Sushant Singh
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Pangong south bank new flashpoint: India says took measures to thwart China
Indian troops have moved to occupy heights, foil bid to change status quo; Brigade Commander-level meeting on
Tue, Sep 01, 2020
Military moves raise fears of escalation along LAC
Unlike the northern bank of Pangong Tso, where the Indian Army only carries out patrolling, the southern bank is strongly held by Indian troops very close to the LAC.
Tue, Sep 01, 2020
LAC rivers in spate, Army prepares for October when weather improves
In the strategic Depsang Plains, the tensions have led to the breakdown of the local arrangement which allowed Indian patrols to access patrolling points.
Fri, Aug 28, 2020
LAC: Govt decides on more military talks with China
The decision to hold the talks at the military level, sources said, was taken after a review of discussions during the meeting Thursday of the Working Mechanism for Consultation and Coordination (WMCC) on India-China Border Affairs.
Sun, Aug 23, 2020
As with Pak, select China entities face extra visa scan
An official note received by the Ministry of External Affairs lists “Entities of Concern” and states that “in order to closely monitor the activities in India, Visas sponsored by Entities of Concern shall require prior security clearance”.
Sat, Aug 22, 2020
Border mechanism meets today, China stand dampens hopes
Hopes of a breakthrough are low given the rigid Chinese stance during diplomatic and military talks in the past month.
Thu, Aug 20, 2020
100 days of LAC crisis: Indian envoy reaches out, Delhi waits for Beijing word on talks
Talks on disengagement of troops at friction points, especially in the Pangong Tso area, and de-escalation along the LAC have not made progress beyond a point. Both sides have positioned troops and weaponry along the boundary since early May.
Thu, Aug 13, 2020
Ban on import of 101 defence items: A signal to home defence industry, but commitment faces challenges
The promise of contracts worth almost Rs 4 lakh crore to the domestic industry over the next 5-7 years does appear impressive – but so was the figure of Rs 3.5 lakh crore for projects under the Make in India scheme, all of which got stuck in the pipeline.
Tue, Aug 11, 2020
Major Generals meet at DBO border point, discuss ways to reduce Depsang tensions
Official sources said the agenda of the meeting was two-fold: de-escalation of troops and equipment mobilised by both the armies on the LAC in the area; and restoration of patrolling rights to Indian troops which has been blocked by the Chinese side since May.
Sun, Aug 09, 2020
Major Generals likely to meet at DBO over Depsang tensions
The agenda of the meeting, sources said, is to reduce tensions at the Depsang Plains where both sides have massed troops on the disputed border.
Sat, Aug 08, 2020
India to China: Proposal to step back further is untenable, not acceptable
Two days after the talks were held, the high-powered China Study Group (CSG) reviewed the Chinese proposal Tuesday and asked the Army to convey that the proposal of “mutual and equal” disengagement at Pangong was “not acceptable” to India.
Thu, Aug 06, 2020
Delhi raised Pangong, Depsang; NSA group to review
Sources said the key agenda for the Indian side was to find a way ahead for further disengagement at Pangong Tso where the Chinese have come in around 8 km to the Indian side of the LAC.
Tue, Aug 04, 2020Army to retain additional troops in Ladakh for the long haul
India for return to pre-standoff sites, military talks likely
Sat, Aug 01, 2020
Rafale a game changer, now IAF challenge is to boost jet strength
The strength of 29 squadrons by 2023 includes two Rafale squadrons, one additional MiG-29 squadron and one additional squadron of indigenous Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Tejas jets, into the IAF fleet as per schedule.
Thu, Jul 30, 2020
India for incremental progress, status quo ante at LAC
New Delhi has decided to stick to its strategy of “incremental change despite slow progress” while pressing for the end-goal, the restoration of status quo ante as of April — before the start of the military standoff.
Sun, Jul 26, 2020
86 per cent of Indian military equipment of Russian origin: Stimson Center paper
The dependence is likely to continue because more than 55% of Indian defence imports since 2014 have been from Russia.
Wed, Jul 22, 2020
Silence on Depsang may be linked to Pangong resolution
The area of Pangong Tso has been more in the national spotlight than Depsang, with inhabited areas closer to the saltwater lake than in northern Ladakh.
Sat, Jul 18, 2020First intel on PLA came mid-April, long before Pangong clash
An intelligence official told The Indian Express that more specific inputs came a few days after the first reports mid-April. The inputs were on sightings of hundreds of Chinese heavy military vehicles, moving northward from areas opposite Demchok.
Wed, Jul 15, 2020
Next Corps Commander talks to focus on Pangong, Depsang
An Army officer told The Indian Express that the next round of talks at the level of Corps Commander will be held within the next three to four days.
Sat, Jul 11, 2020Galwan incident leads to more calls for early delineation of LAC
Sources told The Indian Express that besides Ladakh, the Chinese have been pushing forward in many areas of east Sikkim and in Dibang Valley in Arunachal Pradesh where they refuse to abide by the ‘watershed principle’ for the LAC.
Fri, Jul 10, 2020Disengagement process: Troops step back 2 km in Hot Springs, Gogra next
"The progress is good. Both forces are moving back with vehicles and structures. The target was set for this evening and it appears it is going to be achieved," a senior army officer said.
Thu, Jul 09, 2020
Patrolling Points: What do these markers on the LAC signify?
Patrolling Points (PPs) are identified and marked on the LAC, which are patrolled with a stipulated frequency by the security forces.
Mon, Jul 13, 2020
Disengagement process: Why Army is cautious, will verify each step on the ground before taking next
As the India and China start repeating the disengagement process, the Indian side is doubly cautious in its insistence on verifying every single step in detail before moving to the next step.
Tue, Jul 07, 2020
In Galwan, both sides agree: Troops step back 1.8 km, 30 soldiers each in tents
According to a senior Army officer, the Chinese military camp at PP14 in Galwan Valley, reconstructed at the site of the June 15 clashes in which 20 Indian Army personnel were killed, has been completely dismantled and all tents have been uprooted. Troops and material have been taken back in vehicles.
Tue, Jul 07, 2020
Facing long haul at LAC, Army’s big challenge: Logistics
A decision will have to be taken by the Army within the next six weeks on the number of troops that can be supported logistically in the remote area during the winter months by the military supply chain.
Sun, Jul 05, 2020