Chief operations officer of Royal Bhutan Army meets defence minister in New Delhi
Tuesday, 4 February 2025 Royal Bhutan Army COO Batoo Tshering met defence minister Rajnath Singh to discuss strengthening India-Bhutan defence ties. Talks focused on Bhutan's defence preparedness, equipment support, and military training under India's 'Neighbourhood First' policy. Tshering appreciated India's assistance in modernizing the RBA. His visit, from February 2-5, is part of ongoing high-level engagements, reinforcing the strong diplomatic and security partnership between the two nations.
India's naval defence received a boost with successful trials of the indigenous Extended Range Anti-Submarine Rocket (ERASR) from INS Kavaratti. Defence Minister.. IndiaTimes
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh lauded the armed forces' bravery during Operation Sindoor, emphasizing India's need for constant preparedness amidst global.. IndiaTimes
China has said it is ready for talks with India to negotiate and manage the long-disputed border following a direct push by Indian defence minister Rajnath Singh. The statement comes days after Singh met his Chinese counterpart Admiral Dong Jun at the SCO meet in Qingdao.
Singh had urged for a permanent solution to the LAC demarcation and troop de-escalation, referring to a “structured roadmap” for resolving tensions. Beijing responded that while the border issue is complicated, established diplomatic and military mechanisms are in place, and both sides must work to keep peace and stability. The 2020 Galwan Valley clash — which claimed 20 Indian and at least 4 Chinese soldiers — had tanked bilateral relations, but recent developments such as talks resuming and Kailash Mansarovar Yatra reopening signal cautious optimism. Both sides have agreed to continue dialogue through Special Representative mechanisms and cross-border initiatives.
#IndiaChina #BorderTalks #GalwanClash #LACStandoff #IndiaChinaTensions #RajnathSingh #DongJun #ChinaIndiaRelations #DefenceDiplomacy #SCO2025 #BorderDispute #Delimitation #TroopDisengagement #Deescalation #ChinaIndiaNews #AsiaStability #Geopolitics #PeaceNegotiations #KailashYatra #LACUpdate
~HT.318~ED.103~GR.122~
In the wake of Operation Sindoor, India has taken a bold leap toward military self-reliance. Defense Minister Rajnath Singh has approved a $175 million execution model for the Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) — India's first homegrown fifth-generation stealth fighter jet.
#OperationSindoor #AMCA #IndiaDefense #StealthFighter #MakeInIndia #IndianAirForce #FifthGenJet #RajnathSingh #DefenseNews #IndigenousWeapons #MilitaryTechnology #AerospaceIndia #IndiaVsChina #IndiaVsPakistan #JetFighter
~PR.274~HT.408~
Ahead of S Jaishankar's China visit and the Dalai Lama's 90th birthday, the Chinese embassy in New Delhi has asserted that the Dalai Lama's succession is an.. IndiaTimes
Delhi has witnessed a significant decrease in overall crime during the first half of 2025, following the Bharatiya Janata Party's assumption of administration... IndiaTimes
Can Pakistan hand over Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) chief Hafiz Saeed and Jaish-e-Muhammad (JeM) chief Masood Azhar as promised by former Foreign Minister Bilawal.. DNA
Will India push for BRICS sanctions against Pakistan for aiding and abetting terrorism? Does New Delhi enjoy enough support in the 10-member bloc to punish.. DNA
s the 14th Dalai Lama celebrates his 90th birthday, the long-simmering issue of his succession has erupted, placing India and China in a diplomatic standoff. Speaking to followers during long-life prayers in McLeod Ganj, the Tibetan spiritual leader expressed his hope to live beyond 130 years to continue serving humanity. However, the focus has sharply shifted to the political and spiritual battle over who will be his successor.
The Dalai Lama has unequivocally stated that his next incarnation will be born in a "free country," a clear rejection of any successor chosen or approved by the Chinese government. This declaration reignites a major point of contention for Beijing, which insists the process must adhere to "Chinese laws and historical practice." This has prompted a stern warning from China's Foreign Ministry, cautioning India to avoid "interference" in Tibet-related matters that could damage fragile bilateral ties between the two Asian giants.
India, which granted asylum to the Dalai Lama in 1959 after he fled a failed uprising in Tibet, has maintained a consistent position. New Delhi has stressed that the matter of succession is a religious one and that only the Dalai Lama and his trust have the right to decide. This stance has not appeased Beijing.
The situation leaves the Tibetan community in a precarious position, with widespread fears that China will attempt to install a "fake" Dalai Lama to legitimize and tighten its authoritarian control over Tibet. The Dalai Lama's firm stance, India's diplomatic tightrope walk, and China's assertive warnings have set the stage for a major geopolitical flashpoint.
#DalaiLama
#IndiaChinaRelations
#Tibet
#BreakingNews
#OneindiaNews
#Dharamshala
#Geopolitics
#China
#LatestNews
#WorldNews
Also Read
Dalai Lama’s 90th Birthday Message: Altruism, Wisdom, And Hope For The Future :: https://www.oneindia.com/india/dalai-lama-s-90th-birthday-message-altruism-wisdom-and-hope-for-the-future-7792751.html?ref=DMDesc
India and the Dalai Lama: A Bond Rooted In Tradition, Tested by Geopolitics :: https://www.oneindia.com/india/india-and-the-dalai-lama-a-bond-rooted-in-tradition-tested-by-geopolitics-7790117.html?ref=DMDesc
The Battle for a Soul: Dalai Lama’s Rebirth Sparks Fresh Tensions with China; Beijing Reacts By Saying... :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/the-battle-for-a-soul-dalai-lama-s-rebirth-sparks-fresh-tensions-with-china-beijing-reacts-by-sayi-7789273.html?ref=DMDesc
The European Union is exploring a security and defence partnership with India, EU chief Ursula von der Leyen says before meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi. The pact would work to..
Turkish FM says any new European defence architecture without Turkey is unrealistic
Ankara is warning that it must be included in future European defence plans, citing its strategic location and..
Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 00:57Published
Shadow Defence Secretary James Cartlidge says the government needs to be “transparent with the British people” over the amount of extra money being spent on defence. Earlier today Defence Secretary..
India vs Pakistan Live Streaming FREE: Pakistan won the toss and chose to bat against India. Imam-ul-Haq replaced injured Fakhar Zaman. India, unchanged. Check... Zee News
India and Russia aim to enhance inter-parliamentary relations with a visit to India by state duma chairman Vyacheslav Volodin this week. The visit precedes a... IndiaTimes
UNGA president Philemon Yang will visit India for four days at the invitation of external affairs minister S Jaishankar. They will discuss key multilateral and... IndiaTimes Also reported by •Zee News