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Topic: Tibet

US shifting its Tibet stance. When will India end its silence?

China will weaponise succession and let Tibetans destroy Buddhism. India must recognise its constitutional duty.

Tibet can’t be used as leverage by India with China, needs resolution: President-elect Tsering

In an interview with ThePrint, Penpa Tsering, new ‘Sikyong’ of Tibetan govt-in-exile, says India’s policy towards Tibet or China has ‘not been adequate’.

China claims its ethnic minorities, rural poor have made notable progress in fighting poverty

Between 2016 & 2020, number of poor dropped by 15.6 mn in 5 autonomous regions and 3 provinces with large multi-ethnic populations, China said in a 'white paper'.

India must understand what is happening in Tibet is China’s blueprint: Top Tibetan leader

Lobsang Sangay says China is trying hard to get 'five fingers' — Ladakh, Nepal, Sikkim, Bhutan and Arunachal Pradesh — and that 'Tibet occupation is just the beginning'.

Why China has pinned its South Asia hopes on this train from Tibet to Nepal

In ‘All Roads Lead North’, Amish Raj Mulmi writes that the Gyirong–Kathmandu train has been in China-Nepal talks for over a decade. But who will it really help?

Who was 11th Panchen Lama, Tibetan leader US cited to push China back on Dalai Lama successor

Gedhun Choekyi Nyima, the 11th Panchen Lama, was kidnapped by Chinese authorities in 1995 when he was six-year-old. He has not been seen since.

China’s parliament approves Five-Year Plan to build dam on Brahmaputra in Tibet region

India and Bangladesh have earlier raised concerns over China building the dam on the lower reaches of the Brahmaputra. Beijing has said it would keep their interests in mind.

China to connect Tibet with high-speed bullet trains before July

Board chairman of China State Railway Company, told state-run news agency that a 435-km rail link to Lhasa will run high-speed trains powered by internal-combustion & electricity.

Viv Richards wishes Tibetans ‘Happy Independence Day’ as #FreedomForTibet trends on Losar

The date 13 February is observed by Tibetans as independence day. This year, the day also coincides with the Tibetan New Year, Losar.

AIR’s Tibetan service off air since Dec, no fresh content on website and YouTube too

Former staff point out 'lack of qualified professionals' to run Tibetan World service, but AIR says move part of an operational revamp.

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.