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Topic: Tibet

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.

What India can learn from IFAS and my grandfather KC Johorey in tackling border issues

The Indian Frontier Administrative Service was disbanded in 1968. But some of its core concepts are worth remembering today when frontier regions feel a disconnect that was not always there.

Tibet back as fulcrum of new Cold War as US-China tension grows

India has tried to play the Tibet card, but New Delhi lacks the heft to make effective use of it. The US is a different ball game, and both Chinese and Tibetans know this.

Trump signs bill on Tibet to block China’s interference in Dalai Lama’s succession

The bill also places restrictions on new Chinese consulates in the US until a consulate has been established in Lhasa and re-authorises various provisions.

How US bill on Tibet can check Chinese excesses, but why India’s hands are still tied

If India takes any stand on Chinese interests whether in Tibet or South China Sea, it would bear the brunt of Chinese retaliation.

China to impose visa bans against US officials behind new Tibet policy act

The legislation directs the US government to issue economic and visa sanctions against any Chinese official who interferes with Dalai Lama's succession.

On Camera

Rahul Gandhi must stop with irresponsible SIR comments. There’s no ‘click’ to delete voters

No matter the rhetoric spun by the Opposition, the people of Bharat have faith not just in the system, but also in the intelligence of the voters.

Consumer Price Index gets up to date. Airfare, OTT plans, e-commerce prices in new basket—MoSPI secy

New CPI series will take 2024 as base year, will provide more accurate measure of inflation, spending on digital services. Expected to enhance representation and reliability, says Saurabh Garg.

Joint production, closer ties, emerging tech: The foundation of new defence pact between India & US

The agreement, signed after meeting between Rajnath and US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth on sidelines of ADMM-Plus in Kuala Lumpur, aims to deepen bilateral ties in the critical sector.

Trump’s trade wars have rewritten powerplay, but India didn’t get the memo

This world is being restructured and redrawn by one man, and what’s his power? It’s not his formidable military. It’s trade. With China, it turned on him.