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Thursday, January 8, 2026
TopicLine of Actual Control

Topic: Line of Actual Control

As India & China’s LAC talks gathered pace, so did Chinese envoy’s India push on social media

Since the arrival of Ambassador Xu Feihong, the Chinese embassy has increasingly promoted India-China synergies on social media, including pressing New Delhi on policies.

Global media says Modi will be comfortable with Trump, not Harris, as POTUS; sees ‘hope’ in LAC deal

Other reports say Umar Khalid's incarceration symbolises the 'hammer brandished by the Hindu-nationalist government' & the ongoing BRICS summit will 'play a pivotal role in global governance'.

Army chief lays out India’s plan for LAC. ‘Disengagement, de-escalation, normal management’

Chief of Army Staff Gen Upendra Dwivedi made remarks during event held at United Service Institution of India in New Delhi, Tuesday.

China terms LAC disengagement plan ‘positive’, says will work with India on implementation

Chinese foreign ministry confirmed Tuesday that New Delhi & Beijing are in agreement over new arrangement for patrolling friction points along LAC in eastern Ladakh.

Depsang ‘resolved’, patrolling to ‘agreed perceived LAC’. What India & China have agreed on

Immediate withdrawal of troops deployed along LAC unlikely, it is learnt. Thaw in ties could also set stage for Modi-Xi meet on sidelines of BRICS summit in Russia later this week.

India & China have agreed to disengage at LAC, says external affairs ministry

Tensions at the Line of Actual Control (LAC) between India and China flared up in 2020 after Chinese troops intruded into Indian-dominated territories.

Govt ‘cautiously optimistic’ of easing tensions with China at LAC, Rajnath tells Army

Top military commanders from both sides to hold a meeting this month where certain critical decisions are set to be taken on the matter of easing tensions.

Compete, coexist, confront & contest: Army chief General Dwivedi says on dealing with China

Referring to current situation, General Upendra Dwivedi says it is stable but not normal; instead, sensitive. He adds the diplomatic side can only come up with certain options.

Army gets high-altitude artillery firing range in Arunachal, 2 more to come up in the north

The artillery regiment has incorporated simulators in a big way for various functions like driving & weapons training, especially for Agniveers to get realistic training.

Respect for LAC essential for restoring normalcy in ties, India tells China at talks in Delhi

Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri, who was ambassador to China during the 2020 Galwan Valley crisis, also met the head of the Chinese delegation during the talks.

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How artificial intelligence is reshaping terrorism and state security risks

Terrorist groups are increasingly using AI for propaganda, recruitment and attacks, forcing states to rethink security strategies.

2025 marked key point in India’s power sector: Clean energy surge pushed coal power into rare decline

Coal-based power generation fell 3% in 2025 while renewable capacity surged to 40% of India’s installed power mix, according to India Power Sector Review 2025 by CREA.

Bangladesh-Pakistan look to expand ties to defence procurement as Dhaka shows ‘interest’ in JF-17s

Pakistan military said it has assured Bangladesh of fast-tracked delivery of Super Mushshak trainer aircraft during high level defence meet held Tuesday.

A year-end Mea Culpa in National Interest—The Army-Islam combo doesn’t kill democracy

Many of you might think I got something so wrong in National Interest pieces written this year. I might disagree! But some deserve a Mea Culpa. I’d deal with the most recent this week.