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  • Indian armed forces’ bravery, valour in Galwan, Tawang commendable: Rajnath

    By PTI

    NEW DELHI: The bravery and valour displayed by the armed forces through the Galwan valley clashes and the latest face-off within the Tawang sector of Arunachal Pradesh is commendable and any quantity of reward for them is just not sufficient, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh mentioned on Saturday.

    Singh’s feedback throughout an tackle on the business chamber FICCI got here a day after Congress chief Rahul Gandhi accused the federal government of downplaying the risk posed by China alongside the Line of Actual Control and saying it was “asleep” and never prepared to just accept the scenario.

    The defence minister additionally took an oblique dig at Gandhi for “doubting” the federal government’s intention in dealing with the border row with China and mentioned politics cannot be achieved on the premise of “falsehood.”

    “Any amount of praise is not enough for the armed forces the way they displayed bravery and valour, be it in Galwan or Tawang,” Singh mentioned.

    “We have never questioned the intention of any leader in the opposition, we have only debated on the basis of policies. Politics should be based on truth. Politics cannot be done on the basis of falsehood for a long time,” he mentioned, with out naming anybody.

    “The process of taking the society towards the right path is called ‘rajniti’ (politics). I do not understand the reason behind doubting anyone’s intention always,” Singh mentioned.

    Indian and Chinese troops had been engaged in a contemporary conflict within the Yangtse space of Arunachal Pradesh’s Tawang sector on December 9, in a primary such main flare-up after the lethal hand-to-hand fight within the Galwan Valley in June 2020 that marked essentially the most critical navy battle between the 2 sides in a long time.

    In his remarks, Singh additionally mentioned that India aspires to develop into a superpower for international good and prosperity, and it doesn’t have any intention to even seize one inch of the land of any nation, seen as a thinly veiled reference to China’s aggressive behaviour alongside the borders.

    “When I am saying we aspire to become a superpower, it should never be construed that we want to dominate over countries in the world. We do not have any intention to even capture one inch of the land of any country,” he mentioned.

    “If we want to become a superpower, then we want to become a superpower for global good and prosperity. The world is our family,” Singh added.

    The defence minister additionally mentioned that India’s financial system was among the many six-seven massive economies through the time of Independence, and when China witnessed a brand new system following the 1949 revolution, its GDP was lower than that of India.

    He mentioned although India and China saved marching collectively until 1980, the neighbouring nation went forward driving on financial reforms.

    “In the year 1991, economic reforms started in our country too. But China has made such a long jump in a short time that, except the US, it has left behind all other countries of the world in its pace of development,” he mentioned.

    “India returned to the list of top 10 economies in the 21st century. But the kind of development that should have happened in India was not happening,” the defence minister mentioned, including {that a} new period of growth started in 2014 when Narendra Modi grew to become the prime minister.

    Singh mentioned when Modi took cost of the federal government, the Indian financial system was the ninth-largest globally and its dimension was about two trillion {dollars}.

    “Today, India’s economy has become the fifth-largest economy with a size of three-and-a-half trillion dollars,” he mentioned.

    In his tackle, Singh additionally gave a rundown of the achievements of the Modi authorities within the areas of infrastructure, well being, schooling, banking, commerce and funding, overseas direct funding and general financial reforms.

    “Remember the time of 2013, when investment firm Morgan Stanley coined the term ‘Fragile Five’, which is the five countries of the world whose economy was faltering badly. The countries in this ‘Fragile Five’ were Turkey, Brazil, South Africa, Indonesia and India,” he mentioned.

    “Today India has moved out of the category of ‘Fragile Five’ and joined the ‘Fabulous Five’ economies of the world,” he mentioned.

    Singh mentioned India’s stature has elevated considerably on the world stage beneath Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s management. Now, India is engaged on setting the agenda on the world stage, he mentioned.

    At the identical time, the defence minister talked about some issues dealing with the nation, together with inflation. He mentioned inflation has gone up attributable to disruptions within the international provide chain and different logistical bottlenecks attributable to the COVID-19 pandemic and the Ukraine battle.

    “The problem of inflation is before us as a major issue. In fact, the world had not fully recovered from the supply chain disruptions and logistical bottlenecks caused by COVID-19 when the Ukraine conflict came before us,” Singh mentioned.

    “Whatever may be the reason, if the problem is in front of us, then we have to find a solution for it. Not only India, but the economy of the whole world is passing through a very difficult phase, but if you see, inflation is less in India as compared to other major countries,” he mentioned.

    NEW DELHI: The bravery and valour displayed by the armed forces through the Galwan valley clashes and the latest face-off within the Tawang sector of Arunachal Pradesh is commendable and any quantity of reward for them is just not sufficient, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh mentioned on Saturday.

    Singh’s feedback throughout an tackle on the business chamber FICCI got here a day after Congress chief Rahul Gandhi accused the federal government of downplaying the risk posed by China alongside the Line of Actual Control and saying it was “asleep” and never prepared to just accept the scenario.

    The defence minister additionally took an oblique dig at Gandhi for “doubting” the federal government’s intention in dealing with the border row with China and mentioned politics cannot be achieved on the premise of “falsehood.”

    “Any amount of praise is not enough for the armed forces the way they displayed bravery and valour, be it in Galwan or Tawang,” Singh mentioned.

    “We have never questioned the intention of any leader in the opposition, we have only debated on the basis of policies. Politics should be based on truth. Politics cannot be done on the basis of falsehood for a long time,” he mentioned, with out naming anybody.

    “The process of taking the society towards the right path is called ‘rajniti’ (politics). I do not understand the reason behind doubting anyone’s intention always,” Singh mentioned.

