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India says it has lodged a "strong protest" with China over a new map that lays claim to its territory.

Indian media have reported that the map shows the north-eastern state of Arunachal Pradesh and the disputed Aksai Chin plateau as China's territory.

It was released by China's ministry of natural resources on Monday.

"We reject these claims as they have no basis," India's foreign ministry spokesperson Arindam Bagchi said.

He added that such steps by China "only complicate the resolution of the boundary question".

Beijing has not officially responded yet.

India's Foreign Minister S Jaishankar also called China's claim "absurd".

"China has even in the past put out maps which claim the territories which are not China's, which belong to other countries. This is an old habit of theirs," he told TV channel NDTV on Tuesday.

India's protest comes days after Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping spoke on the sidelines of the Brics summit in South Africa. An Indian official said afterwards that the two countries had agreed to "intensify efforts at expeditious disengagement and de-escalation" along the disputed border.

Shadow of 60-year-old war at India-China flashpoint

The Indian monastery town coveted by China

India has often reacted angrily to China's attempts to stake claim to its territory.

The source of the tension between the neighbours is a disputed 3,440km (2,100 mile)-long de facto border along the Himalayas - called the Line of Actual Control, or LAC - which is poorly demarcated. The presence of rivers, lakes and snowcaps means the line can shift in places.

Soldiers on either side come face to face at many points, which can spark tensions - the last time being in December when Indian and Chinese troops clashed along the border in the town of Tawang.

China says it considers the whole of Arunachal Pradesh its territory, calling it "South Tibet" - a claim India firmly rejects. India claims the Aksai Chin plateau in the Himalayas, which is controlled by China.

In April, Delhi reacted sharply to China's attempts to rename 11 places in Arunachal Pradesh, saying the state would always be "an "integral and inalienable part of India".

Relations between India and China have worsened since 2020, when their troops were involved in a deadly clash at the Galwan valley in Ladakh - it was the first fatal confrontation between the two sides since 1975.

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LAC : Sino India Relationship

Over the past 3 years, the two asian giants are locked in a standoff. The standoff which started with provocative action by PLA led to casualties on both sides. Even after 3 years and 17 rounds of commander level meeting the issue remains unsolved in Debsang Bulge and Demchok.And both sides seem adamant for their part in the negotiations.One point worth discussing is that it's disengagement and moving behind a few kilometres not de-induction.

What is even more interesting is the reason for the entire fiasco by the chinese side. Experts have claimed multiple reasons for the action by the Chinese side.While we keep reading about headlines like it was purely a propaganda coup due to internal problems in china due to covid, some say due to abrogation of Article 370, etc. However, these could have played a part if we look at other aspects for standoff could be India's improved Infrastructure all along the LAC, a growing chinese assertiveness all along the areas of dispute whether be SCS or ECS or spartly islands dispute.Another reason could be to test India's preparedness in case of all out war for Taiwan & India's ability to change status quo of LAC during the taiwan conflict.

Also, at times the newspaper headline flashes with articles "India lost 1000's of sq. km of area."However, if we were to look at the actual ground situation then we could make much more pragmatic analysis of the entire standoff. The standoff resulted in areas of no patrolling which lead to very small pockets of grey areas where the border remains undefined.It is important to note that due to different line of perception, before the standoff both sides had patrolling rights to the current buffer zones created.

However, the bigger points of friction like that of Demchok and Debsang could not be looked through the same prism where line of perception varies vastly.

The chinese side seems to have not gained much strategic advantage with the entire standoff. For them it's a slap on the face as India is neither intimidated nor seems to give in to the pressure tactics. Rather it has led to unprecedented response from the Indian side to deter the PLA.

On the other hand, another interesting aspect is how western countries still have not gotten out of their western centric view assuming India needs their help to tackle the standoff.

Instead the army launched an operation called "Snow Leopard" in response to the unilateral action by china and took chinese by surprise and forced the chinese side for negotiations.

In the last 3 years the Army has inducted state of the art military equipment, has upgraded the existing airfields and the Advanced Landing Ground (ALGs) and built new Helipads, airstrips and improved connectivity with modern infrastructure even in the remotest areas of the Eastern sector.

What lays ahead for both sides is to resolve the remaining disputes and demarcate the boundary as neither has gained much and the entire standoff has resulted in stalemate.

