US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo supported India on its ongoing standoff with China, saying Beijing has deployed 60,000 soldiers in the border with India.

Pompeo said New Delhi "absolutely need the United States to be their ally and partner in this fight".&nbsp;

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"They’ve stacked 60,000 soldiers against the Indians in the north," in an interview to Fox News.&nbsp;

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The secretary of state's comments came after the Quad nations: India, Japan, Australia and the US met on Tuesday in Tokyo where they supported a rules-based Indo-Pacific region, sending an indirect message to China over its expansionist attempts.&nbsp;

"I was with my foreign minister counterparts from India, Australia, and Japan… four big democracies, four powerful economies, four nations, each of whom has real risk associated with the threats attempting to be imposed by the Chinese Communist Party. And they see it in their home countries too," Pompeo said on The Guy Benson Show, as quoted by The Indian Express.&nbsp;

"But they’ve all seen it, whether it’s the Indians, who are actually having a physical confrontation with the Chinese up in the Himalayas in the northeastern part of India, the Chinese have now begun to amass huge forces against India in the north."

He also said the Quad members are working on a set of policies to resist the threats each of these nations face from Beijing.&nbsp;

"(India) absolutely need the United States to be their ally and partner in this fight," he added.

Pompeo said the the "tide has turned" and under Trump's leadership a coalition is established that "will push back against the threat and maintain good order, the rule of law, and the basic civic decency that comes from democracies controlling the world and not authoritarian regimes".

US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo supported India on its ongoing standoff with China, saying Beijing has deployed 60,000 soldiers in the border with India. Pompeo said New Delhi "absolutely need the United States to be their ally and partner in this fight".

US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo supported India on its ongoing standoff with China, saying Beijing has deployed 60,000 soldiers in the border with India. Pompeo said New Delhi "absolutely need the United States to be their ally and partner in this fight". Also read | ‘Time to accept talks won’t make China change aggressive stance’: US NSA "They’ve stacked 60,000 soldiers against the Indians in the north," in an interview to Fox News. Also read | 'I am sorry': Taiwanese detained in China confesses on state TV The secretary of state's comments came after the Quad nations: India, Japan, Australia and the US met on Tuesday in Tokyo where they supported a rules-based Indo-Pacific region, sending an indirect message to China over its expansionist attempts. "I was with my foreign minister counterparts from India, Australia, and Japan… four big democracies, four powerful economies, four nations, each of whom has real risk associated with the threats attempting to be imposed by the Chinese Communist Party. And they see it in their home countries too," Pompeo said on The Guy Benson Show, as quoted by The Indian Express. "But they’ve all seen it, whether it’s the Indians, who are actually having a physical confrontation with the Chinese up in the Himalayas in the northeastern part of India, the Chinese have now begun to amass huge forces against India in the north." He also said the Quad members are working on a set of policies to resist the threats each of these nations face from Beijing. "(India) absolutely need the United States to be their ally and partner in this fight," he added. Pompeo said the the "tide has turned" and under Trump's leadership a coalition is established that "will push back against the threat and maintain good order, the rule of law, and the basic civic decency that comes from democracies controlling the world and not authoritarian regimes".

Mike Pompeo lashes out at China, says nation deployed 60,000 soldiers at border with India

Amid continual tensions between New Delhi and Beijing at the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/topics/india-china-standoff">Ladakh border region</a>, Chinese troops have started a new move which is seen as "loudspeaker" tactics for a possible distraction or bringing down the morale of Indian forces.&nbsp;

The People's Liberation Army (PLA) was seen playing Punjabi songs on the Finger 4 at the northern banks of the Pangong Tso, a report by the Hindustan Times claimed.

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Finger 4 is the same area where Indian forces gained dominating positions on August 29-30 after witnessing Chinese attempts of intrusion.&nbsp;

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The report further said on the southern banks of the lake, the loudspeakers installed by PLA told Indian forces in Hindi that the move to deploy forces at these heights in winters is futile.&nbsp;

Sources told news agency ANI that the Chinese 'loudspeakers' move is under constant watch by Indian soldiers and the idea behind this could be a possible distraction or "relieve the pressure".&nbsp;

Meanwhile, Beijing on Wednesday said it has been "honouring" agreements signed with New Delhi, adding it is committed to "peace and stability" in the border region.&nbsp;

"For the Chinese side, we have been honouring the agreements signed between China and India. We are committed to peace and stability in the border area. Meanwhile, we are committed to our sovereignty and territorial integrity," Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Wang Wenbin said.&nbsp;

 
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Amid continual tensions between New Delhi and Beijing at the Ladakh border region, Chinese troops have started a new move which is seen as "loudspeaker" tactics for a possible distraction or bringing down the morale of Indian forces.

Amid continual tensions between New Delhi and Beijing at the Ladakh border region, Chinese troops have started a new move which is seen as "loudspeaker" tactics for a possible distraction or bringing down the morale of Indian forces. The People's Liberation Army (PLA) was seen playing Punjabi songs on the Finger 4 at the northern banks of the Pangong Tso, a report by the Hindustan Times claimed. Also read | Chinese scientist says covid-19 was created by China’s military Finger 4 is the same area where Indian forces gained dominating positions on August 29-30 after witnessing Chinese attempts of intrusion. Also read | China spying on millions around the world by harvesting personal details from the dark web The report further said on the southern banks of the lake, the loudspeakers installed by PLA told Indian forces in Hindi that the move to deploy forces at these heights in winters is futile. Sources told news agency ANI that the Chinese 'loudspeakers' move is under constant watch by Indian soldiers and the idea behind this could be a possible distraction or "relieve the pressure". Meanwhile, Beijing on Wednesday said it has been "honouring" agreements signed with New Delhi, adding it is committed to "peace and stability" in the border region. "For the Chinese side, we have been honouring the agreements signed between China and India. We are committed to peace and stability in the border area. Meanwhile, we are committed to our sovereignty and territorial integrity," Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Wang Wenbin said.

India-China standoff: PLA plays Punjabi songs in Ladakh to distract Indian troops

Days after Indian and Chinese foreign minister met in Moscow, situation remains unchanged at the line of actual control (LAC) in eastern Ladakh.

A govt source told WION that while the situation remains "quiet" at the LAC, "no major movement has been seen by the Chinese troops". The source confirmed that build up by Chinese troops remain.

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The 5 points joint statement after the 2 hours-long meet between External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi called border troops of both sides to continue "dialogue, quickly disengage, maintain proper distance and ease tensions."

Asked if foreign minister-level talks yielded results, the source said, "very early days".

