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Jaishankar's visit to China reflects a thaw in ties -- there will be challenges

July 17, 2025 7:03 am

To increase its leverage, New Delhi must focus on getting its own house in order: Accelerate economic reform, bolster technological capacity, and foster social and political unity

With summer approaching, will the India-China border still see friction post-disengagement?

February 26, 2025 1:24 pm

The statements coming out of India and China indicate that they are looking to construct a new modus vivendi for their relationship.

From flashpoint to tourist spot: Weeks after disengagement with China, India opens Demchok to civilian visitors

February 07, 2025 11:51 am

The Army has been working on transforming some of these historic and active battlefields and border areas into accessible tourist destinations.

Modi-Xi talks on BRICS sidelines carries 'great significance' to improve relations: China

October 24, 2024 10:57 pm

At their bilateral meeting in Russia's Kazan, Narendra Modi and Xi Jinping underlined that “maintaining peace on border should be our priority” and “mutual trust, mutual respect and mutual sensitivity should be the basis of our ties”.

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar at the BRICS Summit in Kazan, on Thursday. (Photo: S Jaishankar/ X)

Jaishankar stresses need to respect border agreements amid Beijing's silence on LAC patrolling pact

October 25, 2024 8:11 am

Meanwhile, in Delhi, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said broad consensus had been achieved following talks between the two countries to “restore the ground situation”, including patrolling and grazing in traditional areas.

India-China LAC Agreement: More than four years after the military standoff sent bilateral ties between India and China south, the two countries agreed on the disengagement and patrolling arrangements along the Line of Actual Control (LAC). (File photo)

China confirms LAC pact, Army chief says restoring trust is first priority

October 23, 2024 12:29 am

India-China LAC Patrolling Arrangement: India and China have agreed on patrolling arrangements along the Line of Actual Control in the India-China border areas, Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri had said on Monday.

Sonam Wangchuk, who recently sat on a 21-day fast seeking safeguards for Ladakh’s fragile ecology and local culture, had called for a people's march to the China border on April 7 “to see how much land locals have lost to them”.

Sonam Wangchuk withdraws call for march to LAC, cites 'suppression' attempts, govt 'overreaction'

April 07, 2024 7:57 am

Wangchuk said with the imposition of Section 144, curtailment of Internet and restrictions on movement, the UT administration had turned Leh “into a war-like zone with armed barricades” on roads.

Assam Rifles plans op changes for deployment on LAC, if required

December 18, 2023 9:42 pm

Assam Rifles has 46 battalions and a sanctioned strength of more than 65,000 troops. Of these, 20 battalions are involved in guarding the India-Myanmar border and 26 battalions are involved in counter-insurgency roles, including two in Jammu and Kashmir.

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Sikkim floods have not affected operations along LAC: Defence Ministry

October 08, 2023 7:42 am

Formations responsible for the Border Management Posture are maintaining high state of readiness and are optimally stocked as per the sustainable operational logistics plan, says the ministry

Top news on August 26, 2023 daily briefing

Daily Briefing: China silent on LAC pullback, repeats old stand on ties; Mallikarjun Kharge as potential PM face in 2024; and more

August 26, 2023 8:22 am

In today's edition: How G20 could facilitate mitigation of climate change risk; Rajeev Chandrasekhar at Express Adda; Dream Girl 2 review; and more

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Longest bridge in India to improve road connectivity to Arunachal Pradesh near LAC

May 04, 2015 6:51 pm

Bridge is 3.55 km longer than sea link over the Mahim Bay in Mumbai — the longest bridge in the country so far.