Khandu went on to say that Arunachal Pradesh shares three international borders, insisting that no Indian state shares a border with China, adding that Tibet was occupied by China forcibly in the 1950s. Read on:

On China’s objection to the Dalai Lama’s succession issue, Khandu said, "I don’t know why China is objecting to it. They must have their own policy. There is no Dalai Lama institution in China."

China had approved the construction of the USD 137 billion, five-year project in 2024. It is projected to produce 60,000 MW of power, making it the world’s largest hydropower dam.

The Dalai Lama’s succession is no longer just a religious matter—it’s a geopolitical flashpoint. Analysts say India’s careful neutrality may not hold, as China intensifies pressure on Tibetan affairs.

"Looking at the many prophecies, I feel I have blessings of the Avalokiteshvara. I have done my best so far. I hope to still live for 30-40 years more. Your prayers have borne fruit so far," the Tibetan spiritual...

The minister’s remarks came after China rejected the Nobel Peace laureate’s succession plan, insisting that any future heir must receive its seal of approval.

Border disengagement started after PM Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping met at BRICS summit in October 2024 in Kazan, Russia. Indian and Chinese troops have since started patrolling along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in eastern Ladakh. ...

The Kailash Mansarovar Yatra is scheduled to restart in June 2025 across Sikkim's Nathula Pass following a five-year break.

In 2025, Buddha Purnima will be observed on Monday, May 12. The festival commemorates the birth, enlightenment, and death of Gautama Buddha.