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De-escalation on the Ladakh LAC has yet to take place two years after Galwan

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De-escalation on the Ladakh LAC has yet to take place two years after Galwan

On May 5, 2020, two years after PLA troops crossed into Galwan Valley, an uneasy stalemate exists between India and China along the 1597 km Line of Actual Control (LAC) in East Ladakh, with incomplete disengagement from the Kongka La area and unresolved patrolling issues in the Depsang and Demchok areas.

While there have been no fewer than 15 rounds of meetings between Indian and Chinese senior military commanders to restore the status quo ante on the unresolved border by April 2020, the PLA remains forwardly stationed in the KongKa La area, also known as patrolling point 15 on the military map. Following Galwan, the Chinese Army advanced into areas along the Kugrang River, a tributary of the Shyok River, Gogra, and northwestern Pakistan.

Despite the fact that the two armies were able to disengage from the Pangong Tso, Galwan, and Gogra-Hot Springs areas, the PLA has yet to withdraw from KongKa La, which defines Chinese border claims as defined by the 1959 Line on the LAC. After the June 15 clashes, in which the Indian Army lost 20 troops, the Chinese disengaged from Galwan in July 2020, but only after inflicting undisclosed casualties on the PLA troops.

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After an audacious action by the Indian Army on the south banks of the saltwater lake on August 29-31, 2020, the disengagement from the north banks of Pangong Tso took place in February 2021. The Indian Army and Special Frontier Force moved quickly to seize key vantage points on the river’s south bank.

The PLA would have dragged its feet on disengagement from the north banks of the lake if it hadn’t been for the Indian Army’s intervention. On August 20, 2021, the Gogra post on the Chang Chemo River, which joins the Kugrang River in a general westerly direction, was disengaged.

Despite the fact that both sides have achieved disengagement on the East Ladakh LAC to a large extent, there has been no troop de-escalation in the region, with both armies present in full strength with armoured, rocket, artillery, and missile support. The Indian side has remained on high alert, with reports suggesting that the PLA may take advantage of the Ukraine conflict to infiltrate new areas along the LAC. From the top, there are strict guidelines.

The two countries have held bilateral talks at the highest level of diplomacy, with Beijing seeking to normalise relations while the military dialogue continues. The Indian side has made it clear that the path to normalising relations leads through East Ladakh, with India requesting unrestricted patrolling rights in the Depsang Bulge and Charding Nullah Junction areas of Demchok. The PLA is obstructing access to both of these flashpoints, resulting in military clashes, while the Indian Army manages to send patrols into these areas despite the obstacles.

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The Galwan Valley and Pangong Tso Lake are peaceful, but the PLA has strengthened its position by building a new bridge across the salt-water lake for troop and logistical supply exchanges in the worst-case scenario. The Indian side has also beefed up its forces all along the 3,488-kilometer LAC, with clear orders to the troops guarding the north frontiers.

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YouTube marks 20th anniversary by launching new useful features What’s new

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YouTube has celebrated its 20th anniversary with several new features, including functional upgrades and new features for YouTube TV. The platform has introduced personalised radio stations via Ask Music, which is available to YouTube Premium and YouTube Music users on both iOS and Android devices. Additionally, YouTube is rolling out the ability to fast-forward.

YouTube TV members will gain the ability to build their own multiview experiences, starting with a selection of non-sports content from a small group of popular channels. The platform is introducing improved navigation, better playback quality, and easier access to features such as comments, channel information, and more through videos at 4x speed, providing more.

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  3. 1. AI-Powered Video Summaries
    One of the most anticipated features is AI-generated video summaries, which will now appear below eligible videos. This allows viewers to preview content quickly and decide whether to watch the full video. The summaries are automatically created using advanced natural language processing and are designed to boost discoverability and engagement.

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    YouTube is introducing smart chapters with “Jump Ahead” capabilities, allowing viewers to skip to the most engaging parts of videos based on audience retention data. The feature leverages machine learning to identify sections that retain viewers the most and gives users a prompt to “Jump Ahead” with a single tap.

  5. 3. Creator Insights Dashboard Upgrade
    For content creators, YouTube has upgraded its Creator Studio Dashboard with enhanced real-time analytics, audience mood tracking, and AI-suggested titles and tags. The platform’s algorithms now offer dynamic suggestions for improving performance, personalized for each creator’s channel and content style.

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    Following positive feedback from beta users, YouTube is officially rolling out the YouTube Create app in over 30 new countries. This free mobile video editing tool includes features like auto-captions, royalty-free music, filters, and multi-clip editing — giving creators more control without the need for expensive software.

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    With e-commerce booming, YouTube is expanding its Live Shopping tools, allowing creators to tag mini-social network within the platform. These tools are products, integrate affiliate links, and host shoppable livestreams with real-time viewer interaction. The new update supports multi-vendor support, making collaborations with brands smoother and more profitable.

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    YouTube is giving its TV interface a refresh, introducing a sleeker design with quicker access to playlists, subscriptions, and smart recommendations. A new “Ambient Mode interactive content suggestions and previews when the app is idle, turning the TV into a dynamic home hub for entertainment.

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    To improve engagement, YouTube is enhancing its Community Tab with interactive stickers, polls, countdowns, and quizzes — turning it into a mini-social network within the platform. These tools are aimed at helping creators keep their audience involved even between video uploads.
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