Face-off with China continues at several locations along Arunachal border: ITBP chief

What happened: ITBP Director General Shatrujeet Singh Kapur said face-offs between Indian and Chinese troops have occurred at several locations along the Arunachal Pradesh border and are still continuing. Key numbers: The ITBP guards the 3,488-km Line of Actual Control with China. Reports of a stand-off near Taksing in Upper Subansiri district emerged in July. Why it matters: Kapur said the force is stepping up preparations for modern warfare with drones, specialised commandos and new underground shelters.

Ongoing India-China border face-off at multiple Arunachal locations signals persistent tension.

Ongoing India-China border face-off at multiple Arunachal locations signals persistent tension. — impact context not separately stored; see What changed.