Hundreds of trekkers were trapped on Mount Everest after a sudden blizzard hit the remote Karma Valley during China’s National Holiday weekend. The snowstorm began on Friday evening and continued throughout Saturday, burying camps and cutting off access and communication routes. Trekkers describe harsh conditions, hypothermia, and exhaustion as rescuers fight to bring everyone back safely.
07 October,2025 06:12 PM IST
After years of border tensions, India and China are cautiously moving toward a diplomatic reset, marked by rare high-level visits and renewed dialogue. In June, NSA Ajit Doval and Defence Minister Rajnath Singh visited China for the first time in five years to attend SCO meetings.Though both sides have taken steps to de-escalate, including agreements on border disengagement, resuming direct flights, and allowing Indian pilgrims to Tibet.
11 July,2025 05:31 PM IST
The Indo-Tibetan Border Police Force (ITBP) made a significant seizure on July 9, 2024, near the India-China border in Eastern Ladakh, confiscating 108 gold bars weighing 108.060 kg and apprehending two individuals. The operation took place during a proactive long-range patrolling mission conducted by the ITBP's 21st Battalion in the southern subsector. Areas covered included Chismule, Narbula Top, Zakle, and Zakla, known for heightened summer activities and potential smuggling attempts. The patrol aimed to thwart infiltration and monitor border security, responding to specific intelligence about smuggling activities near Sirigaple, Ladakh. This enforcement action underscores the ITBP's vigilance in safeguarding sensitive border regions, ensuring compliance with laws and regulations to prevent illicit cross-border activities. The arrests and seizure of substantial quantities of gold highlight ongoing efforts to maintain border integrity and combat organized smuggling networks operating in the region
11 July,2024 01:30 PM IST
The Tibetan Centre for Human Rights and Democracy (TCHRD), an organisation based in Himachal Pradesh’s Dharamshala, released a report revealing Chinese authorities' surveillance of exiled Tibetans to collect personal information. TCHRD Spokesperson Tenzin Dawa on February 18 claimed that the Chinese Communist Party targeted the Tibetan diaspora using family members back inside Tibet to control.
19 February,2024 03:37 PM ISTADVERTISEMENT
