India on May 02 lodged a strong protest against the reports of Chinese activities in Shaksgam Valley situated in POK. Shooting down media reports of ‘construction activities by China in Shaksgam Valley’ MEA said that It is a part of India. MEA further said that New Delhi never accepted the China-Pakistan boundary agreement of 1963. The issue of Shaksgam Valley comes amid the India-China border dispute along the Line of Actual Control. Indian and Chinese soldiers came at a loggerhead at friction points in eastern Ladakh in 2020 at LAC. The Shaksgam Valley, or the Trans Karakoram Tract is a strategically key region is part of the Hunza-Gilgit Region of PoK. It is bordered by the Xinjiang Province of China to the north, the northern areas of PoK to its west, south & Siachen Glacier region to the east. The Shaksgam Valley was ceded to China by Pakistan in 1963 when both countries signed a boundary pact to settle their differences.
04 May,2024 04:42 PM IST
US President Joe Biden’s “xenophobia” comment on May 01 at a fundraiser campaign triggered a diplomatic row. US President said “xenophobia” from China, India, and Japan is stopping the economic growth of these countries. President Joe Biden made this controversial remark while advocating for the US immigration policy. He said, “Folks, this election is about freedom, America, and democracy. That’s why I badly need you. You know, one of the reasons why our economy is growing is because of you and many others. Why? Because we welcome immigrants. We look to — the reason — look, think about it. Why is China stalling so badly economically? Why is Japan having trouble? Why is Russia? Why is India? Because they’re xenophobic. They don’t want immigrants.” The remarks, from Joe Biden came after The White House hosted Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida for a State visit. Notably, The White House welcomed Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi for a state visit last summer. However, White House Press Secretary Karine Jean Pierre defended President Biden’s statement. She said that the President’s comments were part of a broader message emphasising the strength of America's immigrant heritage. Our allies and partners know very well how much this President respects them...He was making a broad comment speaking about this (US) country, speaking about how important it is to be a country of immigrants and how it makes our country stronger. Notably, The US will go to polls later this year, and country's economy, immigration are the top issues for voters.
03 May,2024 05:08 PM IST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi in his latest interview with the US-based Magazine ‘Newsweek’ talked about the India-China relations. PM Modi stressed the ‘prolonged situation’ on the disputed India-China border should be discussed ‘urgently’ to normalize the bilateral ties. The PM emphasized that the stable and peaceful relations between India and China are important for the entire region and world. PM Modi on the topic of competing with China highlighted that the country has an edge when being pitted against China which is currently engulfed in economic woes. Reacting to this, China also ‘noted’ PM Modi's remarks on the border ties between the two countries. Chinese spokesperson Mao Ning said that ‘sound and stable’ ties would serve the interests of both countries. Meanwhile, Congress also reacted to PM Modi’s interview with the magazine and said that the PM has crossed "all limits of cowardice". Congress General Secretary Jairam Ramesh tweeted on his X account and said the ‘PM was at his cowardly worst’ while talking about the China border dispute.Jairam Ramesh demanded an apology from Prime Minister Narendra Modi quoting his statement ‘Na Koi Ghusa Hai, Na Hi Koi GhusAayahai’
12 April,2024 05:03 PM IST
EAM S Jaishankar slammed the UN Spokesperson’s remark for commenting on India’s elections. India’s Lok Sabha Elections are set to be held in seven phases starting from April 19. As the world sets its eyes on Indian elections, nearly 97 crore voters are geared up to exercise their franchise. Ahead of Lok Sabha Polls, the United Nations Spokesperson lectured India on the political, civil rights of Indians and this is what S Jaishankar had to say on it.