The 6th Corp Commanders-level meet is expected to happen soon and will decide the future action on the ground vis a vis disengagement. The date and time of the meet are still to be determined.

The Indian readout of the last week's talks said, "final disposition of the troop deployment to their permanent posts and the phasing of the process is to be worked out by the military commanders."

The foreign ministry-levels talks were the first in-person meet between the two foreign ministers in the 4 months-long India-China standoff. 
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Days after Indian and Chinese foreign minister met in Moscow, situation remains unchanged at the line of actual control (LAC) in eastern Ladakh. A govt source told WION that while the situation remains "quiet" at the LAC, "no major movement has been seen by the Chinese troops".

Days after Indian and Chinese foreign minister met in Moscow, situation remains unchanged at the line of actual control (LAC) in eastern Ladakh. A govt source told WION that while the situation remains "quiet" at the LAC, "no major movement has been seen by the Chinese troops". The source confirmed that build up by Chinese troops remain. Also read | Xi Jinping's aggressive moves against India 'unexpectedly flopped': US media report The 5 points joint statement after the 2 hours-long meet between External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi called border troops of both sides to continue "dialogue, quickly disengage, maintain proper distance and ease tensions." Asked if foreign minister-level talks yielded results, the source said, "very early days". The 6th Corp Commanders-level meet is expected to happen soon and will decide the future action on the ground vis a vis disengagement. The date and time of the meet are still to be determined. The Indian readout of the last week's talks said, "final disposition of the troop deployment to their permanent posts and the phasing of the process is to be worked out by the military commanders." The foreign ministry-levels talks were the first in-person meet between the two foreign ministers in the 4 months-long India-China standoff.

Days after India, China foreign ministry-level talks, situation remains unchanged at LAC

In a joint statement, India and China have agreed on a five-point plan to resolve more than four-months long border crisis in eastern Ladakh to maintain "peace and tranquillity" in the region and avoid actions that escalate the matter.&nbsp;

The plan was finalised during talks between External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi on Thursday in Moscow on the sidelines of a Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) meet.&nbsp;

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The Indian Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Friday issued a joint press statement featuring the points that were agreed upon by New Delhi and Beijing during the "frank and constructive" discussions yesterday at the foreign ministry-level.&nbsp;

"The two foreign ministers agreed that the current situation in the border areas is not in the interest of either side. They agreed, therefore, that the border troops of both sides should continue their dialogue, quickly disengage, maintain proper distance and ease tensions," the statement said.&nbsp;

"The two ministers agreed that both sides shall abide by all the existing agreements and protocol on China-India boundary affairs, maintain peace and tranquillity in the border areas and avoid any action that could escalate matters."

The foreign ministers also decided to take confidence-building measures once the Ladakh situation eases to maintain peace and tranquillity in the border regions.&nbsp;

It also said that the Working Mechanism for Consultation and Coordination on India-China border affairs (WMCC) should continue its engagements.&nbsp;

In a joint statement, India and China have agreed on a five-point plan to resolve more than four-months long border crisis in eastern Ladakh to maintain "peace and tranquillity" in the region and avoid actions that escalate the matter.

In a joint statement, India and China have agreed on a five-point plan to resolve more than four-months long border crisis in eastern Ladakh to maintain "peace and tranquillity" in the region and avoid actions that escalate the matter. The plan was finalised during talks between External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi on Thursday in Moscow on the sidelines of a Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) meet. Also read | India, China brigade commanders interaction underway The Indian Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Friday issued a joint press statement featuring the points that were agreed upon by New Delhi and Beijing during the "frank and constructive" discussions yesterday at the foreign ministry-level. "The two foreign ministers agreed that the current situation in the border areas is not in the interest of either side. They agreed, therefore, that the border troops of both sides should continue their dialogue, quickly disengage, maintain proper distance and ease tensions," the statement said. "The two ministers agreed that both sides shall abide by all the existing agreements and protocol on China-India boundary affairs, maintain peace and tranquillity in the border areas and avoid any action that could escalate matters." The foreign ministers also decided to take confidence-building measures once the Ladakh situation eases to maintain peace and tranquillity in the border regions. It also said that the Working Mechanism for Consultation and Coordination on India-China border affairs (WMCC) should continue its engagements.

India-China border tensions: Both sides agree on five-points plan to de-escalate situation

Two months after violent clashes along Line of Actual Control between the Chinese troops and the Indian armed forces, fresh clashes have been reported at Pangong Tso in Ladakh. 
 
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And the People's Liberation Army (PLA) of China has demanded India withdraw troops from their shared border, its military spokesman said on Monday.

This statement from the Chinese army came after fresh clashes were reported between India and China troops in Pangong Tso, Eastern Ladakh.

According to the Army's statement, Chinese troops violated the previous consensus arrived at during military and diplomatic engagements and carried out provocative military movements to change the status quo.

The Chinese military spokesman said China is taking countermeasures and will safeguard its territorial sovereignty.

(With inputs from agencies)

Two months after violent clashes along Line of Actual Control between the Chinese troops and the Indian armed forces, fresh clashes have been reported at Pangong Tso in Ladakh.

Two months after violent clashes along Line of Actual Control between the Chinese troops and the Indian armed forces, fresh clashes have been reported at Pangong Tso in Ladakh. Also read | India thwarts fresh Chinese attempt to alter status quo in Ladakh. Beijing is still in denial And the People's Liberation Army (PLA) of China has demanded India withdraw troops from their shared border, its military spokesman said on Monday. This statement from the Chinese army came after fresh clashes were reported between India and China troops in Pangong Tso, Eastern Ladakh. According to the Army's statement, Chinese troops violated the previous consensus arrived at during military and diplomatic engagements and carried out provocative military movements to change the status quo. The Chinese military spokesman said China is taking countermeasures and will safeguard its territorial sovereignty. (With inputs from agencies)

China demands India withdraw troops from border to avoid escalation

India foiled an attempt by Chinese troops to change the status quo on their disputed border -- the Line of Actual Control (LAC) --&nbsp;in a fresh flare-up between the two nuclear-armed nations.

But China refuted India's statement, claiming its troops "never cross the line of actual control".

Army Spokesperson Col Aman Anand on Monday said troops from China's People's Liberation Army(PLA) "violated" the previous consensus arrived at during military and diplomatic engagements on the ongoing standoff in eastern Ladakh, and carried out provocative military movements to change the status quo on the night of August 29/30.

"On the Night of 29/30 August 2020, PLA troops violated the previous consensus arrived at during military and diplomatic engagements during the ongoing standoff in Eastern Ladakh and carried out provocative military movements to change the status quo," the Indian army said in a statement.

