Topic: Line of Actual Control
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 again presses China for early resolution of remaining issues on LAC standoff
During a meeting last week in Dushanbe, Jaishankar had told his Chinese counterpart that any unilateral change in the status quo along LAC was 'unacceptable' to India.
LoC, cameras, action — how hi-tech equipment is helping Indian Army guard the border better
Emergency financial powers besides existing special financial powers have helped the Army make technological upgrades to infantry soldiers along the LoC and LAC.
‘Not allowed to speak on China border row’, Rahul Gandhi walks out of defence panel meet again
Rahul Gandhi had earlier walked out of his first meeting of the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Defence following a verbal spat over a briefing on military structures.
India, China not in nuclear arms race, got them with different objectives: Jaishankar in Moscow
Addressing a think tank in Moscow, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar said Ladakh standoff has ‘disturbed’ the foundation of India-China ties in the past year.
China’s attempt to unilaterally alter LAC status quo responsible for standoff, says India
India's comments come a day after China said its military deployment along the LAC is a normal 'defence arrangement' aimed to respond to actions by the 'relevant' country.
A year since Galwan, IAF remains battle-ready in Ladakh with missiles, radars & fighter jets
In weeks before Galwan Valley clash, IAF had helped deploy Army personnel and equipment to Ladakh, besides bringing in winter stocks for the additional soldiers posted there.
China unlikely to give up LAC ‘gains’, ties with India to only deteriorate: Ex-envoy Bambawale
Gautam Bambawale, former Indian ambassador to China, tells ThePrint India needs to build strong coalitions, like the Quad, to face the military coercion China is attempting in eastern Ladakh.
India’s crucial Eastern Army Command, Andaman-Nicobar Command get new chiefs tomorrow
Lt Gen. Manoj Pande will be the new Eastern Army Commander and Lt Gen. Ajai Singh will take over the charge of Andaman and Nicobar Command.
Indian Army has new strategies for Pakistan, China: Punitive deterrence, credible deterrence
With tensions continuing with China, India has deployed more troops along the Line of Actual Control this summer than before.
From would-be employed to badly employed—the group that will lead India’s next mass movement
We have for the first time a group that can spearhead a nation-wide movement for employment.
UAE seeks $100 billion non-oil trade with India to deepen economic ties
The United Arab Emirates is looking to reposition itself as a global hub for business and finance in the face of growing regional competition from Saudi Arabia.
Defence
Air Marshal VR Chaudhari appointed as next Chief of Air Staff
Air Marshal Chaudhari, presently serving as Vice Chief of the Air Staff, will take charge after the retirement of Air Chief Marshal Bhadauria on 30 Sept, the defence ministry said.
Modi at 71 has zero challenge. But one CM is emulating him, a divisive, rising BJP star
Yogi has put high command in a tough situation. If he doesn’t win UP next year, it will set back BJP’s prospects in 2024. If he wins, it will be seen as his win as much as theirs.