India blames Chinese attempts to “unilaterally change the status quo” for escalation in border tensions
The casualties on the border are the first ones since 1975 signalling an escalation of the border stand-off.
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Global opinion against China in Ladakh
Today, despite the Covid-19 impact on its economy, India has enough residual national willpower and military heft to compel the PLA to behave itself. If compelled, even by returning the use of military force.
Chinese fighters flying 30-35 kms from Eastern Ladakh, India watching closely
India had scrambled its Su-30 MKI in the first week in May when an Indian Army chopper and Chinese chopper were close to each other in the air.
Tension mounts in Ladakh with more Chinese troops; India maintains aggressive posturing
It is learnt that the Chinese army forcefully stopped movement of Indian troops on several occasions when they were carrying out patrolling in Pangong Tso lake area this week.
China hindering India’s normal patrol across the Line of Actual Control: Ministry of External Affairs
The Ministry of External Affairs said all Indian activities have been carried out on its side of the border and that India has always taken a very responsible approach towards border management. At the same time, it said India was deeply committed to protect its sovereignty and security.
India, China Troops Clash in Sikkim, Soldiers Injured on Both Sides
It was the first case of troops from both sides exchanging blows after a similar incident had taken place in Pangong Lake in Ladakh in August 2017.
Centre releases maps of UTs of J-K, Ladakh
The maps prepared by Survey General of India depicting the new UTs of Jammu and Kashmir, and Ladakh, as created on October 31, 2019, along with the map of India, are released, the statement said.
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India’s abrogation of Kashmir’s special status: The view from Muzaffarabad
Whatever India is accused of, is also committed by Pakistan. In many respects the Pakistanis have usually taken the lead in dismemberment of J&K and adopted legerdemain as the tactic, paving the way for India to emulate it.
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Case for separate Ladakh and rethinking India-China relations
The Union Territory (UT) status for Ladakh is a masterstroke in India’s long-term home and foreign policy. A counter strategy that India should be thinking now is to offer China an alternative transport, energy, trade and communication corridor originating from a port in Gujarat running across Northern India to connect Kashgar through Indus valley in Ladakh.
Ladakh: A historical perspective and imperatives for separation from Jammu & Kashmir
The ultimate divisibility of J&K was a political reality, because the status quo had become unendurable and was against the democratic aspirations of the people. Addressing the Ladakh issue therefore was to be taken purely on strategic consideration especially for laying the foundation for long-term solution for Kashmir crisis