It said Indian soldiers foiled the Chinese bid to "unilaterally change facts on the ground."

For months, troops have been locked in a face-off in the western Himalayas where both sides accuse the other of violating the Line of Actual Control, or the de facto border.

The Indian army said the latest flare-up took place along&nbsp;the high altitude Pangong Tso lake.

"Indian troops pre-empted this PLA activity on the southern bank of Pangong Tso Lake, undertook measures to strengthen our positions and thwart Chinese intentions to unilaterally change facts on ground," it said.

To this end, the Chinese foreign ministry said the Chinese border troops "never cross the line of actual control", adding both sides are in communication regarding the situation on the ground.

It is the first major incident involving the troops of the two countries after the Galwan Valley clashes on June 15 in which 20 Indian Army personnel were killed. China also suffered casualties but it is yet to make the details public but according to an American intelligence report it was 35.

India and China have held several rounds of military and diplomatic talks in the last two-and-half months but no significant headway has been made for a resolution to the border row in eastern Ladakh.

The two sides began a process of disengagement on July 6, a day after a telephonic conversation between National Security Advisor Ajit Doval and Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on ways to bring down tensions in eastern Ladakh.

However, the process has not moved forward since mid-July.

The PLA has pulled back from Galwan Valley and certain other friction points but the withdrawal of troops has not moved forward in Pangong Tso, Depsang and a couple of other areas.

At the five rounds of Corps commander-level talks, the Indian side has been insisting on complete disengagement of Chinese troops at the earliest, and immediate restoration of status quo ante in all areas of eastern Ladakh prior to April.

The face-off began on May 5 following violent clashes between the two armies in the Pangong lake area. The incident in Pangong Tso was followed by a similar incident in north Sikkim on May 9.

The India-China border dispute covers the 3,488-km-long Line of Actual Control (LAC).

Prior to the clashes, both sides have been asserting that pending the final resolution of the boundary issue, it is necessary to maintain peace and tranquility in the border areas.

Even as both sides were engaged in diplomatic and military talks, the Indian Army stepped up its strength in all key areas along the LAC to deal with any eventualities.

Chief of Army Staff Gen MM Naravane has already conveyed to all the senior commanders of the Army, overseeing the operation of the frontline formations along the LAC, to keep up a significantly high state of alertness and maintain the aggressive posturing to deal with any Chinese "misadventure", sources said.

The tension between the two sides escalated manifold after the Galwan Valley clashes.

Following the incident, the government gave the armed forces "full freedom" to give a "befitting" response to any Chinese misadventure along the LAC.

The Army sent thousands of additional troops to forward locations along the border following the deadly clashes. The IAF has also moved air defence systems as well as a sizeable number of its frontline combat jets and attack helicopters to several key air bases.&nbsp;

(with inputs from agencies)

India foiled an attempt by Chinese troops to change the status quo on their disputed border -- the Line of Actual Control (LAC) -- in a fresh flare-up between the two nuclear-armed nations.

India foiled an attempt by Chinese troops to change the status quo on their disputed border -- the Line of Actual Control (LAC) -- in a fresh flare-up between the two nuclear-armed nations. But China refuted India's statement, claiming its troops "never cross the line of actual control". Army Spokesperson Col Aman Anand on Monday said troops from China's People's Liberation Army(PLA) "violated" the previous consensus arrived at during military and diplomatic engagements on the ongoing standoff in eastern Ladakh, and carried out provocative military movements to change the status quo on the night of August 29/30. "On the Night of 29/30 August 2020, PLA troops violated the previous consensus arrived at during military and diplomatic engagements during the ongoing standoff in Eastern Ladakh and carried out provocative military movements to change the status quo," the Indian army said in a statement. It said Indian soldiers foiled the Chinese bid to "unilaterally change facts on the ground." For months, troops have been locked in a face-off in the western Himalayas where both sides accuse the other of violating the Line of Actual Control, or the de facto border. The Indian army said the latest flare-up took place along the high altitude Pangong Tso lake. "Indian troops pre-empted this PLA activity on the southern bank of Pangong Tso Lake, undertook measures to strengthen our positions and thwart Chinese intentions to unilaterally change facts on ground," it said. To this end, the Chinese foreign ministry said the Chinese border troops "never cross the line of actual control", adding both sides are in communication regarding the situation on the ground. It is the first major incident involving the troops of the two countries after the Galwan Valley clashes on June 15 in which 20 Indian Army personnel were killed. China also suffered casualties but it is yet to make the details public but according to an American intelligence report it was 35. India and China have held several rounds of military and diplomatic talks in the last two-and-half months but no significant headway has been made for a resolution to the border row in eastern Ladakh. The two sides began a process of disengagement on July 6, a day after a telephonic conversation between National Security Advisor Ajit Doval and Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on ways to bring down tensions in eastern Ladakh. However, the process has not moved forward since mid-July. The PLA has pulled back from Galwan Valley and certain other friction points but the withdrawal of troops has not moved forward in Pangong Tso, Depsang and a couple of other areas. At the five rounds of Corps commander-level talks, the Indian side has been insisting on complete disengagement of Chinese troops at the earliest, and immediate restoration of status quo ante in all areas of eastern Ladakh prior to April. The face-off began on May 5 following violent clashes between the two armies in the Pangong lake area. The incident in Pangong Tso was followed by a similar incident in north Sikkim on May 9. The India-China border dispute covers the 3,488-km-long Line of Actual Control (LAC). Prior to the clashes, both sides have been asserting that pending the final resolution of the boundary issue, it is necessary to maintain peace and tranquility in the border areas. Even as both sides were engaged in diplomatic and military talks, the Indian Army stepped up its strength in all key areas along the LAC to deal with any eventualities. Chief of Army Staff Gen MM Naravane has already conveyed to all the senior commanders of the Army, overseeing the operation of the frontline formations along the LAC, to keep up a significantly high state of alertness and maintain the aggressive posturing to deal with any Chinese "misadventure", sources said. The tension between the two sides escalated manifold after the Galwan Valley clashes. Following the incident, the government gave the armed forces "full freedom" to give a "befitting" response to any Chinese misadventure along the LAC. The Army sent thousands of additional troops to forward locations along the border following the deadly clashes. The IAF has also moved air defence systems as well as a sizeable number of its frontline combat jets and attack helicopters to several key air bases. (with inputs from agencies)

India thwarts fresh Chinese attempt to alter status quo in Ladakh. Beijing is still in denial

China, it looks like, is a bit reluctant to completely withdraw from the Finger area and wants to maintain some presence there -- even though it is showing flexibility in the military-level talks with India.

