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Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Dorjee Khandu on Tuesday took strong exception to China's objection to Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's visit to the state, saying that country should "accept the reality" and refrain from laying claim to the state.

Sewang Lama, a businessman, was 11 years old when India and China fought a border war in 1962, with Chinese troops advancing deep into Arunachal Pradesh and inflicting heavy casualties on Indian soldiers. Today, 58-year-old Lama, a father of three, is confident China cannot do a repeat of 1962 in this rugged eastern frontier.

Indian Air Force Chief, Air Chief Marshal PV Naik today downplayed reports of Chinese incursions along the Line of Actual Control. However, he maintained that India must build up its weapons capability to thwart such attempts, if and when they take place.

Wartime rivals India and China are now close business allies. But allegations are flying as cheap Chinese goods flood markets such as this Delhi arcade. Gaurav Choudhury reports. See Graphics

At noon in Shanghai’s Manhattan — Pudong — Indian diamond traders stream down to the lobby of an 88-storey tower that was once China’s tallest, reports Reshma Patil.

As India militarises borders with its powerful neighbour, Chinese troop incursions leave behind painted rocks and subtle signs. What's going on? Varghese K George reports.

Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama is planning to visit Tawang in Arunachal Pradesh that has been an irritant in Sino-Indian ties and recent reports have talked of troop build up on both sides of the border. Gaurav Bisht reports.