[mariacallous]

During the recent G-20 summit in Bali, Indonesia, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi got up from the banquet table to shake hands with Chinese President Xi Jinping and have a brief conversation—their first in-person exchange in three years. Although both sides remain tight-lipped about the interaction, it nonetheless raised hopes among observers of a breakthrough in their 30-month border crisis, which began with a deadly clash in Ladakh in 2020. But any resolution that might emerge will not dispel the challenge posed by massive changes at the border undertaken by China’s People’s Liberation Army (PLA).

This marks the third straight winter that around 50,000 Indian reinforcements will spend in Ladakh’s inhospitable terrain in the northern Himalayas, warding off an equal number of Chinese troops stationed a few miles away. Despite intermittent dialogue between the two militaries, Indian Army Chief Gen. Manoj Pande recently confirmed that China has not reduced its forces at the Line of Actual Control (LAC). Chinese infrastructure construction along the border is “going on unabated,” he said—confirmed by independent satellite imagery and echoed by the latest U.S. Defense Department report on China. Pande said the situation is “stable but unpredictable.” That unpredictability has become structural.

India and China have so far held 16 rounds of border talks between senior military commanders as well as numerous diplomatic and political engagements, but an agreement on actions to reduce the tensions in Ladakh has been slow to materialize. Of the seven areas in Ladakh where Indian and Chinese soldiers have faced one another since 2020, two have seen no change while the rest have seen each side take a limited step back. The challenge for India is becoming more concerning on the eastern part of the LAC—between the state of Arunachal Pradesh and Tibet—where China has an infrastructure and military advantage, putting New Delhi on the defensive.

The widening power gap between India and China—military, technological, economic, and diplomatic—now constrains New Delhi’s options on the border. It also raises tough questions for India’s geopolitical partnerships, such as the Quadrilateral Security Dialogue (known as the Quad), and its aggressive approach toward Pakistan. The border crisis will hang over India’s decision-making for the foreseeable future.

In October, the Chinese Communist Party held its 20th National Congress, and Xi assumed an unprecedented third term as leader. Among the images broadcasted at the Great Hall of the People minutes before Xi ascended the stage was a video from the Galwan Valley in Ladakh, where at least 20 Indian soldiers and 4 PLA soldiers died in a clash in June 2020. The videos showed PLA regiment commander Qi Fabao standing with his arms outstretched to stop Indian soldiers from advancing. Qi was selected to be a delegate to the Party Congress, underlining the importance of the border crisis to the Chinese Communist Party’s narrative. Harnessing nationalism, the party wants to convey that it will protect what it considers Chinese territory at all costs.

India’s military and political leaders now confront a reality at the border that should have jolted them into serious action: China has a distinct advantage over India, which it has consolidated since 2020. By investing in a long-term military presence in one of the most remote places on Earth, the PLA has considerably reduced the time it would need to launch a military operation against India. New military garrisons, roads, and bridges would allow for rapid deployment and make clear that Beijing is not considering a broader retreat. The Indian military has responded by diverting certain forces intended for the border with Pakistan toward its disputed border with China. It has deployed additional ground forces to prevent further PLA ingress in Ladakh and constructed supporting infrastructure. Meanwhile, New Delhi’s political leadership is conspicuous in its silence, projecting a sense of normalcy.

Beijing refuses to discuss two of the areas in Ladakh, where its forces have blocked Indian patrols since 2020. In five other areas, Chinese troops have stepped back by a few miles but asked India to do the same and create a no-patrolling zone. This move denies India its right to patrol areas as planned before the border crisis began. The PLA has flatly refused to discuss de-escalation, in which both armies would pull back by a substantive distance. The question of each side withdrawing its additional troops from Ladakh is not even on the agenda. A Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson rejected any demand to restore the situation along the LAC as it existed before May 2020. The PLA continues to downplay the severity of the situation, instead emphasizing stability in its ties with India.

If the situation in Ladakh is “stable but unpredictable,” Indian military leaders have told Foreign Policy that major stretches of the LAC’s eastern sector—2,500 kilometers (or 1,553 miles) away—are an even bigger cause of concern. In 1962, this area was the site of a humiliating defeat of the Indian Army at the hands of the PLA. Today, massive Chinese infrastructure development and troop buildup closer to the LAC has placed India at a military disadvantage. In September, Pande said when it comes to infrastructure in the area, “there is lots to be desired to be done.” Recent reports suggest at least three additional PLA brigades remain deployed in the area even after the Party Congress, further worrying Indian military planners.

