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China's territorial disputes are outlets for domestic torments: Report

Beijing's power circles reportedly prefer diplomatic wrath from New Delhi, Taipei or the West, to the domestic ire of a population battered by the consequences of three interminable years of pandemic

Chidambaram asks if border clashes figured in Modi-Xi exchange in Bali

The Congress and treasury benches were engaged in a verbal spat in the Rajya Saba on Monday after ex-finance minister P Chidambaram sought to know if the border situation figured during the brief exchange Prime Minister Narendra Modi had with Chinese President Xi Jinping in Bali. As the senior Congress leader referred to a video of Modi's brief chat with Jinping in Bali during the G20 summit last month, treasury benches raised a protest, alleging he was deviating from the discussion on supplementary grants. Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar asked Chidambaram to place the video on the table of the House later in the day. Chidambaram said, "I just want to know, without going into details, was the border situation discussed? Don't tell me what you discussed." The BJP's G V L Narasimha Rao objected to Chidambaram's demand through a point of order under Rule 110 which stipulates that discussion on a motion that a bill be passed shall be confined to submission of arguments either in

Modi govt 'rewarding' China instead of 'punishing' it, says Kejriwal

AAP national convener Arvind Kejriwal on Sunday lashed out at the Centre over recent Arunachal border face-off, accusing the Modi government of "rewarding" China with high volumes of imports instead of "punishing" it for incursions into India. Addressing the party's national council and national executive meetings here, the Delhi Chief Minister also said that winning five seats in recently concluded Gujarat assembly polls was as difficult as "milking an ox". He claimed that while Chinese aggression is increasing at the border, the BJP-led Centre says "everything is alright". Instead of "retaliating and punishing" China, the Modi government is "rewarding Beijing by allowing an increase in imports of Chinese goods even though many Indian soldiers put their lives while fighting Chinese troops, he charged. Kejriwal said that India imported Chinese goods worth USD 65 billion in 2020-21. "Then China again showed a much bigger eye (to India) and the BJP government let the import of Chine

No praise enough for bravery of Indian forces in Galwan, Tawang: Rajnath

The bravery and valour displayed by the armed forces during the Galwan valley clashes and the recent face-off in the Tawang sector of Arunachal Pradesh is commendable and any amount of praise for them is not enough, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said on Saturday. Singh's comments during an address at industry chamber FICCI came a day after Congress leader Rahul Gandhi accused the government of downplaying the threat posed by China along the Line of Actual Control and saying it was "asleep" and not ready to accept the situation. The defence minister also took an indirect dig at Gandhi for "doubting" the government's intention in the handling of the border row with China and said politics can not be done on the basis of "falsehood". "Any amount of praise is not enough for the armed forces the way they displayed bravery and valour, be it in Galwan or Tawang," Singh said. "We have never questioned the intention of any leader in the opposition, we have only debated on the basis of ...

Manish Tewari gives 4th adjournment notice in LS on border row with China

Despite being denied discussion on the Chinese transgressions, Congress MP Manish Tewari again today moved an adjournment notice in the Lok Sabha on the issue

A familiar script along the border

There seems to be a desire for opacity when it comes to confronting China, which has been coded into the Indian establishment. But India would benefit from transparency

What is Modi's compulsion to stay silent on China issue, asks Congress

The Congress on Thursday accused the central government of evading a debate on India-China border face-off and asked why the Modi government has been running away from the issue. AICC head of media and publicity department Pawan Khera wondered why Prime Minister Narendra Modi is silent on China, and that whenever he does speak on it, he gives the country a clean chit. Khera alleged that when Modi was the Chief Minister of Gujarat, he was very keen on introducing Mandarin in its government schools, a proposal that was opposed by the Congress party. He also made the allegation that the BJP used a Chinese company in elections which, the central government had said, was a threat to Indian sovereignty. A company which was blacklisted by World Bank, USA, and Europe was given the contract to install smart metres in the border district of Jammu and Kashmir, he said. The government wants the opposition and the media to turn a blind eye towards the China issue. The government does not want

China needs to revisit idea our response will remain forever low: Gokhale

The developments along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in 2020 have brought strategic clarity in India towards China, and Beijing might need to revisit its assumption that an Indian response to its military coercion will remain indefinitely low, former foreign secretary Vijay Gokhale has said. Gokhale, a former Indian ambassador to China, also said that India is now more willing and committed to enhancing military capacity in preparation for the "situation of armed coexistence" that it expects to prevail along the LAC. "Judging India's future responses and behaviour on the basis of current capacity may not be valid," he said on Tuesday in a paper titled 'China's India Policy: Lessons for India-China Relations' for leading think-tank Carnegie India. Indian and Chinese troops were engaged in a fresh clash in Yangtse area of Arunachal Pradesh's Tawang sector on December 9, in first such flare-up in more than a year. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said the Chinese troops tried to ...

Beijing gained over time: Gen Naravane on China's 'salami slicing' tactic

'But in the bargain over a period of time they have gained a lot. This is the tactics they have adopted and were continuing to do'

Congress gives adjournment notice in LS for 3rd day in row on border clash

The notice said the reports suggest that China has built a massive infrastructure and there is additional troop buildup on the LAC

US Congressman Krishnamoorthi criticises China for aggression against India

Indian American Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi Wednesday slammed China for its latest aggression against India and highlighted the need for the United States to continue to work with India. Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh had in a statement to Parliament recently said Chinese troops tried to "unilaterally" change the status quo along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in the Yangtse area of Arunachal Pradesh's Tawang sector on December 9, but the Indian Army compelled them to retreat with its "firm and resolute" response. I'm disturbed to learn of the latest show of aggression by the Chinese Communist Party through its violation of Indian territory with its armed forces, Krishnamoorthi said in a statement. While I'm grateful that this clash led to no serious casualties to Indian forces, it serves as another reminder of the growing belligerence of the Chinese Communist Party and the need for the United States to continue to work with India and all our security partners in the ..

