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From frozen borders to a fragile thaw: The India-China story since Galwan

Prime Minister Modi and President Xi Jinping will meet amid improved India-China relations. A deadly 2020 border clash led to increased scrutiny and bans on Chinese apps. Disengagement pacts were reached, pulling back troops from several confrontation points. Trade and business ties have since improved significantly between the two nations.…

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Galwan, Doklam general axed by Xi: Zhao Zongqi removed from China's top advisory body

Chinese general Zhao Zongqi, who commanded the People's Liberation Army's (PLA) Western Theatre Command during the 2017 Doklam standoff and the 2020 Galwan Valley clash with India, has been removed from China's top political advisory body.

The Times of India

PM, Rajnath, Shah's silence on reports of Chinese aggression in Arunachal alarming: Congress

Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi and Mallikarjun Kharge have sought answers from the government over reports that Chinese troops restricted Indian Army patrols in parts of Arunachal Pradesh. The government has not responded to the claims, while China said the border remains generally stable.

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Modi govt hurt national interests by letting China capture India's critical industries: Congress

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge accused the government of harming national interests. He cited reports claiming China powers India's strategic and critical industries. Imports from China have significantly increased since the Galwan clash. This has led to a substantial trade deficit with the neighboring country. Kharge highlighted dependence on China for…

The Economic Times

India plans to turn some of its most remote battlefields into tourist destinations

Experts raise concerns about safety and security implications of encouraging visits to places like the Siachen Glacier, Kargil and the Galwan Valley

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Border Peace and Tranquility Agreement | Limited peace, unlimited tensions

India-China border crisis began in 1962 war. In 1993, BPTA was signed to reduce risk of unplanned confrontation. BPTA committed both sides to respecting status quo & reducing military forces. But, ambiguity of LAC led to infrastructure race & frequent incidents, culminating in 2020 Galwan clash. BPTA's commitments now invalid,…

The Hindu

India, China ramp up infra on north bank of Pangong Tso lake

Three years after the violent clash between Indian and Chinese forces in Galwan followed by tanks facing each other around the Pangong Tso — a lake spanning eastern Ladakh and western Tibet — there is hectic activity in the area from both sides. While China is rushing to complete a…

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India’s China strategy needs to be debated

The period since Galwan is not the same as 1949-62, but the same pattern of appeasement and self-denial seems to be emerging

The Hindu

Indian army soldiers playing cricket, ice hockey in Galwan

Indian army soldiers also playing cricket and ice hockey in extreme cold at high-altitude locations in Galwan

The Times of India

Post Galwan clash in 2020, Indian Army steps up patrolling near LAC

Following the clash with the Chinese troops in June 2020, Indian Army formations deployed near the Galwan Valley, along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in Ladakh, have undertaken a range of activities such as surveying border areas to stop a "possible" Chinese aggression. Read further on Dynamite News:

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"Beijing Gained Lot Over Time," Gen Naravane On China's 'Salami Slicing' Tactic Along LAC

In 'Podcast with Smita Prakash,' Gen Naravane said that the Chinese army has been trying to alter the status quo along the LAC in very "small incremental steps" and over a period of time Beijing has gained a lot. Read on for details:

Dynamite News

News vs views: India Today’s age-old formula of using actor’s swimsuit pics, this time for Galwan debate

Prurient interest is all well and good, but served within the backdrop of India’s boundary dispute with China, it may acquire an olfactory resemblance to the much disputed pineapple pizza termed Hawaiian by its Canadian inventors.

Newslaundry

Actor Richa Chadha Apologizes After Being Trolled Over Her "Galwan" Tweet

Richa Chadha has issued an apology statement through a tweet after being slammed on social media for posting a tweet on the 2020 Galwan clash. Read on for details:

Dynamite News

Richa Chadha faces backlash on social media after she mocks the Indian Army with a 'Galwan taunt'

Richa Chadha took to her Twitter handle to react to the statement of Northern Army Commander Lt General Upendra Dwivedi that the Indian Army is ready to take Pakistan-occupied Kashmir back. The actor made a reference to Galwan.

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Excerpt: A first-hand account of the 2020 Galwan clash in Ladakh

The third book in the 'India's Most Fearless' series, co-authored by Shiv Aroor and Rahul Singh, released in August 2022. As the title suggests, 'India’s Most Fearless 3' is a collection of 10 inspiring real-life stories of the extraordinary grit and courage shown by Indian soldiers in unimaginable hostile conditions.…

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KCR for Patna tomorrow

To hand over cheques to kin of Galwan martyrs

The Hindu

Army opens 20-bed field dressing station at Galwan

First such ad hoc facility at an altitude of 14,000 ft in Ladakh can treat gunshot wounds

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Ladakhi nomads along tense India-China border struggle to survive

Locals say army buildup at disputed frontier snatches their safety and rights over land they have traditionally owned.

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Worldview with Suhasini Haidar | Two years after Galwan: How much has changed in India-China ties?

In this episode of Worldview, we examine the changes in India-China ties after two years of the Galwan clash

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Ajit Doval attends meeting hosted by China

Both sides downplay differences on anniversary of Galwan conflict

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India must insist on return to status quo on border in talks with China, says Shyam Saran

Former National Security Advisory Board Chairman says multiple rounds of talks prove Chinese encroachment occurred in 2020, regardless of govt. statements

The Times of India

38 Chinese soldiers died in Galwan clash: Oz report

NEW DELHI: China lost at least 38 soldiers during the violent Galwan clashes with India in June 2020, which is much more than the five casualties Beijing has officially acknowledged till now, an Australian website has claimed.

The Times of India

Indian diplomats to boycott Olympics over China’s torchbearer

NEW DELHI: The Indian mission in Beijing will not participate in the opening and closing ceremonies of the Winter Olympics, which officially kicks off on Friday, the government announced on Thursday. The decision followed the revelation on Wednesday that a PLA regiment commander involved in the June 2020 Galwan clashes…

The Times of India

'Shameful', says US lawmaker on China picking PLA soldier as torchbearer for Beijing Olympics

WASHINGTON: A top US lawmaker on Thursday described as "shameful" China picking a PLA soldier, who was part of the military command that attacked Indian soldiers in the Galwan Valley in 2020, as a torchbearer for the Beijing Winter Olympics.

Dynamite News

China has politicised Winter Olympics, charge d'affaires in Beijing not to attend opening, closing ceremonies, says India

Referring to China choosing a PLA commander injured in Galwan clash for 2022 Winter Olympics torch relay, India on Thursday expressed regret that Beijing has chosen to politicise an event like the Olympics and said its charge d'affaires will not be attending the opening or closing ceremony of the event.

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