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Chinese troops enter Indian side in Arunachal Pradesh, return after objection from the army

While the Chinese troops had entered about 1000 metres into the Dibang Valley, the security personnel have said that this wasn't a transgression and the PLA left as soon as they were told that they were on the Indian territory.

Oct 16, 2018

India, China to launch joint training programme for Afghan diplomats

The Minister reiterated India's commitment to partner with Afghanistan in its efforts to emerge as a united, peaceful, stable, inclusive and economically vibrant nation.

Oct 15, 2018

BJP-led NDA will return to power with Modi as PM in 2019, predicts survey

The ruling alliance is projected to bag 276 out of 543 seats in the Lok Sabha, while UPA might get 112 seats.

Oct 5, 2018

J-10 fighter aircraft of China's People's Liberation Army (Air Force).

China constructing bomb-proof shelters to house fighter planes at Lhasa airfield

Bomb-proof shelters are critical in the event of hostilities breaking out. Aircraft which are usually parked in the open are vulnerable to air and missile strikes. Keeping them in shelters puts them out of harm's way and ready to fight when the need arises.

Oct 3, 2018

China intruded into Ladakh 14 times in August, soldiers came 18 km into Indian territory

The Chinese troops trespassed across the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in Ladakh 14 times between August 4 and 19. The incursions, on foot and vehicles, took place in the Daulat Beg Oldie, Depsang, Pangong Tso and Trig Heights areas.

Oct 3, 2018

PM Modi claims Sikkim's Pakyong airport is the 100th in India but is it so?

The Pakyong airport is Sikkim's first airport, situated at an altitude of 4,500 feet above sea level.

Sep 25, 2018

PM Modi dedicates airport in Sikkim, attacks past govts on northeast development

The airport is expected to give a huge boost to Sikkim's connectivity, especially tourism. As of now, the nearest airport for Sikkim is at a distance of 150-kilometres in West Bengal's Bagdogra.

Sep 24, 2018

PM Narendra Modi to inaugurate Sikkim's first airport in Pakyong

The prime minister reached the state on Sunday evening in an MI-8 chopper from Bagdogra and was received by Governor Ganga Prasad and Chief Minister Pawan Chamling.

Sep 24, 2018

UGC asks universities to observe Surgical Strike Day on September 29

On 29 September 2016, the Indian Army carried out the surgical strike, 11 days after Pakistan carried out Uri attack in Jammu and Kashmir killing 18 Army personnel.

Sep 21, 2018

Sikkim hit by rains, landslides; 350 rescued by armed forces

Mountain streams in Sikkim are in spate and still bringing down boulders, said government officials.

Sep 18, 2018

Paltan movie review: A failed attempt at making another Border

Paltan is fine to watch once for the love of nation and the sacrifices made by the heroes. JP Dutta's Border was a wholesome war film, but this time the director misses out on a lot of aspects. Read full review.

Sep 7, 2018

Paltan movie review: Here's what critics say about JP Dutta's war film

Based on Nathu La and Cho La clashes in 1967 along the Sikkim border, Paltan reportedly fails to recreate the magic of Border. Read critics' reviews.

Sep 6, 2018

Is Paltan actor Arjun Rampal bedridden after accident? [Watch video]

Is Paltan actor Arjun Rampal bedridden after accident? [Video]

The former model and actor recently shared a video on Instagram, saying he is bedridden because of a ligament injury.

Sep 3, 2018

Heavy rains lash Delhi-NCR; traffic affected due to waterlogging

The rains, along with thunder and lightning, led to waterlogging, power cuts, and tree falls in the national capital.

Aug 28, 2018

India, China agree to reduce troop confrontations along Line of Actual Control

Both countries have agreed to increase the tempo of training, joint exercises and other interactions between their military forces and put in place a new bilateral memorandum of understanding on defence exchange and cooperation to replace a similar one signed in 2006.

Aug 24, 2018

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