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Tough drivers and their trucks help Indian Army fight harsh winters in the Himalayas

The tanker drivers haul millions of litres of fuel to Ladakh region in Jammu and Kashmir and upper reaches of Himachal Pradesh in summer months.

Aug 14, 2018

China intrudes 500 metres into Ladakh, pitches 5 tents in Demchok; Beijing mounting another challenge?

The People's Liberation Army seems to have now moved on to the Demchok sector of eastern Ladakh, where soldiers are said to have intruded about 500 metres into the Indian side in July and even pitched about five tents in the area.

Aug 14, 2018

Indian Army soldiers to get indigenous winter clothing, high-altitude gear for Siachen Glacier

For soldiers deployed on Siachen Glacier, it's a constant battle of survival against severe cold, avalanches, landslides, frostbite and high-velocity winds. More soldiers have succumbed to extreme conditions than enemy action on the glacier.

Aug 13, 2018

China building all-weather road near Siachen, in Kashmir's Shaksgam valley

After Doklam may be closing in on India from other strategic points. The latest reports say China has made considerable progress in a road construction project in the Shaksgam Valley in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir.

Aug 2, 2018

What is the KiKi Challenge? A brand new internet fad that just needs to stop

The KiKi Challenge involves a person jumping out of a slow-moving vehicle and dancing on the road to Drake's song "In My Feelings," from his latest album, Scorpion. The challenge is to keep up with the pace and direction of the vehicle while dancing, which also involves the signature heart move.

Aug 1, 2018

Tibet part of China's 'sacred territory': Chinese premier

During a visit to the mountain nation, Chinese Premier Li Keqiang urged religious figures to promote national unity and ethnic harmony.

Jul 29, 2018

With 90 tents and heavy contruction material, Doklam witnesses fresh Chinese buildup

It is now being said that a "major construction" work on the 12-kilometre stretch started on March 23 and the PLA is looking to connect Doklam with a Chinese military base named Yatung. Over 10 construction vehicles, five temporary sheds, 30 other heavy vehicles and about 90 tents that house the army and the construction workers.

Jul 27, 2018

In latest rapprochement, China defence minister to visit India

Speaking at a monthly news briefing in Beijing, China's Defence Ministry spokesman said that the two countries were currently in talks about Defence Minister Wei Fenghe's visit.

Jul 26, 2018

China invites Bhutan to join its ambitious Belt and Road Initiative

Bhutan does not have an embassy in China and it is the only nation in the South Asian region which has not joined the Belt and Road Initiative, besides India.

Jul 25, 2018

China seeks Bhutan border cooperation after India spat

Visiting landlocked Bhutan on a three-day trip, Chinese Vice Foreign Minister Kong Xuanyou said his country highly regarded its traditional friendship with Bhutan.

Jul 24, 2018

Check out Priya Prakash Varrier's reaction on Rahul Gandhi's wink in Parliament [Video]

Reacting to Rahul Gandhi's wink in Parliament, Priya Prakash said that she got the news about the Congress President winking at PM Modi after she came back from college.

Jul 20, 2018

Indian Army delegation to visit China; first such visit post Doklam stand-off

The three-member Indian Army delegation is headed by Eastern Command's General Officer Commander-in-Chief (GOC-in-C) Lt Gen Abhay Krishna and the team is expected to reach China by the second week of August.

Jul 13, 2018

Chinese army delegation visit India for the first time post Doklam stand-off

The 10-member delegation, led by Lt Gen Liu Xiaowu, Deputy Commander of Western Theatre Command of Chinese Army, will be in India till July 6.

Jul 4, 2018

Bhutanese PM to visit India on July 5 as the nations celebrate 50 years of diplomatic relations

The three-day state visit will see Tshering Tobgay meeting Narendra Modi and President Ram Nath Kovind as India and Bhutan celebrate 50 years of diplomatic relations.

Jul 3, 2018

China holds first drill in Tibet since Doklam standoff, Beijing mounting a fresh challenge?

This is China's first drill in the region since the Doklam standoff and through this the People's Liberation Army aimed to test their logistics, armament support capabilities and military-civilian integration. The drill was held in collaboration with the government, local companies and civilians.

Jun 30, 2018

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