Together the nine nuclear-armed states — the U.S., Russia, the United Kingdom, France, China, India, Pakistan, Israel and North Korea — possessed an estimated 13,400 nuclear weapons at the start of 2020, which marked a decrease from an estimated 13,865 nuclear weapons at the beginning of 2019. The decrease in the overall numbers was largely due to the dismantlement of old nuclear weapons by Russia and the U.S., which together possess over 90% of the global nuclear weapons. … [Read more...] about India, China expanded nuclear stockpile in last one year: report
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China standoff likely to be prolonged: Defence ministry
"While engagement and dialogue at military and diplomatic level is continuing to arrive at mutually acceptable consensus, the present standoff is likely to be prolonged. The situation in eastern Ladakh arising from unilateral aggression by China continues to be sensitive and requires close monitoring and prompt action based on the evolving situation," the document states. … [Read more...] about China standoff likely to be prolonged: Defence ministry
India again rejects China’s interference in internal affairs
The statement further noted that this “was not the first time that China has sought to raise a subject that is solely an internal matter of India”. It added, “As on such previous occasions, this attempt too met with little support from the international community.” … [Read more...] about India again rejects China’s interference in internal affairs
China’s posturing in Indian Ocean to disturb stability: Experts
The BRI is a multi-billion-dollar initiative launched by Chinese President Xi Jinping when he came to power in 2013. It aims to link Southeast Asia, Central Asia, the Gulf region, Africa and Europe with a network of land and sea routes. … [Read more...] about China’s posturing in Indian Ocean to disturb stability: Experts
China-backed attempt by Pak to raise Kashmir issue at UNSC fails yet again: Indian diplomat
“China is committed to growing friendly relations with both countries and calls on the two countries to focus on national development, set store by peace and stability in South Asia, properly handle historical grievances, abandon the zero-sum thinking, avoid unilateral actions, resolve disputes peacefully through dialogue and consultation, and jointly uphold peace and stability of the region,” the official said. … [Read more...] about China-backed attempt by Pak to raise Kashmir issue at UNSC fails yet again: Indian diplomat
