The ongoing conflict between China and India intensifies as China renames 30 locations within the disputed area of Arunachal Pradesh. This action has led to diplomatic tension. In response to India’s protests, China claims sovereignty over the region and renames it Zingnan.
The action takes place during ongoing border disputes, with both nations engaging in verbal exchanges regarding territorial claims.
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s recent trip to Arunachal Pradesh has added fuel to the tension, as he inaugurated the strategically significant Silla Tunnel in the disputed area.
China rapidly issued a diplomatic protest, condemning Prime Minister Modi’s visit as a violation of their territory. The Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson, Wang Wenbin, reinforced their position, stating that Arunachal Pradesh is Chinese territory and criticizing India’s individual actions.
The recent escalation further intensifies the ongoing strained relations between the two nuclear-armed countries, a situation that began with conflicts in Ladakh in 2020.
As both parties continue to maintain a substantial military presence at their shared border, the predicament remains delicate and uncertain, with no apparent resolution on the horizon.
The Aitchison Board has approved the principal’s departure and concluded the fee policy
On Friday, the board of Aitchison College accepted the resignation of its Principal, Michael Thomson.
The approval of Thomson’s resignation concludes the extensive ordeal which commenced due to his highly publicized departure resulting from political meddling. Meanwhile, the college’s board has chosen Amna Kamran to serve as the acting principal.
During the meeting where Thomson’s resignation was accepted, they established a policy for fee waivers. This policy ultimately resulted in Thomson’s departure. In regards to the fee waiver, it has been decided to offer a 50% reduction to students belonging to junior and prep classes. Additionally, students who have memorized the Holy Quran will also receive this waiver.
Nevertheless, the board has determined that no fee exemptions will be provided to students in the upper school.