Sources have told news agency ANI that the Chinese have agreed for complete withdrawal from other friction points including the Galwan valley, Hot Springs, and Gogra post area in Eastern Ladakh.

"In the talks, the Chinese showed reluctance for complete withdrawal from Finger area as they want to maintain some elements in areas near Finger 8," a source said.

In the areas near Finger Four, the Chinese troops have started dismantling their infrastructure from Blacktop and Greentop.

However, India has made it clear that it will not accept anything less than both sides going back to their permanent locations which existed in the April-May time frame. The meeting between Corps commander-level officers, including Lt Gen Harinder Singh, lasted for close to 15 hours. It started on July 14 at 11:30 am and ended at 2 am on July 15.

Both sides will now monitor further disengagement by troops and verify the development in the next few days around July 21-22.

In the area in and around the Patrolling Point 17, the Chinese have apprehensions that after its withdrawal India might use the strategic heights under it for gaining a tactical edge there.

The Chinese have built several hardened barracks and shelters which would be dismantled by them during the withdrawal in that area.

In Patrolling Point 14, the Chinese have gone back substantially from the Line of Actual Control (LAC) and adjoining area in PP-15.

The NSA, during his interaction with the Chinese side, had made it clear that both sides would have to move back to their permanent locations for the matter to be sorted out completely and to the satisfaction of both sides.

China, it looks like, is a bit reluctant to completely withdraw from the Finger area and wants to maintain some presence there -- even though it is showing flexibility in the military-level talks with India.

China, it looks like, is a bit reluctant to completely withdraw from the Finger area and wants to maintain some presence there -- even though it is showing flexibility in the military-level talks with India. Sources have told news agency ANI that the Chinese have agreed for complete withdrawal from other friction points including the Galwan valley, Hot Springs, and Gogra post area in Eastern Ladakh. "In the talks, the Chinese showed reluctance for complete withdrawal from Finger area as they want to maintain some elements in areas near Finger 8," a source said. In the areas near Finger Four, the Chinese troops have started dismantling their infrastructure from Blacktop and Greentop. However, India has made it clear that it will not accept anything less than both sides going back to their permanent locations which existed in the April-May time frame. The meeting between Corps commander-level officers, including Lt Gen Harinder Singh, lasted for close to 15 hours. It started on July 14 at 11:30 am and ended at 2 am on July 15. Both sides will now monitor further disengagement by troops and verify the development in the next few days around July 21-22. In the area in and around the Patrolling Point 17, the Chinese have apprehensions that after its withdrawal India might use the strategic heights under it for gaining a tactical edge there. The Chinese have built several hardened barracks and shelters which would be dismantled by them during the withdrawal in that area. In Patrolling Point 14, the Chinese have gone back substantially from the Line of Actual Control (LAC) and adjoining area in PP-15. The NSA, during his interaction with the Chinese side, had made it clear that both sides would have to move back to their permanent locations for the matter to be sorted out completely and to the satisfaction of both sides.

China reluctant to withdraw completely, India firm, says report

Amid the ongoing face-off between Indian and Chinese forces in Ladakh, Chinese army has&nbsp;started pulling out troops from certain areas in the Galwan Valley in Ladakh, sources said.

Chinese Army has moved back tents, vehicles, and troops by 1-2 km from locations where disengagement was agreed upon during the commander-level talks, Indian Army sources told WION.&nbsp;

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The disengagement has begun according to an agreement between the Corps Commander's of the two sides, sources told news agency PTI.

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However, they said&nbsp;Chinese heavy-armoured vehicles are still present in the Galwan river depth area.

Indian Army is monitoring the situation with caution, sources further added.&nbsp;

China's People Liberation Army (PLA) was also seen removing tents and structures at Patrolling Point&nbsp;14 and moving out vehicles from the area.&nbsp;

A similar movement of vehicles was seen at Gogra Hot Spring area too, the sources said.

The tensions between both the Asian giants escalated following a violent face-off on June 15, when 20 personnel of the Indian Army were martyred in the Galwan Valley. The Chinese side also suffered casualties, but it didn't provide the details of it.&nbsp;

In the last few weeks, a series of diplomatic and military-level talks are being taking place between both sides to de-escalate the situation at the border.&nbsp;

 
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Amid the ongoing face-off between Indian and Chinese forces in Ladakh, Chinese army has started pulling out troops from certain areas in the Galwan Valley in Ladakh, sources said.

Amid the ongoing face-off between Indian and Chinese forces in Ladakh, Chinese army has started pulling out troops from certain areas in the Galwan Valley in Ladakh, sources said. Chinese Army has moved back tents, vehicles, and troops by 1-2 km from locations where disengagement was agreed upon during the commander-level talks, Indian Army sources told WION. Also read | India-China standoff: PM Narendra Modi's Ladakh visit gives a clear message to Beijing The disengagement has begun according to an agreement between the Corps Commander's of the two sides, sources told news agency PTI. Also read | Indian Army to place emergency orders for extreme cold weather tents for soldiers on LAC However, they said Chinese heavy-armoured vehicles are still present in the Galwan river depth area. Indian Army is monitoring the situation with caution, sources further added. China's People Liberation Army (PLA) was also seen removing tents and structures at Patrolling Point 14 and moving out vehicles from the area. A similar movement of vehicles was seen at Gogra Hot Spring area too, the sources said. The tensions between both the Asian giants escalated following a violent face-off on June 15, when 20 personnel of the Indian Army were martyred in the Galwan Valley. The Chinese side also suffered casualties, but it didn't provide the details of it. In the last few weeks, a series of diplomatic and military-level talks are being taking place between both sides to de-escalate the situation at the border.

Chinese troops remove tents, move back from Galwan Valley: Sources

India has confirmed that disengagement has started by Chinese at the Line of actual control at 3 locations — Galwan, Hot springs and Gogra. WION had broken the story 10 days ago on June 24 that disengagement has started with Chinese troops moving away from the 3 locations. 
 
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Sources said, “Rearward movement of vehicles of PLA seen at General area Galwan, Hotsprings &amp; Gogra."&nbsp;

At Galwan, Chinese troops have been seen moving away 1-2 Km away with tents being removed by them.&nbsp;

"Disengagement with PLA has started as per agreed terms in the Corps Commander's meeting", sources added.&nbsp;

Both militaries had talks on June 6, June 22 and June 30 on disengagement modalities. It is after June 22, thinning of troops was seen. The June 22 talks lasted for 11 hours while June 30 lasted for 12 hours.&nbsp;

Since early May 2020, the Chinese side has been hindering India's normal patrolling pattern the LAC area in Ladakh.&nbsp;

In Mid-May, the Chinese side attempted to transgress the LAC in other areas of the Western Sector of the India-China border areas and this was met with an appropriate response by Indian forces.

