Including Bhutan and India, along their shared rugged, mountainous frontier, China is pushing forward wherever it can to forge a fait accompli on the ground. It is doing the same with illegal territorial claims in the South China Sea and attempting the same in Japan's Senkaku Islands.
Working towards development of villages on the northern borders, Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan has directed the local Army formations to help in the rehabilitation of Nelang and Jadhang villages in Uttarakhand near the China border.
"Since this Budget Session is the final session of the 17th Lok Sabha prior to the General Elections, I request that this House be adjourned to discuss the India-China border situation," Tewari said in his notice.
India is meanwhile gearing up for a momentous platinum celebration of the country's Republic Day with an enthralling showcase of its military prowess and rich cultural heritage at the majestic 'Kartavya Path' in the national capital.
India, while reiterating its long-standing position on China, said the two countries continue to engage on the diplomatic and military sides for some sort of a resolution.
In a bid to boost its mobile firepower in high-altitude border areas like Line of Actual Control with China the Indian Army is soon going to issue a tender for acquiring 200 new mounted howitzers equipped with 105 mm guns.
The brigade helps to have a structured command and controlled system where there are 50-60 helicopters operating in a brigade. The recently operational brigade at Missamari is able to take control of operations in that area in a much better manner. It helps both the ground troops and aviatio
The major aerial exercise 'Poorvi Akash' held across the northeastern states along the China border by the Indian Air Force included joint operations with the Army and involved high-tech lethal weapons such as the 'Sudarshan' S-400 air defence missile systems.
Ahead of the upcoming India-US 2+2 Ministerial Dialogue, US Assistant Secretary for Central Asian Affairs Donald Lu said that Washington would be interested to know about the discussions between New Delhi and Beijing regarding the border standoff.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi to visit Uttarakhand on October 12 where he will offer prayers at Jageshwar Dham, have a 'darshan' of Adi Kailash, meet soldiers at the India-China border and address a public meeting in Pithoragarh.
Arunachal Pradesh CM Pema Khandu along with Union Minister Kiren Rijiju and Bollywood actor Randeep Hooda on Monday marked Gandhi Jayanti by joining soldiers from the Indian Army and ITBP in Mago Chuna village, the last village of the Indo-China border.