China signals: Should not let differences escalate into disputes

China signals: Should not let differences escalate into disputes

In first remarks on the June 6 meeting of Indian and Chinese army commanders over the tense situation along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in eastern Ladakh, Beijing on Monday said both sides agree that there is need to implement the “consensus” among the leaders of the two countries, and ensure that “differences do not escalate […]

Major virus surge in 24 states and UTs, cases growing faster than national avg

Major virus surge in 24 states and UTs, cases growing faster than national avg

The expected surge in novel coronavirus cases following relaxations in the nationwide lockdown looks set to begin soon, with several states showing upward deviations from their trendlines in the last few days. Jammu and Kashmir and Haryana reported an unusually high number of new cases on Sunday; Uttar Pradesh has seen two big jumps in the last three days; […]

Troop movements halt at 4 Ladakh standoff points but defences are up deep inside

Troop movements halt at 4 Ladakh standoff points but defences are up deep inside

There hasn’t been any activity at the four standoff points along the Line of Actual Control after Indian and Chinese military commanders held a 7-hour-long ice-breaking meeting over the weekend, people familiar with the developments told Hindustan Times on Monday. India, which was the first to speak about the meeting at the Moldo-Chushul border meeting […]

Need To Ensure Differences Don’t Escalate To Disputes: China On Ladakh Stand-Off

Need To Ensure Differences Don’t Escalate To Disputes: China On Ladakh Stand-Off

China Foreign Ministry spokesperson said that the “two sides will work to maintain peace and tranquillity along the border and create a good atmosphere”. Beijing: China and India have agreed to work to maintain peace along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) and resolve the border stand-off through talks while implementing the consensus reached between the […]

Unlock 1.0: What changes for you in malls, religious places from tomorrow

Unlock 1.0: What changes for you in malls, religious places from tomorrow

Shopping malls and places of worship across the country, barring states like Maharashtra and Goa, are ready to throw their doors open to people from Monday after remaining closed for nearly two and a half months due to the lockdown prompted by the COVID-19 pandemic. As per guidelines issued by the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA), malls, hotels, restaurants and places […]

India-China to resolve border tensions as per bilateral agreements: MEA on LAC standoff

India-China to resolve border tensions as per bilateral agreements: MEA on LAC standoff

A day after Indian and Chinese army commanders held a meeting to resolve the tense situation along the Line of Actual Control in eastern Ladakh, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) Sunday said that both the sides have agreed to resolve the border issues in accordance with various bilateral agreements. The statement from the MEA further noted that peace […]

After Bill on new map, Nepal tells India: Let Foreign Secys talk, even if meeting is virtual

After Bill on new map, Nepal tells India: Let Foreign Secys talk, even if meeting is virtual

Days after its government sought parliament’s backing for a Bill on the country’s new political map that includes territories on Indian maps, Kathmandu has conveyed to Delhi that it is open to the idea of a virtual meeting between the Foreign Secretaries to resolve the border issue that is threatening relations. The Sunday Express has learnt that the Nepal […]