Search+››› Tensions rise on China border, PLA troops carry out 'provocative movements' at Pangong TsoBy , Last Updated: Sep 01, 2020, 01:42 PM ISTSynopsisNEW 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 lake on Saturday night.In a rare statement on the current standoff that involves thousands of soldiers from each side in Eastern , the Army said that it has strengthened positions and has preempted PLA action in the region.“On the Night of...…Search+››› Tensions rise on China border, PLA troops carry out 'provocative movements' at Pangong TsoBy , Last Updated: Sep 01, 2020, 01:42 PM ISTSynopsisNEW 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 lake on Saturday night.In a rare statement on the current standoff that involves thousands of soldiers from each side in Eastern , the Army said that it has strengthened positions and has preempted PLA action in the region.“On the Night of...WW…

Search+››› Why India has to maintain and insist on a delicate balance in its relationship with US and RussiaBy , Last Updated: Jul 25, 2020, 11:00 PM ISTSynopsisAs tensions rose in Eastern Ladakh in early May after thousands of Chinese troops were diverted to the border, the Indian Air Force rushed men and vital supplies to the on its most trusted steed — the C-130J special operations aircraft. A workhorse that has proved its capabilities to quickly transport goods to the roughest of terrains, the aircraft flew multiple sorties to forward locations to quickly build up forces and match the...…Search+››› Why India has to maintain and insist on a delicate balance in its relationship with US and RussiaBy , Last Updated: Jul 25, 2020, 11:00 PM ISTSynopsisAs tensions rose in Eastern Ladakh in early May after thousands of Chinese troops were diverted to the border, the Indian Air Force rushed men and vital supplies to the on its most trusted steed — the C-130J special operations aircraft. A workhorse that has proved its capabilities to quickly transport goods to the roughest of terrains, the aircraft flew multiple sorties to forward locations to quickly build up forces and match the...WW…

Search+››› India's shopping for lightweight mountain-friendly tanks post China tusslesBy , Last Updated: Jul 15, 2020, 07:10 AM ISTSynopsisNEW DELHI: The government, amid with , has given the army approval for emergency procurement of lightweight tanks that can be deployed in high-altitude conditions.This will be a significant upgrade allowing the reintroduction of light tanks that can play a critical role in areas such as Ladakh, where they can be more nimble than the heavier main battle tanks, informed sources told ET. The acquisition will be made under the emergency purchase nod given...…Search+››› India's shopping for lightweight mountain-friendly tanks post China tusslesBy , Last Updated: Jul 15, 2020, 07:10 AM ISTSynopsisNEW DELHI: The government, amid with , has given the army approval for emergency procurement of lightweight tanks that can be deployed in high-altitude conditions.This will be a significant upgrade allowing the reintroduction of light tanks that can play a critical role in areas such as Ladakh, where they can be more nimble than the heavier main battle tanks, informed sources told ET. The acquisition will be made under the emergency purchase nod given...WW…

Search+››› Pakistan moves 20,000 soldiers to Gilgit-Baltistan LoCBy , Last Updated: Jul 02, 2020, 05:00 PM ISTSynopsisNEW DELHI: Pakistan has moved two divisions of troops along the LoC in occupied Kashmir and Gilgit-Baltistan and are holding talks with cadres of terrorist outfit Al Badr to incite violence in J&K, as per intelligence inputs, indicating clearer signs of a China-Pak collaboration on the border.Pakistan has moved almost 20,000 additional soldiers to LoC to match Chinese deployments on the LAC in the east. The level of troops Pakistan has deployed is more than what it did...…Search+››› Pakistan moves 20,000 soldiers to Gilgit-Baltistan LoCBy , Last Updated: Jul 02, 2020, 05:00 PM ISTSynopsisNEW DELHI: Pakistan has moved two divisions of troops along the LoC in occupied Kashmir and Gilgit-Baltistan and are holding talks with cadres of terrorist outfit Al Badr to incite violence in J&K, as per intelligence inputs, indicating clearer signs of a China-Pak collaboration on the border.Pakistan has moved almost 20,000 additional soldiers to LoC to match Chinese deployments on the LAC in the east. The level of troops Pakistan has deployed is more than what it did...WW…