'Glad both sides disengaged,' says White House on India-China clash

The White House has said the Biden administration is glad that both India and China quickly disengaged after clashing in Arunachal Pradesh's Tawang sector

Cong accuses govt of 'running away' from debate on China border situation

The Congress on Friday accused the government of "running away" from a debate on the border situation with China and asserted that it would continue to exert pressure for a discussion on the crucial issue in Parliament. Congress general secretary in-charge communications Jairam Ramesh said at Wednesday's meeting of the leaders of opposition parties, including the Aam Aadmi Party and the TMC in Leader of Opposition in Rajya Sabha Mallikarjun Kharge's room in Parliament, the issue of Line of Actual Control (LAC) was top most among those shortlisted to be raised during Winter session. "We had given notice, this morning, regarding the LAC issue in Rajya Sabha but it was not accepted, we will continue to exert pressure (for a discussion)," he said at a press conference at the AICC headquarters here. Ramesh said the government has been evading a debate on it for 22 months despite the Congress pressing for it. The Congress leader said he reminded Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankar Frida

Border situation with China, inflation to dominate Winter Session

The border situation with China, the alleged misuse of government agencies, price rise and unemployment will dominate the proceedings of the winter session of Parliament starting Wednesday. The results of the assembly elections in Gujarat and Himachal Pradesh are also likely to play out during the start of the session. The session begins on December 7, a day before the results of assembly polls are out. The Opposition will seek to corner the government on several issues and a confrontation is likely on the demand for discussions on Chinese "incursions" at the border and alleged misuse of agencies. Rahul Gandhi and several senior Congress leaders who are walking in the Bharat Jodo Yatra are unlikely to attend the session. Ahead of the session, leaders from more than 30 parties attended a meeting convened by the central government to discuss the legislative agenda and the issues likely to be taken up during the Winter Session of Parliament. The meeting, chaired by Union minister and

Winter session: 16 Bills on govt agenda; Cong to seek discussion on China

The results of the assembly elections in Gujarat and Himachal Pradesh are likely to play out during the Winter session of Parliament beginning Wednesday. The government plans to introduce 16 bills during 17 sittings in the session, while the Congress will seek to corner the government over a host of issues including the situation on the border with China. A day after the session starts, votes for the Gujarat and Himachal Pradesh assembly polls will be counted. The outcome is likely have a bearing on the proceedings whichever way the verdict goes as parties may use the verdict to corner rivals. Exit polls had on Monday predicted a big majority for the BJP in Gujarat and a dead heat in Himachal Pradesh where most pollsters gave an edge to the ruling party over the Congress. The Winter session is also likely to be the last session to be held in the existing Parliament House. Outlining the issues that the Congress will raise, party general secretary Jairam Ramesh had said last week, t

China building Army outpost near LAC disturbing sign: US Congressman

China building a military post near the Line of Actual Control with India is a disturbing sign of Chinese aggression with its neighbours, a top Indian American lawmaker said on Wednesday, following the appearance of a media report in this regard. Politico on Wednesday reported that China had built a military outpost near its disputed border with India. It cited new satellite imagery as showing the outpost, a move that signals Beijing's intentions for a long-term deployment at the global flashpoint. "The pictures, obtained by the Centre for Strategic and International Studies' China Power project and shared with NatSec Daily, show the People's Liberation Army constructed a headquarters and garrison to house troops at Pangong Tso, a remote lake that stretches across the Line of Actual Control between the two countries, Politico reported. The report of a new People's Liberation Army outpost near the Line of Actual Control between Indian and the People's Republic of China is another ..

Handling a high-tech Chinese military

Unanswered questions remain over India's readiness for such a contingency

US keeping watchful eye on Chinese activities along Indian northern border

The US remained "watchful" on Chinese activities along India's northern border as it cannot take its eyes off the regional security issues, a senior American official said on Wednesday in the backdrop of the over 29-month border standoff in eastern Ladakh that has significantly frayed ties between the two neighbours. Rear Admiral Michael L Baker, the US Defence Attache to New Delhi, also said that it is important to be "mindful" of Chinese actions in the South China Sea as well, even as he described India-US defence ties as the "cornerstone" of the overall bilateral relations. "It is certainly an important area for us. We do remain watchful," he told a small group of reporters. "We do work closely with India to exchange our views on this area to make sure that we have a clear understanding of what we think may be happening and I think it is a space that, for both India and the United States, we are going to remain watchful over time. We cannot take our eye off the regional security

India, US to conduct 'Yudh Abhyas' near China border from Nov 15: Report

Before this, between November 8 and 18, the member countries of the "Quad" will conduct the Malabar exercise off Yokosuka in Japan

India, China should seek common ground to resolve differences via dialogue

As neighbours, it is natural for China and India to have some differences but the focus should be to seek common ground for development while resolving the pending issues through dialogue, outgoing Chinese Ambassador Sun Weidong said on Tuesday. His comments came at the end of his little over three-year tenure that saw the ties between India and China coming under severe strain following the Galwan Valley clashes on June 15, 2020, which marked the most serious military conflicts between the two nuclear-armed neighbours. "China and India are important neighbours to each other. It is only natural for China and India having some differences. The key is how to handle the differences," Sun said in his farewell remarks. "We should be aware that the common interests of the two countries are greater than differences. Meanwhile, the two sides should strive to manage and resolve differences, and look for a proper solution through dialogue and consultation, instead of defining China-India ...