Prime Minister Narendra Modi in his latest interview with the US-based Magazine ‘Newsweek’ talked about the India-China relations. PM Modi stressed the ‘prolonged situation’ on the disputed India-China border should be discussed ‘urgently’ to normalize the bilateral ties. The PM emphasized that the stable and peaceful relations between India and China are important for the entire region and world. PM Modi on the topic of competing with China highlighted that the country has an edge when being pitted against China which is currently engulfed in economic woes. Reacting to this, China also ‘noted’ PM Modi's remarks on the border ties between the two countries. Chinese spokesperson Mao Ning said that ‘sound and stable’ ties would serve the interests of both countries. Meanwhile, Congress also reacted to PM Modi’s interview with the magazine and said that the PM has crossed "all limits of cowardice". Congress General Secretary Jairam Ramesh tweeted on his X account and said the ‘PM was at his cowardly worst’ while talking about the China border dispute.Jairam Ramesh demanded an apology from Prime Minister Narendra Modi quoting his statement ‘Na Koi Ghusa Hai, Na Hi Koi GhusAayahai’
12 April,2024 05:03 PM IST
Reacting to Pakistan's airstrikes in Afghanistan, the US has called on Taliban to ensure that terrorist attacks are not launched from Afghan soil while urging Islamabad to exercise restraint and ensure civilians are not harmed in their counter-terrorism efforts, US Department of State Principal Spokesperson Vedant Patel said on March 19 (IST). While addressing a press briefing on March 19, Patel urged the Taliban to ensure that terrorist attacks are not launched from Afghan soil. He stressed that the US remains committed to ensuring that Afghanistan does not become a safe haven for terrorists who wish to harm the US and its allies. Asked about Pakistan's airstrikes in Afghanistan, Vedant Patel responded, "We have seen the reports that Pakistan carried out airstrikes in Afghanistan in response to the attack in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan on Saturday at a military post. We deeply regret the loss of life and injustices sustained during the attack in Pakistan and the loss of civilian lives during the strike in Afghanistan. We urge the Taliban to ensure that terrorist attacks are not launched from Afghan soil and urge Pakistan to exercise restraint and ensure civilians are not harmed in their counter-terrorism efforts and we urge both sides to address any differences.
19 March,2024 03:33 PM IST
Amid the ongoing geopolitical tensions in the world, China’s military budget is likely to increase again. National People’s Congress’ Wang Chao said that their defense budget had been moderate and below global averages. However, China has been significantly increasing its defense budget for the last few years. Wang Chao said that this increase in budget was “appropriate and reasonable”, and much needed for China. As per Global Times, China's defense budget for 2022 was set at 1.45 trillion yuan ($230 billion). The details about China’s actual spending on the defense sector, compared with its budget may vary. The US defense department estimates that it could be 1.1 to 2 times higher than what China announced. The rise in China’s defense budget may worry India as there have been continuous skirmishes along LAC. Recently, EAM S Jaishankar held a bilateral meeting with his Chinese Counterpart Qin Gang. They discussed the current challenges, bilateral relationships, and peace in the border areas. Notably, this was Qin Gang’s first visit to India after the Tawang clash along LAC.
05 March,2023 09:30 PM IST | Mumbai
A month after a clash between Indian and Chinese troops along the LAC in the Tawang sector, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh visited Arunachal Pradesh to inaugurate a series of development projects. One of the biggest highlights of his trip is the inauguration of a strategically important project of Siyom Bridge. Additionally, Singh also inaugurated 28 projects of the Border Roads Organisation (BRO). The infrastructural boost in the region comes as the border dispute between India and China worsened over the last few years. Rajnath Singh also talked about the India-China clash and said India hasn’t captured even an inch of land.
03 January,2023 05:32 PM IST | Mumbai
As per a resolution passed in Maharashtra's state assembly on Tuesday, Karnataka's government is being accused of oppressing and unfairly treating the Marathi population in border states. This comes just days after the Karnataka assembly passed a resolution reiterating its determination not to cede any land from its borders and condemning Maharashtra's attempts to stir passion on an issue which is now a "completed chapter”.The resolution said: “Maharashtra condemns Karnataka government’s anti-Marathi stance and how the Marathi population living in border areas have been receiving secondary treatment for years, they have been oppressed and treated unfairly.” It aimed at bringing back 865 Marathi-speaking villages in Karnataka, to Maharashtra.
