India-China will hold 10th round of talks within 48 hours of LAC disengagement; Canada commended Centre's effort taken for farmer protest: MEA
Speaking on the farmers' protests, the MEA Spokesperson said, "Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau commended efforts of the Government of India to choose the path of dialogue as befitting a democracy. He also acknowledged the responsibility of his govt in providing protection to Indian diplomatic personnel and premises in Canada."
Feb 12, 2021, 19:36 PM IST
India-China LAC disengagement: Centre's BIG statement on Indian territory, permanent posts, factual position; check details
The ministry also made certain clarifications in the statement, and said, "the assertion that Indian territory is up to Finger 4 is categorically false. The territory of India is as depicted by the map of India and includes more than 43,000 sq km currently under illegal occupation of China since 1962."
Feb 12, 2021, 16:48 PM IST
First photos of Indian and Chinese troops, tanks disengaging near Pangong Lake area in eastern Ladakh; in pics
The pictures of the Indian and Chinese troops and tanks disengaging from the banks of Pangong Lake area in eastern Ladakh were released on Thursday. The troops had been deployed opposite each other for almost ten months. This is seen as a significant step to dial down tensions in the key face-off site.
Feb 11, 2021, 23:41 PM IST
Disengagement pact mandates China to move troops to Finger 8 near Pangong Lake, Indian forces near Finger 3: Rajnath Singh
"Since last September, both sides (India & China) have maintained communication with each other through military and diplomatic channels. Our objective was to effect disengagement and maintain status quo along the LAC so as to restore peace and tranquillity," added the Defence Minister.
Feb 11, 2021, 21:16 PM IST
Exclusive: First video of Indian and Chinese tanks disengaging at Pangong Lake in eastern Ladakh; WATCH
In the nine rounds of military talks, India was specifically insisting on the withdrawal of Chinese troops from Finger 4 to Finger 8 on the North bank of Pangong Lake. The mountain spurs in the area are referred to as Fingers. Dr Laxman Behera described as significant the announcement that the Chinese army will pull back troops to Finger 8 areas.
Feb 11, 2021, 18:06 PM IST
India-China disengagement at Pangong Lake in eastern Ladakh: 10 key points, what's next
The disengagement agreement between India and China comes in the backdrop of the multi month-long standoff between China and India that started in April-May 2020. The standoff saw the death of 20 Indian soldiers in the Galwan due to aggressive actions by Chinese forces, the first such development at Line of Actual Control (LAC) since 1975. Chinese defence ministry had made the announcement on Wednesday.
Feb 11, 2021, 17:16 PM IST
Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh to make a statement on eastern Ladakh situation on Thursday
This comes at the backdrop of the Chinese defence ministry claiming that the frontline troops of China and India at the south and north banks of the Pangong Lake in eastern Ladakh started "synchronised and organised" disengagement from Wednesday. It is seen as a forward movement in the overall disengagement process to defuse the over nine-month border standoff.
Feb 10, 2021, 22:27 PM IST
'Chinese, Indian border troops start disengagement at Pangong lake in eastern Ladakh'
The militaries of China and India have been engaged in a tense standoff in eastern Ladakh since early May 2020. The two countries have held several rounds of military and diplomatic-level talks to resolve the face-off. On January 24, the 9th round of China-India Corps Commander-level meeting was held on the Chinese side of the Moldo-Chushul border meeting point.
Feb 10, 2021, 19:26 PM IST
India-China 9th round of talks end on 'positive' note; agree to maintain good momentum of negotiation
The Ministry of Defence on Monday said that the India-China 9th round of talks ended on a 'positive' note, where the two countries agreed to maintain a good momentum of negotiation. "The two sides agreed that this round of meeting was positive, practical and constructive, which further enhanced mutual trust and understanding," read the official statement.
Jan 25, 2021, 19:50 PM IST
Indian, Chinese troops clash at Naku La in Sikkim, injuries reported on both sides
Amid the ongoing standoff between India and China in the Ladakh sector, soldiers of both the countries reportedly clashed with each other at Naku La in Sikkim border area. According to reports, the clash between Indian troops and the Chinese PLA took place last week after the latter tried to intrude.
Jan 25, 2021, 12:02 PM IST
China's plan to construct villages close to Indian border concerns security agencies
As per reports, Chinese Communist Party (CCP) cadres are stationed in these villages to counter “infiltration by hostile forces”. One of the key focus areas of this plan is developing connectivity infrastructure. The development of these border villages has serious implications for India’s defence. These 'Border Defence Villages' will change the demography of the border areas over time.
Jan 20, 2021, 12:29 PM IST
Centre responds to reports of China's construction work along border areas with India
The Centre has responded to reports of China undertaking construction work along the border areas with India.
Jan 18, 2021, 16:51 PM IST
Ready for long haul along at LAC, hoping for amicable solution with China: Army chief Naravane
Army chief General Manoj Mukund Naravane said he is hopeful for an amicable solution to the diplomatic talks with China but stressed that the army was ready to deal with any eventuality.
Jan 13, 2021, 06:41 AM IST
China pulls out 10,000 troops from LAC, possibly due to harsh winter
Sources close to the development said the withdrawal of troops from training facilities located in depth areas may have taken place due to the harsh winter, adding it does not have any impact on their operational deployment in any of the areas along the LAC.
Jan 12, 2021, 07:30 AM IST
DRDO develops mulitple products to help Indian Army battle sub-zero conditions at LAC
Due to the border dispute between India and China at the eastern Ladakh, over 50,000 Indian troops are currently deployed in the region battling sub-zero conditions.
Jan 10, 2021, 19:52 PM IST
#ZeeReadersPoll2020: Did India-China Border row affect global politics this year?
Several diplomatic and military talks have also taken place between India-China to defuse the situation but the tension continues at the LAC.
Dec 30, 2020, 22:33 PM IST
Amid tensions at LAC, China tacitly accepts India's supremacy in Indian ocean region
"India has also taken the lead in planning small-scale multilateral cooperation mechanisms in the Indian Ocean," said Hu Shisheng, Director, Institute for South Asian Studies at the China Institutes of Contemporary International Relations.
Dec 19, 2020, 23:19 PM IST
Will not tolerate any harm to India's self- respect: Rajnath Singh amid border row with China
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh reiterated his statement that India's was not weak and is capable of giving a befitting reply to any kind of transgression, aggression or unilateral acts.
Dec 19, 2020, 23:18 PM IST
India and China hold diplomatic talks after more than two months; disengagement remains top focus
After over two months, India and China sat for Working Mechanism for Consultation and Coordination (WMCC) on Friday.
Dec 18, 2020, 23:16 PM IST
