
BRO opens Zojila pass connecting Kashmir valley and Ladakh
The pass, situated at 11,650 feet, was opened after 110 days due to winter. BRO officials said the 'strategic' pass helps in the operational preparedness of the armed forces.
China changes stance, wants de-escalation before disengagement in Ladakh. India disagrees
De-escalation before disengagement could give China an advantage as it can move troops back much faster than India due to its better infrastructure.
These are the key changes Army has made in Ladakh to counter China in summer
With disengagement still incomplete in some areas almost a year since LAC stand-off began, Army is ensuring there are ‘adequate’ troops in Ladakh.
Army, IB, CRPF — India needs culture of accountability to prevent Chhattisgarh, Ladakh repeat
The 1971 war was the finest moment for India’s defence and security establishment — intelligence and accountability saved lives. Now errant officers get promotions.
Pangong Tso done but China dragging its feet on disengagement at other Ladakh friction points
Since last year, India & China have completed disengagement at Galwan Valley, where a clash left 20 Indian soldiers dead in June, and Pangong Tso, the latter executed earlier this year.
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.
Ladakh didn’t work out for China. It will now drive a wedge between Quad partners
Small doses of military tensions coupled with actions aimed to debilitate the Indian economy should be expected.
Modi needs a new team. Unless the PMO wants to keep running India
When people are dying for want of oxygen and medical facilities, ministers are responding to the crisis with more praise for PM Modi.
Maruti Suzuki cuts production as car sales fall due to Covid lockdown
Maruti Suzuki last week decided to shut some plants to divert oxygen to hospitals, but can still carry on production at 50-60% capacity.
Defence
Delhi govt reduces Base Hospital’s oxygen allocation, Army says no need to panic
Due to shortage, less than 1 MT oxygen could be allocated to Base Hospital in Delhi Monday. Army has requested MoD for additional allocation & is also making arrangements on its own.
Mayday, Mayday — How Modi govt led India into a perfect storm
Triumphalism, premature declaration of victory meant no one checked if India had enough vaccines, oxygen, remdesivir, bringing us back to a crisis where we need foreign aid after four decades.