India China Stand Off

Malabar exercise: US Navy's Nimitz strike group to participate in second phase beginning today

The first phase of the Malabar exercise took place in the Bay of Bengal from 3 to 6 November and featured a number of complex drills including anti-submarine and anti-air warfare operations

India, China agree to work on phased disengagement plan along LAC in eastern Ladakh, says MEA

The ground situation in eastern Ladakh remains unchanged, and defence sources said the ninth round of military talks is likely to take place in the next few days

US diplomat takes note of China's military muscle-flexing in Ladakh, warns India of 'elephant in the room'

Deputy Secretary of State Stephen Biegun said the US was exploring ways to empower India without altering its 'strong and proud tradition of strategic autonomy'

China's territorial aggression won't end through dialogues, says US on LAC standoff

The Chinese Communist Party's territorial aggression is apparent on its Indian border where China has attempted to 'seize control' of the LAC, the US' national security advisor said

'India needs US as ally': Mike Pompeo calls for closer ties with New Delhi, cites Chinese threat

Pompeo will travel shortly to New Delhi with Defense Secretary Mark Esper for annual talks with Indian officials

Ladakh stand-off: Disengagement a complex process, necessary to ensure stability on ground, says MEA

MEA Spokesperson Anurag Srivastava said disengagement would require mutually agreed "reciprocal actions", and the way ahead will be to refrain from making any attempts to unilaterally change the status quo at the LAC

Eastern Ladakh stand-off: India, China issue joint statement agreeing to stop sending more troops to frontline

As per the statement, both sides also agreed to take practical measures to properly solve problems on the ground, and jointly safeguard peace and tranquillity in the border areas.

Rajnath Singh likely to make statement in Parliament today on India-China stand-off at Ladakh, claim sources

The Union defence minister's statement would assume significance in the backdrop of the Opposition demanding a debate on the issue

Galwan Valley clash: India, China agree to resolve border standoff in Ladakh expeditiously, says MEA

MEA spokesperson Anurag Srivastava said the two sides had a 'candid and in-depth' exchange of views and reaffirmed to work towards complete disengagement of the troops

India, China to hold another round of diplomatic talks on ending impasse along LAC today

This will be the fifth dialogue since the standoff and the Indian side is expected to reiterate its call for complete disengagement of Chinese troops along LAC