    Indian and Chinese troops had been engaged in a contemporary conflict within the Yangtse space of Arunachal Pradesh’s Tawang sector on December 9, in a primary such main flare-up after the lethal hand-to-hand fight within the Galwan Valley in June 2020 that marked essentially the most critical navy battle between the 2 sides in a long time.

    In his remarks, Singh additionally mentioned that India aspires to develop into a superpower for international good and prosperity, and it doesn’t have any intention to even seize one inch of the land of any nation, seen as a thinly veiled reference to China’s aggressive behaviour alongside the borders.

    “When I am saying we aspire to become a superpower, it should never be construed that we want to dominate over countries in the world. We do not have any intention to even capture one inch of the land of any country,” he mentioned.

    “If we want to become a superpower, then we want to become a superpower for global good and prosperity. The world is our family,” Singh added.

    The defence minister additionally mentioned that India’s financial system was among the many six-seven massive economies through the time of Independence, and when China witnessed a brand new system following the 1949 revolution, its GDP was lower than that of India.

    He mentioned although India and China saved marching collectively until 1980, the neighbouring nation went forward driving on financial reforms.

    “In the year 1991, economic reforms started in our country too. But China has made such a long jump in a short time that, except the US, it has left behind all other countries of the world in its pace of development,” he mentioned.

    “India returned to the list of top 10 economies in the 21st century. But the kind of development that should have happened in India was not happening,” the defence minister mentioned, including {that a} new period of growth started in 2014 when Narendra Modi grew to become the prime minister.

    Singh mentioned when Modi took cost of the federal government, the Indian financial system was the ninth-largest globally and its dimension was about two trillion {dollars}.

    “Today, India’s economy has become the fifth-largest economy with a size of three-and-a-half trillion dollars,” he mentioned.

    In his tackle, Singh additionally gave a rundown of the achievements of the Modi authorities within the areas of infrastructure, well being, schooling, banking, commerce and funding, overseas direct funding and general financial reforms.

    “Remember the time of 2013, when investment firm Morgan Stanley coined the term ‘Fragile Five’, which is the five countries of the world whose economy was faltering badly. The countries in this ‘Fragile Five’ were Turkey, Brazil, South Africa, Indonesia and India,” he mentioned.

    “Today India has moved out of the category of ‘Fragile Five’ and joined the ‘Fabulous Five’ economies of the world,” he mentioned.

    Singh mentioned India’s stature has elevated considerably on the world stage beneath Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s management. Now, India is engaged on setting the agenda on the world stage, he mentioned.

    At the identical time, the defence minister talked about some issues dealing with the nation, together with inflation. He mentioned inflation has gone up attributable to disruptions within the international provide chain and different logistical bottlenecks attributable to the COVID-19 pandemic and the Ukraine battle.

    “The problem of inflation is before us as a major issue. In fact, the world had not fully recovered from the supply chain disruptions and logistical bottlenecks caused by COVID-19 when the Ukraine conflict came before us,” Singh mentioned.

    “Whatever may be the reason, if the problem is in front of us, then we have to find a solution for it. Not only India, but the economy of the whole world is passing through a very difficult phase, but if you see, inflation is less in India as compared to other major countries,” he mentioned.

  • Ranji Trophy 2022-23 Wrap, Day 3: Mumbai, Bihar, Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh make successful begins

    Ranji Trophy 2022-23: Mumbai acquired off to a flying begin within the event after beating Andhra by 9 wickets in an Elite Group B match.

    New Delhi,UPDATED: Dec 15, 2022 18:18 IST

    Ranji Trophy Wrap, Day 3: Mumbai, Bihar, Chattisgarh, MP make successful begins. Courtesy: PTI

    By India Today Web Desk: 41-time champions Mumbai began their Ranji Trophy 2022-23 marketing campaign on a convincing notice after beating Andhra by 9 wickets in an Elite Group B match on the Dr PVG Raju ACA Sports in Complex, Vizianagaram.

    Tanush Kotian and Armaan Jaffer have been the choose of the Mumbai gamers with six wickets and 133 runs respectively. Chasing 40, Mumbai acquired dwelling after shedding the wicket of Prithvi Shaw. Tushar Deshpande and Shams Mulani additionally had respectable outings.

    Bihar secured a convincing victory over Arunachal Pradesh by an innings and 221 runs. After twin centuries from Adhiraj Johri and Sachin Kumar took Bihar to an enormous 313-run lead within the first innings, Nabam Abo picked up 5 wickets and helped Bihar bowl AP out for 84 in 29.4 overs.

    Madhya Pradesh beat Jammu and Kashmir by an innings and 17 runs on the Hostel Ground JKCA in Jammu. After getting bowled out for 98 of their first innings, Jammu and Kashmir managed 193 within the second. Sahil Lotra scored 66, however couldn’t save his crew from an innings defeat.

    Chhattisgarh additionally secured a 132-run win over Pondicherry to begin their Ranji Trophy marketing campaign on a constructive notice. After being requested to chase 309, Pondicherry have been bowled out for 177 in 65.3 overs.

    Ajay Jadav Mandal picked up six wickets for 56 runs. Sumit Ruikar and Shubham Agarwal picked up two wickets apiece.

    Brief Scores after Stumps on Day 2

    Bihar (517) beat Arunachal Pradesh (212 and 84) by an innings and 221 runs within the Plate Group.

    Madhya Pradesh (308) beat Jammu and Kashmir (98 and 103) by an innings and 17 runs in Elite Group D.

    Chattisgarh (162 and 184) beat Pondicherry (37, 177) by 132 runs in Elite Group C.

    Mumbai (331 and 40/1) beat Andhra (238 and 131) by 9 wickets in Elite Group B.

