Ladakh: China Shows No Interest In Disengagement at LAC, Continues to Build Roads
China's Foreign Ministry after hearing Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Independence Day speech, stated that China is ready to "manage our differences and work with India". However, a senior military official on August 22 stated that China has not taken a "serious attempt at conflict resolution" and that "there is no change in the ground situation". China is continuing to build roads, helipads and military infrastructures along the Line of… read-more
Tags: INDIA CHINA BORDER ISSUE, Eastern Ladakh, Chinese Military
Courtesy: Times Of India
MEA Says India, China Hold "Candid and In-depth Talks" over Disengagement
In another round of diplomatic dialogue on August 20, India and China have agreed to resolve all outstanding matters in an 'expeditious manner'. Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Anurag Srivastava described the fresh round of talks as "candid and in-depth exchange of views". Reportedly, the Chinese side has reaffirmed the complete disengagement from the both sides in accordance with the agreement reached in ministerial and Special… read-more
Tags: INDIA CHINA BORDER ISSUE, Ladakh, Military, Ministry of External Affairs
Courtesy: The New Indian Express
Govt Expedites Proposal to Arm Israeli Drones, Manufacture Russian AK Rifles
Union Minister Rajnath Singh-led Defence Acquisitions Council (DAC) on August 11 cleared acquisition projects worth Rs 8772 crore. The DAC has decided to accelerate the proposal of upgrading the Israeli Heron drones with new weapon systems. The DAC has also approved to expedite the indigenous manufacturing of Russian Kalashnikov assault riffles. Besides, the acquisition… read-more
Tags: Ministry of defense, India, Russia, Israel, INDIA CHINA BORDER ISSUE
Courtesy: The Times of India