Dalai Lama begins Ladakh visit amid India-China border standoff, move likely to irk Beijing


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By: PTI TIBETAN spiritual leader the Dalai Lama on Friday (15) began his month-long visit to Ladakh and said India-China border disputes should be resolved through “talks and peaceful means” as use of military is an outdated option. The spiritual leader’s visit to Ladakh is expected to rile China as it comes amid the military standoff between Indian and Chinese troops at several friction points in eastern Ladakh. A top functionary from the Indian government said the visit of the Dalai Lama to Ladakh was a “completely religious” one, and no one should have any objections to the tour. “India...