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India-China: Kailash Mansarovar Yatra to be held between June–August

The external affairs ministry said the entire process for the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra, from online applications to the selection of pilgrims, has been fully computerised since 2015 (PTI)
Updated on Apr 26, 2025 07:27 PM IST

Indian Army showcases strength and self-reliance along the LAC in North Sikkim

Army personnel pose after successful conclusion of ARMEX-24, a high-altitude adventure expedition. It took participants on a journey from the dense jungles of North Bengal to the treacherous, snow-clad heights of Sikkim, covering a total of 146 kilometres.
Published on Apr 16, 2025 12:54 PM IST

India, China close to understanding on Kailash Mansarovar Yatra

The yatra has not been held since 2020. (PTI)
Updated on Apr 16, 2025 04:48 AM IST

India-China ties heading in positive direction, focus now on Kailash Mansarovar pilgrimage: EAM

External affairs minister S Jaishankar. (Sanjeev Verma/ HT Photo)
Published on Apr 09, 2025 01:42 PM IST

India, China discuss cross-border cooperation, Kailash-Mansarovar pilgrimage

The 33rd meeting of the Working Mechanism for Consultation and Coordination (WMCC) on India-China border affairs was held in Beijing on Tuesday. (X/China_Amb_India)
Updated on Mar 26, 2025 07:02 AM IST

China welcomes PM Modi’s comments, says Beijing ready to rebuild ties

Prime Minister Narendra Modi speaks during a podcast with Lex Fridman in New Delhi on Sunday. (ANI Photo) (DPR PMO/via ANI)
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 speaks at a press conference on the sidelines of the National People’s Congress (NPC) in Beijing. (Reuters photo)
Published on Mar 07, 2025 04:43 PM IST

Jaishankar, Wang Yi discuss restarting yatra, flights

Jaishankar, Wang Yi discuss restarting yatra, flights
Published on Feb 22, 2025 06:00 AM IST

Jaishankar, Wang Yi discuss steps to normalise ties, resume Kailash pilgrimage

External affairs minister S. Jaishankar met his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi in Johannesburg on Friday (S Jaishankar - X)
Published on Feb 21, 2025 07:39 PM IST

India, China should work for mutual understanding: Chinese foreign minister

India and China reached an understanding in October to reduce tensions after an over four-year military standoff. (X)
Updated on Jan 27, 2025 04:33 PM IST

Foreign secretary to visit China for next steps in normalising relations

Foreign secretary Vikram Misri will travel to Beijing next week for talks with a Chinese vice foreign minister (PTI)
Updated on Jan 23, 2025 08:03 PM IST

No contradiction, says MEA after army chief’s remarks on situation on LAC

In this undated handout photograph released by the Indian Army on Feb 16, 2021, People Liberation Army (PLA) soldiers and tanks during military disengagement along the LAC. (AFP FILE IMAGE)
Published on Jan 17, 2025 09:30 PM IST

Army chief advocates ‘whole-of-nation’ approach to ensure no surprises along LAC

Chief of the Army Staff General Upendra Dwivedi during the 9th Armed Forces Veterans’ Day celebrations, in Pune. (@adgpi)
Published on Jan 15, 2025 06:23 PM IST

Degree of standoff exists along LAC, need to restore trust: Indian Army chief

Indian Army chief General Upendra Dwivedi in New Delhi on Monday. (HT Photo)
Published on Jan 14, 2025 09:21 AM IST

Army Gen Dwivedi calls out Pakistan over terrorism, says no troop cuts at LAC

Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi during a press conference in New Delhi, India, on Monday, January 13.
Published on Jan 14, 2025 07:41 AM IST

A calibrated approach to bettering India-China ties

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Indian and Chinese army greet each other along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) near Karakoram pass in Ladakh on October 31, 2024, on the occasion of Diwali. (Photo by Indian Army / AFP) / (AFP)
Published on Jan 05, 2025 10:34 AM IST

LAC situation ‘stable but sensitive’: Defence ministry

The disengagement began on October 23, two days after India and China announced a breakthrough in negotiations to resolve their stand-off in Depsang and Demchok. (ANI)
Updated on Dec 27, 2024 08:54 AM IST

NSA Ajit Doval to visit China for talks under Special Representatives mechanism

National Security Adviser Ajit Doval last met Chinese foreign minister Wang Yi in September.
Updated on Dec 17, 2024 04:52 AM IST

Slow and steady on China front

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Indian and Chinese army greet each other along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) near Karakoram pass in Ladakh on October 31, 2024, on the occasion of Diwali. Chinese troops greeted Indian soldiers and exchanged sweets on October 31 at two points along their contested border to mark a major Indian festival, army sources said, a week after leaders of the Asian rivals held their first bilateral meeting in five years. (Photo by Indian Army / AFP) (AFP)
Published on Dec 09, 2024 10:34 AM IST

India, China hold 1st diplomatic dialogue since disengagement

Indian army convoy carrying reinforcements and supplies towards Leh. (Getty Images)
Updated on Dec 06, 2024 04:00 AM IST

At 1st WMCC meet after disengagement, India and China reflect on lessons learnt

(FILES) Indian army soldier stands on a snow-covered road near Zojila mountain pass that connects Srinagar to the union territory of Ladakh, bordering China (AFP FILE/Representative Image)
Published on Dec 05, 2024 08:44 PM IST

In Lok Sabha, Jaishankar lists 3 key ground rules for engaging with China

External affairs minister S Jaishankar speaks in the Lok Sabha during the winter session of Parliament on Tuesday. (ANI/SansadTV)
Updated on Dec 03, 2024 09:09 PM IST

India-China relations have progressed: S Jaishankar in Lok Sabha

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar speaks in the Lok Sabha during the Winter session of Parliament, in New Delhi, Tuesday. (PTI Photo)
Updated on Dec 03, 2024 06:46 PM IST

China: Military lessons from the stand-off on LAC

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A successful deterrence strategy rests on three critical pillars, often called the 3Cs — capability, communication, and credibility (AFP Photo/Indian Army)
Updated on Nov 28, 2024 02:25 PM IST

Army installs optical fibre at Siachen, Daulet Beg Oldie to boost connectivity

Perseverance and unyielding spirit prevailed over every challenge, said the army’s 14 Corps in a post on X. (X/firefurycorps)
Published on Nov 26, 2024 07:16 PM IST

India, China agree on Special Representatives’ meeting, discuss direct flights

External affairs minister S Jaishankar meets foreign minister of China, Wang Yi on the sidelines of the 19th G-20 summit, in Rio de Janeiro on Monday. (Dr. S. Jaishankar-X)
Updated on Nov 19, 2024 09:54 PM IST

Disengagement on LAC is not a reset, says Jaishankar at HTLS

External affairs minister S Jaishankar said India and China, both countries with large populations and a civilisational history, are on the upswing (Ravi Kumar/HT Photo)
Updated on Nov 17, 2024 11:30 AM IST

After disengagement, India and China to address other challenges: Jaishankar

External affairs minister S Jaishankar with Australian foreign minister Penny Wong during the 15th India - Australia Foreign Ministers’ Framework Dialogue in Canberra, Australia, on Tuesday. (PTI)
Updated on Nov 05, 2024 07:30 PM IST

Indian troops resume patrolling in Depsang

Indian and Chinese army greet each other along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) near Karakoram pass in Ladakh on Thursday. (AFP)
Updated on Nov 05, 2024 04:50 AM IST

'Relationship got affected, we have to…': S Jaishankar on India-China ties

External affairs minister S Jaishankar during an interaction with members of the Indian community in Brisbane. (PTI)
Updated on Nov 04, 2024 06:17 AM IST