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Attempts to alter status quo will have 'repercussions': India warns China

Indian Ambassador to China, Vikram Misri said rubbished China's claim of sovereignty over Galwan Valley in Ladakh as "completely untenable"

PM's 'no intrusion' remark made him popular in China: Prithviraj Chavan

The senior Congress leader took a dig at Prime Minister Narendra Modi over his remarks that 'nobody intruded into the Indian territory'

China has occupied Indian land, PM's denial will benefit it: Rahul Gandhi

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Friday asked Prime Minister Narendra Modi to speak up and tell the truth to the country on whether China has occupied any Indian territory. He said if the Prime Minister says no Indian territory has been occupied by China, while satellite images show otherwise, then China stands to benefit from his statement. "If you (the PM) say Indian land has not been taken by China and it has actually been taken, then China will stand to benefit," Gandhi said. In a video message, part of the Congress party's 'SpeakUpForOurJawans' campaign in honour of martyred Indian soldiers, Gandhi said the Prime Minister had stated that not even an inch of Indian territory has been taken away by anyone and there has been no intrusion, but satellite images and experts say China has occupied Indian territory at three points in eastern Ladakh. Noting that the entire country is standing together behind the Prime Minister, the former Congress chief said, "We have to together fight

When and how will Modi govt take back our land in Ladakh from China: Sonia

If China hasn't occupied our territory, why were 20 Indian soldiers killed, she asked

Xiaomi puts 'Made in India' banners to cover branding at stores

Chinese handset maker Xiaomi has begun covering its retail store branding with 'Made in India' logo in white colour amid fears of vandalism at outlets in the backdrop of the Sino-India border tension, the All India Mobile Retailers Association (AIMRA) said. The association had written to Chinese mobile brands to highlight the threat of vandalism at offline stores by people amid calls for boycotting Chinese products in certain sections. "In our letter, we had requested the brands to allow retailers to cover these signages with cloth/flex or to remove the boards from the storefront for a few months given the situation... Xiaomi has started putting 'Made in India' banners in white colour on its boards," AIMRA National President Arvinder Khurana said. He added that other companies are yet to take any such steps but are keeping a watch on the situation. Xiaomi did not respond to an e-mailed query. Khurana said some anti-social activists recently visited several markets in various parts

China used Covid-19 to lash out in every direction: US Senator

Stating that China continues its premeditated military incursion along the border with India, a top American Senator has alleged that Beijing has used Covid-19 pandemic to lash out in every direction

India says China amassing troops and armaments on LAC a clear violation

Warned China that continuation of current situation will vitiate the atmosphere for development of ties. New Delhi accuses Beijing of repeatedly flouting laid down agreements and norms

India, China willing to manage differences, says Chinese ambassador

The Chinese ambassador said "mutual respect and support" is a sure way and meets the long-term interests of both countries

Intel inputs behind physical inspection of Chinese goods at customs: Report

The move has resulted in a retaliatory action by China with Indian exporters complaining of shipments being held up in Hong Kong

ICEA approaches govt over consignments from China being stuck at ports

Such an act, ICEA pointed out, will result in pilferage and soiling of packaging and boxes, making it impossible for companies to sell such products in the market

Customs duty on solar equipment may hit SEZ manufacturing units: Experts

Power and New & Renewable Energy Minister R K Singh on Thursday said his ministry has proposed to impose basic custom duty (BCD) from August 1, this year on solar equipment

Cong asks PM to come clean on whether he misled nation on China incursion

Surjewala said experts and reports, citing satellite images, say that instead of withdrawing from Indian territory the People's Liberation Army has returned with bigger strength to the Galwan valley

China amassed troops on LAC since May, violated agreements, says India

MEA said both sides had agreed to respect and abide by the LAC and not undertake any activity to alter the status quo

Imports from Hong Kong on the rise as trade gap with China narrows

India's trade deficit with China is on a downward trajectory, and hit a 5-year low in FY20 due to lower imports and higher exports, but trade deficit with Hong Kong continues to rise.

TikTok, Helo, SHAREit losing mojo in India after border clash with China

The bloody clash between Indian and Chinese troops in Ladakh last week has sparked a popular demand for the shunning of Chinese products, ranging from apps to mobile phones.

After Oppo factory protest, 'boycott China' call puts firms on high alert

Several right-wing groups, led by the Hindu Raksha Dal (HRD), are preparing to unleash more protest movements.

Both sides should strictly respect, observe LAC: MEA after talks with China

The two sides held diplomatic talks through video conference to explore ways to ease tension along the Line of Actual Control in the eastern Ladakh region

China continues military build-up along LAC in eastern Ladakh amid talks

The Chinese side has been aggressively trying to bring newer areas under its control in the Finger area, the sources said

Rajnath Singh to not meet Chinese Defence Minister Wei Fenghe in Moscow

The development comes after Chinese media reported that Singh will meet his Chinese counterpart amid the border tensions between New Delhi and Beijing

RIC meet: Jaishankar stresses on need to respect international law

At a virtual meeting of Russia-India-China, a trilateral platform of the three countries, Minister of External Affairs S Jaishankar gave voice to India's injured feelings but did not name any nation.