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It was due to tensions along Line of Actual Control.
In June, Galwan valley witnessed 20 Indian soldiers being killed in action.
New Delhi: The year 2020 has witnessed one of the most difficult phases of India s relationship with China due to the tensions along the Line of Actual Control (LAC). The India-China ties worsen due to the build-up by the Chinese forces at the LAC and their aggressive action in the Galwan valley in June, that witnessed 20 Indian soldiers being killed in action.
The violent clashes also resulted in reportedly over 40 Chinese People s Liberation Army (PLA) personnel being killed, which has not been officially revealed yet by the Xi Jinping-led Chinese Communist Party (CCP).
Qatar, India to boost ties further
29 Dec 2020 - 9:16
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs H E Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani met yesterday with Minister of External Affairs of the Republic of India, H E Dr. Subrahmanyam Jaishankar, who is currently visiting the country. They reviewed bilateral cooperation, particularly in the economic and investment field. The meeting also touched on the contribution of Indian labourers in the country and issues of common concern.
The Peninsula
Doha: India’s External Affairs Minister H E Dr. Subrahmanyam Jaishankar yesterday held detailed discussions with his Qatari counterpart on bilateral relations and issues of mutual interest.
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A Reckoning for the Modi Democrats
Liberal Indian American politicians who have received donations from Hindu nationalists are facing new pressure to denounce the Modi government. Donald Trump and Narendra Modi at the Howdy, Modi! event in Houston, Texas, on September 22, 2019 (Saul Loeb/AFP via Getty Images)
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