Chinese Incursion In Ladakh

NSA Doval may visit China soon to restart Special Reps boundary talks

NSA Ajit Doval is expected to visit Beijing soon to represent India at the Special Representatives dialogue with Chinese FM Wang Yi on the India-China boundary after nearly five years

India, China should pursue border settlement while LAC deal holds: Experts

India-China LAC pact offers a fragile chance to address the current impasse in the boundary dispute, but disruptions in the smooth conduct of patrolling could unravel progress in the future

India, China begin troop disengagement in Ladakh; to complete by next week

India and China have begun troop disengagement at the two friction points at Demchok and Depsang Plains in eastern Ladakh and this process is likely to get completed by October 28-29, Army sources said on Friday. The process follows an agreement firmed up between the two countries on patrolling and disengagement of troops along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in eastern Ladakh, a major breakthrough to end the over four-year standoff. Sources said that patrolling will begin at the two friction points once the disengagement is done and both sides will move their respective troops and dismantle temporary structures. Eventually, they added, the patrolling status is expected to move back to pre-April 2020 level. The agreement framework was first agreed upon at the diplomatic level and then military-level talks took place, the army sources said, adding the nitty-gritty of agreement was worked in Corps Commander-level talks. Adhering to agreements between the two sides, Indian troops ha

China confirms agreement to end military standoff in eastern Ladakh

China on Tuesday confirmed that it has reached an agreement with India to end the standoff between the two armies in eastern Ladakh. Over a recent period, China and India have been in close communication through diplomatic and military channels on issues related to the China-India border, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian told a media briefing here. Now the two sides have reached a resolution on the relevant matters which China speaks highly of, he said. Going forward China will work with India to implement these resolutions, he said. He, however, declined to provide details. On the bilateral meeting between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Xi Jinping on the margins of the BRICS summit at Russia's Kazan, he said, We will keep you updated if anything comes up. India on Monday announced it has reached an agreement with China on patrolling along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in eastern Ladakh, in a major breakthrough in ending the over four-year-long milita

India-China LAC agreement: Beijing confirms eastern Ladakh patrolling pact

Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson says China will work with India to ensure implementation of agreed resolutions

India-China LAC agreement explained: Does it resolve dispute and what next?

Once implemented, India-China border pact could see Indian Army return to patrolling along India's perception of the LAC in Depsang Plains and Demchok

China's missile intercept test a message for India? Here's what we know

While the precise location and timing of the test was not disclosed, Chinese state media reported the development on the same day that India and China held their 31st meeting on border affairs

India to stay on high alert at LAC despite progress with China. Here's why

Despite signs that India and China might have made progress in bridging their differences along the LAC in eastern Ladakh, the trust deficit with Beijing reportedly remains high

Indian army may return to LAC patrolling points barred by China. Here's how

India and China are reportedly working towards resolving the disputes along the LAC in eastern Ladakh, including exploring a solution that takes into account their respective pre-standoff positions

Chinese bridge on Pangong lake operational, to be used by PLA troops, tanks

The Chinese bridge connects the two banks of the Pangong Tso lake in Eastern Ladakh and will help Chinese troops and tanks to access areas on the lake's southern banks

Budget 2024: Border infra gets boost as China builds bunkers, bridge at LAC

Govt committed to improving border infra through higher budgetary allocation to agencies executing strategically-significant projects, says Ministry of Defence

India, China to complete disengagement in Gogra-Hotsprings in 3 days: MEA

India and China will complete the disengagement process in the Gogra-Hotsprings area in eastern Ladakh by September 12, the External Affairs Ministry said on Friday. The ministry's comment came a day after the Indian and Chinese armies announced that they have begun to disengage from the Gogra-Hotsprings Patrolling Point 15, where the two sides have been locked in a standoff for over two years. The two sides have also agreed to take the talks forward and resolve remaining issues and restore peace and tranquility along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in India-China border areas, the MEA said. "It has been agreed that all temporary structures and other allied infrastructure created in the area by both sides will be dismantled and mutually verified. The landforms in the area will be restored to the pre-standoff period by both sides," External Affairs Ministry spokesman Arindam Bagchi said in response to queries on the issue. Bagchi said the 16th round of talks between the Corps ...

Govt betraying country: Rahul on Chinese infra development near Ladakh

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Friday alleged that the government is betraying the country by ignoring the infrastructure build-up by China at the borders

India-China military talks on LAC troop pullback hit a hurdle

The standoff: New Delhi, Beijing blame each other

Playing into China's hands in Ladakh

Indians expect accountability for the security lapses that the government has now acknowledged

Rahul accuses PM Modi of lying about Chinese incursion, cites media report

Congress leader Gandhi raised the issue, especially since the Galwan valley clash which led to 20 Indian Army personnel losing their lives in a face-off with Chinese troops.

India, China complete troop disengagement at three friction points: Report

The only area where disengagement is left to be implemented is the Finger area along the Pangong Tso lake

SC to hear plea for display of 'country of origin' on products by e-tailers

A bench of Chief Justice S A Bobde and Justices A S Bopanna and V Ramasubramanian issued notice to the Centre and sought its response

Recent clashes triggered by PLA examples of unacceptable behaviour: Pompeo

He also praised India's decision to ban 59 Chinese apps, including TikTok, which he said are "security risks" to the Indian people.

DRDO-developed drone likely to be deployed in Ladakh amid China row: Report

The drone christened 'Bharat' has been developed by DRDO's Terminal Ballistics Research Laboratory (TBRL), Chandigarh.