Indian Army has occupied six new major heights on LAC with China

Indian Army has occupied six new major heights on LAC with China

New Delhi: In the last three weeks, the Indian Army has occupied six new major hill features on the Line of Actual Control (LAC) during the ongoing conflict with the Chinese Army in the Eastern Ladakh sector. “The Indian Army has occupied six new heights between August 29 and the second week of September. The … Read more

Indian, Chinese NSAs use Brics platform to keep going

Indian, Chinese NSAs use Brics platform to keep going

New Delhi: India and China on Thursday utilised BRICS NSA platform to maintain a channel of communication even as Delhi awaits Beijing’s message for an early meeting of the Army corps commander. NSA Ajit Doval and Chinese State Councillor Yang Jiechi were part of BRICS NSA meet organised under Russian BRICS Presidency. Russian NSA Nikolai … Read more

China puts up loudspeakers at Finger 4, play Punjabi songs for Indian troops!

China puts up loudspeakers at Finger 4, play Punjabi songs for Indian troops!

New Delhi : Chinese troops have set up loudspeakers that belt out Punjabi numbers at their forward posts! This comes in the wake of Indian troops setting up an around the clock observation at the dominating height near Finger 4, overlooking the positions of the Peoples Liberation Army. According to sources the post at which … Read more

Tensions rise on China border, PLA troops carry out `provocative movements’ at Pangong

Tensions rise on China border, PLA troops carry out `provocative movements’ at Pangong

NEW DELHI: Tensions have spiked on the Line of Actual Control once again, with the Army saying that the provocative military movements have been carried out by Chinese troops on the southern bank of the Pangong Tso lake on Saturday night. In a rare statement on the current standoff that involves thousands of soldiers from … Read more

India may allow low threshold for beneficial owner under the new FDI rule

India may allow low threshold for beneficial owner under the new FDI rule

The lower limit will ensure that while small and financial investments will not face scrutiny, significant investments from China and other countries covered by the new regime will face checks. Synopsis On April 18, India tightened its FDI policy for countries with which it shares a land border, putting investments from them on the approval … Read more

Message for China: Australia warns against unilaterally altering status quo at LAC

Message for China: Australia warns against unilaterally altering status quo at LAC

New Delhi: Australia in an unambiguous message for China on Thursday stated that it opposed any attempts to unilaterally alter the status quo at LAC, which only serve to increase tension and the risk of instability. “Australia urges restraint along the Line of Actual Control (LAC), and supports continued moves towards de-escalation….It is important that … Read more

The dangers of going all out against China, according to SA Aiyar

The dangers of going all out against China, according to SA Aiyar

Despite the ongoing disengagement at the India-China border following a tense weeks-long faceoff, there seems to be no let-up in calls to ban Chinese goods. Even as concerted efforts from both sides gradually take the edge off the tension at Ladakh, local industry finds itself in considerable dilemma over what happens if/when India actually severs … Read more

US military to stand with India in conflict with China, indicates White House official

US military to stand with India in conflict with China, indicates White House official

WASHINGTON: The US military “will continue to stand strong” in relationship to a conflict between India and China or anywhere else, a top White House official has said, after the Navy deployed two aircraft carriers to the strategic South China Sea to boost its presence in the region. “The message is clear. We’re not going … Read more