China officially claims the entire state of Arunachal Pradesh, which includes the Tawang Monastery where the sixth Dalai Lama was born in 1683. Tawang was historically a part of Tibet; Chinese officials, such as Dai Bingguo, who served as China’s boundary negotiator with India from 2003 to 2013, have publicly stated that it would be nonnegotiable in a permanent settlement of the disputed border. As questions arise over the succession of the current Dalai Lama, who is 87 years old, Chinese sensitivities about Tawang will intensify—even more so when linked to its internal security problems in Tibet. In the coming years, it is likely to become a higher priority for China.

Still, it is in Ladakh that the Chinese have built up infrastructure at a frenetic pace, with only military operations in mind: roads, bridges, airfields, heliports, accommodations for troops, and storage and communication infrastructure. Pande noted that one of the biggest developments is the G695 highway, which runs parallel to the LAC and gives the PLA the ability to quickly move from one valley to another. Flatter terrain on the Chinese side already gives Beijing an advantage, now further bolstered by infrastructure—an extensive network of new roads, bridges, and heliports.

In the 1960s, the PLA needed one full summer season to mobilize and launch military operations in Ladakh for the next summer. Now, it would need a couple of weeks to undertake the same operation. Indian military planners must live with this scenario, even if the current border crisis is resolved.

Modi approaching Xi in Bali recalled a short exchange between the two leaders on the sidelines of the G-20 summit in Hamburg, Germany, in 2017. Then, their conversation sparked diplomatic communications between New Delhi and Beijing that aimed to resolve a standoff between Indian and Chinese troops at Doklam in Bhutan, which China claims as its territory. The talks led to disengagement, but the Chinese only stepped back a few hundred yards. They have since consolidated their military deployment and undertaken massive infrastructure development in Doklam, such as roads, helipads, and a military garrison. Even if an immediate crisis was averted, the status quo was permanently altered in China’s favor in Doklam.

A similar resolution of the Ladakh border crisis would carry bigger risks for India. Unlike in Doklam, China has entered areas in Ladakh that Indian troops regularly patrolled until 2020. Reinforcing the LAC over the vast span of Ladakh would require enhanced deployment of Indian ground forces. This permanent instability would put the Indian military under further pressure. With an already limited defense budget—China’s is more than four times as large—shifting more troops to the border would also divert resources from the Indian Navy, where multilateral cooperation with Quad partners to contest China’s influence in the Indian Ocean region is an absolute imperative.

Fearing escalation, India is forsaking even limited offensive options, such as launching a quid pro quo military operation to capture some territory in Tibet to arrive at the negotiating table with a strong hand. New Delhi’s defensive position instead seems to acknowledge its widening gap with Beijing; due to this power differential, it is unable to even use economic or diplomatic instruments to target China. After all, India’s bilateral trade with China—its biggest trading partner—reached record levels this year, with an all-time high trade deficit in Beijing’s favor. The U.S. Defense Department report on China reveals that Beijing has warned U.S. officials not to interfere with its relationship with New Delhi; Kenneth Juster, a former U.S. ambassador to India, said New Delhi doesn’t want Washington to mention Beijing’s border aggression.

India’s defensive posture plays out in its approach to diplomatic engagement and security cooperation. Unlike its Quad partners, India abstained from voting against China on the Xinjiang issue at the United Nations Human Rights Council meeting in October, and its comments on China’s crackdown in Hong Kong or aggression toward Taiwan have been guarded. Modi participated in both the BRICS summit and the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation summit this year, along with Xi; Chinese delegations are still regularly invited to New Delhi for multilateral events. And an Indian military contingent participated with a PLA contingent in a military exercise in Russia this year.

The current situation along the LAC, both in Ladakh and Arunachal Pradesh, as well as China’s refusal to discuss issues on India’s agenda for resolving the crisis have added to the structural instability in their relationship. Chinese infrastructure development and the widening gap in power means that this instability will become permanent, even with a solution to the immediate crisis. India’s military will remain under pressure and on guard. Pande made this implicit when discussing future Indian plans on the border in November. “We need to very carefully calibrate our actions on the LAC [so as] to be able to safeguard both our interests and sensitivities … and be prepared to deal with all types of contingencies,” he said.

