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A bolder India on China border

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New Delhi has unequivocally asserted that the state of border affairs has ramifications for the overall India-China relationship, and the two sides should avoid misunderstanding and miscalculation. (@DrSJaishankar X/PTI)
Updated on Aug 20, 2026 08:35 pm IST

An awkward dance of the dragon and the elephant

The October 2024 agreement ushered in real, if modest, changes. But it is yet to extend to the harder question — de-escalation.
Published on Aug 12, 2026 08:08 am IST

Indo-China trade to resume via Shipki La from August 1: Kinnaur DC

Currently, 20 items are on the import list, including wool, pashmina, sheep skin, yak tails, yak hair, salt, shoes, blankets, quilts, carpets and herbal medicines. (File)
Published on Jul 15, 2026 09:11 am IST

Doval meets China’s Wang Yi, holds ‘constructive and forward-looking discussions’

The two leaders discussed recent developments in their relationship and ‘noted progress towards gradual normalisation’ (X/MeaIndia)
Published on Jun 23, 2026 03:02 pm IST

Veteran diplomat Doraiswami to be new China envoy

Veteran diplomat Doraiswami to be new China envoy
Published on Mar 20, 2026 04:44 am IST