India Names Peak After 6th Dalai Lama

China has expressed anger over an Indian mountaineering team's recent expedition in Arunachal Pradesh, where they named a newly scaled peak after the 6th Dalai Lama. The team from the National Institute of Mountaineering and Adventure Sports (NIMAS) successfully reached the summit, which they named 'Tsangyang Gyatso Peak' in honor of the Dalai Lama, a figure significant to Tibet's historical claims of independence. China's Foreign Ministry condemned the naming as an 'illegal operation' in what it considers its territory, referring to the region as 'Zangnan'. Additionally, Beijing has issued a fourth list of renamed geographical locations in Arunachal Pradesh, further intensifying tensions over territorial claims. Indian officials, including External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar, have firmly rejected China's assertions, emphasizing that Arunachal Pradesh is an integral part of India. This incident highlights the ongoing geopolitical friction between India and China over Arunachal Pradesh, a region steeped in historical and cultural significance for both nations.