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    sabyasachi chowdhury

    Published On:

    Dec 15, 2022

  • Rajnath Singh’s assertion on Arunachal conflict incomplete, Modi govt hiding fact: Congress

    By PTI

    NEW DELHI: The Congress on Tuesday stated Defence Minister Rajnath Singh’s assertion in Parliament on the Sino-India border conflict in Tawang was “incomplete” and accused the federal government of hiding the reality from the nation.

    Congress spokesperson and deputy chief of the celebration in Lok Sabha Gaurav Gogoi demanded that the federal government ought to inform the reality and never divert public consideration by elevating different points like cancellation of FCRA registration of the Rajiv Gandhi Foundation.

    Gogoi and celebration chief Pawan Khera additionally accused the federal government of diplomatic failure with China, claiming that India has misplaced its pre-eminent place in Southeast Asia.

    Both the leaders demanded that the federal government ought to conform to an in depth dialogue on the border state of affairs and ties with China, alleging that Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s remarks made in June 2020 that “no one has entered Indian territory nor has anyone occupied its territory” has emboldened China to bask in such misadventures.

    “Why did Rajnath Singh give a statement so late as the incident is of December 9. Why was this not given yesterday in Parliament? What are they hiding this? This government wants to hide the truth from the nation and our demand from day one has been to tell the truth to the nation,” Gogoi informed reporters at a press convention.

    He stated the Congress is worried in regards to the safety of the nation and that’s the reason it was asking inquiries to the federal government.

    “Rajnath Singh may be wanting to provide more information but his voice has also been silenced by the Prime minister. That is why the minister’s statement is incomplete. Our questions were valid,” he stated.

    He alleged that each time a difficulty of nationwide safety comes up, the “prime minister hides behind his ministers”.

    ALSO READ | India blames China of attempting to change ‘establishment’, Beijing downplays Arunachal border conflict

    Asking why Parliament was intentionally saved at the hours of darkness, Gogoi stated that’s the reason the Congress staged a walkout after Singh’s assertion in Lok Sabha and later in Rajya Sabha.

    “The BJP government is not able to protect the territorial integrity of our country. They do not have the time to think about the country except elections and doing communal politics,” he stated, including that we have now to arrange a united technique after taking everybody collectively however there isn’t any time for it with this authorities.

    He additionally accused the federal government of “diplomatic failure” and that’s the reason China is indulging in such clashes alongside the border.

    “Modi ji, dariye mat. (Don’t be afraid). Name China and assure the country that what he said earlier was wrong and spell out how India plans to take on this challenge strongly,” Gogoi stated.

    Taking on Home Minister Amit Shah, Khera stated he was making allegations in opposition to the Congress however ought to reply why the BJP was taking the assistance of UC News Mobile and ShareIt in 2019 elections.

    “The accounts of Rajiv Gandhi basis are in public area and there may be nothing to cover about them. But what are the RSS ties with China’s communist celebration and why they knock at China’s doorways and why it has a tie up with CPC. Even when they don’t seem to be in energy, the BJP goes there to get classes from China.

    What are India Foundation and Vivekanand Foundation’s relations with China, the Home minister ought to inform,” he stated.

    Khera additionally demanded that the federal government ought to make public particulars of the PM Cares fund and inform which Chinese corporations have given donations to it.

    “We want to know what is the secret of Modi ji giving a clean chit to China in 2020. We are concerned about the country’s integrity and its borders. The Congress leader said the government has allowed the Chinese to understand your weakness and that is why failure on your diplomacy. You should have left diplomacy to diplomats. This is the diplomatic failure, as neither can we ask questions from Raksha Mantri, nor from external affairs ministry or anyone else. The Prime Minister is clearly responsible for this as he gave the clean chit to China. China has not only disturbed the status quo and we are asking the government to fight China but you are here fighting with us. This is the diplomatic failure,” Khera asserted.

    Asked what he meant by India’s diplomatic failure, Gogoi stated, “If it was a success, China would not have shown this courage. We have failed on diplomacy with China. The failure of this government to impose high costs on Chinese misadventure is the number one failure. Number two failure is that you are tying your Army’s hands behind their back and asking them to go back from their own territory. There is a demand for pre-Galwan status quo, but you have dropped the demand. Thirdly, you are seeing a distance between you and your allies, especially in South Asia. Under Prime Minister Modi, India has lost her pre-eminent position in South Asia. Even on economic ad diplomatic front,” the Congress MP from Assam stated.

    He, nonetheless, stated the federal government doesn’t have the time to contemplate this concern and urged it to indicate transparency.

    “We have been seeking a holistic discussion on China. Prime Minister should hold another round of talks and admit to mistakes. The country gives importance to national security,” he stated, including that the federal government is answerable to the nation and the federal government ought to reply to the nation and inform the reality.

    Gogoi additionally requested why the Indian authorities is making compromises on the border by signing disengagement agreements and creating buffer zones and that’s the reason China is getting the braveness to bask in such misadventures as performed in Tawang on Friday.

    He claimed that by doing so, China desires that buffer zones are created in north jap sector.

    “If India has to give reply to China’s misadventure, then India will have to engage with South East Asia. But, the effort is to divert the attention of the country. We are facing such a challenge and if we do not respond to it unitedly, we will have to face the consequences in future and PM Modi will have to take the entire responsibility.”

    Khera stated in 1962, as many as 165 MPs participated within the dialogue on China when even our MPs criticised our authorities then and Nehru ji listened. “But, look at this government they attack us when we ask them questions.”

    NEW DELHI: The Congress on Tuesday stated Defence Minister Rajnath Singh’s assertion in Parliament on the Sino-India border conflict in Tawang was “incomplete” and accused the federal government of hiding the reality from the nation.

