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Friday, March 29, 2024
TopicPeople's Liberation Army

Topic: People's Liberation Army

China’s Navy sails beyond its shores while Indian military looks at the budget

China’s latest defence white paper reveals how the neighbouring country’s rapid construction of a blue-water navy has widened the gap with India.

Kanu Sanyal, the man who steered India’s Naxalite movement

On his 9th death anniversary, ThePrint recalls the life of Kanu Sanyal, who went from being a court clerk to driving the Naxalite uprising. 

China learns lessons from Doklam, changes logistics & supply systems in Tibet

The PLA is now trying to modernise its theatre-level distribution and integrate it with the supply chain. On-ground trials have been conducted

Parliament panel report confirms ThePrint exclusive on China amassing troops near Doklam

Previous foreign secy Jaishankar confirmed report on heavy Chinese armoured presence near Doklam after the standoff ended.

China successfully tests first hypersonic aircraft that can carry nuclear warheads

The Xingkong-2 or Starry Sky-2, was launched in Northwest China. US, Russia have been carrying out similar experiments.

Armies of India and China hold special border personnel meeting in Nathu La

The meeting was to celebrate the PLA's 91st anniversary, strengthen peace and tranquility along the Sino-India border.

Saudi women are finally driving, and Trump compares immigrants to invaders

A mass protest in China is underway and clashes between farmers and cattle herders in Nigeria have killed 86.  Women are driving in Saudi Arabia On...

Fresh provocation: China’s building a 36-km long road in strategic J&K valley near Siachen

New Threat Spotted: China’s 36-km road, troop locations in PoK’s Saksham valley “gifted” by Pakistan. Gives Chinese Army access to Line of Actual Control near Siachen. 

Xi Jinping’s Achilles heel: economy and control over the PLA

Insights of two professors at Harvard University offer a granular look at the recent rise of Xi and his methodical pursuit and consolidation of power. 

Exclusive: Chinese troops are amassed near Doklam plateau, satellite images show

First satellite images accessed by ThePrint show major PLA deployment of at least 2,000 troops is within two hours striking distance of Doklam.

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Congress attacks chief economic advisor over statement on unemployment, asks BJP govt to ‘vacate seat’

While releasing 'India Employment Report 2024', V Anantha Nageswaran said govt can't solve 'all social, economic challenges'. Congress leader Kharge says CEA protecting 'dear leader'.

Amid plans to lift AFSPA, Army starts joint training with Jammu & Kashmir Police

In an interview with Gulistan News this week, Union Home Minister Amit Shah said the government would leave law and order to J&K Police and slowly withdraw troops.

For BJP, Kejriwal is an idea whose time has come to be destroyed

The ‘idea’ Kejriwal's politics grew around was a no-holds-barred fight against corruption. That is the reason Modi govt has now tarred him and his entire party with the same paint.