LAC tensions must end for better ties
Indian foreign secretary Vikram Misri visited Beijing last week marking another step towards restoring normalcy between the two nations.
Indian foreign secretary Vikram Misri visited Beijing last week marking another step towards restoring normalcy between the two nations.
Army Chief Gen Upendra Dwivedi today firmly stated that India will not reduce its troop deployment along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) during the winter months. Traditionally, troop numbers would decrease due to harsh climatic conditions, but he emphasized that India is not considering any such reduction this winter.
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Tuesday said India and China have other challenges to address, including de-escalation of forces, once the disengagement process at the LAC is completed.
The Indo-China relationship embodies a rich tapestry of ancient ties entwined with modern complexities. While historically interconnected, recent decades have been marred by territorial disputes, particularly along the Line of Actual Control (LAC).
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said on Wednesday that the Union government would continue the process of the restoration of peace along the LAC on the basis of consensus achieved with China.
Lt. General Dwivedi is currently on four days visit to Ladakh where he took stock of the security situation at the Line of Actual Control (LAC) where the Chinese troops are on the other side.
The ministry in its year-end review said: "The unilateral and provocative actions by the Chinese to change the status quo by force, in more than one area on the LAC, has been responded to inadequate measure."
Dorjey Angchuk, Engineer in-charge at IAO Hanley, who’s also an honorary member of the International Astronomical Union, shared his views on the potential of promoting Astro-tourism, including light management, energy efficiency and ecological integrity and uplifting the local economy of the region.
Eastern Army Commander Lieutenant General Manoj Pande on Tuesday said the Chinese Army’s activities have increased marginally in-depth areas across…
The face-off which lasted for a few hours took place last week, defence sources said, adding that the troops disengaged after the talks between the two local commanders as per existing protocols.
