Sikkim Standoff

Xi Jinping tells Tibetan herdsmen to develop settlements, 'set down roots' near Indian border

Chinese president Xi Jinping has told herdsmen in Tibet to "set down roots" near the Sino-India border and safeguard Chinese territory.

Indian Army has to remain prepared to counter Doka La-like situation, says General Bipin Rawat

Army chief General Bipin Rawat said on Saturday that the army has to remain prepared to counter any Dokalam-like situation along the Sino-India border

China's social media hails Nirmala Sitharaman's 'namaste' as its foreign ministry downplays gesture

Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman's spontaneous 'namaste' greeting with Chinese soldiers on her maiden visit to Nathu La border post in Sikkim has struck a chord with China, which largely welcomed the move.

On maiden visit to Nathu La, Nirmala Sitharaman teaches Chinese soldiers how to say 'Namaste'

Nirmala Sitharaman had a brief conversation with Chinese soldiers during her maiden visit to Nathu La and was seen teaching them how to say 'Namaste'.

Nirmala Sitharaman conducts aerial survey of Doka La-Nathula area at India-China border

Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Saturday made an aerial survey of the Doka La-Nathula area on the India-China border

China tightens security along borders with India, North Korea, Myanmar ahead of key Communist Party congress

China has stepped up security on its border with India, North Korea and Myanmar ahead of the key Communist Party Congress next month

Amit Shah dismisses China's objection to Japan's investment, says India has sovereign right to develop country

Amit Shah asserted that India has sovereign right to develop country within its boundaries, dismissing China's objection to Japan in investment in the northeastern states.

Resolution of Doka La issue does not mean we let our guards down: Lt General PM Hariz

The Doka la problem was not the last of its kind and the army cannot afford to lower its guard since it has been resolved, a top military commander

China says ready for talks with India on reopening Nathu La for pilgrims

China on Tuesday said it is ready for talks to reopen the Nath La pass for Indian pilgrims, which it had closed in mid June over the military standoff at Doka La.

Narendra Modi, Xi Jinping look beyond Doka La; ties might reset after Communist Party of China's national congress

Highly placed sources claim that both Narendra Modi and Xi Jinping left the shadow of Doka La far behind and agreed to a constructive futuristic relationship in Xiamen