Line of Actual Control
Disputed boundary between China and India
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The Line of Actual Control (LAC), in the context of the Sino-Indian border dispute, is a notional demarcation line
that separates Indian-controlled territory from Chinese-controlled territory. The concept was introduced by Chinese premier Zhou Enlai in a 1959 letter to Jawaharlal Nehru as the "line up to which each side exercises actual control", but rejected by Nehru as being incoherent. Subsequently, the term came to refer to the line formed after the 1962 Sino-Indian War.
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China's foreign minister meets Jaishankar in Brazil, calls for resumption of direct flightsIndian External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi met during the G20 Summit in Rio de Janeiro to discuss recent progress in easing border tensions. Both sides..IndiaTimes - Published | |
India, China complete Round 1 of patrolling along LAC after border truce agreementIndia and China have agreed to weekly coordinated patrols along the disputed Line of Actual Control in Eastern Ladakh. This decision follows a recent disengagement agreement and aims to ease tensions..IndiaTimes - Published | |
'Disengagement chapter done, de-escalation awaited': Jaishankar on LAC row with ChinaIndia and China have completed troop disengagement along contested border areas, marking the end of their latest standoff. External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar announced the development, stating that..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Jaishankar provides big update on disengagement issues along LAC with China, says...External Affairs Minister also underlined how India and China never had an easy relationship in the pastDNA - Published | |
'Redouble efforts to ...': India, China vow 'urgent' action to resolve LAC standoffIndia and China have pledged to speed up efforts for complete disengagement at remaining friction points in eastern Ladakh. National Security Advisor Ajit Doval highlighted the need for peace and..IndiaTimes - Published | |
'Mere painting ... ': Union minister Kiren Rijiju rebuffs reports on Chinese incursion in ArunachalUnion minister Kiren Rijiju refuted claims of Chinese forces intruding into Indian territory, asserting that markings in undemarcated areas do not indicate encroachment. He acknowledged overlapping..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Poised along the Indian border, Chinese troops are there for the long haulThe Strategic Studies Institute of the US Army War College published an in-depth report examining PLA activity along the mountainous border in Aksai Chin opposite India in 2020-21. It considered how..IndiaTimes - Published | |
India needs a new set of border pacts, says Arunachal governorLt-Gen Parnaik emphasized the need for new border agreements and protocols between India and China to counter Chinese claims with civilisational arguments. He raised concerns about PLA intrusions,..IndiaTimes - Published | |
China continues LAC infra build-up 4 years into face-off, shows latest sat imageryFour years into the face-to-face military confrontation in eastern Ladakh, which also triggered tensions all along the Line of Actual Control, there has been no let-up in the way China continues to..IndiaTimes - Published | |
India-China hold 29th round of diplomatic talks, discuss disengagement in border areasIndia and China discussed disengagement, peace, and tranquility along the Line of Actual Control in the Western Sector. They maintained diplomatic and military channels to uphold peace in border areas..IndiaTimes - Published | |
'Arunachal Pradesh part of India': US amid rising India-China tensionsThe US government recognizes Arunachal Pradesh as part of India's territory and "strongly" condemns any "incursion or encroachments" along the Line of Actual Control, the US State Department said on..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Army video puts LAC incidents in public domain, later deletedSkirmishes and tactical operations between Indian and Chinese troops along the Line of Actual Control have created a tense situation. Previously undisclosed incidents have come to light, showcasing the..IndiaTimes - Published | LAC situation 'stable but sensitive', maintaing high state of preparedness: Army chief on border tensions with ChinaIndian Army chief says India is prepared for tensions with China along the Line of Actual Control in Ladakh. Situation is stable but sensitive. Talks at military and diplomatic levels are ongoing...IndiaTimes - Published |
Situation stable but sensitive in eastern Ladakh, Indian Army prepared to deal with challenges along Line of Actual Control: Gen Manoj PandeArmy Chief Gen Manoj Pande on Thursday stated that the situation along the Line of Actual Control in eastern Ladakh is stable, but sensitive. He emphasised that Indian troops are prepared to deal with..IndiaTimes - Published | 'Despite 1962 setback against China ...': Jaishankar targets past governments for 'neglecting' border infrastrucutreIndia is bolstering its border infrastructure significantly to counter China, with the construction of new roads, bridges, and tunnels along the Line of Actual Control (LAC). The Modi government has..IndiaTimes - Published |
