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China builds bridge in Doklam, sets stage for new LAC standoff
World

China builds bridge in Doklam, sets stage for new LAC standoff

This bridge has been built close to the place where there was a dispute between India and China in 2017. After a 73-day standoff, the armies of both countries pulled back from the disputed site. China is currently occupying land claimed by Bhutan in Doklam

LAC stand-off: India, China agree to hold next round of military talks soon to end stalemate in eastern Ladakh
World

LAC stand-off: India, China agree to hold next round of military talks soon to end stalemate in eastern Ladakh

Ministry of External Affairs said it was also agreed that both sides should continue to ensure a stable ground situation and avoid any untoward incident

Galwan Valley clash: India, China disengagement at Pangong lake concludes; corps commander-level talks tomorrow
India

Galwan Valley clash: India, China disengagement at Pangong lake concludes; corps commander-level talks tomorrow

The corps commander-level talks are scheduled to start at the Moldo border point on the Chinese side of the Line of Actual Control in eastern Ladakh, officials said

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

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
India

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'
India

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
India

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
India

'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
India

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
India

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
India

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
India

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
India

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

S Jaishankar’s 'non-alignment' remarks reveal Galwan no inflection point, little sense in clinging to ideological purity
India

S Jaishankar’s 'non-alignment' remarks reveal Galwan no inflection point, little sense in clinging to ideological purity

S Jaishankar’s call for ‘independence’ is at one level a careful attempt not to alienate Russia even more in a relationship that is clearly drifting.

Pompeo commends ban on Chinese apps, terms clashes 'initiated' by PLA in Ladakh 'unacceptable behaviour'
World

Pompeo commends ban on Chinese apps, terms clashes 'initiated' by PLA in Ladakh 'unacceptable behaviour'

Speaking at the USIBC India Ideas Summit, the US Secretary of State said India has a chance to attract global supply chains away from China and reduce its reliance on Chinese companies

BCCI unlikely to sever ties with IPL title sponsors VIVO if 'exit clause' favours Chinese mobile phone company, says report
First Cricket News

BCCI unlikely to sever ties with IPL title sponsors VIVO if 'exit clause' favours Chinese mobile phone company, says report

After the India-China clash in Galwan Valley, BCCI had stated that there would be a review of the IPL sponsors

Zomato employees in Kolkata burn company T-shirts to protest against Chinese investment in firm
India

Zomato employees in Kolkata burn company T-shirts to protest against Chinese investment in firm

During the protest at Behala in the southwestern part of the city on Saturday, some agitators claimed they have quit their jobs as Zomato has a sizeable Chinese investment and urged people to stop ordering food via the company.

India and China hold diplomatic talks over Ladakh standoff; MEA says both countries should respect Line of Actual Control
India

India and China hold diplomatic talks over Ladakh standoff; MEA says both countries should respect Line of Actual Control

India and China held diplomatic talks through video conference on the border standoff in midst of fresh details emerging that China has strengthened its position in several areas in eastern Ladakh.

Chinese govt mouthpiece Global Times takes aim at India's economic credentials after a week of tirades against Indian Army
India

Chinese govt mouthpiece Global Times takes aim at India's economic credentials after a week of tirades against Indian Army

Even as the Chinese foreign ministry announced Tuesday that People's Liberation Army and the Indian Army have agreed to take necessary measures to "cool down" the situation at their borders, recent coverage of Beijing's mouthpiece Global Times is a patchwork of anti-India tirade and systematic attacks on India's economic credentials

Ladakh face-off: India, China armies agree to disengage along LAC after commanders' meet; Beijing dismisses reports of 40 Chinese casualties
World

Ladakh face-off: India, China armies agree to disengage along LAC after commanders' meet; Beijing dismisses reports of 40 Chinese casualties

Indian and Chinese military commanders have agreed to disengage forces facing off over a disputed stretch of border where a clash last week left 20 Indian soldiers dead, an Indian government source said