Despite a cautious start, the Indian women's hockey team managed to defeat China in a close 1-0 match and claim the Asian Champions Trophy title for the second time. Player-of-the-tournament Deepika scored the lone goal for India, bringing her total to 11 goals in the tournament. Despite China's efforts, the Indian team was able to control the game and secure the victory. The team's struggles with penalty corners continued, but their overall performance was strong enough to earn them the championship.
In a strongly-worded statement, Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan lashed out at Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, accusing her of contesting the Wayanad bypoll with the support of Jamaat-e-Islami. He alleged that the Jamaat had issued directions to members to vote for the UDF candidate and that the terrorist outfit had openly supported the Congress party in the state. This accusation came after a report stated that the disengagement process between India and China in the Depsang and Demchok areas of the Eastern Ladakh sector had been almost completed, leading to a reduction in tension along the border. Vijayan also referenced Congress' alliance with the Indian Union Muslim League (IUML), which he claimed had links to the Jamaat.
In a speech addressing personnel from various branches of the Indian armed forces, Prime Minister Narendra Modi emphasized the country's commitment to protecting its borders and the strength of its armed forces. He expressed gratitude towards the army for their sacrifices and outlined plans for modernizing and unifying the three branches of the military. This comes in the wake of recent border tensions and successful disengagement between India and China.
After days of negotiations, India announced Monday that an agreement had been reached with China on patrolling arrangements along the Line of Actual Control. However, China did not mention this in a media briefing in Beijing the following day, raising questions about the implementation of the pact. In New Delhi, Army chief General Upendra Dwivedi emphasized the need for trust-building measures between the two countries in order for the agreement to be successful.
After months of tensions along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) between India and China, Indian Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi has confirmed a patrolling agreement has been reached between the two countries. The goal is to return military ties between the two nations to pre-April 2020 levels. However, the Army Chief also pointed out the need for rebuilding trust between the two forces in order to successfully restore the status quo. This confirmation comes days after Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri announced a patrolling agreement and ongoing efforts to resolve the tension that began in May 2020.
In a move to enhance its sea-based nuclear deterrence and counter the growing naval presence of China in the Indian Ocean region, India has quietly launched its fourth nuclear-powered submarine, S4*. This development comes amid diplomatic tension with Canada and the recent inauguration of a low-cost naval base in Telangana. With its 75% indigenous components and range of 3,500 km, the S4* joins the INS Arihant and INS Arighat in boosting India's strategic command and control communication capabilities. Plans are also underway for the development of more advanced submarines to further solidify India's dominance in the Indo-Pacific region.
Four-and-half years after the tense standoff between India and China, an agreement has been reached on the disengagement of troops along the Line of Actual Control, according to Indian Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri. After a meeting between Chinese and Indian diplomatic and military negotiators, it was decided that patrolling arrangements would be put in place to resolve the issues that arose in 2020. Despite this positive development, certain issues such as the Depsang Plains and Demchok remain unresolved and both sides continue to maintain a state of alert.
As tensions rise between the US and China, countries from the Global South are looking to strengthen their ties and assert their collective power. This is evident in upcoming events such as the BRICS Summit, where leaders from Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa will discuss trade, currency issues, and the global supply chain. Another significant event is the China-Africa Summit, where China is deepening its cooperation with African nations in an effort to create a more united front against Western dominance. These events highlight the importance of the Global South in shaping the future of global politics and economics.
In a significant development, India and China have reached an agreement on "patrolling arrangements" and resolving the ongoing military standoff at the Line of Actual Control (LAC). The agreement includes areas like Demchok and Depsang, which have been unresolved so far. While the details of the agreement have not been disclosed, this announcement comes at a crucial time, just a day before the BRICS Summit, suggesting a possible meeting between Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping. The two leaders have not met in-person since the Galwan clashes in 2020, making this a potentially significant bilateral development.
After weeks of negotiations, Indian Foreign Secretary announced that India and China have reached an agreement on patrolling activities in eastern Ladakh. This development comes just days before Prime Minister Modi's departure to the BRICS Summit, where it is anticipated that he will meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping for bilateral discussions. The agreement is believed to focus on patrolling in specific regions, and is a step towards easing tensions between the two countries.