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India Set to Sign Deal for 26 Rafale-M Jets Soon: Navy Chief
Addressing the media at the eve of Navy Day, Admiral Tripathi also indicated that government's nod to two SSNs (nuclear-powered submarines) signified it's reposing faith in the indigenous capabilities of this country to build such boats.
Coordinated Patrols Begin Between Indian and Chinese Armies in Demchok Along LAC
This followed the complete disengagement in both Demchok and Depsang. It is hence the disengagement of all the friction points of the standoff between the two armies that began in May 2020.
Indian and Chinese Troops Exchange Sweets at LAC Border Points on Diwali
This has happened a day after India and China completed disengagement of troops from both the friction points in the two Demchok and Depsang Plains of the eastern Ladakh that bring much-needed fresh thawing to the Sino-Indian ties.
India and China Conclude Disengagement Process in Eastern Ladakh
According to sources, the dismantling of temporary structures in Depsang plains and Demchok is almost complete, and some verification has already taken place on both sides. Verification happens physically as well as through UAVs.
Military Disengagement in Eastern Ladakh Set to Conclude by October 29, Indo-China Border Tensions Ease
The military disengagement agreement is effective only for Demchok and Depsang plains, not any other place. This agreement is not going to apply for other friction zones. Troops of both sides will draw back to positions they enjoyed before April 2020, and they will go patrolling areas where they used to patrol till April 2020, defence sources said. EAM S. Jaishankar stated that the disengagement at two friction points from the Ladakh border marks the first step, the de-escalation process would be the next stage.
India Rises to 39th Place in the Global Innovation Index 2024
Rating X Piyush Goyal took to the microblogging site X to write: "Guided by the decisive leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, India achieves these remarkable milestones: First among the 10 economies in Central & Southern Asia. First among the lower-middle-income economies. Fourth in WIPO Science & Technology (S&T) Cluster Ranking. Mumbai, Delhi, Bengaluru & Chennai are in the World's Top 100 S&T clusters. Seventh in the world in intangible asset intensity."
India and Japan Urge China to Uphold Territorial Integrity and Resolve Disputes Peacefully
“As two democratic countries that share common values, the Ministers reaffirmed their commitment to maintaining and strengthening rules-based international order founded on the principles of the UN Charter,” said the Joint Statement issued after the conclusion of the third India-Japan 2+2 Foreign and Defence Ministers’ meeting held at the Hyderabad House on Tuesday evening.
Assam DGP Reports Recovery of Chinese-Origin Arms and Ammunition
He said that these arms and ammunition were buried during the active period of now-banned militant group National Democratic Front of Bodoland. According to Singh's post on X, the recovery includes five Chinese-made hand grenades, five improvised grenades, one pistol, and a revolver.
Vikram Misri, China Specialist, Assumes Role as India’s Foreign Secretary
He assumes this position at a time when India is grappling with several geopolitical challenges, especially its relations with China that have come under severe strain due to the continuing border standoff in eastern Ladakh and the consequences of the Russia-Ukraine war. Misri has widespread experience in the Ministry of External Affairs, the Prime Minister's Office, and various Indian missions in Europe, Africa, Asia, and North America.
Will continue efforts towards normalisation of India-China ties, says MEA
During a routine media briefing in Beijing on Wednesday, Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Mao Ning conveyed congratulations to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the BJP, and the National Democratic Alliance for their electoral success.
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