India standardised the names of 28 geographic features in Ladakh near the Line of Actual Control. Beijing rejected the move as "illegal and void," saying it never recognised the Union Territory of Ladakh. New Delhi dismissed these objections, as the government said it is firm on its own domestic administrative sovereignty.
India and China have locked horns after New Delhi standardised the names of 28 geographic features in Ladakh, including several near the Line of Actual Control (LAC). Beijing rejected the move as "illegal and void," stating it has never recognised the Union Territory of Ladakh created in 2019. New Delhi dismissed the objections, standing firm on its domestic administrative sovereignty.