The risk of an accidental military escalation between Asia’s most populous countries—both nuclear powers—has increased significantly since 2020. This will continue unless Modi and Xi find a new modus vivendi. Establishing guardrails in the relationship will require political imagination and an honest appraisal of relative strengths; failing that, New Delhi faces tough geopolitical choices. It has so far eschewed any security-centric step with the Quad that could provoke Beijing, but murmurs from its partners about reticent Indian policy are bound to get louder. Meanwhile, India’s reliance on Russia for military equipment and ammunition now falls under a cloud of suspicion. And an unstable border with China prevents India from targeting Pakistan, a tactic that has proved politically rewarding for Modi.

The fundamentals of Indian foreign policy that have held steady since the years of former Indian Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru—namely, strategic autonomy and ensuring territorial integrity and sovereignty—will come under greater stress as the border crisis looms over New Delhi. Modi boasts of great ambitions for India as a “Vishwa Guru,” or master to the world—a euphemism for a global superpower. But questions raised by the situation at the border with China continue to limit him.

[werindialive]

India Set to Finalise Predator Armed Drone Deal with the US by October 31

India is poised to finalise its long-anticipated deal to acquire Predator armed drones from the United States before October 31, 2024. This agreement, which has been under negotiation for several years, is seen as a critical boost to India’s defence and surveillance capabilities. The Predator drones, known for their high endurance and precision-strike abilities, are expected to significantly enhance India's military operations, especially along its borders with China and Pakistan.

The purchase includes 31 MQ-9B Predator drones, a variant of the MQ-9 Reaper, which is widely regarded as one of the most advanced unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) in the world. Equipped with state-of-the-art sensors and high-precision strike abilities, these drones will be deployed by all three branches of the Indian armed forces—the Army, Navy, and Air Force. The drones can stay airborne for up to 30 hours, providing valuable real-time intelligence and surveillance, which is crucial for monitoring India’s vast borders and maritime interests, particularly in the Indian Ocean Region.

The acquisition of these drones is seen as a game-changer for India’s defence strategy, particularly in light of increasing tensions with China along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) and the need for enhanced monitoring of Pakistan’s activities along the western border. The ability to conduct precise strikes and long-range surveillance will give India a distinct advantage in dealing with both external threats and internal security challenges.

This deal marks a significant step forward in India’s ongoing efforts to modernise its military with cutting-edge technology. The drones are expected to enhance India’s intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) capabilities, allowing the country to monitor its territorial and maritime borders more effectively. The Predator drones are especially valuable for maritime security, as China has been expanding its naval presence in the Indian Ocean Region, posing a strategic challenge to India’s influence in the region.

The deal also reflects the strengthening defence ties between India and the US. Over the past decade, the two countries have ramped up military cooperation through joint exercises, technology sharing, and arms sales. The Predator drone deal is seen as a testament to the growing strategic partnership between the world’s two largest democracies, who share mutual concerns about security in the Indo-Pacific.

If the agreement is finalised by the end of October, it will represent a significant milestone in India’s defence modernization efforts and its deepening military partnership with the United States in the face of emerging regional challenges. For more technology news updates in Hindi, subscribe to our newsletter.

[informativeera]

Latest Breaking News in India in English - Dynamite News - Dynamite News

News Highlights from India as of August 30, 2024:

Economic Updates: India’s GDP growth in the first quarter of FY25 slowed down to 6.7%, the lowest in five quarters, largely due to the effects of general elections and lower government spending. However, experts are optimistic about a 7% growth for the full fiscal year​(mint).

Gujarat Rains: Heavy rainfall in Gujarat over the past few days has led to the deaths of at least 32 people. The state has been on high alert, with over 18,000 people evacuated from affected areas​(India Today).

India-China Border Talks: India and China held their 31st meeting on the Working Mechanism for Consultation and Coordination on India-China Border Affairs (WMCC) in Beijing. The meeting aimed to resolve ongoing issues along the Line of Actual Control (LAC)​(आज तक).

New Train Services: Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to flag off three new Vande Bharat Express trains, further expanding the high-speed rail network in India​(India Today).

These developments are shaping the current discourse in India, reflecting both internal challenges and ongoing efforts in infrastructure and diplomacy.

