Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 07:15am on 31 Oct 2024,Thursday India Global
Indian and Chinese troops exchanged sweets on Diwali, following their disengagement from the Depsang and Demchok areas of eastern Ladakh. The gesture marks a significant easing of tensions after a four-year standoff. Completed disengagement allows for resumed patrolling, with local commanders meeting to finalize modalities. Diplomatic and military-level talks facilitated the breakthrough. The US State Department welcomed the reduced tensions along the India-China border.