28 December,2022 02:54 PM IST
The border issue with China has been a constant topic of discussion by Opposition leaders since the Indo-China clash in Tawang. Congress MP Shashi Tharoor said that his party wants the Government to take the Opposition and Indian people into confidence about what exactly they see on the border. “Party and other Opposition parties have been asking for a discussion (on China). While we're all united in standing up for the nation and security of our country, we want Government to take us and the people of India into confidence about what exactly they're seeing on border,” he said. Addressing allegations of insulting the Indian Army, the Congress Leader said, “No question of criticising Army. The question is about the country's political leadership. Why won't they be doing their job or being politically accountable to the nation? Not calling the Army to explain, asking the political leadership to explain.”
24 December,2022 07:01 PM IST | Mumbai
China is preparing for war, but our government is not accepting it, it is hiding this fact: Congress MP Rahul Gandhi, at Jaipur, Rajasthan. On Tuesday, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh told Parliament in New Delhi that the Indian Army thwarted an attempt by China's People's Liberation Army (PLA) to "unilaterally" change the status quo at Yangtse area in Tawang in Arunachal Pradesh on December 9. "The Indian Army bravely prevented the PLA from encroaching on our territory, and forced them to withdraw to their posts. Some soldiers from both sides were injured in the skirmish," he said in his statement in Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha.
20 December,2022 08:36 PM IST | Mumbai
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Monday objected to Rahul Gandhi’s remarks on India-China faceoff in Tawang. He said that the jawans should not be disrespected directly or indirectly. S Jaishankar also objected to the usage of the word ‘Pitai’ by Rahul Gandhi. Addressing a press conference during Bharat Jodo Yatra in Rajasthan, Rahul Gandhi had said, “the Chinese soldiers were beating up our jawans in Arunachal Pradesh”. The former Congress president had further said: "The threat from China is clear. They are making offensive preparations for war, not incursions. I have been saying this for the last two years, but the government is trying to hide this or is ignoring it. However, this threat can neither be hidden nor ignored." Rahul Gandhi had also said that the external affairs minister needs to deepen his understanding on the issue.
20 December,2022 06:05 PM IST | Mumbai
In reference to the recent face-off between the Indian and the Chinese troops in the Tawang sector of Arunachal Pradesh, Congress MP Rahul Gandhi had accused the Centre of ‘sleeping’ while China makes ‘offensive preparations’ across the Line of Actual Control (LAC). He added that the Indian soldiers were ‘thrashed’ by the Chinese troops. Rahul Gandhi also criticized the media for not asking questions over the Tawang clash between Indian army and Chinese troops. Speaking on the topic, BJP National president Jagat Prakash Nadda, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath and Union minister for Information and Broadcasting Anurag Thakur cornered the Congress MP and said that Rahul Gandhi’s statement is outrageous and inspires anti-national elements. BJP MP Anurag Thakur said, ‘Rahul Gandhi was having soup with Chinese people during the Doklam standoff’. While UP CM Yogi Aditya Nath demanded his apology to the Indian Army over his remarks. Rahul Gandhi made this statement while he was addressing a press conference during his Bharat Jodo Yatra, which is in Rajasthan at the moment.
17 December,2022 11:20 PM IST | Mumbai
Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu on December 16 said that the situation has become normal in the Tawang area of Arunachal Pradesh. “An unfortunate incident happened in Tawang on December 09 when Chinese came there in Yangtse sector. I'm MLA from Yangtse sector and in Mumbai which means situation is normal there. It isn't the era of 1962, it's the era of PM Modi in 2022,” said Pema Khandu in Mumbai. The clash near Yangtse along the LAC in the sensitive sector took place last Friday amid the over 30-month border standoff between the two sides in eastern Ladakh. On Tuesday, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh told Parliament in New Delhi that the Indian Army thwarted an attempt by China's People's Liberation Army (PLA) to "unilaterally" change the status quo at Yangtse area in Tawang in Arunachal Pradesh on December 9. "The Indian Army bravely prevented the PLA from encroaching on our territory, and forced them to withdraw to their posts. Some soldiers from both sides were injured in the skirmish," he said in his statement in Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha.There were no fatalities or serious injuries to Indian troops in the scuffle, he added. Meanwhile, State Department Spokesperson Ned Price also told reporters that the US is closely monitoring the situation between India and China.
16 December,2022 03:39 PM IST | MumbaiADVERTISEMENT
