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Rahul Gandhi cites ex-Army chief Naravane's memoir on Chinese tank movement: What really happened?
India | Feb 02, 2026, 05:24 PM ISTThe memoir, cited by the Congress leader, allegedly claims that four Chinese tanks were moving rapidly towards the Indian side and that the then Army chief had informed top government officials about it.
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Message to US and Japan? China starts live-fire military drill around Taiwan
World | Dec 29, 2025, 10:19 AM ISTThe drill is being conducted after the US approved an arms package worth USD 11.1 billion for Taiwan. This is the largest arms sale of the US to Taiwan. China has harshly criticised the move.
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Is Xi Jinping losing control? What it could mean for China and India: Explained
Explainers | Jul 03, 2025, 05:16 PM ISTBetween May 21 and June 5, 2025, Xi Jinping was nowhere to be seen. Not on state media. Not in official readouts. Not in diplomatic engagements. It was the longest unexplained absence of his presidency.
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Strait Thunder-2025A: PLA concludes military drills focusing on 'blockade enforcement' around Taiwan
World | Apr 02, 2025, 06:47 PM ISTThe military drills, named Strait Thunder-2025A, conducted by the People's Liberation Army, focused on 'blockade enforcement' around Taiwan. The PLA said the drills were aimed at displaying Beijing's wrath against 'separatist' statements by Taiwan President Lai Ching-te.
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Chinese President will not forget any time soon: Gen Naravane on India's response to Galwan clash
India | Dec 18, 2023, 11:15 AM ISTNaravane in his memoirs 'Four Stars of Destiny' recounted the Indian response to the Chinese aggression in Eastern Ladakh in 2020, saying It took the Indian Army to show to world that 'enough is enough'.
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MHA declares several Meitei groups including PLA, UNLF as 'unlawful' under UAPA
India | Nov 13, 2023, 04:04 PM ISTThe Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act provides the government with the legal authority to take stringent measures against organisations or individuals involved in unlawful activities, including terrorism, promoting insurgency, and threatening the sovereignty and integrity of the nation.
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US Navy challenges Beijing in South China Sea amid Taiwan tension; PLAN responds
World | Apr 10, 2023, 04:22 PM ISTThe United States, on several occasions, termed sailing in the South China Sea as their international navigation rights, while Beijing called it "illegal".
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Chinese, Taiwanese warships in stand-off near Taiwan Strait's as tension flare up
World | Apr 09, 2023, 07:13 PM ISTThe People’s Liberation Army (PLA) simulated precision strikes against key targets in Taiwan and nearby waters as “combat readiness” exercises around the self-ruled island.
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China's fighter jet flew dangerously close to US military plane over South China Sea I WATCH
World | Dec 30, 2022, 10:19 AM ISTAccording to the US Air Force, the"unethical behaviour" of the Chinese navy fighter jet forced the American pilot to manoeuvre to avoid a collision.
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Chinese military sends 17 warplanes, 7 ships towards Taiwan in 24 hours
World | Dec 26, 2022, 11:03 AM ISTChina's military has often used large military exercises as a demonstration of force in response to U.S. government actions in support of Taiwan. It conducted large live-fire military exercises in August in response to US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's visit to Taiwan.
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Chinese PLA was planning to set up observation post near Arunachal: Senior Army officer
India | Dec 14, 2022, 11:27 PM ISTThe PLA has cause for concern. Over the last few years, the Indian Army, with help from the Arunachal Pradesh government, has created a lot of infrastructure in that region.
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India-China military talks: Both sides hold high-level discussions on Indian side of LAC
India | Jul 17, 2022, 11:19 AM ISTIn the fresh round of talks, the Indian side is expected to press for disengagement of troops as soon as possible in all the remaining friction points besides seeking resolution of issues in Depsang Bulge and Demchok.
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China constructing 2nd bridge on Pangong Tso capable of carrying armoured columns: Report
India | May 18, 2022, 01:49 PM ISTPeople's Liberation Army aims for multiple routes to counter any possible operations by the Indian security forces in the future.
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Chinese PLA tortured Arunachal youth in its custody: MP Tapir Gao
India | Feb 02, 2022, 11:27 PM ISTLok Sabha member Tapir Gao (BJP) on January 19 had spoken Miram going missing on his social media account. The Indian Army then immediately approached the PLA on a hotline to trace and secure the safe return of the boy and shared the identity details of Miram with the PLA.
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Muqabla: Congress alleges China built villages near Doklam
News | Nov 18, 2021, 08:15 PM ISTThe Congress on Thursday once again attacked the government over border row with China and alleged that China has established three villages near Doklam and the Modi Government has done unpardonable, blatant and brazen compromise of 'National Security' as India's 'Territorial Integrity' stands exposed once again and questioned Prime Minister's silence on the issue.
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Over 100 Chinese PLA crossed LAC in Uttarakhand's Barahoti sector last month: Report
India | Oct 01, 2021, 11:42 AM ISTThe transgression took place on August 30, and the Chinese troops returned from the area after spending few hours, they said. The Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) personnel are deployed in the area.
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China finally confirms PLA troops killed in Galwan clash with Indian soldiers
India | Feb 19, 2021, 10:25 AM ISTChina has officially confirmed that People’s Liberation Army (PLA) troops were killed in clash with Indian soldiers in Galwan valley of Ladakh last year.
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India returns captured PLA soldier to China
India | Jan 11, 2021, 02:06 PM ISTA Chinese soldier, who was apprehended by the Indian Army in eastern Ladakh three days ago, was handed back to China on Monday, official sources said.
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Army apprehends Chinese soldier on Indian Side of LAC in Ladakh
India | Jan 09, 2021, 02:59 PM ISTOn early hours of Friday, a Chinese soldier was apprehended on the Indian Side of the LAC, Ladakh, in the area South of Pangong Tso lake, Indian Army claimed on Saturday.
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Ladakh feels safe under PM Modi's leadership: Jamyang Namgyal
News | Dec 25, 2020, 03:05 PM ISTLadakh MP Jamyang Tsering Namgyal on December 25 informed that the recent proposal sent by China's People's Liberation Army has been refused.