India

US condoles with India over soldiers killed in clash with China, tensions stay high

But in the past two decades, New Delhi has built closer political and defence ties with Washington and the United States has become one of India's top arms suppliers.

Jun 19, 2020

'Martyred' Jawan calls wife to say, 'I'm alive' after reading his obituary

A Jawan who read his obituary, 'martyred' in the Galwan valley faceoff, called his wife on Wednesday to let her know he was alive. The news comes as a huge relief to the family after his name was mistaken for the name of the actual martyr.

Jun 18, 2020

'India's Rama set to slay China's dragon': Hong Kong Twitter user's war poster wins over Indians

An illustration shared by Hong Kong Twitter user named HoSaiLei, which showcases India's Rama taking on China's dragon, has caught the fancy of netizens.

Jun 17, 2020

India, China want peace but blame each other after deadly border clash

In Beijing, foreign ministry spokesman Zhao Lijian said the clash erupted after Indian soldiers "crossed the line, acted illegally, provoked and attacked the Chinese, resulting in both sides engaging in serious physical conflict and injury and death".

Jun 17, 2020

Indian and Chinese Foreign Ministers speak on phone: What they spoke about

Jaishankar underlined that the unprecedented development "will have a serious impact on the bilateral relationship" and China had to reassess its actions and take corrective steps.

Jun 17, 2020

Indian TV channel hosts Boycott China debate sponsored by Chinese brand

Following the standoff in Ladakh, many Indians are calling for a boycott of Chinese products, including apps like TikTok.

Jun 17, 2020

India-China border clash: How foreign media reacted to Chinese aggression at LAC

Taking note of the prevailing situation in Ladakh, the foreign media has also woken up to report on the India-China faceoff at LAC.

Jun 17, 2020

India China violent faceoff: Three Indian soldiers killed in Galwan Valley, Ladakh

The Indian Army issued a statement saying that senior military officials of the two sides are currently meeting at the venue to defuse the situation.

Jun 16, 2020

Rajnath Singh on China: 'India's national pride won't be compromised'

Rajnath Singh speaks about the tension with China at the border, assures that India's national pride will not be compromised.

Jun 14, 2020

Nepal preps to vote on new map: All need to know about the India-Nepal border controversy

In May, Nepal had shown the 3 places as a part of their territory and India had reacted angrily, cautioning the country saying such 'artificial enlargement' of territorial claims will not be acceptable to it.

Jun 13, 2020

Home Stories: Netflix brings us a film on India's lockdown experience through 4 unique tales

Netflix is bringing its audiences a film on the lockdown experience, the film will release on YouTube featuring 4 lockdown stories, compiled to form Home Stories.

Jun 11, 2020

India-China military meet over Ladakh standoff: Second round of Major General-level talks 'positive'

During the second round of military talks, which lasted for more than four-and-half-hour, the Indian delegation pressed for restoration of status quo ante and immediate withdrawal of a sizeable number of Chinese troops from the LAC on the Indo-China border.

Jun 10, 2020

Why half of India can't survive over a month without income

With a protracted lockdown and dismal economy, job losses are mounting and concerns are going up for families as to how long they can hold out.

Jun 10, 2020

'Modi has vanished from the scene': In latest salvo, Rahul Gandhi questions PM's silence on Chinese incursion

Former Congress chief Rahul Gandhi attached a news report to his tweet that read: 'China claims all of Galwan Valley, chunk of Pangong Tso'.

Jun 10, 2020

Ladakh standoff: India, China start withdrawing troops from certain areas

Except for the fingers region in Pangong Tso Lake, Chinese forces have started withdrawing 2 to 3 km.

Jun 9, 2020

Here's how you can withdraw cash at ATMs using your smartphone in India soon

The 'contactless' solution, currently under demo at interested banks, enables a customer perform all the steps required to withdraw cash from an ATM using the mobile app itself.

Jun 9, 2020

Things India can learn from New Zealand to keep coronavirus at bay

The Modi-led NDA government should continue to enforce strict lockdown restrictions in place, keeping businesses shut, in which everyone except essential workers should stay at home.

Jun 8, 2020

India-China Ladakh standoff talks: Both sides agreed to 'peacefully resolve' situation

The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said that the military and diplomatic dialogue between India and China will continue to resolve the situation in eastern Ladakh.

Jun 7, 2020

'Ladakh belongs to India': Tibet sides with India, exposes China's expansionist tactics

In a scathing attack on China, the Tibetan exile administration has said that the disputed territories of both Ladakh and Arunachal Pradesh have always been a part of India.

Jun 4, 2020

Fake News alert: Viral picture claiming Chinese Army saved lives of Indian soldiers is false

The screenshot of an alleged news report stating that the Chinese troops came to the rescue of the Indian soldiers after they suffered injuries in an avalanche is false.

Jun 1, 2020