India has confirmed that disengagement has started by Chinese at the Line of actual control at 3 locations — Galwan, Hot springs and Gogra. WION had broken the story 10 days ago on June 24 that disengagement has started with Chinese troops moving away from the 3 locations.

India has confirmed that disengagement has started by Chinese at the Line of actual control at 3 locations — Galwan, Hot springs and Gogra. WION had broken the story 10 days ago on June 24 that disengagement has started with Chinese troops moving away from the 3 locations. Also read: Disengagement begins at LAC's three flash points Sources said, “Rearward movement of vehicles of PLA seen at General area Galwan, Hotsprings & Gogra." At Galwan, Chinese troops have been seen moving away 1-2 Km away with tents being removed by them. "Disengagement with PLA has started as per agreed terms in the Corps Commander's meeting", sources added. Both militaries had talks on June 6, June 22 and June 30 on disengagement modalities. It is after June 22, thinning of troops was seen. The June 22 talks lasted for 11 hours while June 30 lasted for 12 hours. Since early May 2020, the Chinese side has been hindering India's normal patrolling pattern the LAC area in Ladakh. In Mid-May, the Chinese side attempted to transgress the LAC in other areas of the Western Sector of the India-China border areas and this was met with an appropriate response by Indian forces.

Government confirms what WION told you 10 days ago - China moves troops back from Galwan Valley

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and Army Chief Gen Manoj Mukund Naravane will visit Leh on Friday and will review the security situation in Eastern Ladakh in view of the Chinese aggression along the Line of Actual Control (LAC).

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Last month on June 25, Naravane had visited the forward locations in Eastern Ladakh and later briefed important security functionaries including the Prime Minister, National Security Advisor and the Chief of Defence Staff about the ground situation in the Ladakh sector.

The situation at the India-China border remains tense after 20 Indian soldiers lost their lives in a violent face-off in Galwan valley on June 15-16 when Chinese troops attempted to unilaterally change the status quo during the de-escalation.

India and China have been involved in talks to ease the ongoing border tensions since last month.

India and China have emphasised the need for an expeditious, phased and stepwise de-escalation of tension along the Line of Actual Control "as a priority" during the third commander level talks between the People`s Liberation Army and Indian Army held at Chushul, Ladakh, on June 30, sources said.

India and China have been engaged in discussions through established military and diplomatic channels to address the situation along the LAC in India-China border areas.

This was third senior military commander level engagement in Chushul held to discuss issues related to disengagement at the faceoff sites along the LAC and de-escalation from the border areas.

The second round of talks took place in Moldo on the Chinese side of the LAC where the two sides reached a mutual consensus to disengage in the Eastern Ladakh sector.

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and Army Chief Gen Manoj Mukund Naravane will visit Leh on Friday and will review the security situation in Eastern Ladakh in view of the Chinese aggression along the Line of Actual Control (LAC).

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and Army Chief Gen Manoj Mukund Naravane will visit Leh on Friday and will review the security situation in Eastern Ladakh in view of the Chinese aggression along the Line of Actual Control (LAC). Also read: With India's TikTok ban, Chinese parent company ByteDance could lose up to $6 billion Last month on June 25, Naravane had visited the forward locations in Eastern Ladakh and later briefed important security functionaries including the Prime Minister, National Security Advisor and the Chief of Defence Staff about the ground situation in the Ladakh sector. The situation at the India-China border remains tense after 20 Indian soldiers lost their lives in a violent face-off in Galwan valley on June 15-16 when Chinese troops attempted to unilaterally change the status quo during the de-escalation. India and China have been involved in talks to ease the ongoing border tensions since last month. India and China have emphasised the need for an expeditious, phased and stepwise de-escalation of tension along the Line of Actual Control "as a priority" during the third commander level talks between the People`s Liberation Army and Indian Army held at Chushul, Ladakh, on June 30, sources said. India and China have been engaged in discussions through established military and diplomatic channels to address the situation along the LAC in India-China border areas. This was third senior military commander level engagement in Chushul held to discuss issues related to disengagement at the faceoff sites along the LAC and de-escalation from the border areas. The second round of talks took place in Moldo on the Chinese side of the LAC where the two sides reached a mutual consensus to disengage in the Eastern Ladakh sector.

India-China standoff: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, Army chief to visit Leh on Friday to review LAC situation

An Indian ban on dozens of Chinese apps following a border clash between the two nations has possibly derailed a $1 billion India expansion plan of China's ByteDance, while also sparking an uproar from users of its popular TikTok video app.

TikTok was removed from Google and Apple app stores in India after New Delhi said on Monday night it was among the 59 apps which it believed posed a "threat to sovereignty and integrity".

The government order didn't name China, or cite the border clashes. App analytics firm Sensor Tower said all the 59 apps named were of Chinese origin, including Tencent's WeChat and Alibaba's UC Browser.

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"If this is not rolled back, these companies would be constrained to cut back their operations in India, potentially resulting in a loss of employment," said a lawyer who advises a Chinese company whose app has been banned in India.&nbsp;

China's foreign ministry said it was "strongly concerned" about India's decision, adding that India had a "responsibility to uphold the legitimate legal rights of investors including the Chinese companies."

The biggest casualty of the move appears to be ByteDance, which has since last year hired several senior executives and laid out plans to invest $1 billion in India. India is TikTok's top growth market and accounts for 30% of its 2 billion downloads worldwide.

TikTok said in a statement the Indian government had invited the company to respond to the ban and submit clarifications, adding that it complies with all data security and privacy requirements.

It did not comment on the fate of its expansion plan.

'HOW WILL I LIVE NOW'

Following the ban order, many TikTok users posted videos expressing their displeasure with the ban.

One user @omkarsharma988 posted a video in which he throws utensils to the ground, hits a chair and weeps, with a Hindi song playing "You've left me, how will I live now?" The video had been liked 218,000 times, as the app still functions on phones on which it is already downloaded.

When TikTok was banned briefly last year after a state court said the app encouraged pornography, the company told the Supreme Court the ban cost it roughly $15 million a month.

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Several Indian lawyers said chances of a success through a legal challenge this time were slim given the government had invoked national security concerns, meaning the Chinese companies can only hope to lobby India to reverse the decision.

