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Ready to work with India to properly handle situation in border areas: Chinese FM Wang to Doval
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi expressed his willingness to collaborate with India's National Security Advisor Ajit Doval to address border issues. In a congratulatory message to Doval, Wang emphasized the importance of China-India relations beyond their bilateral boundaries. This message followed a meeting between Wang and Indian External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar at the SCO summit. Despite ongoing border tensions since 2020, both nations aim to maintain peace through the Special Representatives mechanism, which has held multiple meetings to resolve disputes.
Take nation into confidence on border situation at LAC: Mallikarjun Kharge to government
Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge reiterated his party's demand for the government to update the nation on the border situation with China. He citied reports of China's military buildup near Pangong Lake in Ladakh. Kharge criticised the government for alleged inaction, claiming losses of Indian territory and a lack of response to Chinese aggression. The standoff between Indian and Chinese forces in Ladakh since May 2020 remains unresolved despite multiple talks.
China winning LAC infra war against India? Here's what latest reports indicate
China is going big on cranking up military infra along the Line of Actual Control, recent intel inputs and satellite images have shown. PLA has also augmented their positions and deployed more fighter planes in India-facing military air bases.
India-China border situation at present 'generally stable': Chinese military reacts to PM Modi's boundary row comments
The Chinese military has stated that the situation along the India-China border is "generally stable" and that both sides are maintaining "effective" communication to resolve the military standoff in eastern Ladakh. This comes in response to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's recent interview with Newsweek magazine, where he expressed hope for positive engagement to restore peace and tranquility at the borders. Both countries have agreed to reach a mutually acceptable solution soon. The eastern Ladakh standoff, which began in May 2020, has resulted in a freeze of bilateral ties except for trade, despite 21 rounds of corps commanders-level talks.
China says 'great positive progress' made to resolve border row with India
The relations between India and China have been frozen except for trade ties ever since the eastern Ladakh border standoff erupted on May 5, 2020, following a violent clash in the Pangong Tso (lake) area. The two sides have so far held 21 rounds of corps commander-level talks to resolve the standoff.
'Sound and stable ties' serve common interests: China reacts to PM Modi's border row comments
"China has noted the remarks by the prime minister," Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Mao Ning told a media briefing here when asked for her reaction to Modi's statement. "We believe that sound and stable China, India relations serve the common interests of both sides and are conducive to peace and development of the region and beyond," she said.
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After Ladakh, Indian Army plans to deploy fast boats, landing craft at other border areas
The Army plans to acquire six fast patrol boats and eight landing craft assault for border areas. The boats will be deployed in areas like Sir Creek, Brahmaputra river basin, and Sundarban delta areas. The fast patrol boats will be rugged and versatile, capable of carrying eight fully-armed soldiers for various tasks. The landing craft assault will have the capacity to transport 35 soldiers along with their weapons and equipment.
This Pune firm to provide unmanned, weaponised boats, undersea drones to counter Chinese threats
Indian security forces are planning to deploy unmanned weaponized marine boats and undersea drone swarms to bolster security measures along the Indian coastline and the strategically significant Pangong Lake in eastern Ladakh. The Indian Navy has approved the acquisition of 12 autonomous weaponized boat swarms, which will provide tactical advantages in underwater and surface warfare. These boats have advanced cameras, radar tracking systems, and can be controlled remotely. They are capable of running for 48 hours on a single tank of fuel and offer 360-degree situational awareness.
Rahul Gandhi interacts with people in Leh's main market during Ladakh visit
Rahul Gandhi arrived in Leh to begin his two-day visit to the Union Territory on Thursday and later decided to extend his tour till August 25. This is his first visit to Ladakh since Jammu and Kashmir were bifurcated into two Union Territories, Ladakh and J-K, following the removal of Articles 370 and 35 (A) on August 5, 2019.
BJP's Kiren Rijiju, Pralhad Joshi praise Rahul Gandhi for highlighting development in Ladakh
Union Minister Kiren Rijiju and Pralhad Joshi praised Rahul Gandhi for promoting the excellent roads built in Ladakh under Prime Minister Narendra Modi's leadership. Rijiju also posted an old video on Twitter to show the transformation of the roads. Rahul Gandhi is currently on a tour of Ladakh and has been posting pictures on social media.
