During the now-concluded G20 summit, the India-China standoff was transported from their de-facto boundary in northernmost India to New Delhi, right at the centre of power of the world's largest democracy.

India-China hotel standoff: When Chinese G20 delegation refused to get their big bags scanned by security

Australia and Maldives said have clarified that they did not participate in the recently held Indian Ocean Region Forum convened by China. Watch full video to know more.

Australia, Maldives officials deny attending China’s Indian Ocean meet

Russia has no plans to mediate between India and China over the border issue in Ladakh, said newly appointed Russian Ambassador to India Denis Alipov. He also added that since the time of the Soviet Union, Russia has been carrying out closest and extremely large-scale cooperation with India in the military-technical field.

No plans to mediate between India and China, says Russian envoy Denis Apilov

China has been using different tactics at the border areas over the years. From aerial incursions into Taiwan’s defence zone to unfurling flag at Galwan valley, China’s aggressive approach continues in border and territorial issues. All of this comes at a time when Xi Jinping led government rolled out a new ‘border law’. China’s National People’s Congress passed the law last year which said that PLA shall take measures to strengthen the border defence, support economic and social development in border areas. Among other things, the law allows PLA to work closely with civilians living near the border. The law can affect the neighbouring countries of China. It is suspected that China may have stalled negotiations with India over the LAC standoff for the border law to be implemented. China shares nearly 22,000 km border land with 14 other countries. China is yet to finalise border agreements with India and Bhutan.

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As the Chinese influence in the indo pacific continues to grow the world is gradually shifting its focus towards the region. India too has been steadily working towards increasing its strength & deterence capabilities in the region. In a bid to further its naval prowess, India has commissioned its first destroyer under project 15 B. The indigenously built INS Visakhapatnam into the destroyer fleet of the Indian Navy.

Chinese influence in the Indo Pacific continues to grow

A popular Chinese blogger who made comments about Chinese soldiers who died during last year's border clash with India has been sentenced to eight months in jail. 38-year-old Qiu Ziming was among at least six people arrested in February for online posts about the Galwan Valley clash between Chinese and Indian troops in a disputed border area.

Popular Chinese blogger Qiu Ziming jailed for 'slandering' soldiers

India and China will hold the 11th round of Corps Commander talks today (Friday) at Chushul, Ladakh to discuss the disengagement process at remaining friction points on the LAC.

India, China to hold 11th round of talks for disengagement in eastern Ladakh

India, China to hold 11th round of Corps Commander talks today

The Chinese military is also vacating Finger 4 area which it had occupied last year and changed the status quo at the LAC with India.

India-China disengagement: Dismantling structures between finger 4-8 underway

Indian govt on Friday said it has 'not conceded any territory as a result of the agreement finalised with China for disengagement of troops in Pangong lake areas in eastern Ladakh'. Amid Disengagement activity around the LAC, the major opposition party Congress claimed that PM has compromised India's integrity and gave away territory to China.

Indian Govt Says 'Not conceded any territory to China'

Following the announcement of the disengagement agreement on the northern and western banks of Pangong Tso Lake, Defense Minister Rajnath Singh said on Thursday that Beijing would place its troops east of Finger 8, while India would put its troops on its permanent base at Finger 3.

India-China begin disengagement on banks of Pangong Tso lake along the LAC

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 |

Indian and Chinese military officials will once again sit across the table and talk about the ongoing situation on the of actual control. The 9th round of military talks to begin in Chushul. Know More details in the video.

India & China to discuss ongoing tensions at LAC | 9th round of Military talks today

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The Indian state of Uttar Pradesh is offering financial incentives to Samsung Electronics Co in a bid to set up a 48.25 billion rupees ($654.36 million) display factory.

Uttar Pradesh approves incentives for relocation of Samsung factory from China

Indian security personnel captured a Chinese soldier in the Chumar-Demchok area of Ladakh. "Chinese soldier apprehended by security forces in Chumar-Demchok area of Ladakh.

Indian Army captures Chinese soldier in Ladakh

US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo supported India on its ongoing standoff with China, saying Beijing has deployed 60,000 soldiers in the border with India. Pompeo said New Delhi "absolutely need the United States to be their ally and partner in this fight".

Mike Pompeo lashes out at China, says nation deployed 60,000 soldiers at border with India

Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday said that though New Delhi remains committed to a peaceful resolution of the crisis in Ladakh, it is prepared to tackle "all contingencies".

India committed to peace, but prepared for all 'contingencies': Defence Minister warns China

The second day of India's Parliament Monsoon Session began on September 15. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh made a statement on the India-China border standoff. He said that India will not tolerate any changes to the status quo on the Ladakh borders. The Opposition has been pressing for discussion on the ongoing standoff with China and has made several demands in meetings before the session. Watch this report to know the major takeaways of his speech.

Fineprint: Key takeaways of India's Defence Minister speech on border standoff in Lok Sabha

The second day of India's Parliament Monsoon Session began on September 15. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh made a statement on the India-China border standoff. He said that India will not tolerate any changes to the status quo on the Ladakh borders. The Opposition has been pressing for discussion on the ongoing standoff with China and has made several demands in meetings before the session.

India's Defence Minister Rajnath Singh speaks amid India-China border standoff in Lok Sabha

A leading US magazine has, in a recent report, said China's President Xi Jinping had risked his future with the high-profile incursions into Indian territory that "unexpectedly flopped" in the face of ferocious fightback by the Indian Army.

Xi Jinping's aggressive moves against India 'unexpectedly flopped': US media report