[novumtimes]

India China Discuss Situation Along LAC To Narrow Down Differences And Find Resolutions

A file picture of Indian Army vehicles moving in a convoy in the cold desert region of Ladakh. NEW DELHI, Aug 29: The ministry of external affairs said that India and China held a discussion over the situation along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) on Thursday and decided to jointly uphold peace and tranquillity on the ground. Click Here To Join Daily Excelsior on WhatsApp And Get Latest News And Updates MEA said that a ‘frank, constructive and forward-looking exchange of views’ took place at the 31st meeting of the Working Mechanism for Consultation & Coordination on India-China Border Affairs (WMCC) in Beijing.The Indian delegation was led by Gourangalal Das, joint secretary (East Asia) while the Chinese delegation was led by Hong Liang, director general of the boundary & ocean affairs department of the Chinese ministry of foreign affairs.The two sides narowed down their differences and sought to find early resolution of the outstanding issues. For this, they further agreed for intensified contact through diplomatic and military channels.Following the guidance from two foreign ministers’ meetings in Astana and Vientiane in July 2024, both sides engaged with a goal to narrow down differences and find an early resolution to outstanding issues. To achieve this, they decided to intensify contact through both diplomatic and military channels.“In the meantime, they decided to jointly uphold peace and tranquillity on the ground in border areas in accordance with relevant bilateral agreements, protocols and understandings reached between the two Governments. It was reiterated that restoration of peace and tranquility, and respect for LAC are the essential basis for restoration of normalcy in bilateral relations,” MEA said in a press release.Additionally, the leader of the Indian delegation called on the vice minister in the Chinese ministry of foreign affairs.This meeting builds upon the previous WMCC meeting held last month. Previous articleArmless Archer Sheetal Finishes 2nd In Ranking Round Source link via The Novum Times

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India, China hold diplomatic talks, agree to uphold peace on LAC

NEW DELHI — India and China on Wednesday agreed to uphold peace and tranquillity on the Line of Actual Control (LAC) during another round of diplomatic talks, though there were no signs of any breakthrough towards disengagement at friction points in Ladakh sector. The Working Mechanism for Consultation and Coordination (WMCC) on India-China border affairs met in New Delhi for the 16th time since…

[blueweave]

India Defense Market size at USD 23.13 billion in 2023. During the forecast period between 2024 and 2030, BlueWeave expects the India Defense Market size to expand at a CAGR of 7.98% reaching a value of USD 29.27 billion by 2030. The Defense Market in India is propelled by the government’s increasing number of supportive initiatives emphasizing modernization and self-reliance in defense. These efforts, including the "Make in India" campaign, prioritize indigenous production, research and development, fostering collaborations with both domestic and international defense entities to bolster capabilities and reduce the country’s reliance on imports. Other key factors driving the market include the pressing need for military equipment due to ongoing border disputes with neighboring countries like China, Pakistan, and Bangladesh. Tensions along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) with China and similar conflicts with Pakistan have underscored the necessity for large-caliber munitions. India's significant defense expenditure, as highlighted by the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) 2022 report, positions it as the world's fourth-largest defense spender, allocating USD 81.4 billion. Sustained growth in India's defense budget is crucial for the market expansion. The Government of India's allocation for purchasing new weapons and platforms in 2023-2024 underscores the country’s commitment. Furthermore, earmarking funds for defense-related R&D align with the vision of "Atmanirbhar Bharat," or self-reliant India, promoting indigenous defense manufacturing. These strategic investments are poised to further propel the India Defense Market forward over the forecast period.

Opportunity – Increasing participation of private sector

India's defense sector, vital for national security, is witnessing a surge in private sector involvement. Government initiatives aim to create a conducive environment for private enterprises, emphasizing transparency, ease of doing business, and foreign investment liberalization. Measures such as de-licensing, de-regulation, and export promotion have been introduced to facilitate private sector participation. Notably, the reorganization of ordnance factories into corporate entities aims to enhance competitiveness and foster exploration of new markets, including exports. The establishment of defense corridors in Uttar Pradesh and Tamil Nadu further signifies the government's commitment to leveraging private sector capabilities. As India pursues self-reliance in defense manufacturing, private sector engagement is crucial for innovation, efficiency, and growth. With the right support and initiatives, private enterprises are poised to play a significant role in shaping the future of India's defense industry.

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Indian Army to Purchase 200 105mm Mounted Howitzers and 400 155mm Towed Howitzers

In a strategic move aimed at fortifying its mobile firepower along the high-altitude border regions, particularly the Line of Actual Control (LAC) with China, the Indian Army is gearing up to acquire 200 newly mounted howitzers equipped with advanced 105 mm guns. Set to be initiated through a 'Make in India' project, a tender is poised for release to Indian firms, signaling a pivotal step towards enhancing the country's indigenous defense capabilities. Asian News International (ANI) reported that that the impending acquisition of these 105 mm 37-caliber mounted howitzers marks a significant milestone for Indian artillery, poised to reinforce the strength of formations deployed in critical forward positions. This move aligns with the Indian Army's ongoing modernization efforts, driven by a commitment to leverage indigenous capabilities within the nation's defense industry. Notably, these capabilities have progressed to the extent that Indian firms are now actively exporting such cutting-edge systems to foreign countries.

