Topic: Pangong Tso
Next round of Delhi-Beijing talks likely within a week, after Chinese national holidays end
There are discussions in the military and diplomatic circles that China could bring up the issue of the 1959 claim line in the next round of talks.
5 maps that tell you all you want to know about India vs China in Ladakh
From Depsang Plains in the north to southern bank of Pangong Tso, Indian and Chinese armies have nearly come face to face at numerous locations in eastern Ladakh.
First India-China military-diplomatic talks at LAC today, focus on disengagement in all areas
Talks have begun at Chushul-Moldo meeting point at LAC. India is represented by 14 Corps Commander Lt. Gen. Harinder Singh and MEA joint secretary looking after China.
Why Depsang Plains, eyed by China, is crucial for India’s defence in Ladakh
The trouble at Depsang Plains, a 972-sq-km stretch strategically and geographically important for India, predates the current LAC crisis.
No power in the world can stop Indians from patrolling along LAC, says Rajnath Singh
Speaking in Rajya Sabha, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh says there is a difference between what China says and its actions on the ground.
China miscalculated India resolve, needs exit strategy now, says former Ladakh corps commander
Former 14 Corps commander Lt Gen PJS Pannu (retd) told ThePrint that India is now in a much better strategic position, than when tensions began, on both banks of the Pangong Tso.
Keep talking, disengage fast, keep distance, ease tensions — India-China plan for LAC peace
At Moscow meet, foreign ministers Jaishankar and Wang Yi agree to ‘expedite’ work on new confidence building measures once Ladakh tensions ease.
Why Indian troops secured Kailash Range crestline, and the importance of Chushul Bowl
In episode 563 of #CutTheClutter, Shekhar Gupta talks about the latest development along the LAC, and why Spanggur Gap and Chushul Bowl are critical geo-strategically.
How Indian Army foiled China’s move to push 1,000 soldiers into Pangong Tso’s south bank
India’s moves on night of 28 August were ‘precautionary deployment’, and its troops did not cross over to Chinese side of LAC.
Army thwarting PLA on Pangong Tso south bank is a warning that India is ‘fighting fit’
While the PLA is digging its heels in areas under its occupation, the Army’s advance gives New Delhi some advantage in the ongoing talks with the Chinese.
Erdogan’s assault on Macron is the height of cynicism
There was a time when Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan didn’t see the West as Turkey’s enemy and even wanted to join the European Union.
ICICI Bank’s profits jump six-fold for July-September quarter
The bank's net interest income increased by 16 per cent year-on-year to Rs. 9,366 crore in this year's second quarter from Rs 8,057 crore in last year's second quarter.
Defence
Here is why US changed Rajnath Singh’s statement on ‘reckless aggression’ by China
Both the US State and Defense departments have added footnotes to the transcripts they released on Rajnath Singh’s remarks at 2+2. The State Department has also updated the text.
5 reasons for the crisis in global Islam
If tens of crores of Muslims across the world feel they are victims of mass Islamophobia, their holy prophet shown deliberate disrespect, it is a sense of crisis and siege.