Sikkim Standoff
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‘Doors of diplomacy closing’, says Cong as Oppn asks govt to spell roadmap on dealing with China
National | Aug 03, 2017, 06:21 PM ISTOpposition parties also accused the government of spoiling relations with the neighbours and felt that India should not be isolated in the process of isolating Pakistan
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Respect territorial sovereignty, pull back troops from Doklam with 'no strings attached': China to India
World | Aug 02, 2017, 06:40 PM ISTThe Chinese Foreign Ministry has for the first time provided details of the July 28 meeting between National Security Advisor Ajit Doval and State Councillor Yang Jiechi
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Sikkim standoff: No reduction in troops, says India, as Beijing claims Indian soldiers down to 40
India | Aug 02, 2017, 05:14 PM ISTIn a 15-page statement issued by the Foreign Affairs ministry, Beijing claimed that over 40 Indian border troops and one bulldozer were illegally staying in the Chinese territory as of end of July
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Sikkim standoff: 5 reasons why India’s stand against China is apt, and the world should follow suit
India | Aug 01, 2017, 08:13 PM ISTDoesn’t the international community’s silent support for a country like China belie their stated belief in human rights, equality and democracy?
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NSA Ajit Doval holds talks with Chinese counterpart Yang Jiechi amid Sikkim standoff
World | Jul 27, 2017, 07:01 PM ISTNational Security Advisor Ajit Doval today held talks with his Chinese Counterpart and State Councillor Yang Jiechi on the sidelines of the BRICS NSAs meeting here
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India-China border row may lead to war, says US expert
World | Jul 27, 2017, 03:15 PM IST"Both sides have taken hardline positions that make it difficult to back down. The messaging is eerily similar," Smith said, referring to the countries' 1962 war that was also over border disputes.
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Ajit Doval arrives in Beijing for BRICS NSAs meeting amid Sikkim stand-off
World | Jul 26, 2017, 11:08 PM ISTNational Security Advisor Ajit Doval arrived here today to attend BRICS top security officials meeting amid military stand-off in Dokalam.
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Yakeen Nahi Hota: Ajit Doval's visit key to ease Sikkim standoff
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China bound to be a threat in the coming years: Army vice chief
India | Jul 25, 2017, 07:13 PM ISTLt Gen. Sarath Chand, vice chief of the Indian Army, asserted that India needed to pay more attention to security in view of the existing scenario, and said military strength was essential for providing the security needed for economic development
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Ajit Doval’s visit key to ease Sikkim standoff, says Chinese analyst
World | Jul 22, 2017, 01:49 PM ISTMa Jiali, a research fellow at the China Reform Forum thinktank, said Doval’s visit may be key and would serve as an opportunity to ease India-China tensions.
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Doklam standoff: US asks India, China to engage in dialogue for reducing tension
World | Jul 21, 2017, 08:57 AM IST“This is a situation that we are following closely and carefully. I’d have to refer you to the governments of India and China for more information on that,” State Department Spokesman Heather Nauert said.
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Doklam standoff: India and China committed to peaceful solution for border dispute, govt tells Parliament
National | Jul 21, 2017, 08:57 AM ISTUnion Minister of State in the Ministry of External Affairs Gen V K Singh said that the two countries are committed to a fair, reasonable and mutually acceptable solution” to the boundary dispute.
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Amid border standoff, NSA Doval to travel to China to attend BRICS meet on Jul 27-28
India | Jul 20, 2017, 06:56 PM ISTAsked whether Doval will have any bilateral meeting with any Chinese leader or the Special Representative for boundary talks on the sidelines of the meeting of NSAs from BRICS, Baglay did not give a direct reply
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Foreign diplomats ‘shocked’ over India’s ‘illegal trespass’: China on Sikkim standoff
World | Jul 18, 2017, 02:59 PM ISTAsking India to withdraw its troops from the area, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lu Kang said that India should not take take the "illegal trespass as a policy to realise its political target.
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No room for talks unless India withdraws troops from Doklam: Chinese media on Sikkim standoff
World | Jul 15, 2017, 09:31 AM IST“China has made it clear that there is no room for negotiations on this incident and India must withdraw its border-crossing troops from Doklam," the Xinhua news agency said in a commentary.
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Sikkim standoff: Opposition backs centre’s stand but insists on raising the issue in Parliament
National | Jul 15, 2017, 07:30 AM ISTThe opposition leaders supported the action of Indian troops in stalling the attempt of Chinese troops to build a road through Bhutanese territory.
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Sikkim standoff could be part of China's larger strategy to change status quo gradually: US expert
World | Jul 11, 2017, 10:52 PM IST"I am concerned about the standoff on the border, as obviously are so many in India," Alyssa Ayres, a former State Department official under the Obama administration said.
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After flip-flop, Congress finally confirms Rahul Gandhi's meeting with Chinese envoy
National | Jul 10, 2017, 04:03 PM ISTWhile the Congress has vehemently denied that the meeting ever took place, the Chinese embassy first issued a short press release stating that the meeting did happen on July 8, but then removed it shortly after
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China accuses India of ‘misleading the public’ on Sikkim standoff
World | Jul 05, 2017, 03:05 PM IST“In disregard of the 1890 Sino-Britain convention, the Indian side said that Doklam is located within the tri- junction of the three countries, that is misleading the public,” Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Gen Shuang told media persons.
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Sikkim Standoff: India pushes troops on Sikkim border in longest impasse with China since 1962
News | Jul 03, 2017, 12:26 PM IST