During a visit to Ladakh, India's Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said today that no one can touch an inch of India's land. WION's Executive Editor Palki Sharma Upadhyay tells you where the disengagement process stands a month after the Galwan skirmish.

Gravitas: The India-China standoff: The latest on the disengagement process

In major signs of tensions easing at LAC the disengagement between India and China has been completed from the hot springs at the Galwan valley in Ladakh. Watch report.

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PM Modi paid a surprised visit to the injured jawans at the military hospital in Leh, where they were undergoing treatment since the ‘violent face-off’ in eastern Ladakh that left 20 jawans martyred. Now China has reacted to PM Modi's visit and said 'Hope India will follow Modi-Xi consensus'.

WION Dispatch: China reacts to PM Modi's Ladakh visit | India-China standoff

China reacts to PM Modi's Ladakh visit, Denies being 'expansionist'

Calling China's military aggression against India a threat, The United States is reviewing its global troop deployment. Meanwhile, The Global Times has spilled the beans on Chinese casualties in the border clash with India. WION's Executive Editor Palki Sharma Upadhyay tells you how the pressure on China and its military is building.

Gravitas: How Global Times punctured China's 'no causalities' claim

Air surveillance was increased on Ladakh LAC after India-China face-off. Watch this video to know more.

Air surveillance increased on Ladakh LAC after Galwan face-off

Amid tensions at the border, the Working Mechanism for Consultation and Coordination(WMCC) on India and China border affairs is set to hold a virtual meet to discuss border tensions between the two countries.

India, China to hold diplomatic talks today amid tensions along LAC

After widespread speculation that several Indian soldiers are in Chinese custody. The Indian Army has set the record straight confirming that all soldiers involved in the Galwan valley skirmish are accounted for.

India-China standoff | No Indian soldiers missing: All injured personnel stable

Galwan Valley is located at an altitude of almost 17,000 feet with extreme weather conditions and sub-zero temperatures. A valley that gets its name from the Galwan river - this 1960 claim line is the de facto of Line of Actual Control (LAC) in the valley.

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The Galwan Valley falls under sub-sector north (SSN) and is one of the points that has direct access to Aksai Chin from India.

Galwan Valley has become a flashpoint in India-China conflict again because of India's construction in the area.

India is building a network of feeder roads which lead to the 224-km Shyok-Daulat Beg Oldi road which is at least 10 kilometers inside the (Line of Actual Control) LAC. Daulat Beg Oldi is the northern-most corner of the Indian territory of Ladakh. 
 
<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/india-china-border-dispute-what-happened-in-nathu-la-in-1967-306590">Also Read:&nbsp;India-China border dispute: What happened in Nathu La in 1967</a>

It also houses the world's highest landing strip - the Daulat Beg Oldi landing strip. The Indian Air Force has successfully landed the C17 Globemaster aircraft here.

In case of a war or conflict, India can now ferry thousands of troops to the region within hours. China's fears intensified when India built a bridge, the Colonel Chewang Rinchen Setu, across the Shyok river. The idea was to facilitate Indian troop movement in the region.

Even before China could digest this, India began constructing another bridge across the Galwan Nullah. This concrete bridge is a part of the feeder road project and it replaces an existing wooden structure, to allow heavy military movement.

It was this bridge that triggered the latest standoff. A nervous China deployed its troops along the LAC to put pressure on India to stop road construction. 
 
<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/35-chinese-soldiers-dead-in-galwan-valley-clash-us-intelligence-sources-306447">Also Read: 35 Chinese soldiers dead in Galwan Valley clash</a>

The Shyok-Daulat Beg Oldi road, the feeder roads and the landing strip have all cemented India's dominance in the region.

Now, China's biggest fear is India's recovery of Aksai Chin which was captured by China in 1962. The Galwan area was among the biggest flashpoints during the 1962 war too and it has become a flashpoint again.

India has a strategic advantage in the region and its borders are secured. India is stepping up infrastructure, on its own side of the border, and on its own land. The idea is to help Indian forces reach remote locations quickly and that is why China is protesting because its border transgressions are being challenged.

