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Topic: Ladakh

Ceasefire violations up across LoC in J&K, may be coordinated with China: Security officials

Pakistan committed 15 ceasefire violations in J&K in May alone, starting around the same time as the the India-China standoff along the LAC began in Ladakh.

Ladakh conflict does little to hurt sales of Chinese phones in India

The pace of sales show that weaning away Indians from feature-rich and cheaply priced Chinese products is easier said than done as India relies on China for bulk of its imports.

Time for Modi to take political stand on China. Military talks won’t deter the bully

India’s approach of problem-solving through understandings between military commanders does nothing to keep China from a Ladakh-like repeat in any other area.

After Galwan deaths, China tells India not to ‘complicate situation by crossing border’

India hasn’t responded to China’s statement even as the external affairs minister, defence minister, CDS Rawat and three service chiefs held an emergency meet.

India expects ‘forward movement’ soon in resolving Ladakh border standoff with China

New Delhi and Beijing are believed to be holding 'regular talks' through diplomatic channels to resolve the ongoing military standoff at the LAC in Ladakh.

Why the serene Pangong lake lies at the heart of India-China border dispute in Ladakh

China already controlled more than half of the world’s highest saltwater lake, but since May, it has made further incursions to stop Indian patrols.

India’s escalation worked against Pakistan, time for similar response to China

There are alternatives to a purely defense response to asymmetric attacks. China values its international narrative, and India should hit where it hurts.

Chinese diplomat in Pakistan links Ladakh standoff to Article 370, deletes tweet later

Wang Xianfengm, a press officer at Chinese mission in Islamabad, had tweeted Thursday that India's 'unilateral' actions in Kashmir posed 'a challenge to the sovereignty of China'.

India ‘working faster’ on bridge in Galwan Valley after China’s objections amid stand-off

There are no transgressions in Galwan Valley, say govt officials, but Finger area of Pangong Lake is a trouble spot and could take longer to resolve.

LAC standoff: India looks at ‘early resolution’, while China says agreement reached

MEA spokesperson says both sides are maintaining military and diplomatic engagements to peacefully resolve the situation.

On Camera

Tax terror and India’s same-sex couples

Even without entering the debate on marriage equality, India’s laws are already punishing same-sex couples in small and large ways that are rarely discussed.

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.