Sikkim

Sikkim standoff: Indian Army pitches tents, starts supply chain despite China posturing

The Sikkim standoff is already India's longest standoff with China since the 1962 war.

Jul 9, 2017

Beijing slams Indian border troops crossing into Chinese territory as very serious

China has accused Indian border forces of allegedly crossing into its territory.

Jul 4, 2017

Beijing slams Indian border troops crossing into Chinese territory as very serious

China has accused Indian border forces of allegedly crossing into its territory. It described the border incursion near North Indian state of Sikkim as very serious and slammed New Delhi of violating a convention signed in 1890 between Britain and China relating to Sikkim and Tibet.The cross-border tensions rapidly escalated in recent days due to a road construction by China, which both India and Bhutan oppose. It resulted in India and China reportedly deploying thousands of troops in frontier positions. The last time the two countries engaged militarily in Sikkim was in 1967.

Jul 4, 2017

Aakhiri Ahuti: IndiGo, Delhi Police to ferry mortal remains of underprivileged from the North East for free

Through Aakhiri Ahuti, the mortal remains will be transported free of cost to north-eastern destinations on IndiGo's network.

Jan 12, 2017

NDRF battles floods across several states in the country; more than 26,000 moved to safer places

The disaster response force has deployed 56 teams across states like Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Rajasthan, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh and Sikkim.

Aug 22, 2016

Centre eases travel norms for foreigners going to places like Ladakh, Arunachal: Report

Restrictions for Afghan, Chinese and Pakistani nationals will still be upheld.

Jun 15, 2016