    Congress spokesperson and deputy chief of the celebration in Lok Sabha Gaurav Gogoi demanded that the federal government ought to inform the reality and never divert public consideration by elevating different points like cancellation of FCRA registration of the Rajiv Gandhi Foundation.

    Gogoi and celebration chief Pawan Khera additionally accused the federal government of diplomatic failure with China, claiming that India has misplaced its pre-eminent place in Southeast Asia.

    Both the leaders demanded that the federal government ought to conform to an in depth dialogue on the border state of affairs and ties with China, alleging that Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s remarks made in June 2020 that “no one has entered Indian territory nor has anyone occupied its territory” has emboldened China to bask in such misadventures.

    “Why did Rajnath Singh give a statement so late as the incident is of December 9. Why was this not given yesterday in Parliament? What are they hiding this? This government wants to hide the truth from the nation and our demand from day one has been to tell the truth to the nation,” Gogoi informed reporters at a press convention.

    He stated the Congress is worried in regards to the safety of the nation and that’s the reason it was asking inquiries to the federal government.

    “Rajnath Singh may be wanting to provide more information but his voice has also been silenced by the Prime minister. That is why the minister’s statement is incomplete. Our questions were valid,” he stated.

    He alleged that each time a difficulty of nationwide safety comes up, the “prime minister hides behind his ministers”.

    ALSO READ | India blames China of attempting to change ‘establishment’, Beijing downplays Arunachal border conflict

    Asking why Parliament was intentionally saved at the hours of darkness, Gogoi stated that’s the reason the Congress staged a walkout after Singh’s assertion in Lok Sabha and later in Rajya Sabha.

    “The BJP government is not able to protect the territorial integrity of our country. They do not have the time to think about the country except elections and doing communal politics,” he stated, including that we have now to arrange a united technique after taking everybody collectively however there isn’t any time for it with this authorities.

    He additionally accused the federal government of “diplomatic failure” and that’s the reason China is indulging in such clashes alongside the border.

    “Modi ji, dariye mat. (Don’t be afraid). Name China and assure the country that what he said earlier was wrong and spell out how India plans to take on this challenge strongly,” Gogoi stated.

    Taking on Home Minister Amit Shah, Khera stated he was making allegations in opposition to the Congress however ought to reply why the BJP was taking the assistance of UC News Mobile and ShareIt in 2019 elections.

    “The accounts of Rajiv Gandhi basis are in public area and there may be nothing to cover about them. But what are the RSS ties with China’s communist celebration and why they knock at China’s doorways and why it has a tie up with CPC. Even when they don’t seem to be in energy, the BJP goes there to get classes from China.

    What are India Foundation and Vivekanand Foundation’s relations with China, the Home minister ought to inform,” he stated.

    Khera additionally demanded that the federal government ought to make public particulars of the PM Cares fund and inform which Chinese corporations have given donations to it.

    “We want to know what is the secret of Modi ji giving a clean chit to China in 2020. We are concerned about the country’s integrity and its borders. The Congress leader said the government has allowed the Chinese to understand your weakness and that is why failure on your diplomacy. You should have left diplomacy to diplomats. This is the diplomatic failure, as neither can we ask questions from Raksha Mantri, nor from external affairs ministry or anyone else. The Prime Minister is clearly responsible for this as he gave the clean chit to China. China has not only disturbed the status quo and we are asking the government to fight China but you are here fighting with us. This is the diplomatic failure,” Khera asserted.

    Asked what he meant by India’s diplomatic failure, Gogoi stated, “If it was a success, China would not have shown this courage. We have failed on diplomacy with China. The failure of this government to impose high costs on Chinese misadventure is the number one failure. Number two failure is that you are tying your Army’s hands behind their back and asking them to go back from their own territory. There is a demand for pre-Galwan status quo, but you have dropped the demand. Thirdly, you are seeing a distance between you and your allies, especially in South Asia. Under Prime Minister Modi, India has lost her pre-eminent position in South Asia. Even on economic ad diplomatic front,” the Congress MP from Assam stated.

    He, nonetheless, stated the federal government doesn’t have the time to contemplate this concern and urged it to indicate transparency.

    “We have been seeking a holistic discussion on China. Prime Minister should hold another round of talks and admit to mistakes. The country gives importance to national security,” he stated, including that the federal government is answerable to the nation and the federal government ought to reply to the nation and inform the reality.

    Gogoi additionally requested why the Indian authorities is making compromises on the border by signing disengagement agreements and creating buffer zones and that’s the reason China is getting the braveness to bask in such misadventures as performed in Tawang on Friday.

    He claimed that by doing so, China desires that buffer zones are created in north jap sector.

    “If India has to give reply to China’s misadventure, then India will have to engage with South East Asia. But, the effort is to divert the attention of the country. We are facing such a challenge and if we do not respond to it unitedly, we will have to face the consequences in future and PM Modi will have to take the entire responsibility.”

    Khera stated in 1962, as many as 165 MPs participated within the dialogue on China when even our MPs criticised our authorities then and Nehru ji listened. “But, look at this government they attack us when we ask them questions.”

  • Indo-China border conflict: China says scenario ‘steady’ on Arunachal border

    By AFP

    BEIJING: China mentioned the scenario was “stable” Tuesday on its border with India after New Delhi reported a recent stand-off between the 2 nations’ militaries on their disputed Himalayan frontier final week.

    The incident is regarded as essentially the most severe on the nuclear-armed Asian giants’ disputed frontier since 2020 when 20 Indian troops and 4 Chinese troopers died in brawling.

    An Indian supply mentioned the December 9 incident, which adopted current joint US-India army workouts close to the border, led to “minor injuries to (a) few personnel from both sides.”

