Doklam
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China increased troops presence, build underground storage near Doklam, Pentagon report claims
World | Oct 22, 2023, 03:00 PM ISTAccording to a report by the Pentagon, China deployed one border regiment, supported by two divisions of Xinjiang and Tibet Military Districts with four combined arms brigades (CAB) in reserve in the western sector of the LAC in 2022.
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Bhutan's King Wangchuck's visit to India may cool down New Delhi's concerns for Doklam
India | Apr 03, 2023, 07:15 PM ISTAlthough Wangchuck came here on an invitation from President Droupadi Murmu, it is expected he would be quizzed by Indian officials about the controversial comments related to the international border issues.
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'No fresh infrastructure development in Doklam area', says Lt Gen Kalita amid border row with China
India | Dec 16, 2022, 08:01 PM ISTIndia-China border row: Notably, Doklam is the strategic valley in Bhutan at the tri-junction of three countries. His remarks came amid media reports that the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) was constructing a ropeway at Torsa Nala, close to Doklam.
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India, China agree on need to find early resolution to remaining issues, next military talks soon
India | Nov 18, 2021, 09:59 PM ISTThe MEA said the two sides agreed on the need to find an early resolution to the remaining issues while fully abiding by bilateral agreements and protocols so as to restore peace and tranquillity.
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‘Cannot counter China by PR driven media strategy’: Rahul Gandhi
India | Nov 23, 2020, 09:58 AM ISTRahul Gandhi has renewed his attack on the Modi government over reports of China establishing villages inside Bhutanese territory in Doklam.
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Foreign Secretary visits Bhutan ahead of Modi's visit, discusses Doklam issue
India | Jul 06, 2019, 05:01 PM ISTGokhale, who was in Bhutan on July 4-5, had an audience with King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck, and called on Prime Minister Lotay Tshering. Later, the Bhutanese Foreign Minister Tandi Dorji hosted Foreign Secretary Gokhale for dinner. The visit of the Foreign Secretary was in keeping with the tradition of regular high-level exchanges between the two countries.
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Disputes between neighbouring countries are as natural as brothers staying under one roof: Chinese envoy
World | May 22, 2019, 12:53 PM ISTChinese Ambassador to India Luo Zhaohui said that India and China had reached a consensus to make bilateral ties stable and break the cycle of highs and lows in the relations between the two countries.
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Nirmala Sitharaman in Aap Ki Adalat: 'No change in position at Doklam after 2017 face-off'
Aap Ki Adalat | Sep 15, 2018, 11:39 PM ISTNirmala Sitharaman in Aap Ki Adalat: 'No change in position at Doklam after 2017 face-off'
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As Rahul Gandhi embarks on Kailash Mansarovar Yatra, BJP questions his 'rishta' with China
India | Aug 31, 2018, 02:57 PM IST"Ye rishta kya kehlata hai?" BJP spokesperson Sambit Patra said mockingly and added that Rahul Gandhi must explain his love for China.
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Rahul Gandhi in London: 'Chinese are still in Doklam, PM Modi has no Pakistan strategy'
World | Aug 24, 2018, 07:17 PM IST"Doklam is not an isolated issue. It was a part of a sequence of events, it was a process. Prime Minister is episodic. He views Doklam as an event. If he was carefully watching the process, he could've stopped it," Rahul Gandhi said.
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Centre did not inform Sikkim about Doklam stand-off: CM Chamling
National | Aug 21, 2018, 07:08 PM ISTChamling also said the state is working towards enhancing the quality of education in Sikkim.
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China equips troops in Tibet with hi-pressure oxygen supplies, portable barracks
World | Aug 14, 2018, 04:43 PM ISTNew barracks and other improvements can let troops have enough rest and guarantee their quality of life so that they can work together with better morale, according to Song.
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Encourage Bhutan for increase in deployment around North Doklam: Parliamentary panel
India | Aug 12, 2018, 11:33 PM ISTThe Parliamentary Panel on External Affairs, headed by Congress MP Shashi Tharoor, felt that increasing the number of soldiers in North Doklam was important for safeguarding India's strategic interests in the region.
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Indian Army finalises project to produce clothing, equipment for soldiers guarding Siachen glacier, Doklam
India | Aug 12, 2018, 01:56 PM ISTMilitary sources said the Army is aiming at saving nearly Rs 300 crore annually by indigenous production of these items which are, at present, sourced from countries like the US, Australia, Canada and Switzerland.
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Govt denies reports of China quietly resuming its activities in Doklam area
World | Jul 26, 2018, 10:16 PM ISTAlice G Wells, the Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asia, made these remarks while comparing Beijing’s actions in the Himalayan region with its manovers in the disputed South China Sea.
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China welcomes PM Modi's remarks on bilateral ties at Shangri-La Dialogue
World | Jun 04, 2018, 05:08 PM ISTPrime Minister Modi in his keynote address at the Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore, Asia's premier defence and strategic affairs conference, last week had said that Asia and the world will have a better future when India and China work together with trust and confidence while being sensitive to each other's interests.
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China's gold mine at Arunachal border may become another flash point with India
India | May 20, 2018, 05:10 PM ISTThe mine project is being undertaken in Lhunze county under Chinese control adjacent to the Indian border, the Hong Kong-based South China Morning Post reported. China claims Arunachal Pradesh as part of southern Tibet.
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Parliamentary panel, including Shashi Tharoor, Rahul Gandhi to visit border areas in Sikkim, Arunachal in May
India | Apr 30, 2018, 11:50 PM ISTThe panel has been looking into various aspects of the India-China military standoff at Doklam and has been briefed several times on the issue by the former and current Foreign Secretary Vijay Gokhale.
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In pics: With warm handshake, Modi-Jinping historic bonhomie grabs eyeballs all across the world
World | Apr 28, 2018, 06:27 AM ISTPM Modi and Chinese President held "extensive and fruitful" meetings on the first day of an unprecedented two-day informal summit to "solidify" the India-China relationship.
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Will PM Modi confront China over Doklam during informal summit with President Xi, asks Congress
India | Apr 27, 2018, 04:42 PM ISTLaunching a scathing attack on PM Modi, party’s communications Incharge Randeep Singh Surjewala, in a series of tweets, accused the prime minister of being incapable of sending a strong message to China.