Ladakh 2020 Standoff Between China and India

Deliberate Interference in Chinese Corporations will not Serve the Interests of the Indian Side, says China on India’s Move to Block Apps

Why TikTok, UC Browser, Cam Scanner, WeChat, ShareIt (59 Apps) Are Blocked by India – What GoI Says?

Russia and the China-India Clash: Excerpts from Writeup of Girish Shahane

Ladakh Standoff: A Comparison of Statements Issued by MFA (China) and MEA (India) on 24 June

Indian PMO Issues Clarification on Modi’s Statement that China Did Not Enter Indian Territory

China India Face-off in Galwan (Ladakh): How It Could Impact South Asia, Punjab and the Sikhs?

A Comparison of China and India’s Statements About Phone Talk of Foreign Ministers

Australia and India Sign Use of Military Bases & Logistic Support Deal; What’s Next?

Ladakh 2020 Standoff Between China and India

India-China Disengagement & India-Pakistan Disengagement: Impact on Geo Politics & Farmers Protests

March 10, 2021

China and India have disengagement from Ladakh by withdrawing their forces. India and Pakistan have agreed to observe ceasefire at Line of Control (LoC). These two developments are bound to affect geo-political dynamics of South Asia.

China-India Accuse Each Other of Border Violations; Tensions Rise, Talks On

September 2, 2020

Tensions between China and India again have flared up again, with both Asian powers accusing each other of trying to seize territory across their disputed Himalayan border which is called 'Line of Actual Control (LAC)'.

Is China Going to Engage with India in Himachal Pradesh Now? South Asian Geopolitics Update

August 8, 2020

China and India are two key players in South-Asian Geopolitics. The militaries of both powers were engaged in a standoff in Eastern Ladakh recently. Though both sides jointly declared to disengage and deescalate in mid-July, there has been little progress in deescalation along the disputed Line of Actual Control.

Indian Army Moves 3 Divisions, Tanks to Ladakh

July 1, 2020

Amidst ongoing standoff with China, the Indian Army has reportedly more troops and tanks in Ladakh sector on Tuesday (June 30).

Deliberate Interference in Chinese Corporations will not Serve the Interests of the Indian Side, says China on India’s Move to Block Apps

June 30, 2020

Commenting on Government of India (GoI)'s move to block 59 Chinese Apps, including TikTok, Cam Scanner, WeChat and ShareIt, China's Ministry of Foreign Affairs said that "deliberate interference in such cooperation will not serve the interests of the Indian side".

Why TikTok, UC Browser, Cam Scanner, WeChat, ShareIt (59 Apps) Are Blocked by India – What GoI Says?

June 30, 2020

Amidst heightened tensions with China in Ladakh region, the Government of India yesterday announced to 'block' 59 mobile apps. Most of these apps were developed and run by Chinese companies. The list included many popular apps like TikTok, UC Browser, CamScanner and WeChat (full list below).

Russia and the China-India Clash: Excerpts from Writeup of Girish Shahane

June 28, 2020

An opinion write-up by Girish Shahane appeared in live-mint under title "Russia and the India-China clash". Sikh Siyasat News (SSN) has taken out excerpts from this write-up that are being shared below for SSN readers. Readers, who are willing to read the full article my visit the source link given at the end of following excerpts

Ladakh Standoff: A Comparison of Statements Issued by MFA (China) and MEA (India) on 24 June

June 26, 2020

Amidst reports of Chinese military deployment near strategically important Daulat Beg Oldi, talks between the two sides continue. Both sides issued their official words on the ongoing standoff, situation at Line of Actual Control (LAC) in Ladakh and mutual talks.

Indian PMO Issues Clarification on Modi’s Statement that China Did Not Enter Indian Territory

June 21, 2020

A day after Indian prime minister Narendra Modi told leader of Indian political parties during ‘All Party Meeting’ that “[n]either have any intruded into our border, nor has any post been taken over by them (China)”, Indian PMO issued a clarification alleging that “attempts [were] being made in some quarters to give a mischievous interpretation to remarks by the Prime Minister”.

China India Face-off in Galwan (Ladakh): How It Could Impact South Asia, Punjab and the Sikhs?

June 20, 2020

China and India has been engaged in a face-off in Galwan valley of Ladakh region. A clash broke out between Chinese and Indian soldiers on intervening night of 15 and 16 June which resulted in deaths of 20 Indian army personnel, including a commanding officer.

A Comparison of China and India’s Statements About Phone Talk of Foreign Ministers

June 19, 2020

Foreign Ministers of China and India had a telephonic conversation on Wednesday (June 17) in wake of Monday (June 15)’s incident in which 20 Indian soldiers, including a commanding officer, were killed. Media reports say that there were casualties on Chinese side also but China did not release any information in this regard.

Australia and India Sign Use of Military Bases & Logistic Support Deal; What’s Next?

June 5, 2020

India and Australia have signed a pact on access to military bases for logistics support. The pact was one of the seven agreements singed after a virtual summit between Indian PM Narendra Modi and his Australian counterpart Scott Morrison.