    Chinese troopers got here near the realm close to the Line of Actual Control — the de facto border — the place it had been agreed that neither aspect would patrol, the sources added.

    But international ministry spokesman Wang Wenbin didn’t touch upon the alleged conflict Tuesday, telling reporters “as far as we understand, the China-India border situation is stable overall.”

    “Both sides have throughout maintained unobstructed dialogue on the border issue through diplomatic and military channels, it is hoped that the Indian side will advance in the same direction as China,” he added.

    Beijing urged New Delhi to “earnestly implement the important consensus reached by both leaders, strictly abide by the spirit of the agreements and accords signed by both sides, together uphold the peace and tranquillity of the China-India border region.”

    Indian media reviews quoted unnamed sources as saying that the incident concerned round 300 members of China’s People’s Liberation Army and that China suffered a higher variety of accidents — claims Beijing has not commented on.

    A request for remark to China’s Ministry of National Defense by AFP went unanswered Tuesday.

    Relations have been at all-time low between the 2 nations since clashes in 2020.

    ALSO READ | Indian Army prevented Chinese makes an attempt to alter established order in Arunachal

    BEIJING: China mentioned the scenario was “stable” Tuesday on its border with India after New Delhi reported a recent stand-off between the 2 nations’ militaries on their disputed Himalayan frontier final week.

    The incident is regarded as essentially the most severe on the nuclear-armed Asian giants’ disputed frontier since 2020 when 20 Indian troops and 4 Chinese troopers died in brawling.

    An Indian supply mentioned the December 9 incident, which adopted current joint US-India army workouts close to the border, led to “minor injuries to (a) few personnel from both sides.”

    Chinese troopers got here near the realm close to the Line of Actual Control — the de facto border — the place it had been agreed that neither aspect would patrol, the sources added.

    But international ministry spokesman Wang Wenbin didn’t touch upon the alleged conflict Tuesday, telling reporters “as far as we understand, the China-India border situation is stable overall.”

    “Both sides have throughout maintained unobstructed dialogue on the border issue through diplomatic and military channels, it is hoped that the Indian side will advance in the same direction as China,” he added.

    Beijing urged New Delhi to “earnestly implement the important consensus reached by both leaders, strictly abide by the spirit of the agreements and accords signed by both sides, together uphold the peace and tranquillity of the China-India border region.”

    Indian media reviews quoted unnamed sources as saying that the incident concerned round 300 members of China’s People’s Liberation Army and that China suffered a higher variety of accidents — claims Beijing has not commented on.

    A request for remark to China’s Ministry of National Defense by AFP went unanswered Tuesday.

    Relations have been at all-time low between the 2 nations since clashes in 2020.

    ALSO READ | Indian Army prevented Chinese makes an attempt to alter established order in Arunachal

  • Indian, Chinese troops conflict alongside LAC in Arunachal: Reports

    By Online Desk

    TAWANG (Arunachal Pradesh): India and Chinese troops had been on Friday concerned in a face-off in Arunachal Pradesh’s Tawang sector. The conflict was reported alongside the disputed part of the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in Arunachal Pradesh on December 9 at Yangtse.

    This is reportedly the primary such incident for the reason that aggressive melee between the neighbours in the course of 2020. The conflict led to minor accidents on either side. 

    IANS quoted sources as saying that Chinese troops approached the LAC in Arunachal Pradesh final week, however Indian troops firmly contested their manner, resulting in a conflict between the 2. 

    “Although no loss of life or major injuries was reported, a few Indian and Chinese troops received some minor injuries during this clash,” the report added.

    Soon after the conflict, troops of each India and China instantly had been disengaged from the world.

    According to ANI, the Chinese had come closely ready with round 300 troopers however didn’t anticipate the Indian facet additionally to be nicely ready.

    Quoting sources, the company stated that on December 9, 2022, PLA troops contacted the LAC in Tawang Sector of Arunachal Pradesh which was contested by Indian troops in a agency and resolute method.

    As a follow-up of the incident, India’s Commander within the space held a Flag Meeting together with his counterpart to debate the difficulty in accordance with structured mechanisms to revive peace and tranquillity.

    ALSO READ | India, China worry Russian defeat in Ukraine

    Reports quoting sources stated that in sure areas alongside the LAC within the Tawang Sector in Arunachal Pradesh there are areas of differing notion, whereby either side patrol the world upto their declare traces. This has been the development since 2006.

    The 2020 lethal conflict was the primary in a minimum of 45 years. It claimed the lives of as many as 20 Indian troopers. China apparently didn’t affirm any casualties, although experiences advised 4 casualties on the Chinese facet.

    In September this 12 months, the Associated Press quoting protection ministers of each international locations reported that Indian and Chinese troopers are pulling again from a key friction level on their disputed border as a part of efforts to decrease tensions in a greater than two-year standoff that has typically led to lethal clashes.

    The disengagement, the report stated, adopted the sixteenth spherical of commander-level talks between the 2 international locations in July.

    The two international locations have stationed tens of 1000’s of troopers backed by artillery, tanks and fighter jets alongside the de facto border, referred to as the LAC.

    The LAC separates Chinese and Indian-held territories from Ladakh within the west to India’s jap state of Arunachal Pradesh, which China claims in its entirety. India and China fought a struggle over the border in 1962, an Associated Press report stated on Monday.

    After a number of conferences between navy commanders, some Indian and Chinese troopers have pulled again from a key friction level in Ladakh for the reason that 2020 conflict, however tensions between the 2 Asian giants have continued, the report added.

