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We expect China to work towards disengagement in remaining areas: MEA
India on Friday said it expects China to work with it through existing bilateral consultation mechanisms between their diplomats and military commanders to ensure early completion of the disengagement process in the remaining areas in eastern Ladakh to allow both sides to consider de-escalation of forces. The statement comes days after the armies of the two countries concluded withdrawal of troops and weapons from the north and south banks of the Pangong lake. At a weekly media briefing here, Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) spokesperson Anurag Srivastava said External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar had a detailed discussion with his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi last week and agreed to set up a hotline, details of which would be worked out through diplomatic channels. "...It is our expectation that the Chinese side will work with us both through the WMCC (Working Mechanism for Consultation and Cooperation on India-China border issues) and the senior commanders' meetings to ensure th
 "We expect China to work towards disengagement in remaining areas: MEA")
Russia welcomes agreement between India, China, hopes issue resolves
"We continue to monitor the situation at the China-India border," said Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova
 "Russia welcomes agreement between India, China, hopes issue resolves")
Best of BS Opinion: Maintain the status quo, the two-front truce, and more
Here's a selection of Business Standard opinion pieces for the day
 "Best of BS Opinion: Maintain the status quo, the two-front truce, and more")
The two-front truce
LoC ceasefire offers New Delhi a unique opportunity to shift the dispute over Kashmir away from the border to the negotiating table
Chinese hackers are still actively targeting Indian port, says US firm
As of Tuesday, Recorded Future could see a 'handshake' -- indicating an exchange of traffic -- between a China-linked group and an Indian maritime port
 "Chinese hackers are still actively targeting Indian port, says US firm")
Indo-Pak on a break
The latest ceasefire reflects political expediency
 "Indo-Pak on a break")
China appoints ex-PLA General who headed troops on India front to top panel
General Zhao Zongq is a former top People's Liberation Army officer
 "China appoints ex-PLA General who headed troops on India front to top panel")
China appears to warn India: Push too hard and the lights could go out
As border skirmishing increased last year, malware began to flow into the Indian electric grid, a new study shows, and a blackout hit Mumbai. It now looks like a warning
 "China appears to warn India: Push too hard and the lights could go out")
Rahul attacks PM over China standoff; says Chinese know PM is 'scared'
Gandhi said Modi's first reaction to the Chinese incursions was "that nobody has come into India."
 "Rahul attacks PM over China standoff; says Chinese know PM is 'scared'")
Jaishankar says opening the economy by earlier govts gave China easy entry
Questions policy of previous govts without building capacities at home
 "Jaishankar says opening the economy by earlier govts gave China easy entry")
No territory conceded under disengagement pact with China: MEA
India on Thursday said it has not conceded any territory as part of the disengagement agreement with China
 "No territory conceded under disengagement pact with China: MEA")
Indian pharma firms go local seeking to end reliance on China
Disruption to supplies from China due to the Covid-19 pandemic was also a major factor
 "Indian pharma firms go local seeking to end reliance on China")
China back as India's top trade partner, despite govt's 'atmanirbhar' push
Total imports from China at $58.7 billion were more than India's combined purchases from the US and the UAE
 "China back as India's top trade partner, despite govt's 'atmanirbhar' push")
Back to the future
Mixed outlook for India as US returns to multilateralism
 "Back to the future")
China backs India hosting this year's BRICS summit, says official
China said it will work with New Delhi to strengthen the cooperation among the five-member grouping of emerging economies
Shekhar Gupta: Two fronts, one challenge
India must break out of the strategic triangulation between China and Pakistan. Before that, it has to decide if it will allow domestic electoral interests limit its strategic options
 "Shekhar Gupta: Two fronts, one challenge")
India, China complete disengagement in Pangong lake area: Report
India and China will hold a fresh round of high-level military talks on Saturday, official sources said on Friday
 "India, China complete disengagement in Pangong lake area: Report")
Govt set to clear new Chinese investment proposals in coming weeks: Report
Among the proposals delayed was China's Great Wall Motors' acquisition of a General Motors' plant in India
 "Govt set to clear new Chinese investment proposals in coming weeks: Report")
No peace and tranquillity if there's no status quo ante at LAC: Rahul
Rahul Gandhi said there will be no peace and tranquillity if there is no status quo ante at the Line of Actual Control (LAC) with China
 "No peace and tranquillity if there's no status quo ante at LAC: Rahul")
India's 'legacy challenges' have grown in scale and intensity: Army chief
Chief of Army Staff Gen MM Naravane on Thursday said the situation along the northern frontier highlighted the nature of threats facing India in preserving its territorial integrity and sovereignty
 "India's 'legacy challenges' have grown in scale and intensity: Army chief")
