{
  "id": 297268,
  "title": "21 land areas, four passes, a lake: List of Arunachal locations India named to counter China",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/08/21-land-areas-four-passes-a-lake-list-of-arunachal-locations-india",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-08T05:39:05.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Hindustan Times",
    "slug": "hindustan-times",
    "url": "https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/21-land-areas-four-passes-a-lake-list-of-arunachal-locations-india-named-to-counter-china-101786163477181.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "On Friday, India listed 27 locations and geographical features in Arunachal Pradesh using their standard names on official maps, in response to China's frequent attempts to rename them. The move was intended to aid accurate recognition and public awareness, according to a press release by the Government of India in consultation with the Arunachal Pradesh State Government. Long Ju, situated along the Line of Actual Control (LAC), and Thag La, a strategically significant high-altitude pass, are among the notable sites identified. Additionally, the Sher-e-Thapa Memorial was included in the list. This development comes in response to China's practice of renaming locations in Arunachal Pradesh, which began in 2017 with a list of six places and was followed by subsequent lists in 2021 and 2023. Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu dismissed reports of a Chinese PLA incursion, stating that the Indian Army is maintaining the territory and local tribes have been consulted.",
  "summary": "According to the MHA, identifying the places and features in Arunachal Pradesh is aimed to facilitate their accurate recognition and help public awareness.",
  "key_points": [
    "India listed 21 land areas, four passes, and a lake in Arunachal Pradesh",
    "Names match standard maps to counter China's renaming attempts",
    "Locations include Long Ju, Thag La, and Sher-e-Thapa Memorial"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Times of India",
        "title": "'Share data on river waters': India, China hold 'frank' border talks",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/07/share-data-on-river-waters-india-china-hold-frank-border-talks",
        "published": "2026-08-07T23:17:10.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}