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India Formally Names 27 Locations in Arunachal Pradesh
The Hindu1h
THE BRIEF
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India formally identified 27 locations in Arunachal Pradesh on August 7, 2026, marking them on official Survey of India maps to counter China's attempts to assign fictitious names.
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The list includes strategically significant sites such as the Long Ju flashpoint, the Thag La mountain pass, and the Jairampur logistics hub in Changlang district.
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The Union Home Ministry stated that the formal identification aims to facilitate accurate recognition of these areas, which include land, passes, a lake, and a monument, on official records.