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Seeking to end a dangerous military standoff in the western Himalayas, India and China are formulating a plan that involves creating no-patrol zones, pulling back tanks and artillery, and using drones to verify the withdrawal, Indian officials say. After months of fitful progress, the two sides are discussing a staggered disengagement from the high-altitude desert. http://dlvr.it/RlcP8C

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World Health Organisation (WHO) Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus on Wednesday thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his strong commitment to Covax and making Covid-19 vaccines a global public good. http://dlvr.it/RlWHr1

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The India-China border conflict may be resolved soon as the armies of the two countries have agreed for disengagement from parts of the Eastern Ladakh sector under which they would be moving back to their respective positions before April-May timeframe earlier this year. The disengagement plan was discussed between the two sides during the 8th Corps Commander-level talks. http://dlvr.it/RlSd6w