The Hindu·3 min read·medium
India counters China, formally names 27 places in Arunachal Pradesh
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Vijaita Singh
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India has formally identified 27 locations in Arunachal Pradesh on its official Survey of India map to counter China's attempts to rename areas in the region. The list includes strategically significant sites such as mountain passes, lakes, and memorials that have historical relevance to India-China border conflicts.
In response to frequent attempts by China to rename some places in Arunachal Pradesh, India on Friday (August 7, 2026) formally identified 27 places — including land, passes, a lake and a monument — in the border State by their standard names on the official Indian map.
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