While President Biden spoke on a host of issues, his focus was clearly on China which is increasingly being seen as an existential threat to the West ~ to its values and its institutions.
February 27, 2021In a joint statement issued today at the end of the 10th round of corps commander level meeting, the two sides ''positively appraised the smooth completion of disengagement of frontline troops in the Pangong Lake area, noting that it was a significant step forward that provided a good basis for resolution of other remaining issues along the LAC in Western Sector.''
February 22, 2021The Delhi Chief Minister also said that the government should encourage people to launch startup projects.
February 21, 2021Friction points like Hot Springs, Gogra and Depsang plains are focus of 10 round of military talks
February 21, 2021The representatives during the current round of "corps commander level" meet will also check the status of disengagement at northern and southern banks of the Pangong Lake.
February 20, 2021China acknowledges losing four troops in Galwan Valley clash; 10th round of military-commander level talks today.
February 20, 2021The IPL will also likely see crowds this year after encouragement the Indian cricket board (BCCI) got from seeing fans attending the second Test between India and England
February 18, 2021Once disengagement of both banks of Pangong Tso is complete, discussions on Gogra post and Hot Springs would commence. These are relatively easy to conclude and probably both forces would enhance the gap between themselves and there would be a patrolling block till norms for it are established.
February 16, 2021Zimbabwean Vice President Constantino Chiwenga, together with Chinese Ambassador to Zimbabwe Guo Shaochun, attended the handover ceremony at the airport.
February 16, 2021It thus comes about that Biden underlined the need for a “free and open” Pacific and Xi’s caveat suggested that a “confrontation would be a disaster for both nations”.
February 13, 2021MoD refutes Rahul Gandhis claims of India ceding areas at Pangong to China.
February 13, 2021Further, in order to support the military effort, the government reacted swiftly in providing the necessary funding when faced with the situation in Ladakh. It granted emergency powers to the Armed Forces wherein the Indian Armed Forces could procure any weapon system below Rs 500 crore.
February 12, 2021While India persists with its inherent belief in democracy with all its inefficiencies many in the neighbourhood are succumbing to the 'quick fixes' of authoritarian options that come masked under short term attractions of majoritarianism, but are neither successful nor sustainable, in the long run
February 11, 2021"China will keep its troops to the east of the Finger 8 in the north of Pangong Lake. India will keep its troops at its permanent base near Finger 3," said Rajnath Singh.
February 11, 2021India and China are engaged in a ten-month-long standoff at the LAC.
February 10, 2021Officially known as the Quadrilateral Security Dialogue, the “Quad” is an informal strategic forum of the four countries which regularly hold dialogue at the ministers' and senior officials' level and also conduct joint military drills.
February 8, 2021“IOR countries have demonstrated mutual respect for a rules-based order and commitment to abide by international law,” he said without directly criticising China which has been involved in disputes with all its neighbours in the disputed sea.
February 5, 2021