People's Liberation Army

As China has appointed a new commander for PLA Western Theatre, the ninth round of military talks between China and India may remain halted for some more time. Reason being, the newly-appointed commander, Gen Zhang Xudong, will first complete his military familiarisation at the border. An Indian official said both the countries are likely to propose a written agreement at the next meeting to end the ongoing border tensions. 

The Indian Army has confirmed that five youths from Arunachal Pradesh, who had gone missing, were returned to Indian side. They were handed over by Chinese army to Indian authorities on September 12. The process took place at Kibitu and the youths are now quarantined. The five people were missing since September 3 and the issue came to the light after Tapir Gao, MP from Arunachal Pradesh, tweeted about this.

The Indian Government has recognized Chinese companies in the country with links to the People's Liberation Army (PLA) after it banned 59 Chinese apps last month. According to the Central Government, these companies are carrying out intelligence work internationally. It is reported that, Xindia Steels has commissioned 0.8 million tonne per annum (mtpa) iron ore pellatization in Koppal district, Karnataka at a total cost of Rs 250 crore.

Owing to heavy deployment on both sides of the Line of Actual Control (LAC), it's said that the Chinese troops have occupied the high mountain top at Pangong Tso Lake. This has obstructed the movement of locals and the patrolling vehicles in the region. "This kind of deployment has happened for the first time in decades," Tashi Namgiyal, an elected representative of the Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council said.