China has not intruded even an inch into Indian territory since 1962: Rijiju in Lok Sabha
Parliament Monsoon Session: Follow LIVE updates on July 29, 2025
Mr. Rijiju said this while intervening during the debate on Operation Sindoor to counter Samajwadi Party leader Akhilesh Yadav's claim on Chinese encroachments in Arunachal Pradesh.
"It is important to correct the record. Since 1962, China has not intruded even an inch into our territory nor occupied any additional land. This fact must be made clear," Mr. Rijiju said.
'When Akhilesh Yadav said that China has entered and occupied areas in the state I come from, I felt it was necessary to clarify. The area China currently holds in Arunachal was already under its control either before or during the 1962 war,' he said.
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
&w=3840&q=100)
First Post
11 minutes ago
- First Post
'Coercion and pressure': China slams Trump's secondary sanction threat for buying Russian oil
'China will always ensure its energy supply in ways that serve our national interests. Tariff wars have no winners. Coercion and pressuring will not achieve anything…,' said China's Foreign Ministry spokesperson read more US President Donald Trump meets with China's President Xi Jinping at the start of their bilateral meeting at the G20 leaders summit in Osaka, Japan, June 29, 2019. File Photo/Reuters Beijing on Wednesday slammed US President Donald Trump for threatening to impose secondary sanctions on countries that continue purchasing oil from Russia, calling the move an act of 'coercion and pressure.' In a strongly worded response on X, a spokesperson for China's Foreign Ministry said, 'China will always ensure its energy supply in ways that serve our national interests. Tariff wars have no winners. Coercion and pressuring will not achieve anything. China will firmly defend its sovereignty, security and development interests.' STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD Response to U.S. suggestion that it will significantly raise tariffs if China continues to purchase Russian oil: China will always ensure its energy supply in ways that serve our national interests. Tariff wars have no winners. Coercion and pressuring will not achieve anything.… — CHINA MFA Spokesperson 中国外交部发言人 (@MFA_China) July 30, 2025 Earlier in the day, President Trump imposed 25% tariffs and imposed a penalty on India for buying Russian oil amid the ongoing war in Ukraine. He also warned China and threatened to impose tariffs on Beijing. '…Also, they (India) have always bought a vast majority of their military equipment from Russia, and are Russia's largest buyer of ENERGY, along with China, at a time when everyone wants Russia to STOP THE KILLING IN UKRAINE — ALL THINGS NOT GOOD!' Trump posted on Truth Social. On Tuesday, the US and China agreed to extend their mutual tariff pauses for another 90 days, following two days of high-level bilateral talks held in Stockholm, Sweden. Under the extension, the US will maintain its 30% tariffs on Chinese goods, while China will continue its 10% tariffs on American products. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD Welcoming the development, China's Vice Premier He Lifeng, who led the Chinese delegation, said: 'A stable, healthy and sustainable China-US economic and trade relationship serves not only the two countries' respective development goals but also contributes to global economic growth and stability.' U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, part of the American delegation, described the discussions as 'very fulsome,' noting that the two sides covered a wide range of issues, including China's trade relations with Russia and its oil imports from Iran. 'We just need to de-risk with certain, strategic industries, whether it's the rare earths, semiconductors, medicines, and we talked about what we could do together to get into balance within the relationship,' Bessent added. The agreement marks a temporary easing of tensions in a trade relationship that remains under strain due to strategic concerns and geopolitical alignments. With inputs from agencies
India.com
11 minutes ago
- India.com
After Op Sindoor, IAF expanding stockpile of THIS deadly missile which devastated Pakistan, has 560 km range, stealth capabilities, name is…, not BrahMos, Agni
