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08/08/2026 August 8, 2026 India officially names 27 places in disputed Arunachal Pradesh to counter China India has formally assigned names for 27 sites in the northeastern state of Arunachal Pradesh, the state which China also claims.
An official statement from the Home Ministry said the Indian government, in consultation with the government of Arunachal Pradesh, "identified a total of 27 places or features in Arunachal Pradesh, by standard place and feature names on the official maps of Survey of India (SoI)."
"Identifying them formally on the Survey of India map of Arunachal Pradesh is aimed at facilitating their accurate recognition and better awareness among the public at large," the statement said.
The sites include mountain passes, high-altitude lakes, villages and a monument.
"There has been a lot of ambiguity regarding the maps. China uses this to give fictitious names to Arunachal Pradesh’s territories, which are part of sovereign India," an anonymous official told Indian newspaper Hindustan Times.
The two nations have accused each other of trying to seize territory along their de facto border, known as the Line of Actual Control (LAC), which India claims is 3,488 kilometers (2,167 miles) long and China says is shorter.
The move comes after India and China held talks to discuss the border situation along the Line of Actual Control (LAC).
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08/08/2026 August 8, 2026 US passes bill threatening 100% tariffs on India The US Senate has passed a bill that would allow the Trump administration to impose tariffs of up to 100% on goods from countries that purchase Russian oil and gas, including India and China.
The bill, according to US lawmakers, is aimed at curtailing Russia's funding for its war in Ukraine.
The Lindsey O Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026 was passed with an overwhelming vote of 86-11.
India is among the world's top importers of Russian oil and gas, and its purchase of discounted Russian crudes has gone up since the Russia-Ukraine war began in 2022.
With the conflict in the Middle East disrupting energy markets , Russian crude has become an important alternative source for Indian refiners.
If 100% tariffs are imposed on Indian goods exported to the US, it will make them significantly more expensive, which could force US importers to look for alternative suppliers.
The bill does not automatically impose tariffs , but rather allows US President Donald Trump the discretion to impose them, with the implementation depending on the final law and subsequent executive decisions.
08/08/2026 August 8, 2026 Welcome to our coverage Hello! This is Midhat from the DW New Delhi bureau bringing you all the latest updates from across India .
After a full day of heavy downpour in Delhi and the adjoining areas, the capital has a brief respite from the rain. However, weather agencies have forecast more rain in the next few days.
Delhi is apprehensive after the US Senate passed a bill that could impose tariffs of up to 100% on India, China and three other countries heavily reliant on Russian oil and gas.
Meanwhile, a day after India and China held talks on border security in Arunachal Pradesh, New Delhi formally named 27 places in the northeastern state to counter China's attempts to create "baseless narratives."
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