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India-Nepal: 41 ambulances, 6 School Buses donated

October 4, 2020

On the eve of Gandhi Jayanti (October 2, 2020), India donated 41 ambulances and 6 school buses to organizations in the field of health and education in Nepal. Highlights Since 1994, India has gifted 823 ambulances to Nepal. This is ..

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Cabinet Committee approves Indian Army Communication Network for Rs 7,796 crores

October 1, 2020

On October 1, 2020, the Cabinet Committee in Security approved ASCON (Army Static Switched Communication Network) Phase IV. ASCON is a high end communication system. It is to be implemented at an estimated cost of Rs 7,796 crores. The project ..

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India and China agree on complete disengagement along LAC

July 11, 2020

On July 11, 2020, Indian and Chinese Armies agreed to completely disengage along LAC (Line of Actual Control) after senior officials of the countries held a meeting through video conference. The countries have framed new terms under which they will ..

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Six Critical Bridges to be unveiled in Jammu and Kashmir

July 9, 2020

On July 9, 2020, the Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh is to unveil six critical bridges in the Jammu and Kashmir region. The bridges were constructed by the Border Road Organization (BRO). Highlights The bridges were constructed at a cost ..

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India to continue infrastructure upgrade in the border

July 8, 2020

On July 7, 2020, the Defence Minister Rajnath Singh reviewed the border infrastructure development. After his review, the defence ministry announced that India is to boost the infrastructure along its border. Highlights India and China announced a preliminary headway two ..

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China’s new border dispute with Bhutan

July 7, 2020

China is now claiming the Sakteng wildlife sanctuary in Eastern Bhutan to be part of its territory. What is the issue? The boundary between China and Bhutan has never been demarcated. For a long time, the countries have disputes over ..

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Chinese Army begin withdrawing from Galwan valley

July 7, 2020

On July 7, 2020, the Chinese army was seen removing tents and structures after an agreement between the commanders of Indian and Chinese army. Highlights The Indian and Chinese army conducted violent clashes along the Line of Actual Control that ..

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Pakistan moves 20,000 soldiers to LoC

July 1, 2020

The Pakistan Army recently moved 20,000 soldiers to the Gilgit-Baltistan region. The army is to deploy them along Line of Control. This is being done to match Chinese deployments along Line of Actual Control. Highlights The level of troops moved ..

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Indian-Chinese Armies reach consensus to disengage

June 24, 2020

The senior military commanders in India and China have arrived to a consensus to disengage their forces in the Ladakh region. Highlights The Galwan Valley encroachments of the Chinese troops in the valley led to violent clashes between India and ..

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Russia-India-China Trilateral Conference

June 15, 2020

The External Affairs Minister of India Shri S Jai Shankar is to hold a joint virtual conference with his Russian and Chinese Counterparts on June 22, 2020. Highlights The Minister is expected to discuss the recent standoff between Indian and ..

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