IAF's SCALP missiles devastated terror targets in Pakistan during Operation Sindoor. (File) SCALP Missile: The Indian Air Force (IAF) showcased its wide array of powerful missiles and fighter jets, including the SCALP long-range cruise missile and the homegrown BrahMos super-sonic missiles during Operation Sindoor, which wreaked widespread destruction on Pakistani military infrastructure during the nearly 4-day long conflict. Why IAF is boosting SCALP missile stockpile? Now, due to its spectacular success during the recent India-Pakistan conflict, the IAF is reportedly pushing to bolster its arsenal of SCALP missiles, while the Indian Navy has also ordered the long-range missiles for its fleet of 26 Rafale-M fighter jets, which are expected to be delivered in early 2028. During Operation Sindoor, the IAF deployed SCALP missiles from its Rafale fighter jets to target and destroy airbase hangars, unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) storage units and military command centers across Pakistan. How powerful are IAF's SCALP missiles? Designed and developed by European arms maker MBDA, the 'Système de Croisière Autonome à Longue Portée' (SCALP), also known as Storm Shadow missiles in the UK, is a stealthy, air-launched long-range cruise missile designed to penetrate heavily guarded airspace and strike high-value targets with surgical precision. Boasting a range of over 560 km, the SCALP carries a dual-stage warhead, and is uses advanced navigation systems, including GPS, aerial enhanced guidance and geo-referenced navigation, to make precision strikes on its target with a circular error probable (CEP) of less than one meter. How SCALP missiles devastated Pakistan during Op Sindoor? According to Indian armed forces, SCALP missiles fired from Rafale jets destroyed nine terror bases as well as critical Pakistani military infrastructure such as airbase hangars housing fighter jets, UAV storage units housing drones supplied by China, and command centers, during the four-day long India-Pakistan war that followed Operation Sindoor. IAF's Rafale fighter jets fired SCALP missiles from standoff distances without stepping into the range of Pakistan's air defense systems, and were able to deliver crippling strikes on enemy targets, they said. The 560 km range of SCALP enabled India's Rafales to strike enemy targets with deadly precision without the need to venture into contested airspace, while the stealth features of the missile made it highly difficult for enemy air defense system to track and intercept.
India.com
11 minutes ago
- India.com
India To Host AI Impact summit 2026, Leading Global Dialogue On Democratising AI
New Delhi: India is set to host the AI Impact Summit in February 2026, reinforcing its commitment to democratising Artificial Intelligence (AI) for the public good, the Parliament was informed on Wednesday. This landmark event aligns with Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision of making technology accessible to all and leveraging AI to tackle real-world challenges across healthcare, education, agriculture, climate, and governance, Union Electronics and Information Technology Minister Ashwini Vaishnav told the Lok Sabha. The IndiaAI mission, which prioritises accountability, safety, equity, and the defence of privacy and human rights, is at the core of India's AI strategy. According to the statement, one of the main highlights is the creation of native Large and Small Language Models using Indian datasets. Currently, startups such as Sarvam AI, Soket AI, Gnani AI, and Gan AI are developing foundational models that are suited to the linguistic and cultural diversity of India. According to the statement, these models will be open-source, allowing other startups to create locally tailored applications. According to Minister Vaishnaw, to support scalable innovation, the government is also enhancing AI compute capacity by ensuring GPU infrastructure access and expanding the AIKosh Datasets Platform, which currently hosts over 1,000 datasets and 208 AI models, including Text-to-Speech tools in Indian languages. Additionally, the mission is funding 30 AI-based applications addressing public interest areas like health, climate, and governance. Through its IndiaAI Startups Global Programme, 10 startups are being mentored at Station F and HEC Paris, including PrivaSapien Technologies (privacy-enhancing AI) and Secure Blink (AI cybersecurity). Ensuring safe and trusted AI, India has established the IndiaAI Safety Institute to coordinate efforts on responsible AI. Projects under this initiative include AI bias mitigation, machine unlearning, and watermarking, as per the statement A strong legal framework that addresses AI-related risks like disinformation, deepfakes, and data misuse, such as the Digital Personal Data Protection Act (2023), IT Act (2000), and IT Rules (2021), supports the tech initiatives. A techno-legal approach underpins India's regulation, combining legislation with government-funded R&D on deepfake detection, privacy, and cybersecurity tools, according to the written reply. India's hosting of the 2026 summit further solidifies its position as a global leader in the development of AI that is inclusive, moral, and driven by innovation.
