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India-China: Kailash Mansarovar Yatra to be held between June–August
Kailash Mansarovar Yatra to Tibet resumes in 2025 after a 5-year gap, marking a step toward normalising ties with China post the Ladakh LAC military standoff
Updated on Apr 26, 2025 07:18 PM IST
Indian Army showcases strength and self-reliance along the LAC in North Sikkim
The Army concluded ARMEX-24, a high-altitude adventure expedition, involving journey from the dense jungles of North Bengal to the snow-clad heights of Sikkim
Published on Apr 16, 2025 12:54 PM IST
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India, China close to understanding on Kailash Mansarovar Yatra
India and China near agreement to resume the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra, marking progress in normalizing relations post-LAC standoff, sources say.
Updated on Apr 16, 2025 04:48 AM IST
Rezaul H Laskar, New Delhi
India-China ties heading in positive direction, focus now on Kailash Mansarovar pilgrimage: EAM
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Xi Jinping met in Russia and agreed to revive several mechanisms to address the border dispute and normalise relations.
Published on Apr 09, 2025 01:42 PM IST
India, China discuss cross-border cooperation, Kailash-Mansarovar pilgrimage
The two sides are still engaged in working out modalities for resuming the Kailash-Mansarovar pilgrimage, which was last conducted in 2020
Updated on Mar 26, 2025 07:02 AM IST
China welcomes PM Modi’s comments, says Beijing ready to rebuild ties
PM Modi said in a podcast that differences between neighbours such as India and China are natural, but these shouldn’t turn into disputes
Published on Mar 17, 2025 07:04 PM IST
Don’t allow boundary dispute to define bilateral ties: Chinese FM
Chinese foreign minister Wang Yi said India and China have “enough wisdom and capability to maintain peace and tranquillity in the border areas
Published on Mar 07, 2025 04:43 PM IST
Jaishankar, Wang Yi discuss restarting yatra, flights
Jaishankar and Wang Yi discussed normalizing India-China ties, including the Kailash Mansarovar pilgrimage and direct flights, at the G20 meeting in Johannesburg.
Published on Feb 22, 2025 06:00 AM IST
Rezaul H Laskar, New Delhi
Jaishankar, Wang Yi discuss steps to normalise ties, resume Kailash pilgrimage
Jaishankar and his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi met on the margins of the G20 foreign ministers’ meeting in Johannesburg, South Africa
Published on Feb 21, 2025 07:39 PM IST
India, China should work for mutual understanding: Chinese foreign minister
Chinese foreign minister Wang Yi met foreign secretary Vikram Misri ahead of talks with vice foreign minister Sun Weidong, the latest in a series of engagements
Updated on Jan 27, 2025 04:33 PM IST
Foreign secretary to visit China for next steps in normalising relations
Vikram Misri is expected to hold talks with China’s vice foreign minister Sun Weidong, who was the envoy to India at the start of the standoff on the LAC.
Updated on Jan 23, 2025 08:03 PM IST
No contradiction, says MEA after army chief’s remarks on situation on LAC
Jaiswal recalled that external affairs minister S Jaishankar had emphasised that the “task of de-escalation remains to be addressed” in Ladakh sector of the LAC
Published on Jan 17, 2025 09:30 PM IST
Army chief advocates ‘whole-of-nation’ approach to ensure no surprises along LAC
The Army chief’s remark comes at a time when India is pressing for de-escalation of the conflict in the sensitive theatre on the back of the recent disengagement of Indian and Chinese armies from Depsang and Demchok
Published on Jan 15, 2025 06:08 PM IST
Rahul Singh
Degree of standoff exists along LAC, need to restore trust: Indian Army chief
Corps commanders along the entire stretch of the LAC, from Ladakh to Arunachal Pradesh, have been delegated powers to resolve “trivial issues and minor frictions”.
Published on Jan 14, 2025 09:21 AM IST
Rahul Singh, New Delhi
Army Gen Dwivedi calls out Pakistan over terrorism, says no troop cuts at LAC
Indian Army chief termed Pakistan as the epicentre of terrorism and said that 80 per cent of terrorists active in Jammu and Kashmir are Pakistanis.
Published on Jan 14, 2025 07:41 AM IST
A calibrated approach to bettering India-China ties
India must show strategic patience in its dealings with China, keeping in mind the larger geopolitical picture.
Published on Jan 04, 2025 08:12 PM IST
LAC situation ‘stable but sensitive’: Defence ministry
The latest assessment came in a year-end review of major developments in the defence sector during the year
Updated on Dec 27, 2024 08:54 AM IST
NSA Ajit Doval to visit China for talks under Special Representatives mechanism
The Special Representatives mechanism was created in 2003 to explore the “framework of a boundary settlement”.
Updated on Dec 17, 2024 04:52 AM IST
Slow and steady on China front
De-escalation, restoration of status quo and normalisation of bilateral ties need to be addressed with clarity and coherence
Published on Dec 08, 2024 10:16 PM IST
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India, China hold 1st diplomatic dialogue since disengagement
This was the 32nd meeting of the WMCC since its creation in 2012, but the first held since the two countries reached an understanding on October 21.
Updated on Dec 06, 2024 04:00 AM IST
At 1st WMCC meet after disengagement, India and China reflect on lessons learnt
The two sides also prepared for the next meeting of the Special Representatives on the border issue slated to be held soon
Published on Dec 05, 2024 08:44 PM IST
In Lok Sabha, Jaishankar lists 3 key ground rules for engaging with China
Jaishankar’s statement on Tuesday was the first comprehensive outlining of the government’s position since the two sides reached the agreement on October 21
Updated on Dec 03, 2024 09:09 PM IST
India-China relations have progressed: S Jaishankar in Lok Sabha
EAM Jaishankar said that recent military and diplomatic talks with China have resolved border issues, including patrolling agreements for areas along the LAC.
Updated on Dec 03, 2024 06:46 PM IST
China: Military lessons from the stand-off on LAC
India and China agreed on LAC patrolling arrangements after high-level talks, but underlying tensions and military strategies remain unresolved.
Updated on Nov 27, 2024 07:01 PM IST
Army installs optical fibre at Siachen, Daulet Beg Oldie to boost connectivity
The army’s 14 Corps said optical fibre cables were laid across “the ruthless and unforgiving terrain” to connect the remote locations for the first time
Published on Nov 26, 2024 07:16 PM IST
India, China agree on Special Representatives’ meeting, discuss direct flights
Among the issues discussed were resumption of the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra pilgrimage, and sharing of data on trans-border rivers.
Updated on Nov 19, 2024 09:54 PM IST
Disengagement on LAC is not a reset, says Jaishankar at HTLS
Jaishankar said it was reasonable to expect the disengagement would lead to “some improvement” in the bilateral ties
Updated on Nov 16, 2024 05:59 PM IST
After disengagement, India and China to address other challenges: Jaishankar
External affairs minister S Jaishankar said once the disengagement process is completed, India and China will have to address other challenges during the planned meetings of the NSAs and foreign ministers
Updated on Nov 05, 2024 07:30 PM IST
Indian troops resume patrolling in Depsang
The development comes after the disengagement of Indian and Chinese armies from Demchok, and verification of the troop and equipment pullback
Updated on Nov 05, 2024 04:50 AM IST
Rahul Singh, New Delhi
'Relationship got affected, we have to…': S Jaishankar on India-China ties
India and China are progressing in bilateral ties post troop disengagement at the LAC, but must address lingering issues from their standoff.
Updated on Nov 04, 2024 06:17 AM IST
HT Correspondent, New Delhi