ThePrint was first to report in January 2022 that China’s PLA was building bridge over Pangong Tso on its territory in Khurnak, the narrowest part of the lake.
Being close to LAC, our focus is on accelerating development in border villages. The Marathon is one such initiative, says Leh DM Shrikant Balahsaheb Suse.
China's People's Liberation Army aims for multiple routes to counter any possible operations by the Indian forces on the southern banks of the Pangong Tso in the future.
Bridge will cut down 180-km loop from Chinese-held Khurnak to south bank via PLA garrison. Built to counter operations like Indian Army's capture of dominating heights in 2020.
India needs a long-term military capacity. But developing such a policy and building consensus will be no small ask for Modi whose public image is built on machismo.
China-India tensions began in late April last year when the Chinese objected to India’s construction of footbridges in Galwan Valley but the first major clash was on 18 May 2020.
Amid reports about the likelihood of 11th round of corps commander-level talks, China said India's proposal for restoration of status quo at eastern Ladakh could be discussed.
The ruling party at the Centre has to keep quiet about Nagaland’s thoughts on Vande Mataram if it wants to enjoy power in the state that will go to polls in early 2028.
IRIS Lavan was in the region for the International Fleet Review held last month and ‘sought urgent docking in Kochi citing technical issues,’ it is learnt.
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Great job by Indian Army