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The two nations agreed to jointly maintain peace and tranquility along the border areas.

Essential that de-escalation process along LAC move forward: Jaishankar to Wang Yi

In his televised opening remarks at a meeting with Wang, Jaishankar pitched for taking forward the de-escalation process in the border areas along the LAC in eastern Ladakh.

India, China LAC breakthrough: What will change on the ground?

The ministry of external affairs said that India has arrived at an agreement with China on patrolling along LAC. China has also confirmed the development.

India And China Reach Agreement On Patrolling Along LAC Foreign Secretary

India and China have reached an agreement on patrolling arrangements along the Line of Actual Control (LAC), resolving issues that emerged after the 2020 Ladakh border clash, which resulted in the deaths of 20 Indian soldiers. Indian Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri announced the breakthrough, highlighting ongoing diplomatic and military communication between the two sides. The announcement came ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Kazan, Russia, for the BRICS Summit, where he may meet Chinese President Xi Jinping. The summit, themed "Strengthening Multilateralism for Just Global Development and Security," will focus on global cooperation and BRICS initiatives.

Why US-made 'hunter-killer' Predator drones can be game-changer for India

The high-altitude long-endurance drones will be a game-changer for the Indian military and add more teeth to its combat prowess along the borders with China and Pakistan.

'Frank, constructive and forward-looking': India on talks with China on situation along LAC

It was reiterated that restoration of peace and tranquility, and respect for the LAC are the essential basis for the restoration of normalcy in bilateral relations, says MEA.

China operationalises strategic bridge on Pangong Lake amid LAC tensions, satellite images reveal

This bridge will reduce the time needed by China to mobilise its troops and equipment. The reports of China constructing the nearly 400-metre bridge first emerged in early 2022.

'Zorawar' unveiled: Desi light tank to boost Army's firepower along China border

The 25-tonne, which is expected to be ready by 2027, is being jointly developed by Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and L&T Defence.

Any incident of friction dealt with under traditional mechanisms: MEA on grazing incident near LAC

To a separate question on India’s participation at a regional conclave organised by the Taliban set up in Kabul recently, Jaiswal said it should be seen in the context of India’s long-standing friendship with the Afghan people.

India-China Strategic Rivalry: Army handling LAC friction well. Focus on three larger arenas

Indian operational resilience, tactical acuity and agile responses along the LAC have had a sobering effect on any thoughts of adventurism on the part of the PLA. But the fate of the India-China rivalry will be determined elsewhere: In mastering AI and associated military applications, strengthening our military-technology ecosystem, and upgrading our naval capabilities

Relationship with China not normal: MEA

The Indian and Chinese troops are locked in an over three-and-half-year confrontation in certain friction points in eastern Ladakh even as the two sides completed disengagement from several areas following extensive diplomatic and military talks.

Congress wants Centre to come out with White Paper on situation along the LAC with China

"The performance of any government is benchmarked on five parameters -- India's external security, the state of the economy, social cohesion, internal security, and India's relations with the world or its foreign policy. On each of the benchmarks in the past nine years, the NDA-BJP government has come up completely short," Tewari said.

India, China hold major general-level talks in Daulat Beg Oldie sector on ongoing LAC row: Report

The two sides discussed ways of resolving the ongoing stand-off in Ladakh border region, news agency ANI reported, citing defence sources.

'Little evidence' of China seriously approaching India to resolve border dispute: US

Indian and Chinese troops are locked in a three-year confrontation in certain friction points in eastern Ladakh.

Rajnath asks Army to maintain strong vigil along LAC as situation remains 'tense'

In his address at the Army Commanders’ Conference, Singh, without making specific references, called upon the armed forces to take note of geo-political changes around the world, and accordingly mould their planning and strategies, sources said.

Rising India Summit | 'Not sorted out everything with China but..' Jaishankar admits to 'unfinished work' on LAC

Speaking at the Rising India Summit about China, Jaishankar admitted that India had made “some unilateral moves” in the past “but found it was not reciprocated by the other side”

It remains 'very fragile': S Jaishankar on situation along LAC in eastern Ladakh

Jaishankar also said that he and former Chinese foreign minister Wang Yi had reached an in-principle agreement in September 2020 on how to resolve the issue and that it is for China to deliver on what was agreed to.

Ready to listen if Rahul Gandhi has 'superior knowledge and wisdom' on China: Jaishankar

The external affairs minister said the government is not defensive regarding China. India currently has the largest peacetime deployment in history on the China border, he said.

Strong defence posture being maintained at LAC, says Army Chief

Referring to the situation along the western border, the Army Chief said the ceasefire continues at LOC and there has been a substantial reduction in violations.

Congress attacks BJP for not taking action against the Chinese build-up

The Congress attacked the ruling BJP for living in denial mode even as the Chinese chewed up more and more Indian territory, built permanent fortifications on the border, and blocked the Indian Army’s access to patrolling points

IAF closely monitoring situation along LAC in Arunachal Pradesh

The face-off took place amid the over 30-month border standoff between the two sides in eastern Ladakh.

Opposition rebukes Centre for its 'silence' on recent Indo-China border clash

Sharing details of the incident, the Indian Army said, “On December 9, 2022, PLA troops contacted the LAC in Tawang Sector which was contested by own troops in a firm and resolute manner. This face-off led to minor injuries to few personnel from both sides.”

What national interests has India achieved by abstaining at UNHRC vote on Xinjiang?

The lack of a clear, consistent policy on China is not just a drag on India’s ability to shape international narratives on that country, but provides wings to China’s ability to promote its own narratives of what happened, and is happening at the LAC

Appropriate measures put in place to deal with Chinese activities along LAC: IAF chief VR Chaudhari

Addressing a press conference ahead of the Air Force Day on October 8, he also said that recent developments at the global stage show the need for a strong military to ward off any challenge.

Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav: ITBP to scale 75 peaks, undertake 75 day-long patrol along LAC

The mountain expedition named ’Amritarohan’ will take place at various locations along the eastern front on August 15, ITBP spokesperson Vivek Kumar Pandey told PTI.