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Topic: Ladakh

Army conducts airborne exercise in eastern Ladakh to check rapid response along LAC

Airborne troops of Army's Shatrujeet brigade were dropped from over 14,000 feet as part of the exercise, which also involved combat free fall jumps and integrated battle drills.

As tensions with China continue, beefed-up Mountain Strike Corps reaches Arunachal for exercise

The exercise will see use of various IAF assets and integrated operations with a focus on springing offensive capabilities in short period of time.

Tunnels, roads, bridges, chopper bases: Modi govt gives big push to Arunachal infrastructure

Although most of the projects were planned earlier, the ongoing stand-off with China has ensured that they have been sped up on an urgent basis.

Why the Chinese build-up at LAC will set stage for a permanent solution

The fallout of the increased deployment will be that the LAC will de facto become the border with no scope for any change short of a limited war.

As trust deficit lingers, India & China prepare for another harsh winter deployment in Ladakh

Forward deployment to continue even though India & China are expected to make forward movement in Hot Springs, last unresolved face-off site, during next corps commander talks.

India says doesn’t believe in ‘clash of civilisations’ but China must end Ladakh conflict

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar told his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi that India-China ties will remain at a 'low ebb' until their military confrontation in Ladakh is resolved.

Wildlife board nod to 10 roads near Indo-China border in Ladakh over ‘strategic importance’

NWBL, however, recommends imposing a 2% ‘fine’ as a ‘mitigation’ measure for pursuing development work inside eco-sensitive zones.  

This Manipur artist is building a ‘tattoo village’ to revive Nagaland’s dying art

Snippets from the vibrant Northeast that capture politics, culture, society and more in the eight states.

India & China finally disengage in Gogra, temporary structures removed, ‘buffer zone made’

The development comes days after 12th round of corps-commander-level talks between India & China, which were held on 31 July on Chinese side of the LAC.

India-China military talks constructive, both sides agreed to resolve Ladakh issue: MEA

MEA spokesperson Arindam Bagchi said the 12th round of military talks, the two sides had 'in-depth exchange' of views on eastern Ladakh row relating to disengagement of troops.

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.