Doklam

Galwan to Siachen to Doklam: New locations in ‘battle tourism’ map

January 15, 2025 7:58 am

Official sources said the other selected sites include: Dras, Kargil, Siachen base camp (Ladakh); Longewala (Rajasthan); Bum La and Kibithu (Arunachal Pradesh).

Doklam remains a challenge... influx from Myanmar in north Manipur new trend: Eastern Army Commander

December 23, 2023 7:27 am

Talking about challenges posed by the increased influx of migrants from Myanmar in the past three months, Lt Gen Kalita, in an exclusive interview to The Indian Express, said that a new trend has come to light.

In close touch with Bhutan on security: India on Doklam issue

April 05, 2023 5:20 am

Underlining that India and Bhutan share ties characterised by “trust, goodwill, mutual understanding,” Foreign Secretary Vinay Mohan Kwatra said, “India and Bhutan remain in close touch relating to our shared interest, including security interest.”

Why India needs a single agency to guard its borders

January 22, 2022 7:37 am

🔴 Ramesh Davesar writes: A national border guard, reporting to the army, will enhance border security

China doubles air bases, air defence positions and heliports near LAC after 2017 Doklam standoff: US report

September 22, 2020 7:13 pm

"The 2017 Doklam crisis appears to have shifted China's strategic objectives, with China more than doubling its total number of air bases, air defense positions, and heliports near the Indian border over the past three years," the report said.

India deployed P-8I naval jets to keep eye on Chinese troops during Doklam face-off

February 18, 2020 8:10 am

Chief of Defence Staff Gen Bipin Rawat confirmed the use of the naval aircraft while talking about the need for bringing in tri-services synergy in dealing with national security challenges.

General Bipin Rawat: Army better prepared to take on challenges at Pakistan, China border

December 31, 2019 4:18 pm

A witness to the 73-day faceoff with the Chinese Army at Doklam and a very active Line of Control with Pakistan, where ceasefire violations have reached an all-time high, General Bipin Rawat will take over the duties of CDS from today.

Post-Doklam, China talks of roadmap on border tensions

July 25, 2019 7:10 am

Indian government sources, who analysed the white paper, said it also tries to play down heavy military expenditure, saying that China is spending less on defence budgets in terms of GDP in comparison to India, US and other countries.

Panel concerned over Chinese infrastructure close to Doklam

December 18, 2018 4:31 am

While the government has categorically denied that there is any direct threat presently from Chinese troops, the Standing committee on External Affairs has said that it is always better to have a sense of “healthy scepticism” while dealing with China.

Simply Put: A year after Doklam face-off

August 28, 2018 6:49 am

On August 28, 2017, after a 73-day face-off in Doklam, India and China announced disengagement of border personnel from the site. A year on, a look at the face-off, its resolution, and what has happened since.

On Doklam and surgical strikes, Modi says Congress' comments were childish

June 22, 2020 6:21 pm

Replying to the no-confidence motion, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that when it came to Doklam, the Congress was all over the place when asked about meeting Chinese officials. And on surgical strikes, he said, the party's comments were childish.

Sikkim Impasse Explained: What Is The India-China-Bhutan Border Standoff? Watch video

June 22, 2020 6:57 pm

Doklam standoff: On June 16, Indian soldiers stopped Chinese soldiers from constructing a road through the area in Doklam. This lead to a tense standoff between the two sides.

China Briefs Envoys On Doklam Stand-Off

June 22, 2020 6:57 pm