India Hits Back at China Over Arunachal Renaming

May 14, 2025 Khushi Kumari

India strongly rejected China's attempt to rename places in Arunachal Pradesh, calling it a “vain and silly” move

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The Ministry of External Affairs reaffirmed: “Arunachal Pradesh was, is, and will always be a part of India”

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China continues to claim Arunachal Pradesh as part of southern Tibet, a claim India has consistently denied

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On May 7, India launched 'Operation Sindoor' targeting terror camps in Pakistan in response to the attack

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Pakistan launched strikes on Indian bases on May 8, 9, and 10, escalating conflict between the two nations

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After four days of missile and drone attacks, both nations agreed to cease fire on May 11

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Chinese official Liu Jinsong met Indian Ambassador Pradeep Kumar Rawat, discussing regional peace and India-China relations

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China called the ceasefire a positive development and urged India and Pakistan to resolve issues through dialogue

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