 
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Galwan Valley is located at an altitude of almost 17,000 feet with extreme weather conditions and sub-zero temperatures. A valley that gets its name from the Galwan river - this 1960 claim line is the de facto of Line of Actual Control (LAC) in the valley.

Galwan Valley is located at an altitude of almost 17,000 feet with extreme weather conditions and sub-zero temperatures. A valley that gets its name from the Galwan river - this 1960 claim line is the de facto of Line of Actual Control (LAC) in the valley. The Galwan Valley falls under sub-sector north (SSN) and is one of the points that has direct access to Aksai Chin from India. Galwan Valley has become a flashpoint in India-China conflict again because of India's construction in the area. India is building a network of feeder roads which lead to the 224-km Shyok-Daulat Beg Oldi road which is at least 10 kilometers inside the (Line of Actual Control) LAC. Daulat Beg Oldi is the northern-most corner of the Indian territory of Ladakh. Also Read: India-China border dispute: What happened in Nathu La in 1967 It also houses the world's highest landing strip - the Daulat Beg Oldi landing strip. The Indian Air Force has successfully landed the C17 Globemaster aircraft here. In case of a war or conflict, India can now ferry thousands of troops to the region within hours. China's fears intensified when India built a bridge, the Colonel Chewang Rinchen Setu, across the Shyok river. The idea was to facilitate Indian troop movement in the region. Even before China could digest this, India began constructing another bridge across the Galwan Nullah. This concrete bridge is a part of the feeder road project and it replaces an existing wooden structure, to allow heavy military movement. It was this bridge that triggered the latest standoff. A nervous China deployed its troops along the LAC to put pressure on India to stop road construction. Also Read: 35 Chinese soldiers dead in Galwan Valley clash The Shyok-Daulat Beg Oldi road, the feeder roads and the landing strip have all cemented India's dominance in the region. Now, China's biggest fear is India's recovery of Aksai Chin which was captured by China in 1962. The Galwan area was among the biggest flashpoints during the 1962 war too and it has become a flashpoint again. India has a strategic advantage in the region and its borders are secured. India is stepping up infrastructure, on its own side of the border, and on its own land. The idea is to help Indian forces reach remote locations quickly and that is why China is protesting because its border transgressions are being challenged.

Why Galwan Valley has become the flashpoint in India-China conflict once again?

The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) released a statement on Tuesday on the clash between Indian and Chinese armies at Galwan Valley

LAC Stand-off: 'China unilaterally tried to change the status quo' says MEA

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh held a meeting with Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Bipin Rawat, the three service chiefs and External Affairs Minister (EAM) Dr S Jaishankar over the recent developments in Eastern Ladakh on Tuesday.

China asks India to not take unilateral actions over violent stand-off at Galwan Valley

An Army officer and two jawans were killed during a "violent stand-off" between Indian and Chinese troops in eastern Ladakh on June 15. In a statement, the Indian Army said that the senior military officials of India and China are currently meeting to defuse the situation in the region

'Casualties suffered on both sides in violent face-off at Galwan valley' says Indian Army

Rajnath Singh Meets CDS, Service Chiefs, EAM over LAC developments

'In a major violent face-off between India and China at Galwan Valley, both the sides faced casualties' officially said by the Indian Army. There was no incident of firing took place at the ground zero also confirmed by the same sources. According to China 'Indian army invaded and crosses LAC twice yesterday and in retaliation Chinese PLA reacted'

'India crossed LAC twice on Monday, provoked & attacked Chinese personnel' says China

An Army officer and two jawans were killed during a "violent stand-off" between Indian and Chinese troops in eastern Ladakh on June 15. In a statement, the Indian Army said that the senior military officials of India and China are currently meeting to defuse the situation in the region. Watch report.

India China standoff: Indian Army's press conference at 2 PM

A Colonel-rank officer and two soldiers of the Indian Army were killed in a violent face-off with Chinese troops in the Galwan Valley area of Ladakh on June 15 night. The face-off took place during efforts to de-escalate the prevailing tensions along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in eastern Ladakh. Watch report.

Breaking News: Violent face off at India-China border | 3 casualties on Indian side

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