Bhutia's decision of forming a new party comes barely two months after the former footballer-turned-politician quit Trinamool Congress.

Hamro Sikkim: Bhaichung Bhutia launches own political party

The Doklam stand-off had put severe pressure on bilateral relations between New Delhi and Beijing, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi told his Indian counterpart Sushma Swaraj during a meeting, a statement from China said.

Doklam stand-off put 'severe pressure' on ties with India: China

People were quick to point out that Sikkim is actually very peaceful

Priyanka Chopra says Sikkim 'troubled by insurgency', faces backlash

Japan wants to underline the aggressive stance taken by the People?s Liberation Army in contrast to India?s persistent effort for a ?peaceful resolution? of the Doklam tension

Why Japan supports India and not China on Doklam

Tensions are high as India and China have been locked in a face-off in the Doklam area for the last 50 days

Dokalam stand-off: US calls for India-China dialogue

China in a late-night statement asked India to give up the 'illusion of its delaying tactic'

'Restraint has its bottom line': China on Doklam standoff

The government says it continues to engage with China through diplomatic channels to find a mutually acceptable solution to the escalation between the two countries

Doklam stand-off: After China's veiled threat, India says coordinating with Bhutan

The Indian soldiers deployed in the disputed area have pitched in tents

Indian Army ready for long haul in Doka La

It is unclear what the Chinese hope the video will actually achieve

Watch: Chinese embassy in Delhi releases video explaining its side of Doklam standoff

China has accused India of sending troops into its territory and obstructing a road construction

Indian Army chief General Bipin Rawat  visits Sikkim amid tensions with China

The men dragged her into their car and took turns raping her

Gurgaon: 22 year old gang-raped in moving car, thrown out in Delhi

While most highways remained cut off from the cities and towns, tourists were stranded on several arterial roads for several hours

India: Hundreds stranded in West Bengal, Sikkim after landslides

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