In a strategic move aimed at fortifying its mobile firepower along the high-altitude border regions, particularly the Line of Actual Control (LAC) with China, the Indian Army is gearing up to acquire 200 newly mounted howitzers equipped with advanced 105 mm guns. Set to be initiated through a ‘Make in India’ project, a tender is poised for release to Indian firms, signaling a pivotal step towards…

[thegoldenstar]

PM Modi meets Xi Jinping on sidelines of BRICS

The two leaders also agreed to direct relevant officials to intensify efforts at expeditious disengagement and de-escalation, the foreign secretary said.

NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday raised the unresolved issues along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) with Chinese President Xi Jinping during a brief interaction between the two on the sidelines of the BRICS summit in Johannesburg, South Africa on Thursday.

“The prime minister underlined that the maintenance of peace and tranquillity in the border areas, and observing and respecting the LAC are essential for the normalisation of the India-China relationship,” foreign secretary Vinay Kwatra said at a press briefing.

Following this, the two leaders agreed to direct relevant officials to intensify efforts at expeditious disengagement and de-escalation, the foreign secretary added. The two leaders were also seen shaking hands and exchanging courtesies after the joint conference of the BRICS leaders.

However, there was no official word on whether President Xi confirmed his in-person participation in the upcoming G20 Summit in Delhi. In Johannesburg, the leaders of the BRICS nations decided to admit six more countries to the grouping — Argentina, Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates. The new members will become part of BRICS with effect from January 1, 2024.

“We have taken the decision to expand this forum. India has always fully supported the expansion as it will make BRICS stronger and effective,’’ said Prime Minister Modi while welcoming the new members. Earlier in the day, Modi held bilaterals with leaders of South Africa, Iran, Ethiopia, the UAE, Mozambique, and Senegal.

Russia will host the next BRICS meet in 2024 in the Russian city of Kazan. Russian President Vladimir Putin attended the Johannesburg meet virtually. Putin faces arrest if he travels abroad following an arrest warrant by the International Criminal Court on charges of war crimes.

Meanwhile, among the 94 points that were listed in the Johannesburg Declaration, there were mentions of seeking reforms in the UN, trade in local currencies, the G20 Summit and countering terrorism.

“We support a comprehensive reform of the UN, including its Security Council, with a view to making it more democratic, representative, effective and efficient, and to increase the representation of developing countries in the Council’s memberships,’’ said South African President Cyril Ramaphosa.

No double standards on terrorism: BRICS The BRICS nations on Thursday rejected “double standards” in countering terrorism and vowed to work towards confronting the menace including cross-border movement of terrorists. The grouping called for expeditious adoption of the Comprehensive Convention on International Terrorism within the UN framework

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Two Great Medical Universities For MBBS In  Kyrgyzstan For Indian Students.

It's crucial to understand various facets of MBBS in Kyrgyzstan whenever you're interested in learning more about the subject. These specific factors include lifestyle, religion, language, and culture. These factors will enable someone to decide whether they are prepared to learn more about the same country or not. Kyrgyzstan is a nation in Central Asia that is bordered on the north and west by Kazakhstan and on the east and south by China. Tajikistan and Uzbekistan are located in the south and west, respectively. This is one of the most beautiful countries to travel to, so it is pretty intriguing to observe that it runs up the mountain.

 Osh State Medical University

One of the esteemed state medical universities in Osh (Kyrgyzstan), Osh State Medical University, was established in 1951. Osh State Medical University in Kyrgyzstan is particularly well-liked by Indian students due to its excellent facilities and cutting-edge teaching techniques. The Osh State Medical University is constantly working to develop new methods of teaching while also preserving culture and heritage. At Osh State Medical University, more than 18,000 students enroll each year in medical degree programs at the undergraduate and graduate levels, and more recently, about 29,000 students are pursuing their MBBS.

Osh State Medical University has trained professionals for foreign nations for a long time. The university offers medical studies, including a 5-year MBBS/MD programme. One of the top universities in the world is the Osh State Medical University. More than 2000 students are currently enrolled in the university's MBBS/MD programmes. These students come from a variety of nations, including India, Russia, Nepal, Germany, Pakistan, Kazakhstan, and Nigeria.