Search+››› Pakistan moves 20,000 soldiers to Gilgit-Baltistan LoCBy , Last Updated: Jul 02, 2020, 05:00 PM ISTSynopsisNEW DELHI: Pakistan has moved two divisions of troops along the LoC in occupied Kashmir and Gilgit-Baltistan and are holding talks with cadres of terrorist outfit Al Badr to incite violence in J&K, as per intelligence inputs, indicating clearer signs of a China-Pak collaboration on the border.Pakistan has moved almost 20,000 additional soldiers to LoC to match Chinese deployments on the LAC in the east. The level of troops Pakistan has deployed is more than what it did...…Search+››› Pakistan moves 20,000 soldiers to Gilgit-Baltistan LoCBy , Last Updated: Jul 02, 2020, 05:00 PM ISTSynopsisNEW DELHI: Pakistan has moved two divisions of troops along the LoC in occupied Kashmir and Gilgit-Baltistan and are holding talks with cadres of terrorist outfit Al Badr to incite violence in J&K, as per intelligence inputs, indicating clearer signs of a China-Pak collaboration on the border.Pakistan has moved almost 20,000 additional soldiers to LoC to match Chinese deployments on the LAC in the east. The level of troops Pakistan has deployed is more than what it did...WW…

Search+››› Galwan crisis: After three day ordeal, ten captured Indian Army soldiers released by ChinaBy , Last Updated: Jun 19, 2020, 02:43 PM ISTSynopsisNEW DELHI: After a three day ordeal during which the Indian side carried out hectic negotiations at the Major General level, ten soldiers taken captive by Chinese forces during the skirmish at Galwan on Monday evening have been released.The soldiers, which include four officers, walked back on Thursday evening after the third round of talks led to a breakthrough. Sources said that over the past days, details of the missing soldiers were...…Search+››› Galwan crisis: After three day ordeal, ten captured Indian Army soldiers released by ChinaBy , Last Updated: Jun 19, 2020, 02:43 PM ISTSynopsisNEW DELHI: After a three day ordeal during which the Indian side carried out hectic negotiations at the Major General level, ten soldiers taken captive by Chinese forces during the skirmish at Galwan on Monday evening have been released.The soldiers, which include four officers, walked back on Thursday evening after the third round of talks led to a breakthrough. Sources said that over the past days, details of the missing soldiers were...WW…

Search+››› China brings in hundreds of soldiers, heavy construction equipment to Galwan ValleyBy , Last Updated: Jun 19, 2020, 06:52 PM ISTSynopsisNEW DELHI: Even as talks for deescalation were on at the level, the Chinese side seems to have carried out a move of deception by bringing in several hundred soldiers and heavy construction equipment into the , latest satellite images and ground reports reveal.Border talks carried out on Wednesday at the Major General-level to defuse the situation have also failed, indicating that the Chinese side is not looking to disengage. More talks are...…Search+››› China brings in hundreds of soldiers, heavy construction equipment to Galwan ValleyBy , Last Updated: Jun 19, 2020, 06:52 PM ISTSynopsisNEW DELHI: Even as talks for deescalation were on at the level, the Chinese side seems to have carried out a move of deception by bringing in several hundred soldiers and heavy construction equipment into the , latest satellite images and ground reports reveal.Border talks carried out on Wednesday at the Major General-level to defuse the situation have also failed, indicating that the Chinese side is not looking to disengage. More talks are...WW…

Search+››› Chinese bunker in finger area, Galwan build-up raise concernBy & , Last Updated: May 23, 2020, 12:11 AM ISTSynopsisNEW DELHI: The possible construction of a Chinese bunker in the finger area along and three reported transgressions in the have raised concern as the standoff between troops continues at the Line of Actual Control (LAC).The security establishment is also closely monitoring developments along with Pakistan and possible links with the developing situation on the and Islamabad’s recent moves in .Persons tracking developments say that the synchronised incidents can...…Search+››› Chinese bunker in finger area, Galwan build-up raise concernBy & , Last Updated: May 23, 2020, 12:11 AM ISTSynopsisNEW DELHI: The possible construction of a Chinese bunker in the finger area along and three reported transgressions in the have raised concern as the standoff between troops continues at the Line of Actual Control (LAC).The security establishment is also closely monitoring developments along with Pakistan and possible links with the developing situation on the and Islamabad’s recent moves in .Persons tracking developments say that the synchronised incidents can...WW…