05 April,2024 07:04 PM IST
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar addressed the Gujarat Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Ahmedabad on April 02. While addressing the event, the External Affairs Minister categorically spoke about the India-China issues. He further hit out at India’s first Prime Minister Jawahar Lal Nehru-led government and alleged that they made policies that favoured China more than India itself. External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar said, "In 1950, there was an exchange of views between Sardar Patel and (Jawaharlal) Nehru... Sardar Patel had warned Jawaharlal Nehru about China. Sardar Patel said that today we are facing a situation of two fronts (Pakistan and China), which for India has never happened in our history before. Sardar Patel also said that whatever the Chinese are saying, he feels that their intent is not good, and therefore, let us take precautions, and build a policy around this. Nehru's position was that he was completely dissenting. He replied to Patel that you are unnecessarily suspicious of the Chinese... Also, it is impossible for anybody to attack us across the Himalayas".
03 April,2024 12:33 PM IST
Bharatiya Janata Party National Spokesperson Sambit Patra on March 21 addressed a press briefing during which he launched an attack on Congress leader Rahul Gandhi. While attacking Rahul Gandhi over the ‘Shakti’ row, BJP’s Sambit Patra raked up the issue and termed it as 'Asura Shakti Vs Durga Shakti'. Earlier in the day while addressing the media, Rahul Gandhi said that his party is fighting against hatred-filled ‘Asura-Shakti’. Earlier, Rahul Gandhi on March 18 took an indirect dig at PM Modi saying that the opposition is fighting against ‘Shakti’.
21 March,2024 08:04 PM IST
India has again rejected the "absurd claims" and "baseless arguments" made by China on Arunachal Pradesh. In a befitting reply to China on Arunachal, India asserted it to be an "integral and inalienable part of India". The MEA noted that people of Arunachal will "continue to benefit" from India's development programmes. Chinese Defence Ministry recently reiterated its claim over Arunachal Pradesh, terming the Indian State as “China’s inherent territory”. The Chinese military's comments came days after India rejected China’s remark on PM Modi’s visit to the northeast state. PM Modi on March 9 virtually inaugurated the strategic Sela Tunnel during an event held in the capital city of Itanagar. Further on March 15, Zhang said that China “firmly opposes India's illegal establishment of the so-called 'Arunachal Pradesh'”.
20 March,2024 10:56 AM IST
Humiliating China, External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar on March 07 at the Raisina Roundtable in Tokyo said “Whether you like or don’t like it. There’s reality out there. You have to deal with that reality.” Citing the Galwan Vally Clashes on the Line of Actual Control in 2020, he said that when a country does not agree with written agreements with neighbors it becomes a cause for concern. “When there are very big shifts in capability and influence and presumably ambitions then there are all accompanying political and strategic consequences of that. It is not an issue whether you like or don’t like it. SWatch video to know what he said.
07 March,2024 12:27 PM IST
A Pakistan-bound ship coming from China was stopped at Mumbai by the Indian security agencies on March 02. The Karachi-bound ship was intercepted at Mumbai’s Nhava Sheva port. The vessel was suspected of carrying a consignment that could be used for Pakistan’s nuclear missile programmes. The ship was thoroughly examined by a team of Defense Research and Development Organisation (DRDO). The components in the cargo ship were primarily suspected of being used in Pak’s nuclear initiatives, specifically, in manufacturing some critical components for missile development. However, the DRDO is yet to submit its final report on the vessel stopped at the port.
03 March,2024 03:23 PM IST
DMK leader and minister for fisheries and animal husbandry Anitha R Radhakrishnan rolled out an advertisement in the Tamil newspapers on Wednesday. The ad had an image of a rocket with a Chinese flag on its nose cone, instead of the image of an IRSO rocket. The ad was intended to celebrate New space sport in Kulasekarapattinam. BJP has accused DMK of disrespecting Indian's sovereignty. Prime Minister Modi who is on a two day visit to Tamil Nadu said that the ad insulted Indian scientists and is a waste of public money. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Tamil Nadu BJP President K Annamalai trained guns at DMK.
28 February,2024 05:08 PM ISTADVERTISEMENT