Asian Medical Institute

The main goal of the Asian Medical Institute is to give its students the greatest possible education in the best possible setting. It is renowned for offering affordable education. At the moment, an Asian medical institute is home to students from more than 10 different nations. Each year, about 2,000 foreign students seek admission to a medical school in Asia. The university requires five years to complete the MBBS in Kyrgyzstan. An MBBS degree costs between 11 and 12 lacs in total. 

This sum includes tuition costs, hostel fees, library fees, and other student expenses. The teaching faculty at Asian Medical Institute is highly skilled and respected. Teachers are available to students even after working hours. English is the medium of instruction at this university. For underachieving students, the Asian Medical Institute also offers additional English sessions. The graduates of this institution are qualified to work in any country in the world. 

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Hot Springs and Gogra Post

After Chinese troops’ incursion in eastern Ladakh in 2020, Patrolling Point 15 (PP15) in Hot Springs and PP17A near Gogra Post were among the four friction points between the two armies, the other two being PP14 in Galwan Valley and the north bank of Pangong Tso.

In a major breakthrough, the Indian and Chinese sides have started disengaging at Patrolling Point (PP15) in the Gogra-Hot spring region of eastern Ladakh. This comes after the armies reached a consensus in the 16th round of the India-China Corps Commander level meet.

Location:

Gogra Post is east of the point where the Chang Chenmo river takes a hairpin bend coming southeast from Galwan Valley and turning southwest.

The area is north of the Karakoram Range of mountains, which lies north of the Pangong Tso lake, and south east of Galwan Valley.

Significance of Hot Springs and the Gogra Post:

The area is adjacent to Kongka Pass, one of the main passes that China claims marks the boundary between India and China.

India’s claim to the international boundary lies significantly east, covering the whole Aksai Chin region.

Hot Springs and Gogra Post are located at the boundary between two of China’s most historically troubled provinces (Xinjiang and Tibet).

What is the importance of Disengagement on Hot Springs and the Gogra Post?

The disengagement in the Hot springs-Gogra region will de-escalate the border tension with China as it officially ends the eye-to-eye confrontation at all new friction points created by the PLA in 2020.

The regions, PP15 and PP17A, are located in an area where India and China largely agree on the LAC alignment.

After the 2020 ingress, there was a significant build-up of the Chinese troops and deployment of heavy weapons in Hot springs-Gogra region

Kongka Pass Location:

Kongka Pass, also known as the Kongka La, is a low mountain pass that cuts through the Chang Chenmo Valley. It is located in Ladakh, on the disputed India-China border.

Galwan Valley Location:

The valley is strategically placed between Ladakh in the west and Aksai Chin in the east, both of which are currently under China’s control as part of the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region.

Read more :... https://iasnext.com/hot-springs-and-gogra-post-upsc-current-affairs/

[livewellnews]

China Skips Confidential G20 Meet In Arunachal: Sources

Over 50 delegates attended the meeting, which is among the dozens of events planned across 50 major cities ahead of the G20 summit in Delhi in September.

New Delhi/Guwahati: China skipped a confidential G20 meeting held in India on Sunday, sources said. The meeting was held in Itanagar, the capital city of Arunachal Pradesh, a northeastern state that China claims is a part of Tibet. India has rejected such claims in the past and maintains Arunachal is its integral part.

Over 50 delegates attended the meeting, which is among the dozens of events planned across 50 major cities ahead of the G20 summit in Delhi in September. India currently holds the G20 presidency.

It is unclear if China has officially lodged a protest with India over the meeting.

Neither Foreign ministry nor China has commented on it.

The weekend meeting was declared confidential and media coverage was not permitted.

Themed 'Research innovation initiative, gathering', the meeting was organised by the Science and Technology department.

The delegates who attended the meet also visited Arunachal Pradesh legislative assembly and a Buddhist monastery in Itanagar. Upon their arrival, they were received by cultural troupes at the airport. They also tasted local cuisines, said officials.

India and Chinese troops had clashed along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in the state's Tawang sector last December, in a face-off that came amid a months-long border standoff in eastern Ladakh.

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh had then accused China of trying to "unilaterally" change the status quo along the LAC.