"From a legal perspective it (the ban) is sound because grounds like national security are difficult to challenge," said Santosh Pai of Link Legal, which advises Chinese companies.

The ban has also left Tencent disappointed, which has apps on the market and is also a major investor in Indian startups, two sources aware of the company's concerns told Reuters. New Delhi in April mandated screening of incoming investments from countries like China, hitting the likes of Tencent.

While its WeChat messaging app is not that popular in India, the company fears the government could impose a ban later on the mobile version of its blockbuster game PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds, said one of the sources. Tencent declined to comment.

Two games of China-based firms, "Mobile Legends" and "Clash of Kings", were among those banned on Monday.

Sensor Tower said the 59 banned apps recorded roughly 4.9 billion downloads in India since January 2014.

An Indian ban on dozens of Chinese apps following a border clash between the two nations has possibly derailed a $1 billion India expansion plan of China's ByteDance, while also sparking an uproar from users of its popular TikTok video app.

An Indian ban on dozens of Chinese apps following a border clash between the two nations has possibly derailed a $1 billion India expansion plan of China's ByteDance, while also sparking an uproar from users of its popular TikTok video app. TikTok was removed from Google and Apple app stores in India after New Delhi said on Monday night it was among the 59 apps which it believed posed a "threat to sovereignty and integrity". The government order didn't name China, or cite the border clashes. App analytics firm Sensor Tower said all the 59 apps named were of Chinese origin, including Tencent's WeChat and Alibaba's UC Browser. Also read: India bans 59 Chinese apps including TikTok, Shareit, UC Browser citing national security "If this is not rolled back, these companies would be constrained to cut back their operations in India, potentially resulting in a loss of employment," said a lawyer who advises a Chinese company whose app has been banned in India. China's foreign ministry said it was "strongly concerned" about India's decision, adding that India had a "responsibility to uphold the legitimate legal rights of investors including the Chinese companies." The biggest casualty of the move appears to be ByteDance, which has since last year hired several senior executives and laid out plans to invest $1 billion in India. India is TikTok's top growth market and accounts for 30% of its 2 billion downloads worldwide. TikTok said in a statement the Indian government had invited the company to respond to the ban and submit clarifications, adding that it complies with all data security and privacy requirements. It did not comment on the fate of its expansion plan. 'HOW WILL I LIVE NOW' Following the ban order, many TikTok users posted videos expressing their displeasure with the ban. One user @omkarsharma988 posted a video in which he throws utensils to the ground, hits a chair and weeps, with a Hindi song playing "You've left me, how will I live now?" The video had been liked 218,000 times, as the app still functions on phones on which it is already downloaded. When TikTok was banned briefly last year after a state court said the app encouraged pornography, the company told the Supreme Court the ban cost it roughly $15 million a month. Also read: 'TikTok grandma' who played major role in sabotaging Trump's rally joins Biden's campaign Several Indian lawyers said chances of a success through a legal challenge this time were slim given the government had invoked national security concerns, meaning the Chinese companies can only hope to lobby India to reverse the decision. "From a legal perspective it (the ban) is sound because grounds like national security are difficult to challenge," said Santosh Pai of Link Legal, which advises Chinese companies. The ban has also left Tencent disappointed, which has apps on the market and is also a major investor in Indian startups, two sources aware of the company's concerns told Reuters. New Delhi in April mandated screening of incoming investments from countries like China, hitting the likes of Tencent. While its WeChat messaging app is not that popular in India, the company fears the government could impose a ban later on the mobile version of its blockbuster game PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds, said one of the sources. Tencent declined to comment. Two games of China-based firms, "Mobile Legends" and "Clash of Kings", were among those banned on Monday. Sensor Tower said the 59 banned apps recorded roughly 4.9 billion downloads in India since January 2014.

India's Chinese app ban seen jolting $1 billion expansion of ByteDance

Vikram Misri, India's Envoy to China, hits back at China, He said that China is responsible for the escalations. China's actions have considerably damaged the trust. China needs to stop building structures along LAC.

India's Envoy to China hits back, 'China is responsible for the escalations'

Amid calls for a boycott of Chinese goods after a border clash in which 20 Indian soldiers were killed, India's government has instructed sellers to declare the country of origin for goods and services purchased via a state-run online portal.

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But the question arises -- can India really boycott all things China?&nbsp;

There are a number of challenges and options India face with respect to this.

1) China is india's second largest trading partner. But China benefits more.&nbsp;

In the last financial year, India exported goods worth $16 billion to China, and imported goods worth $65 billion.

This 65 vs 16 is called the trade deficit, and that's a big problem.&nbsp;

India's import bill is four times bigger than its export to China.

To this end, India can effectively hit back at China, and save as much as $8 billion in this year alone.

As a first step, India is targetting cheap imports from China -- basic products, ranging from furniture to toys.&nbsp;

Some are non-essential, and can very well be made in India.

In a nutshell, the gameplan is Make in India! And 12 priority sectors have been identified for this.

Domestic production can immediately reduce India's dependence on China.

India levies anti-dumping duties on 90 Chinese products. So the plan is to slap this on at least 300 more products.

There are at least 40 sectors in the Indian industry that can make these products -- with a much better quality.

The government must help them to step up and stop cheap Chinese imports.&nbsp;

These moves are unprecedented.

This is India's biggest clean-up of imports from one country.

In the past, India did not want to be called protectionist. It wanted to be seen as liberal. So, even with China, India always took a case-by-case approach.&nbsp;

For example, India restricted import of cheap Chinese tyres after Indian makers complained; raised the import duty on Chinese incense sticks; and entirely prohibited the import of milk and milk products.

All of this happened only after industry bodies lobbied hard. But after this border conflict, the government is taking the initiative.

It is shooting emails to industry bodies. The government is also leading by example in boycotting chinese products.

It has asked state-run telecom companies to avoid Chinese products, and now wants to keep Chinese products out of the state-run e-commerce platform.

This is no small platform. India foresees transactions upwards of Rs 55,000 crore

It is also suspected that China may find a way to dump its products in India -- indirectly. So New Delhi is reviewing its trade pacts with other countries, because China is dumping goods in india via common trade partners.

Increased tariffs, no government procurement and restricted presence on e-commerce platforms in india, and reviewing trade deals -- India is slowly, but surely, boycotting China.

Amid calls for a boycott of Chinese goods after a border clash in which 20 Indian soldiers were killed, India's government has instructed sellers to declare the country of origin for goods and services purchased via a state-run online portal.

