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
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Indian agencies seek four to six dedicated satellites for tracking Chinese military activities: Sources
"To improve the coverage of the activities of the Chinese troops and forces in both near Indian territory and in their depth areas, there is a need for four to six dedicated satellites with very high-resolution sensors and cameras giving ability to keep a close watch even on the movement of small objects and individuals," defence sources said. … [Read more...] about Indian agencies seek four to six dedicated satellites for tracking Chinese military activities: Sources
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
Sino-India face-off: Opposition questions PM’s ‘silence’
Opposition parties on Tuesday questioned the "silence" of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on the violent clash between Indian and Chinese troops in eastern Ladakh and asked them to take the nation into confidence on the matter, while the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party asserted that India's borders will remain intact under Modi's leadership. … [Read more...] about Sino-India face-off: Opposition questions PM’s ‘silence’
‘Government wants to make an example of my mother,’ says Mehbooba Mufti’s daughter
The leaders owe to people to speak against it and take a step. But to place the onus entirely on the leadership is also not right. We all need to speak up. I am not just referring to the Gupkar Declaration, where all the regional parties came together regardless of their animosity and acrimony. The mainstream needs to understand the agenda of the BJP. The mainstream exists because of the people and people don’t exist because of them. In a decade, when demography changes, the people are going to change. The outsiders will gradually start outnumbering [local residents]. It has happened before in history. It has happened in Tibet. They know what they are doing. The mainstream must realise it might exist for another election term but after that what is going to be the future of this place and their own parties? … [Read more...] about ‘Government wants to make an example of my mother,’ says Mehbooba Mufti’s daughter