PM's claim of China not taking one inch of our land not true: Rahul Gandhi
In Ladakh to pay tribute to his father and former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi's 79th birth anniversary, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Sunday hit out at the Centre, saying that its claim that not an inch of Indian land was taken by China's People Liberation Army (PLA) troops "is not true".
Border talks amid Chinese chequers
China's moves - to place over 50,000 soldiers on the Ladakh border in the guise of a military exercise and carry out mass intrusions prior to the Galwan clash - put into question the sanctity of border agreements that had been in place for over three decades.
Ladakh to host India's first frozen-lake marathon at Pangong Tso
It is being organised by the Adventure Sports Foundation of Ladakh (ASFL) in collaboration with the Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council-Leh, the Tourism Department and the Leh district administration.
Army creating new defences in Ladakh, shoring up infra
A crucial part of scaling up of capabilities is the setting up of new 3D printed structures by the Corps of Engineers that can house troops and will act as permanent defences in eastern Ladakh, including the contested areas of Galwan, Hot Springs and the Pangong Tso area.
India, China troops disengage at LAC friction point in Ladakh
India and China have completed the disengagement of troops at Patrol Point 15 (PP15) in Eastern Ladakh, as per the agreed conditions. Troops have moved back from the forward location and the original landform has been restored.
From Manali to Ladakh on a Royal Enfield. 9 days of unparalleled beauty, warm hospitality & life lessons
An HR professional was the only woman rider in a group of 29 people. Here she retraces her ride, lessons
Chinese bridges on Pangong Lake illegal: India
In order to ensure that the nation’s security interests are fully protected, Government has stepped up development of border infrastructure especially since 2014, including construction of roads and bridges, Bagchi informed.
Bridge built by China in Pangong Tso is in area under Chinese illegal occupation since 1960: MEA
"We have never accepted such illegal occupation of our territory, nor have we accepted the unjustified Chinese claim or such construction activities," MEA spokesperson said.
Chinese build 'second bridge' along Pangong, India says monitoring situation
"We have seen reports on this bridge or a second bridge... We are monitoring the situation. Of course, we always felt it was occupied...Talks are on with the Chinese side," External affairs ministry spokesperson Arindam Bagchi said.
We monitor such developments: MEA on reports of China building 2nd bridge in Pangong Tso region
People familiar with Chinese construction on Wednesday said China is building a second bridge in an area held by it around the strategically key Pangong Tso in eastern Ladakh.
China building new bridge near Pangong Tso in eastern Ladakh: Satellite imagery
China has been focusing on strengthening its military infrastructure after Indian troops captured several strategic peaks on the southern bank of the Pangong lake in August 2020 after the Chinese PLA attempted to intimidate them in the area.
India, China deadlock continues, both agree to hold fresh talks
In a joint statement after the talks, the two sides said that leaders have agreed to maintain dialogue through both military and diplomatic channels to reach a mutually acceptable resolution at the earliest.
China hopes 'proper settlement' acceptable to both sides can be found for Ladakh standoff in March 11 talks
Confirming the 15th round of high-level military talks on March 11, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Zhao Lijian told a media briefing here on Wednesday that "in the last round of talks, the two sides had candid in-depth exchanges of views on resolving the remaining issues on the western sector of the boundary."
India, China to hold 15th round of border talks on Friday
India and China will hold the 15th round of high-level military talks on Friday to resolve issues related to remaining friction areas in eastern Ladakh, sources in the defence establishment said on Tuesday. The talks till now have resulted in the resolution of issues in North and South Bank of Pangong Tso, Galwan and Gogra Hot Spring areas.
India proposes LAC talks with China next week
"The current round of talks may focus on the Hot Springs, where troops and armoured vehicles have seen a face-off since 2020. With another summer approaching, both sides are keen on resolving the issue and maintaining peace," an official said. Other legacy issues like blocking of Indian patrols by PLA at Depsang plains will be taken up once the flashpoint has been resolved.
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