arunachal pradesh

India renames Tibetan places in response to China’s territorial claims

India has responded strategically to China's ongoing renaming of places in Arunachal Pradesh by planning to rename over two dozen places in Tibet.

Pema Khandu’s third term as Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister

BJP leader Pema Khandu took oath as the chief minister of Arunachal Pradesh for the third time in a row on Thursday, June 13. Khandu was elected unopposed from the Mukto constituency in the border district of Tawang. This is Khandu’s third term in a row as Chief Minister.

BJP wins Arunachal for third term

On June 2, the Election Commission declared the results of the Assembly elections in the state. The BJP returned to power in Arunachal Pradesh for the third term, winning 46 out of the 60 seats in the Assembly constituencies.

‘Hum Bhartiya hai!’, assert Arunachal residents amidst China’s renaming locations

Speaking to The New Indian's Executive Editor, Rohan Dua, during the Lok Sabha coverage in Arunachal's capital, Itanagar, Yowa Yama, 27, emphasised the sentiment of pure Indianness among the locals.

India slams China over renaming places in Arunachal Pradesh

New Delhi: India has issued a stern rebuke to China’s continued attempts to rename places in Arunachal Pradesh. In response to media queries, the Official Spokesperson of the Ministry of External Affairs Randhir Jaiswal emphasised India’s firm rejection of China’s actions, stating, “Assigning invented names will not alter the reality that Arunachal Pradesh is, has […]

2024 Lok Sabha Elections: Arunachal Pradesh

Here's all you need to know about 2024 General Elections for the state of Arunachal Pradesh

US acknowledges Arunachal Pradesh as Indian territory; China objects

Speaking at a daily press conference, Patel emphasised, "The United States recognises Arunachal Pradesh as Indian territory, and we strongly oppose any unilateral attempts to advance territorial claims by incursions or encroachments across the Line of Actual Control."

India dismisses China’s remarks on PM’s Arunachal visit

China's Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Wang Wenbin, addressing PM Modi's visit, expressed, "China strongly deplores and firmly opposes the Indian leader’s visit to the East Section of the China-India boundary. We have made solemn representations to India."

IAF will counter enemies with tactical mastery, Says ACM Chaudhari

NEW DELHI: As the Indian Air Force (IAF) approaches its 91st-anniversary celebration scheduled for October 9, Air Chief Marshal Vivek Ram Chaudhari shared significant updates and insights during a press briefing on Tuesday. Under the theme “Air Power beyond Boundaries,” the upcoming event promises a display of aerial prowess and highlights the IAF’s dedication to […]

Arunachal student attacked, abused with ‘ching chong’ slur in Delhi

What began as verbal abuse escalated into a physical confrontation when a group of locals arrived on a motorbike and viciously assaulted the student with a knife, targeting his neck, forehead, and face.