came in 2020, when then-Indian army chief M.M. Naravane accused Pakistan of creating a “ new terror

definitely there, especially Chinese aid to the various insurgent groups.... Gen Naravane also said

definitely there, especially Chinese aid to the various insurgent groups.... Gen Naravane also said

SRINAGAR, India( Reuters)-At least five Indian soldiers and two militants were killed on Monday in a series of gun battles in Indian Kashmir, where security forces have stepped up operations after several civilian killings last week, officials said.In the deadliest incident for the country's security forces in the Himalayan region this year, a military official said five soldiers died after a shootout with suspected militants near the border with Pakistan." They were moved to a nearby medical fa

As Prime Minister Narendra Modi set out his Taliban worries to world leaders this week, Indian forces staged raids and battled rebels in occupied Kashmir, who the premier fears could be emboldened by the Taliban's victory in Afghanistan. Shootings of civilians and police in occupied Kashmir and raids by the security forces on rebels' hideouts have increased in the Muslim-majority region since the Taliban overran Kabul on August 15. About 40 people have been killed in shootings and clashes in the

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is likely to visit the United Arab Emirates( UAE) in the first half of next month which would be his first trip abroad in 2022, people familiar with the development said on Monday. Both sides are looking at firming up the visit around January 6 but there is no finality on the dates yet, they said. The prime minister's proposed visit to the strategically important Gulf nation comes as the two countries look at celebrating 50 years of their diplomatic ties.... Modi is

New Delhi so far has not made it clear whether it will accede to the Sri Lankan request. Ties between India and Sri Lanka were strained after the latter unilaterally cancelled a tripartite agreement earlier this year with India and Japan to jointly develop a Colombo Port terminal.... On its part, Colombo offered another project at a neighbouring terminal with India’s Adani Group signing up for that as the main private investor. The strained relationship was brought back on an even keel after a

9, 2020 file photo, an Indian army convoy moves on the Srinagar-Ladakh highway in Gagangeer, northeast of Srinagar, Indian-controlled Kashmir.... Since February, both India and China have withdrawn troops from some face-off sites on the northern and southern banks of Pangong Tso, Gogra and Galwan Valley, but they continue to maintain extra troops as part of a multi-tier deployment.... Additional troop deployment has also taken place at Demchok and Depsang Plains, Indian media reports say....

Talks between Indian and Chinese army commanders to disengage troops from key friction areas along their border have ended in a stalemate and failed to ease a 17-month standoff that has sometimes led to deadly clashes, the two sides said on Monday. The continuing standoff means the two nations will keep troops in the forward areas of Ladakh for a second consecutive winter in dangerously freezing temperatures. India’s defence ministry, in a statement, said it gave “ constructive suggestions ” but

The situation was defused," the person said adding that there was no damage to any Indian defences.... Peace and tranquility in these areas of differing perceptions has been possible by adhering to existing agreements and protocols between the two countries," a second person said.... Physical engagement can last for a few hours prior to disengaging as per mutual understanding," the second person said. Aggressive behaviour by the Chinese in this area is not new....