Army boosting aviation corps with new choppers, armed drones & missilesThe Indian Army is enhancing its strike, surveillance, and airlift capabilities by inducting various helicopters, drones, and missiles. Plans are underway to induct 126 light utility helicopters, 90..IndiaTimes - Published | India needs national security strategy: Former NSA Shivshankar MenonFormer national security adviser Shivshankar Menon has called for India to develop a national security strategy and release a white paper on defence to clarify its stance on important issues. Menon..IndiaTimes - Published |
Rajnath Singh reviews preparedness in Tawang amid LAC stand-offIndian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh conducted a review of military preparedness along the Arunachal Pradesh frontier, including the strategically important Tawang area. This comes amid heightened..IndiaTimes - Published | China's troop build-up, LAC infra work still on: PentagonChina continues to maintain its significant military presence along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) with India, according to the Pentagon's annual report on China's military power. The report also..IndiaTimes - Published |
State of border will determine state of relationship: Jaishankar on ties with ChinaThe state of border will determine the state of relationship between India and China, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said on Wednesday amid an over three-year military standoff along the Line..IndiaTimes - Published | Eastern Ladakh row: India, China agree to hold next round of military talks soonIndia and China on Wednesday held in-person diplomatic talks here and discussed proposals for disengagement in the remaining friction points along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in eastern Ladakh in..IndiaTimes - Published |
Galwan hero’s wife Army officer now, posted in LACThe Army inducted its first batch of five women officers into its combat-support arm Regiment of Artillery on Saturday, while Rekha Singh, wife of Naik Deepak Singh who was killed in the Galwan Valley..IndiaTimes - Published | PM Modi did not hesitate to move army despite Covid-19: Jaishankar on Galwan clash with ChinaReiterating that India's relationship with China is not normal and that tension persists along the Line of Actual Control (LAC), external affairs minister S Jaishankar on Sunday said that any military..IndiaTimes - Published |
Eye on China, Indian armed forces carry on eastern theatre drillsThe Army and IAF continue to practice battle preparedness and execution of synergised contingency operations through a series of exercises in the eastern theatre, amid the heightened tensions along the..IndiaTimes - Published | India's engagement with China 'complex': MEA's annual reportIndia's engagement with China is "complex" and Chinese attempts to unilaterally alter the status quo along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in eastern Ladakh starting from April-May 2020 seriously..IndiaTimes - Published |
Bipartisan resolution introduced in US Senate recognising Arunachal Pradesh as integral part of IndiaA bipartisan resolution was introduced in the US Senate on Thursday to recognise Arunachal Pradesh as an integral part of India, pushing back against Beijing's military aggression to change the status..IndiaTimes - Published | Day ahead of IAF exercise, Army drill in eastern sectorThe Army conducted a major joint combat exercise over the last 10 days with the Indian Air Force and central armed police forces (CAPFs) in North Bengal to practice battle preparedness in a networked..IndiaTimes - Published |
Army conducts major integrated exercise in eastern sectorThe Army conducted a major joint combat exercise over the last 10 days with the Indian Air Force and central armed police forces (CAPFs) in north Bengal to practice battle preparedness in a networked..IndiaTimes - Published | India begins work on 135km Ladakh road to link key locationsIndia has started building a strategic road along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in eastern Ladakh that will, in the most part, trace the Indus and mirror a blacktop surface link on the Chinese side...IndiaTimes - Published |
Army chief General Manoj Pande visits eastern command, reviews situation along China borderArmy chief General Manoj Pande on Monday visited units and formations along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in eastern Arunachal Pradesh. He was briefed on operational preparedness and security..IndiaTimes - Published | IAF to carry out mega air exercise in Northeastern region in early FebruaryThe Indian Air Force will carry out a mega exercise covering the Northeastern region early next month to check its combat readiness, amid a fresh spike in tension with China along the Line of Actual..IndiaTimes - Published |
