Tens of thousands of troops from China and India have been involved in a tense stand-off for years high in the Himalayas, but a new deal raises the prospect of a peaceful future.

Tensions between the Asian powers had flared in recent years following a border clash that left at least two dozen soldiers dead.

India and China have reached a significant agreement on border patrolling along the Line of Actual Control, signaling progress in resolving a longstanding issue. Lieutenant General DP Pandey praised the decision as pragmatic,