Indian armed forces signal PLA's 'walk-in' days are over, on almost war-like alert from Ladakh to Arunachal
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1 year agoA high res image (via @hawkeye360 & @planetlabs) of a suspected build up area spotted on May 19 puts China PLA weaponry approx 43 Kms east south east of the LAC/CCL at the Galwan River
NATO Secretary-General: China has become a major military power and it is time to shoulder its responsibilities and join the nuclear disarmament initiatives
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Indian Army convoys seen moving out from southern Pulwama district towards central Kashmir, probably on their way to Ladakh. It looks like Indian Army has started sending its counterinsurgency field-formation from Kashmir as reinforcement to Ladakh
Reports of a heavy People's Liberation Army Ground Force buildup opposite Chushul Sector are coming in.
1 year agoIndian Foreign Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar accuses China of 'pre-meditated and planned action that was directly responsible for violence and casualties. It reflected an intent to change the facts on ground in violation of all our agreements to not change the status quo.'
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Indian Army Chief General Manoj Naravane salutes supreme sacrifice of valiant soldiers at Galwan, offers deepest condolences to the families. 'Stand strong in resolve towards protecting the sovereignty & integrity of our country. Their sacrifices will not go in vain.'
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi says urges India to severely punish those responsible for conflict, control its frontline troops: Reuters
China, India agree to resolve border clash in a fair way, de-escalate as soon as possible, reports Reuters quoting China foreign ministry
Indian and Chinese Foreign Ministers speak on phone, discussing the situation at the border for the first time since the stand-off in Ladakh began
1 year agoIndia wants peace but when instigated, India is capable of giving a befitting reply, be it any kind of situation: Prime Minister Narendra Modi
1 year agoIndian PM Modi: I would like to assure the nation that the sacrifice of our jawans will not be in vain. For us, the unity and sovereignty of the country is the most important.India wants peace but it is capable to give a befitting reply if instigated
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1 year agoView of China's presence in Galwan Valley 24 hrs after June 15 bloodshed. (By Ankit Kumar @PlanetLabs):Zero disengagement; Possibly bigger numbers *since* June 6 Lt Gen-level talks; Chinese had no plans to pull back
1 year agoChinese PLA Rocket Force conducts maneuvering and live-fire missile launch drills (Video: PLA Rocket Force)
From the Chinese side, we do not wish to see more clashes: Zhao Lijian, Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson on Galwan Valley clash
China and India are in close communication on resolving relevant issues through both diplomatic and military channels: Chinese FM said on recent border conflicts between the two countries
Chinese Foreign Ministry describes the situation on the border with India as "stable and under control"
1 year agoKashmir/Ladakh: Indian Army mobilising men/ machinery from Kashmir to Ladakh. Indian formations at LAC placed on high-alert , communication services have been snapped in Galwan region, says Kashmiri journalist @asifsuhaf for News24
We ask India to strictly discipline its frontline troops, stop infringing and provocative activity at once, work with China and come back to the right track of resolving the differences through dialogue & talk: Zhao Lijian, Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson
1 year agoThe sovereignty of the Galwan valley area has always belonged to China. The Indian border troops flip-flopped and seriously violated our border protocols on border-related issues and the consensus of our commander level talks: Zhao Lijian, Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson
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Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, in a tweet, said: 'The loss of soldiers in Galwan is deeply disturbing and painful. Our soldiers displayed exemplary courage and valour in the line of duty and sacrificed their lives in the highest traditions of the Indian Army.'
Commanding Officer of the Chinese Unit involved in the face-off with Indian troops in the Galwan Valley among those killed: Sources confirm to ANI
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh holds meeting with 3 Service Chiefs (Army, Navy & Air Force) and the Chief of Defence Staff. He also spoke to External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on the current situation: Sources
Activists of the Swadeshi Jagran Manch, Delhi, will stage a symbolic protest against China today at 12:00 pm at Teen Murti Chowk (Chanakyapuri police station). protest is being organised against the infiltration of Chinese troops in Indian soil and killing of Indian soldiers
1 year agoGlobal Times: China recently conducted joint exercises in a high-elevation mountainous region featuring advanced tanks, long-range artillery systems, ground-to-air missile systems, special forces and army aviation troops amid China-India border tensions
China's Ministry of Defense has issued a brief article on the Western Command's statement: Chinese military demands Indian border troops stop infringing and provocative actions
Taiwan jets 'drive away' intruding Chinese fighter plane, third intrusion in days.
Indian Army confirms earlier reports of 20 killed; all deaths (including the original three reported 8+ hours ago) appear to have taken place after the melee itself. This statement emphasizes the role of "sub-zero temperatures" to emphasize environmental factors
Beijing on Tuesday urged its residents to not leave the capital and closed schools again as authorities scramble to contain a "severe" new coronavirus outbreak in the city of 21 million people
Indian intercepts reveal that Chinese side suffered 43 casualties including dead and seriously injured in face-off in the Galwan valley: Sources confirm to ANI
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Indian Army confirms 20 deaths. Toll could go up further
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1 year agoKashmir/Ladakh: June 16—Indian soldiers rest next to artillery guns at a makeshift transit camp on their way to Ladakh, near Sonmarg, in central Ganderbal district. (Photo: Danish Siddiqui)
India's opposition leader Rahul Gandhi expresses pain on passing away of officers and men for scarified their lives for the country
Pakistan top spy agency head briefed chiefs of all armed forces-CJCSC General Nadeem Raza, COAS General Qamar Bajwa, Naval chief Zafar Abbasi & Air Chief Marshal Mujahid Khan on LoC & Indian held Kashmir situation. DG ISI Lt Gen Faiz Hamid briefed top brass on tension
China military issues demand to India to halt all infringements and provocations against it following fatal border clash
Beijing press briefing scheduled at 8 p.m. local time on the COVID19 outbreak has been delayed indefinitely. Unclear what will be disclosed - the city has been holding 2 briefings per day since the cluster emerged
North Korea voices concern at U.N. human rights council that "certain countries attempt to use Hong Kong related issues to interfere in China's domestic affairs"
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