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Saturday, August 30, 2025
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Topic: Ladakh

Govt looking at ‘highly confidential’ China proposal to reduce tensions in Ladakh 

Both India & China are continuing with troop rotation as they look set to maintain forward deployment through Ladakh’s bitter winter as the LAC standoff continues.

Why report on Capt Rajendra Nath’s 1952 expedition to Aksai Chin is classified to this day

In ‘Red Fear’, Iqbal Chand Malhotra writes that former Army chief Gen Cariappa had sent a recon mission to Aksai Chin. Nehru govt never made findings public.

Hybrid war, Quad or sitting it out? The 5 options for India against China

China is readying to dig in for the winter at the LAC. And India has a luxury of options to deal with it.

‘Siachen-like’ logistics planning key to ensure Indian soldiers at LAC get all they require

Central security agencies carried out a review and assessment of the state of logistical affairs in late August and early September, and pointed out several shortcomings.

Resignations, protests and stiff competition turn up heat for BJP ahead of Ladakh election

This year, people in Ladakh can choose from BJP, Congress and AAP. But their resentment at not having constitutional safeguards is at its highest.

IAF has a history of dangerous evacuations. Here’s my story — from Chandigarh to Ladakh

Casualty evacuation from remote places in the Himalayas not connected even by rail or road is an important part of the lives of those serving in the Indian Air Force.

Ready for Ladakh winter, Army also preparing summer strategy, eyes more troop deployment

There has been a renewed focus on increasing India’s capabilities along the LAC because of the aggression shown by the Chinese since May.

Earthquake of magnitude 5.4 hits Ladakh’s Leh, no reports of damage, injury

The tremor occurred at 5:13 am at a depth of 10 kilometres, as reported by National Centre for Seismology.

India, China to hold 7th round of commanders meet for ‘early disengagement’ at LAC

At the WMCC meeting held Wednesday, India and China decided on the military level meeting, as well as working towards the 5-point agenda worked out in Moscow last month.

Underground fuel dumps, freeze-proof fuel, mobile ATCs — How Army is prepping for Ladakh winter

Massive logistics have been put in place in Ladakh to house additional troops, with heated prefabricated tents, specialised clothing and high-energy rations.

On Camera

Mohan Bhagwat’s U-turn on ‘retire at 75’ is a Hindu succession problem

RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat has backtracked on his retirement rules. The ‘75-year rule’ was applied selectively to sideline some leaders, but it doesn’t apply to the top brass.

Easy loans, uneasy ‘debt traps’. Women harassed by private lenders ask ‘who will restore lost dignity?’

A public meeting, where the women voiced their protest, took place this month in Delhi, grounded on the findings of an AIDWA survey, covering 9,000 women borrowers.

Post-Sindoor, joint doctrine tasks Special Forces with fighting info warfare & countering propaganda

Joint Doctrine for Special Forces Operations, released Wednesday, also outlines plans for the future expansion of AFSOD and the creation of Joint Service Training Institutes.

That Oval Office picture for ages deserves closer Indian reading, with a geopolitical lens

Putin sees this as a victory. Europeans have decided to deal with Trump on his terms for the sake of the larger Western alliance. We look at the lessons for us in India.