Amid calls for a boycott of Chinese goods after a border clash in which 20 Indian soldiers were killed, India's government has instructed sellers to declare the country of origin for goods and services purchased via a state-run online portal. × But the question arises -- can India really boycott all things China? There are a number of challenges and options India face with respect to this. 1) China is india's second largest trading partner. But China benefits more. In the last financial year, India exported goods worth $16 billion to China, and imported goods worth $65 billion. This 65 vs 16 is called the trade deficit, and that's a big problem. India's import bill is four times bigger than its export to China. To this end, India can effectively hit back at China, and save as much as $8 billion in this year alone. As a first step, India is targetting cheap imports from China -- basic products, ranging from furniture to toys. Some are non-essential, and can very well be made in India. In a nutshell, the gameplan is Make in India! And 12 priority sectors have been identified for this. Domestic production can immediately reduce India's dependence on China. India levies anti-dumping duties on 90 Chinese products. So the plan is to slap this on at least 300 more products. There are at least 40 sectors in the Indian industry that can make these products -- with a much better quality. The government must help them to step up and stop cheap Chinese imports. These moves are unprecedented. This is India's biggest clean-up of imports from one country. In the past, India did not want to be called protectionist. It wanted to be seen as liberal. So, even with China, India always took a case-by-case approach. For example, India restricted import of cheap Chinese tyres after Indian makers complained; raised the import duty on Chinese incense sticks; and entirely prohibited the import of milk and milk products. All of this happened only after industry bodies lobbied hard. But after this border conflict, the government is taking the initiative. It is shooting emails to industry bodies. The government is also leading by example in boycotting chinese products. It has asked state-run telecom companies to avoid Chinese products, and now wants to keep Chinese products out of the state-run e-commerce platform. This is no small platform. India foresees transactions upwards of Rs 55,000 crore It is also suspected that China may find a way to dump its products in India -- indirectly. So New Delhi is reviewing its trade pacts with other countries, because China is dumping goods in india via common trade partners. Increased tariffs, no government procurement and restricted presence on e-commerce platforms in india, and reviewing trade deals -- India is slowly, but surely, boycotting China.

How India is slowly, but surely, boycotting China

China and India are engaged in the most serious military standoff on their disputed border since 2017, with soldiers in the remote Ladakh region accusing each other of encroachment.

The India China border -- one of the longest inter-state borders in the world -- has been ill-famous for an ugly number of standoffs between the two countries.

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The origin of the conflict dates back to the year 1914, when representatives of China, Tibet and Britain gathered in Shimla.

They wanted to settle the borders between China and British India, but Beijing refused to sign the deal -- because that would have allowed Tibet to be an autonomous region.

Tibet and Britain eventually signed the deal, and the 890 kilometer-long McMahon line was established.

This line became the legal border between India and China.

Then, in 1962, Independant India, led by Jawahar Lal Nehru, and China, led by Mao Zedong, were tussling over the border.

India's move to grant asylum to Dalai Lama had then not gone down too well with China.

The neighbouring country also has its eyes on Aksai Chin, as it is integral for connecting Tibet to Xinjiang.

Consequently, a war broke out between the two countries on October 20, 1962.

Chinese troops crossed the McMahon line and took up positions in the Indian territory.

They captured Rezang La in the west, and Tawang in the east.

The war lasted for about a month, India lost over 1,000 men. As many as 2,000 others were taken prisoners of war.

India also lost 14,500 square miles of territory.

China revealed the number of casualties on its side years later. It claimed it lost around 800 men.

A ceasefire was then signed on November 20, 1962.

This war changed it all for the two nations.&nbsp;

This war scarred the ties between the world's two most populous nations, and changed India's perception of China forever.

New Delhi realised that Beijing cannot be trusted, and the psychological wounds of the war resurfaced repeatedly in the years that followed.

In 1967 in Sikkim, Indian and Chinese troops found themselves -- yet again -- eyeball to eyeball. India was constructing a fence at Nathu La, and the Chinese were unhappy.

A scuffle broke out, and what began with stone pelting resulted in the Chinese troops opening fire.

In September 1967, 88 Indian soldiers were killed in action and the Chinese side lost 300 men.

The next month the two sides engaged in a duel in Cho La, Sikkim.

In 1986, India granted statehood to Arunachal Pradesh -- much to the chagrin of China.

Sumdorong Chu then became a flashpoint, following which the Chinese crossed the LAC. They built permanent structures, including a helipad.

India moved troops to the border. The build-up was eerily similar to 1962, but neither India nor China wanted a war.

So China is forced to back off a year later.

In September 2014, Chinese troops deployed heavy machinery in Demchok. They want to build a road inside the Indian territory.

India retaliated by camping opposite the PLA. The stand-off coincided with President Xi Jinping's three-day india visit.

India raised the issue with Xi, following which the Chinese troops withdrew after a 20-day stand-off.

In 2017, Chinese troops tried to construct a road near the Doklam plateau. But the territory belongs to Bhutan and is close to an Indian highway.

Indian troops stepped in to prevent the construction. New Delhi also warned Beijing that the construction would impact the status quo.

The Doklam trijunction, hence, became the spot for a 72-day standoff.

China was forced to remove its troops weeks of talks later.

The current standoff is the worst since 1967.

Pangong Tso is a flashpoint and so is the Galwan Valley.

There are two other unresolved disputes -- one is Aksai Chin and the second is Arunachal Pradesh.

Aksai Chin is an indian territory that is currently under the control of China. The land grab -- 40,000 square kilometres -- lies in the eastern flank.

China also has its eyes on 92,000 square kilometres of Arunachal Pradesh.

China and India are engaged in the most serious military standoff on their disputed border since 2017, with soldiers in the remote Ladakh region accusing each other of encroachment.