    (With inputs from Agencies)

    TAWANG (Arunachal Pradesh): India and Chinese troops had been on Friday concerned in a face-off in Arunachal Pradesh’s Tawang sector. The conflict was reported alongside the disputed part of the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in Arunachal Pradesh on December 9 at Yangtse.

    This is reportedly the primary such incident for the reason that aggressive melee between the neighbours in the course of 2020. The conflict led to minor accidents on either side. 

    IANS quoted sources as saying that Chinese troops approached the LAC in Arunachal Pradesh final week, however Indian troops firmly contested their manner, resulting in a conflict between the 2. 

    “Although no loss of life or major injuries was reported, a few Indian and Chinese troops received some minor injuries during this clash,” the report added.

    Soon after the conflict, troops of each India and China instantly had been disengaged from the world.

    According to ANI, the Chinese had come closely ready with round 300 troopers however didn’t anticipate the Indian facet additionally to be nicely ready.

    Quoting sources, the company stated that on December 9, 2022, PLA troops contacted the LAC in Tawang Sector of Arunachal Pradesh which was contested by Indian troops in a agency and resolute method.

    As a follow-up of the incident, India’s Commander within the space held a Flag Meeting together with his counterpart to debate the difficulty in accordance with structured mechanisms to revive peace and tranquillity.

    ALSO READ | India, China worry Russian defeat in Ukraine

    Reports quoting sources stated that in sure areas alongside the LAC within the Tawang Sector in Arunachal Pradesh there are areas of differing notion, whereby either side patrol the world upto their declare traces. This has been the development since 2006.

    The 2020 lethal conflict was the primary in a minimum of 45 years. It claimed the lives of as many as 20 Indian troopers. China apparently didn’t affirm any casualties, although experiences advised 4 casualties on the Chinese facet.

    In September this 12 months, the Associated Press quoting protection ministers of each international locations reported that Indian and Chinese troopers are pulling again from a key friction level on their disputed border as a part of efforts to decrease tensions in a greater than two-year standoff that has typically led to lethal clashes.

    The disengagement, the report stated, adopted the sixteenth spherical of commander-level talks between the 2 international locations in July.

    The two international locations have stationed tens of 1000’s of troopers backed by artillery, tanks and fighter jets alongside the de facto border, referred to as the LAC.

    The LAC separates Chinese and Indian-held territories from Ladakh within the west to India’s jap state of Arunachal Pradesh, which China claims in its entirety. India and China fought a struggle over the border in 1962, an Associated Press report stated on Monday.

    After a number of conferences between navy commanders, some Indian and Chinese troopers have pulled again from a key friction level in Ladakh for the reason that 2020 conflict, however tensions between the 2 Asian giants have continued, the report added.

    (With inputs from Agencies)

  • Arunachal’s Siang river turns muddy; development exercise in upstream China speculated

    By PTI

    ITANAGAR: The water in Arunachal’s Siang river has turned muddy, a sign of potential development exercise in upstream China, alarming folks within the border state, officers stated.

    According to the officers in Pasighat, the headquarters of East Siang district, the river, which is the state’s principal waterway, modified its color and turned turbid some three days in the past.

    “There is mud flowing in the water, which is unnatural given the fact that the region received no rain in the past few days. We are monitoring the situation with help from officials of the water resources department,” East Siang Deputy Commissioner (DC) Tayi Taggu said.

    China, the place the river is known as Yarlung Tsangpo, might need engaged in “earth-cutting of some kind”, leading to mud flowing within the river, Taggu stated.

    “It seems some construction activities are underway in the upstream of the river, which originates in China. Landslides in the upper reaches could also be a reason,” the DC stated.

    Fishermen and locals depending on the river for agricultural functions are nervous over the sudden change of color of Siang water.

    “The heavy slag in the water may kill aquatic lives. Farmers draw water from the river, too. Also, our domestic animals drink water from the river. We are worried that this might impact livelihood of many,” Migom Pertin, an area at Pasighat, stated.

    Earlier, too, the river had turned muddy on events.

    In December 2017, the river had turned black, triggered panic within the state.

    Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu had, at the moment, personally monitored the situation of the river and requested the Centre to look into the matter.

    India had then taken up the matter with China.

    ITANAGAR: The water in Arunachal’s Siang river has turned muddy, a sign of potential development exercise in upstream China, alarming folks within the border state, officers stated.

    According to the officers in Pasighat, the headquarters of East Siang district, the river, which is the state’s principal waterway, modified its color and turned turbid some three days in the past.

    “There is mud flowing in the water, which is unnatural given the fact that the region received no rain in the past few days. We are monitoring the situation with help from officials of the water resources department,” East Siang Deputy Commissioner (DC) Tayi Taggu said.

    China, the place the river is known as Yarlung Tsangpo, might need engaged in “earth-cutting of some kind”, leading to mud flowing within the river, Taggu stated.

    “It seems some construction activities are underway in the upstream of the river, which originates in China. Landslides in the upper reaches could also be a reason,” the DC stated.

    Fishermen and locals depending on the river for agricultural functions are nervous over the sudden change of color of Siang water.

    “The heavy slag in the water may kill aquatic lives. Farmers draw water from the river, too. Also, our domestic animals drink water from the river. We are worried that this might impact livelihood of many,” Migom Pertin, an area at Pasighat, stated.

    Earlier, too, the river had turned muddy on events.

    In December 2017, the river had turned black, triggered panic within the state.

    Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu had, at the moment, personally monitored the situation of the river and requested the Centre to look into the matter.

    India had then taken up the matter with China.

