Despite extreme cold conditions, Chinese troops continue to be present close to the Doklam plateau, though the numbers have gone down over last couple of months, informed sources said on Tuesday. According to government sources, around 800-900 Chinese People’s Liberation Army (PLA) troops are stationed in the Chinese territory close to the standoff area. The …
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January 10, 2018In what will be his first foreign trip after assuming office in June this year, Nepal Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba will arrive in India on August 23 on a five-day visit, the External Affairs Ministry said on Monday. Deuba will hold talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and call on President Ram Nath Kovind …
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August 21, 2017Tibetan spiritual leader Dalai Lama on Wednesday said the Doklam standoff was “not very serious” as India and China have to live side by side. “Doklam standoff not very serious; India and China have to live side by side,” the spiritual leader said. Indian and Chinese soldiers have been locked in a face-off in the …
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August 9, 2017Nepal's Deputy Prime Minister Krishna Bahadur Mahara has said his country will not take any sides in the ongoing Sikkim standoff between India and China. Nepal wants India and China to use "peaceful diplomatic means" to resolve the issue, said Mahara, who is also the Foreign Minister. "Nepal will not get dragged into this or …
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