VIDEO| Kiren Rijiju’s Diwali: Meets China PLA’s Soldiers in Arunachal

01 Nov 2024

Union Minister Kiren Rijiju shared a video on Friday revealing his interaction with soldiers from China’s People’s Liberation Army (PLA) along the Sino-Indian border near Tawang in Arunachal Pradesh. Rijiju was visiting an Indian Army post in the region to celebrate Diwali with Indian troops stationed there. Watch: After talking...

Satellite Images Reveal Progress in India-China Disengagement at Ladakh Border

26 Oct 2024

In the wake of a new patrolling arrangement between India and China, satellite images reviewed by India Today confirm that disengagement activities have begun in the contested areas of Depsang and Demchok in Eastern Ladakh. The latest images, taken Friday, reveal a decrease in military structures, hinting at a possible...

China’s New Heliport Near Arunachal Pradesh Heightens Border Tensions

18 Sep 2024

Construction Advancements and Strategic Implications A new heliport being built 20 kilometers east of the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in Arunachal Pradesh’s sensitive 'Fishtails' region could significantly enhance China's military capabilities in the area. Located along the Gongrigabu Qu river in Tibet's Nyingchi Prefecture, the heliport's construction has...

China Tightens Grip : How Pakistan, Nepal, and Bangladesh Heighten India’s Worries

13 Aug 2024

India has to deal with the tremendous changes that have occurred recently in the geopolitical scene, especially in South Asia. For example, India has experienced a significant shock from the recent coup in Bangladesh. As the late Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee famously said, "You can change your friends, but...

India And China Agree To Expedite Troop Withdrawal From Disputed Border

26 Jul 2024

On Friday India’s government announced that India and China have agreed to work urgently to withdraw tens of thousands of troops stationed along their disputed border, aiming to resolve a long-running standoff. Indian Foreign Minister S Jaishankar met with his Chinese counterpart, Wang Yi, on Thursday during the Association of...

EAM Jaishankar On China: ‘It Has Violated Agreements And Sent Large Troops To The Border’

13 May 2024

External Affairs Minister (EAM) Dr S Jaishankar addressed misconceptions regarding China's actions and India's response, highlighting the need for accurate understanding and support for national efforts. Dr Jaishankar emphasized that Indian land was taken by China between 1958-1962, clarifying that this loss occurred in 1962. He criticized attempts to mislead...

Manish Tewari gives adjournment notice in Lok Sabha for detailed discussion on India-China border issue

08 Feb 2023

Congress MP Manish Tewari on Wednesday gave adjournment notice in the Lok Sabha to have a "detailed discussion" on the country's border issue with China. In December 2022, a clash took place along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in the sensitive Tawang sector of Arunachal Pradesh amid the border...

Army Chief General Manoj Pande visits troops along LAC in Arunachal

23 Jan 2023

General Manoj Pande, the Chief of Army Staff (CoAS),on Sunday paid visit to troops and formations along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in Eastern Arunachal Pradesh. Army Chief Pande received a briefing on the security environment and operational readiness. Officials stated on Monday that the CoAS "complimented troops for...

Rajnath Singh to visit Arunachal Pradesh to launch key infra projects

03 Jan 2023

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh's visit to Arunachal comes a month after Indian and Chinese troops clashed at the LAC (Line Of Actual Control). He is to inaugurate various Border Roads Organisation projects (BRO) projects. The most significant of these is the 100-metre-long Siyom bridge over the river Siyom as it...

IPAC: A KEY OPPORTUNITY FOR INDIA TO STEM CHINESE GEOPOLITICAL OVERTURES

12 Dec 2020

Half a century has gone by but little has changed in India’s dovish approach to China’s overbearing and increasing influence. Neither has the Chinese line of thought budged from following the aphorisms of Sun Tzu, an ancient military strategist who encouraged the nation to appear weak when strong and strong...