Is Xi Jinping provoking India out of insecurity? He's facing domestic turmoil at home & unprecedented criticism on the world stage. Is he using the provocations as a distraction? Here's what @mollygambhir has to say.

Gravitas: Is Xi Jinping provoking India out of insecurity?

India and China held extensive discussions on the disengagement process in eastern Ladakh at the 10th round of the military talks that lasted for nearly 16 hours on the Chinese side of the Line of Actual Control (LAC) on Saturday.

India-China 10th round of military talks last for nearly 16 hours

Amid the ongoing standoff between India and China in the Ladakh sector, soldiers of both the countries reportedly clashed with each other at Naku La in Sikkim border area.

Indian Army foils PLA's fresh intrusion attempt

An incident of minor face-off occurred between Indian and Chinese troops last week, Army sources said on Monday. The clash comes amidst the ninth round of military talks between India and China which lasted for nearly 16 hours as the two sides held detailed deliberations on disengagement of troops from all friction points in eastern Ladakh.

Indian, Chinese troops clash in Sikkim, injuries reported on both sides

Clashes between Indian and Chinese troops at Naku La near Sikkim border |