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Topic: Ladakh

How India lined up US, Russia on its side of LAC and China was forced to return friendless

China is disengaging from the LAC, and also taking back the message that India has far more friends in the world today. The last 24 hours have truly been PM Modi’s.

Ladakh Police summon people from Srinagar who received anti-Modi audio clip on WhatsApp

Clip featured Ladakh councillor & Srinagar Congressman berating PM Modi & the Army. Congress asks why those receiving WhatsApp forwards are being called in.

India’s prayers for Covaxin vaccine and a geology lesson on Kashmir

The best cartoons of the day, chosen by the editors at ThePrint.

Ignoring voices of patriotic Ladakhis will cost India dearly, says Rahul Gandhi

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi also shared a video showcasing testimonies of people of Ladakh regarding previous India-China clashes besides the recent Galwan Valley face-off.

LAC row began April, 5,000 Chinese troops sent to Pangong in May, claims state broadcaster

Published by CGTN, the report is first Chinese acknowledgment about the number of troops mobilised in the Pangong Lake area amid tensions with India.

Modi dares China, tells Indian Army ‘our enemies have seen your fire and fury’

China sees Modi’s visit as an attempt to ‘escalate’ the situation. Experts say the visit was a powerful message to China to not escalate the matter.

All about the insignia of Army’s ‘Fire and Fury’ Corps PM Modi met in Ladakh

PM Modi made a surprise visit to Ladakh Friday, weeks after region witnessed violent face-off with Chinese soldiers. He was seen wearing a cap with the 14 Corps insignia on it.

PM Modi sends message to China from Ladakh: ‘Age of expansionism is over’

PM Modi arrived in Leh Friday morning. He interacted with personnel from the ITBP, Air Force and the Army in Nimu and asserted Ladakh is a part of India.

PM Modi addresses soldiers in Nimmoo, says their bravery conveys message to world

PM Modi along with CDS General Bipin Rawat and Army Chief General Naravane reached Nimmoo, early morning today and interacted with Army, Air Force and ITBP personnel.

Modi govt needs to come clean on China. India must win information wars too

The Modi govt should not dither in accepting what has happened. A strategic communication is needed to counter China, which is gaining ground with its narrative.

On Camera

Fauja Singh’s death shows Indian roads remain a national emergency—474 lives lost every day

Fauja Singh, 114, died after being hit by a speeding car. His death renews questions about India’s deadly roads, rising accidents, and poor traffic discipline.

India-US set to ink mini trade deal soon, reach understanding on agricultural & dairy products

Mini deal will likely see no cut in 10% baseline tariff on Indian exports announced by Trump on 2 April, it is learnt, but additional 26% tariffs are set to be reduced.

Not just AK-203, India & Russia to jointly manufacture AK-19 and PPK-20 for domestic use and export 

India-Russia JV is also racing to deliver 7,000 more AK-203 assault rifles by 15 Aug. These are currently being made with 50% indigenisation and this will surge to 100% by 31 December.

Joys of Trumplomacy: India & the world are learning US President’s 99 moods and 1 goal

Public, loud, upfront, filled with impropriety and high praise sometimes laced with insults. This is what we call Trumplomacy. But the larger objective is the same: American supremacy.