The present standoff between India and China "can take any trajectory," top government officials have told NDTV, indicating that the possibility of a conflict, localised or across the region, cannot be ruled out. The room for dialogue and engagement at diplomatic and military levels, however, has not been ruled out and another round of Corps Commander-level talks has been agreed upon, though the date is yet to be decided. On Left, Right and Centre, we bring exclusive details and the possibilities ahead.