Rajnath Singh assures India's vigilance over China's Brahmaputra dam plans, emphasises dialogue to safeguard interests. Highlights need for open regional communication

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday said the government is on alert regarding China’s plan to construct a mega dam on the Brahmaputra river in Tibet, close to its border with India. Days after China announced its plan to construct the world’s largest dam on the Brahmaputra,

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday (7 January) said that the government is on alert regarding China’s announcement to construct the world’s largest dam on the Brahmaputra River in Tibet, near the Indian border.

Highlighting India’s growing stature on the global stage, Singh claimed that the country is rapidly gaining recognition for its defence capabilities. “India is fast acquiring a reputation in the international defence sector.

Concerns have been raised in India about the hydropower project enabling China to flood border areas during times of conflict.

China reiterates its plan to build the world's biggest dam over the Brahmaputra River in Tibet. Says that the planned project near the Indian border has gone through rigorous scientific verification and that it will not have any negative impact on downstream countries.