Outgoing Army Chief Says India-China Border Situation Has Stabilised

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India's Army Chief, speaking to NDTV ahead of his retirement on Tuesday, stated that tensions along the northern border with China have shown signs of easing. He described the current border situation as stable while noting that India's deployment posture remains in place. The remarks come as the two countries have been working to reduce friction following years of heightened military standoff. The outgoing chief's comments signal a cautiously optimistic assessment of the state of India-China relations along the disputed frontier.

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