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PM Modi & and Chinese President Xi Jinping had a brief discussion, and speculation for bilateral ties made the rounds

PM Modi engaged with Chinese President Xi Jinping briefly where he talked about maintaining peace and tranquillity and also respecting the Line of Actual Control (LAC). He said it is essential if both countries want to maintain peace and normal bilateral relations.

Addressing a media briefing, foreign secretary Vinay Kwatra told the details of the brief interaction between the two leaders. The two engaged in a conversation on the margins of the BRICS (Brazil-Russia-India-China-South Africa) Summit in Johannesburg.

“On the sidelines of the BRICS Summit, the prime minister interacted with other BRICS leaders. In a conversation with President Xi Jinping of China, the prime minister highlighted India’s concerns on the unresolved issues along the LAC in the western sector of the India-China border areas,” Kwatra told the press.

“Prime minister underlined that maintaining peace and tranquillity in the border areas and observing and respecting the LAC are essential for the normalization of the India-China relationship,” he added.

Qwatra also disclosed that the two leaders agreed to “direct their relevant officials to intensify efforts at expeditious disengagement and de-escalation”, Kwatra said.

Those who understand the details of the matter claimed that the two world leaders engaged in several interactions during the summit. This particular conversation took place during a pull-aside on Wednesday.

South Africa’s public broadcaster SABC showed Xi and PM Modi engaged in a full conversation. However brief, this conversation between the two leaders before a news conference at BRICS on Thursday attracted a lot of viewership.

Earlier, the two had a short encounter during last year’s G20 Summit in Bali. Both Xi & and Modi were attending the dinner hosted by Indonesian President Joko Widodo on November 16, 2022.

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Jaishankar, External Affairs Minister to Meet Qin Gang the Chinese Foreign Minister, and Antony Blinken the U.S. Secretary of the State

S Jaishankar, the External Affairs Minister of India will be in back-to-back bilateral meetings with Qin Gang (Chinese foreign minister) and Antony Blinken (U.S. Secretary of the state) on the note of the G20 meeting between foreign ministers on Thursday. After visiting the Central Asian states at Rashtrapati Bhavan Cultural Centre (G20 meeting venue) at 11:30 AM, Blinken reached New Delhi on Wednesday late at night. Jaishankar will thus meet Blinken first and then follow up with other meetings.

In the noon, Jaishankar will meet with Qin immediately with Blinken. Qin is on his first visit to India and is a close aide to President Xi Jinping. He is the foreign minister and replaced Wang Yi last year. With continued tensions between U.S. and China, these meetings are important to lessen the chances of a military standoff between the Chinese and Indian troops on the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in the Ladakh sector.

Considering the last 6 decades, relations between India and China are at the lowest given the clashes in June 2020 at the Galwan valley that caused the death of 20 Indian soldiers brutally, and 4 from the Chinese troops. Blinken has clarified that there are no plans for any meetings on the margins of the G20 meeting between him and his counterparts from China and Russia.

However, Jaishankar and Blinken’s meeting will probably help to review the progress on discussions and bilateral relations regarding international and regional issues such as that prevalent in the Indo-Pacific and Ukraine. In the recent few weeks, several visits have taken place from high-level contacts between the two nations. These include Ajit Doval, the National Security Adviser visiting the U.S. to launch the iCET (Initiative on Critical and Emerging Technologies).

Considering jaishankar’s meeting with Qin will perhaps focus on normalizing bilateral relations with the country and people by standing firm on India’s position on the withdrawal of frontline troops of China on the LAC. While China and India are considering relations for trade, the Chinese side has also stressed on putting the border tensions in an appropriate place. After several military and diplomatic talks, China and India withdrew troops from the invaded and disputed two banks – Gogra and Hot Springs of Pangong Lake.

But China has prepared military infrastructure, bridges, and roads on its LAC, causing friction for any progress in areas such as Demchok and Depsang. Jaishankar will also oversee other bilateral meetings with 9 guest countries set to attend the meeting for G20 foreign ministers and counterparts from G20 countries on Thursday. There will be meetings that the External Affairs Minister will attend with his counterparts from Germany and France.

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Lac: LAC row: India, China discuss proposal for disengagement in remaining friction points | India News

NEW DELHI: The 26th meeting of the Working Mechanism for Consultation and Coordination on India-China Border Affairs (WMCC) was held in Beijing on Wednesday. This was the first in-person WMCC meeting since the 14th meeting held in July 2019. The WMCC was established in 2012 to provide a platform for consultations and coordination between India and China on border affairs. The 26th meeting was…