Amid LAC tension, Indian Air Force to conduct air combat drill in northeastThe Indian Air Force (IAF) will conduct a major air combat exercise with frontline fighters, helicopters, other aircraft and drones in Arunachal Pradesh, Assam and other northeastern states early next..IndiaTimes - Published | China has increased troops in eastern sector but we are well-poised for any challenge: Army chief Gen Manoj PandeChina has 'slightly increased’ the number of its troops along the eastern sector of the Line of Actual Control (LAC), Army chief General Manoj Pande said on Thursday, adding that a “close watch”..IndiaTimes - Published |
Situation on China border 'stable but unpredictable, ready to deal with any situation': Army chief Gen PandeThe situation along the border with China is stable but unpredictable, Indian Army chief Gen Manoj Pande said on Thursday. However he assured that India has maintained adequate force deployment along..IndiaTimes - Published | Anti-tank, air defence missile systems: Defence ministry approves capital procurement proposals worth Rs 4,276 croreIn yet another Make in India push, the ministry of defence on Tuesday cleared three capital acquisition proposals — including that of Helina anti-tank guided missiles — amounting to Rs 4,276 crore..IndiaTimes - Published |
Peace, tranquility along border essential for development ties with China: IndiaIndia on Thursday asserted that peace and tranquility along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) are essential for overall development of bilateral relationship with China.The comments by external affairs..IndiaTimes - Published | EAM: Won't accept any bid to change LAC unilaterallyIndia will not agree to any attempt to change the Line of Actual Control (LAC) unilaterally by China, external affairs minister S Jaishankar has asserted, as he underlined that New Delhi's relations..IndiaTimes - Published |
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Indian, Chinese troops clashed along LAC in Arunachal Pradesh on December 9, suffered minor injuries; disengagement doneIndia's Commander in the area held a Flag Meeting with his counterpart to discuss the issue in accordance with structured mechanisms to restore peace.DNA - Published | Face-off between Indian and Chinese troops along LAC in Arunachal; injuries on both sides: SourcesIndian and Chinese troops clashed along the Line of Actual Control in Arunachal Pradesh last week resulting in some jawans suffering minor injuries, sources said on Monday. The Chinese had come heavily..IndiaTimes - Published |
US echoes India's views in rejecting China's opposition to 'Yudh Abhyas' exerciseThe US on Friday echoed India's reaction in rejecting China's opposition to an India-US joint military exercise near the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in Uttarakhand and asserted that it is "none of..IndiaTimes - Published | India-US military drills near LAC violate spirit of Sino-India agreements: ChinaChina on Wednesday said it was opposed to the joint Indo-US military exercises being held near the Line of Actual Control (LAC), asserting that it violates the spirit of the two border agreements..IndiaTimes - Published |
China has warned US officials not to interfere in its relationship with India: PentagonChina has warned American officials not to interfere in its relationship with India, the Pentagon has said in a report to the Congress.Throughout its standoff with India along the Line of Actual..IndiaTimes - Published Also reported by •DNA | India reducing infra gap with China along LACIndia has to a large extent reduced the huge "infrastructure differential" with China along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in terms of roads, tunnels, bridges, troop habitats, permanent defences,..IndiaTimes - Published |
Amid Chinese buildup, Indian Army built infra for 450 tanks, 22,000 additional troops in eastern Ladakh: SourcesAmid reports of Chinese buildup across the Line of Actual Control, the Indian Army has built infrastructure for housing 450 tanks and over 22,000 troops in the Eastern Ladakh sector opposite China,..IndiaTimes - Published | 'It is going on unabated': Army chief on infrastructure development by China along LACThe situation in eastern Ladakh is stable but unpredictable, Army Chief Gen Manoj Pande said on Saturday. "In a larger context, we need to very carefully calibrate our actions on LAC to be able to..IndiaTimes - Published |
Countering China: India plans to upgrade key Ladakh airfield near LACIndia is all set to begin the construction work to upgrade its Nyoma advanced landing ground near LAC in Ladakh for fighter aircraft operations.The decision to upgrade the airfield, which is fewer than..IndiaTimes - Published | Situation at LAC still not normal, says MEAThe ministry of external affairs on Friday said that the situation on the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in Ladakh is "still not normal". "The situation is still not normal. Some positive steps have been..IndiaTimes - Published |
