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Thursday, August 14, 2025
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Topic: Tibet

India+US can end Chinese Communist Party expansionism, says Tibetan monk who met Blinken

In an exclusive interview to ThePrint, Geshe Dorji Damdul, Director, Tibet House, said Chinese expansionism policy is ‘greatest threat' to world peace and democracy.

Indian, Chinese armies set up hotline in Sikkim sector to boost confidence along LAC

The opening of the hotline coincided with PLA Day, a military holiday celebrated by the Chinese army.

Xi Jinping’s visit to Tibet a ‘threat’ to India, says US Congressman

Republican Congressman Devin Nunes said the Chinese are on the march, and the Biden administration is letting them do whatever they want.

In message to India, Xi vows to expand border construction, urges Tibetans to defend country

China will strengthen infrastructure construction along border & encourages people to defend the territory & build the homeland, Xi said during his visit to Tibet.

Xi makes first official visit to Lhasa, reminds Tibetans about following Communist Party

Addressing people in Tibet, Xi said 'as long as we adhere to the path of socialism with Chinese characteristics, we will surely be able to achieve the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation'.

Modi wishes Dalai Lama publicly on birthday — 1st time since 2015 & amid India-China standoff

Such public greetings had stopped after 2015. PM Modi had wished the Dalai Lama in 2019 on the phone but there was no public acknowledgment.

Modi must consolidate Dalai Lama legacy as Xi’s grip on Tibet gets tighter

If New Delhi and Dharamshala are not able to overcome this overwhelming sense of disarray, it could cost them both.

China launches first electric train close to Arunachal Pradesh border in Tibet

The 435.5-km Lhasa-Nyingchi section of the Sichuan-Tibet Railway has been inaugurated ahead of the centenary celebrations of the ruling Communist Party of China on 1 July.

China’s military recruiting jobless Tibetans on border to form ‘volunteer militia’: Intel reports

Intel inputs say the Chinese PLA and police authorities are recruiting the unemployed youth from Yadong county, located opposite Sikkim, and other neighbouring areas in the region.

On Camera

Asim Munir wants to be guardian of the Middle East. He’s fated to fail at home

Countering insurgency needs the Pakistan Army to demonstrate a political will that ties leaders at the centre with those in the borderlands. But it may not have the imagination.

Slashing GST on waste can unlock Rs 1.8 lakh crore, high tax hurting circular economy goals—CSE

Centre for Science and Environment in new report makes case for rationalising GST on waste material, saying most informal operators can’t afford high tax & it also hinders recycling.

India, US troops to undertake joint military exercise next month, first after Op Sindoor

21st edition of annual joint military exercise will be held from 1 to 16 September, aimed at sharing military tech, operational best practices & disaster relief coordination methods.

Modi’s ready to risk it all for farmers. Farm reform can answer Trump with new Green Revolution

Standing up to America is usually not a personal risk for a leader in India. Any suggestions of foreign pressure unites India behind who they see as leading them in that fight.