  • Chinese military in India, PM Modi tousled huge time: Rahul Gandhi

    By Express News Service

     TURUVEKERE: Congress chief Rahul Gandhi mentioned the celebration would proceed to lift the elemental subject of poor dealing with of exterior affairs by the Central authorities. “The Chinese army is sitting today inside Indian territory, and has occupied more than 1,000 sqkm, a slightly smaller area than Delhi, and the government refuses to do anything, refuses a discussion in Parliament as it is scared. The PM stated that no land has been taken and destroyed India’s negotiating position. But we will continue to raise the issue,” he instructed the media.

    On the ban on Popular Front of India, he clarified that he’s in favour of a ban on any organisation or particular person who spreads hatred in society, no matter their neighborhood, and everyone ought to oppose hatred. 

    The NEP is in opposition to the ethos of the nation because it distorts our historical past, custom and tradition, apart from centralising the training system, he remarked.  On the BJP’s allegation that the Congress contributed to India’s partition, Rahul shot again that no RSS chief had fought for freedom. “According to my understanding of history, they backed the British and Veer Savarkar was an example,” he alleged. 

    Rahul mentioned the Bharat Jodo Yatra isn’t aimed on the 2024 polls, although political leaders are collaborating in it. “By nature, I believe in tapasya. I wanted an element in this communication with people, the element of suffering for myself. I can share the suffering, that’s the idea of my yatra,” he mentioned philosophically.

     TURUVEKERE: Congress chief Rahul Gandhi mentioned the celebration would proceed to lift the elemental subject of poor dealing with of exterior affairs by the Central authorities. “The Chinese army is sitting today inside Indian territory, and has occupied more than 1,000 sqkm, a slightly smaller area than Delhi, and the government refuses to do anything, refuses a discussion in Parliament as it is scared. The PM stated that no land has been taken and destroyed India’s negotiating position. But we will continue to raise the issue,” he instructed the media.

    On the ban on Popular Front of India, he clarified that he’s in favour of a ban on any organisation or particular person who spreads hatred in society, no matter their neighborhood, and everyone ought to oppose hatred. 

    The NEP is in opposition to the ethos of the nation because it distorts our historical past, custom and tradition, apart from centralising the training system, he remarked.  On the BJP’s allegation that the Congress contributed to India’s partition, Rahul shot again that no RSS chief had fought for freedom. “According to my understanding of history, they backed the British and Veer Savarkar was an example,” he alleged. 

    Rahul mentioned the Bharat Jodo Yatra isn’t aimed on the 2024 polls, although political leaders are collaborating in it. “By nature, I believe in tapasya. I wanted an element in this communication with people, the element of suffering for myself. I can share the suffering, that’s the idea of my yatra,” he mentioned philosophically.

  • No extension to Meghayala Guv Satya Pal Malik after tenure ends on Monday

    By PTI

    NEW DELHI: Arunachal Pradesh Governor B D Mishra has been given further cost of Meghalaya with incumbent Satya Pal Malik, whose remarks towards the now-repealed farm legal guidelines made the headlines in the course of the farmers’ protest, finishing his time period on October 3.

    Malik, 76, has served as governor of Bihar, Jammu and Kashmir and Goa earlier than being moved to Meghalaya in August 2020.

    The Rashtrapati Bhawan stated in a communique on Saturday, “The tenure of Shri Satya Pal Malik, Governor of Meghalaya is going to be completed on 03.10.2022.”

    “The President of India has been pleased to appoint Brig.(Dr.) B.D.Mishra (Retd.), Governor of Arunachal Pradesh to discharge the functions of the Governor of Meghalaya, in addition to his own duties from the date he assumes charge of the office of the Governor of Meghalaya until regular arrangements are made,” the communique stated.

    Malik was the governor of Jammu and Kashmir when Article 370 was withdrawn and the state was divided into two union territories. He, thus, turned the final governor of the erstwhile state of Jammu and Kashmir. He was appointed governor of Bihar in 2017 earlier than being moved to Jammu and Kashmir in 2018.

    After the state was divided into two UTs, Malik was shifted to Goa and at last to Meghalaya. He courted controversies along with his statements on farmers’ agitation and was publicly vital of the federal government.

    Also, in one of many statements, he had claimed that in his tenure as JK governor, two recordsdata had come to him and he was supplied an enormous bribe by a distinguished enterprise home of the nation and a consultant of a political social gathering.

    The CBI had registered two circumstances on this connection. Hailing from Bhagpat of Uttar Pradesh, Malik was additionally a Rajya Sabha member from 1980-89.

    A current media report quoted him as saying he wouldn’t be becoming a member of any political social gathering after his retirement however proceed to work for the reason for farmers.

    NEW DELHI: Arunachal Pradesh Governor B D Mishra has been given further cost of Meghalaya with incumbent Satya Pal Malik, whose remarks towards the now-repealed farm legal guidelines made the headlines in the course of the farmers’ protest, finishing his time period on October 3.

    Malik, 76, has served as governor of Bihar, Jammu and Kashmir and Goa earlier than being moved to Meghalaya in August 2020.

    The Rashtrapati Bhawan stated in a communique on Saturday, “The tenure of Shri Satya Pal Malik, Governor of Meghalaya is going to be completed on 03.10.2022.”

    “The President of India has been pleased to appoint Brig.(Dr.) B.D.Mishra (Retd.), Governor of Arunachal Pradesh to discharge the functions of the Governor of Meghalaya, in addition to his own duties from the date he assumes charge of the office of the Governor of Meghalaya until regular arrangements are made,” the communique stated.

    Malik was the governor of Jammu and Kashmir when Article 370 was withdrawn and the state was divided into two union territories. He, thus, turned the final governor of the erstwhile state of Jammu and Kashmir. He was appointed governor of Bihar in 2017 earlier than being moved to Jammu and Kashmir in 2018.

