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TopicLadakh

Topic: 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.

China, India properly handling situation, acting to ease tensions: Chinese foreign ministry

The Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson's remarks came a day after Indian and Chinese military commanders held 'productive' talks to end the border standoff in eastern Ladakh.

Indian, Chinese divisional commanders to meet Wednesday, small disengagement steps taken

Disengagements in Galwan and Hot Springs areas are part of confidence-building measures discussed last Saturday, but no movement in Pangong Lake/Finger area.

At 16,700 ft, on mud strip: IAF pilot on how his AN-32 reopened Daulat Beg Oldi after 43 yrs

Daulat Beg Oldi is adjacent to the Chip Chap river and lies 8 km south and 9 km west of the LAC with China, making it strategically important for India.

Ladakh standoff could ‘continue for a little longer’, says China’s Global Times

In a piece that appeared Monday, Chinese paper, however, says that the military commanders’ meeting Saturday may have prevented a Doklam-like situation.

Ladakh standoff continues, India ‘prepared for long haul if needed’

Talks between Indian and Chinese military commanders Saturday were held in a 'positive atmosphere', paving the way for higher diplomatic parleys.

On Camera

Opposition must debate utility, provisions of VB-GRAMG. Look beyond the name

Opposition parties are fixated on the argument that the government has deliberately removed MK Gandhi’s name from the Act. The real provisions in the Bill are barely being discussed.

Steady growth rooted in ‘Dravidian model’. How Tamil Nadu more than doubled its GSDP in 10 yrs

RBI Handbook of Statistics shows state’s GSDP has more than doubled in past decade, finishing second behind Maharashtra. It has performed well across health & education parameters as well.

Israel has ‘realised who its real friend is’, eyes defence expansion in India amid arms curbs by others

It is argued that India-Israel ties are moving from buyer–seller dynamic to one focused on joint development & manufacturing partnership, a shift 'more durable' than traditional arms sales.

India’s top airline just handed sarkar the keys. That’s IndiGo’s real ‘crime’

Don’t blame misfortune. This is colossal incompetence and insensitivity. So bad, heads would have rolled even in the old PSU-era Indian Airlines and Air India.