    After the state was divided into two UTs, Malik was shifted to Goa and at last to Meghalaya. He courted controversies along with his statements on farmers’ agitation and was publicly vital of the federal government.

    Also, in one of many statements, he had claimed that in his tenure as JK governor, two recordsdata had come to him and he was supplied an enormous bribe by a distinguished enterprise home of the nation and a consultant of a political social gathering.

    The CBI had registered two circumstances on this connection. Hailing from Bhagpat of Uttar Pradesh, Malik was additionally a Rajya Sabha member from 1980-89.

    A current media report quoted him as saying he wouldn’t be becoming a member of any political social gathering after his retirement however proceed to work for the reason for farmers.

  • US Embassy launches web site to doc cultural heritage of tribes in Arunachal Pradesh

    The United States Mission in India launched a web site to have fun the intangible cultural heritage of the indigenous tribes of Arunachal Pradesh as a part of the celebrations of 75 years of bilateral relations between Washington and New Delhi.

    The United States Mission in India joined representatives from the Ministry of Tourism’s Northeast Regional Office and UNESCO’s International Information and Network for Intangible Cultural Heritage within the Asia-Pacific (ICHCAP) at an occasion to have fun the intangible cultural heritage of the indigenous tribes of Arunachal Pradesh via the launch of a brand new web site, www.arunachallivingheritage.com.

    The occasion additionally included movies, performances, exhibitions, and demonstrations showcasing conventional Arunachal Pradesh tradition.

    In December 2021, the United States launched a program via the Ambassador’s Fund for Cultural Preservation to work with tribe members from 39 villages throughout the state to protect and doc their heritage via a sequence of quick documentary movies. One of those movies, The Living Heritage of Arunachal: Beauty in Diversity, premiered throughout the occasion.

    In remarks delivered on the occasion, US Acting Deputy Chief of Mission Brian Heath mentioned, “As the United States and India celebrate 75 years of diplomatic relations, it’s important also to highlight the wealth of stories and experiences that come together to make our societies what they are today. The United States is proud to support Arunachal Pradesh’s culture, ensuring preservation of its intangible heritage.”

    ICHCAP Director General Jisung Kim commented, “Safeguarding the cultural heritage of the communities is an essential and necessary requirement for sustainable development. In addition, documentation and video recording is becoming important as a means of education for future generations along with the development of technology. Through film, we can remember and preserve the lives and voices of our ancestors much better.”

    This occasion came about as a part of a sequence of Azadi Ki Amrit Mahotsav (India75) and US-India seventy fifth anniversary celebrations organised by Kolkata-based nonprofit Contact Base, in partnership with the Northeast Regional Office of the Ministry of Tourism, Government of India. Local subject analysis was made attainable by the Arunachal Pradesh Department of Tourism.

    Contact Base consultant Ananya Bhattacharya highlighted the ecological significance of this system, stating, “Responsible tourism and technology provides wonderful opportunities to learn about carbon free lifestyles, engage with the tradition bearers who are indeed teachers of sustainability and in the process instill a sense of pride in the local communities with the encouragement to continue to transmit their intangible cultural heritage. It is envisaged that the project outputs will support the people to strengthen community led cultural tourism in the state.”

    — ENDS —

  • Two extra Assam labourers rescued in Arunachal

    By Express News Service

    GUWAHATI: Two extra lacking building labourers from Assam have been rescued from Kurung Kumey district of Arunachal Pradesh.

    District Magistrate Nighee Bengia mentioned Kholebuddin Sheikh (27) and Shamidul Sheikh (19) have been rescued in important situation by the State Disaster Response Force and locals from a jungle between Huri to Tapa at round 1:30 pm on Sunday. With these, 10 of the 19 lacking staff have been rescued up to now.

    “The two have been first delivered to SBI camp, Huri for first help. Later, they have been taken to the PHC, Damin. They are very severe and more likely to be evacuated to Naharlagun or Koloriang district hospital,” Bengia mentioned.

    He mentioned the members of the rescue workforce returned by the night because of the menace of toxic snakes within the jungle. However, he added, the operation could be resumed on Monday to rescue the remaining others.

    “As per the statements of the two rescued persons, they left four persons, who were critical and could not walk in the forest, behind them,” the DM mentioned. He mentioned an IAF chopper couldn’t conduct the search operation on Sunday because of inclement climate.

    The 19 staff, principally Muslims, have been engaged within the building of a highway from Huri to the China border they usually had fled their camp on July 19, ostensibly after being denied go away to go residence for Eid.

    GUWAHATI: Two extra lacking building labourers from Assam have been rescued from Kurung Kumey district of Arunachal Pradesh.

    District Magistrate Nighee Bengia mentioned Kholebuddin Sheikh (27) and Shamidul Sheikh (19) have been rescued in important situation by the State Disaster Response Force and locals from a jungle between Huri to Tapa at round 1:30 pm on Sunday. With these, 10 of the 19 lacking staff have been rescued up to now.

    “The two have been first delivered to SBI camp, Huri for first help. Later, they have been taken to the PHC, Damin. They are very severe and more likely to be evacuated to Naharlagun or Koloriang district hospital,” Bengia mentioned.

    He mentioned the members of the rescue workforce returned by the night because of the menace of toxic snakes within the jungle. However, he added, the operation could be resumed on Monday to rescue the remaining others.

    “As per the statements of the two rescued persons, they left four persons, who were critical and could not walk in the forest, behind them,” the DM mentioned. He mentioned an IAF chopper couldn’t conduct the search operation on Sunday because of inclement climate.

    The 19 staff, principally Muslims, have been engaged within the building of a highway from Huri to the China border they usually had fled their camp on July 19, ostensibly after being denied go away to go residence for Eid.