China and India are engaged in the most serious military standoff on their disputed border since 2017, with soldiers in the remote Ladakh region accusing each other of encroachment. The India China border -- one of the longest inter-state borders in the world -- has been ill-famous for an ugly number of standoffs between the two countries. × The origin of the conflict dates back to the year 1914, when representatives of China, Tibet and Britain gathered in Shimla. They wanted to settle the borders between China and British India, but Beijing refused to sign the deal -- because that would have allowed Tibet to be an autonomous region. Tibet and Britain eventually signed the deal, and the 890 kilometer-long McMahon line was established. This line became the legal border between India and China. Then, in 1962, Independant India, led by Jawahar Lal Nehru, and China, led by Mao Zedong, were tussling over the border. India's move to grant asylum to Dalai Lama had then not gone down too well with China. The neighbouring country also has its eyes on Aksai Chin, as it is integral for connecting Tibet to Xinjiang. Consequently, a war broke out between the two countries on October 20, 1962. Chinese troops crossed the McMahon line and took up positions in the Indian territory. They captured Rezang La in the west, and Tawang in the east. The war lasted for about a month, India lost over 1,000 men. As many as 2,000 others were taken prisoners of war. India also lost 14,500 square miles of territory. China revealed the number of casualties on its side years later. It claimed it lost around 800 men. A ceasefire was then signed on November 20, 1962. This war changed it all for the two nations. This war scarred the ties between the world's two most populous nations, and changed India's perception of China forever. New Delhi realised that Beijing cannot be trusted, and the psychological wounds of the war resurfaced repeatedly in the years that followed. In 1967 in Sikkim, Indian and Chinese troops found themselves -- yet again -- eyeball to eyeball. India was constructing a fence at Nathu La, and the Chinese were unhappy. A scuffle broke out, and what began with stone pelting resulted in the Chinese troops opening fire. In September 1967, 88 Indian soldiers were killed in action and the Chinese side lost 300 men. The next month the two sides engaged in a duel in Cho La, Sikkim. In 1986, India granted statehood to Arunachal Pradesh -- much to the chagrin of China. Sumdorong Chu then became a flashpoint, following which the Chinese crossed the LAC. They built permanent structures, including a helipad. India moved troops to the border. The build-up was eerily similar to 1962, but neither India nor China wanted a war. So China is forced to back off a year later. In September 2014, Chinese troops deployed heavy machinery in Demchok. They want to build a road inside the Indian territory. India retaliated by camping opposite the PLA. The stand-off coincided with President Xi Jinping's three-day india visit. India raised the issue with Xi, following which the Chinese troops withdrew after a 20-day stand-off. In 2017, Chinese troops tried to construct a road near the Doklam plateau. But the territory belongs to Bhutan and is close to an Indian highway. Indian troops stepped in to prevent the construction. New Delhi also warned Beijing that the construction would impact the status quo. The Doklam trijunction, hence, became the spot for a 72-day standoff. China was forced to remove its troops weeks of talks later. The current standoff is the worst since 1967. Pangong Tso is a flashpoint and so is the Galwan Valley. There are two other unresolved disputes -- one is Aksai Chin and the second is Arunachal Pradesh. Aksai Chin is an indian territory that is currently under the control of China. The land grab -- 40,000 square kilometres -- lies in the eastern flank. China also has its eyes on 92,000 square kilometres of Arunachal Pradesh.

India-China standoff: A timeline of skirmishes between the two neighbours

Asserting that China and India are "important neighbours to each other", Chinese foreign ministry on Wednesday said maintaining peace and tranquility along the Sino-India border is in the common interests of both the parties and requires joint efforts.

In separate statements, the Chinese foreign and the defence ministries, however, repeated Beijing's stand that India was responsible for the June 15 violent face-off in eastern Ladakh.

Defence Ministry Spokesman Col Wu Qian said the two defence ministers are negotiating on the phone. "The two sides held a second military-level meeting on June 22 to exchange in-depth views on controlling tensions and maintaining peace and stability in the border areas," he said.

Noting that China and India are important neighbours to each other, Wu said that maintaining peace and tranquility in the border area is in the common interests of both parties and requires the joint efforts of both parties.

"We hope that India and China will meet each other, effectively implement the important consensus between the leaders of the two countries, strictly abide by the agreement reached by the two parties, and continue to properly resolve relevant issues through dialogue and negotiation at all levels. We will make joint efforts to ease the situation in the border areas and maintain peace and stability in the border areas," he added.

Foreign Ministry spokesman Zhao Lijian said the foreign ministers of the two sides during their telephone talk on June 17 agreed to deal with this serious matter in a just way.

"The two sides will stick to the Commander level meeting consensus and cool down the situations soon as possible. The two sides will also maintain peace and tranquility of the border areas, in accordance with the agreement reached so far," he said.

Zhao also said that a second round of Commander level meeting was held on June 22 and 23 during which the "two sides agreed to take measures to de-escalate the situation and jointly promote peace and tranquility."

The talks were held in the midst of escalating tension between the two countries following the violent clashes in Galwan Valley on June 15 that left 20 Indian Army personnel dead, significantly escalating the already volatile situation in the region.

Zhao again accused India of "provoking" a border clash, saying "the onus is not on China's part."

"This risky behaviour by the Indian side greatly violated the agreement between the two countries and the basic norms guiding international relations. It's very serious, with very severe consequences," he said.

Asked why after a positive meeting between the Commanders of the two armed forces, he is repeating the allegations, Zhao said, "what I have just said is meant to clarify the whole situation, tell the truth to everyone. We made this statement because the MEA in India and also Indian media have made some false reports."

The Indian and Chinese armies are engaged in the standoff in Pangong Tso, Galwan Valley, Demchok and Daulat Beg Oldie in eastern Ladakh. A sizable number of Chinese Army personnel even transgressed into the Indian side of the de-facto border in several areas including Pangong Tso.

The Indian Army has been fiercely objecting to the transgressions, and demanded their immediate withdrawal for restoration of peace and tranquillity in the area. Both sides held a series of talks in the last few days to resolve the border row.&nbsp;

Asserting that China and India are "important neighbours to each other", Chinese foreign ministry on Wednesday said maintaining peace and tranquility along the Sino-India border is in the common interests of both the parties and requires joint efforts.

Asserting that China and India are "important neighbours to each other", Chinese foreign ministry on Wednesday said maintaining peace and tranquility along the Sino-India border is in the common interests of both the parties and requires joint efforts. In separate statements, the Chinese foreign and the defence ministries, however, repeated Beijing's stand that India was responsible for the June 15 violent face-off in eastern Ladakh. Defence Ministry Spokesman Col Wu Qian said the two defence ministers are negotiating on the phone. "The two sides held a second military-level meeting on June 22 to exchange in-depth views on controlling tensions and maintaining peace and stability in the border areas," he said. Noting that China and India are important neighbours to each other, Wu said that maintaining peace and tranquility in the border area is in the common interests of both parties and requires the joint efforts of both parties. "We hope that India and China will meet each other, effectively implement the important consensus between the leaders of the two countries, strictly abide by the agreement reached by the two parties, and continue to properly resolve relevant issues through dialogue and negotiation at all levels. We will make joint efforts to ease the situation in the border areas and maintain peace and stability in the border areas," he added. Foreign Ministry spokesman Zhao Lijian said the foreign ministers of the two sides during their telephone talk on June 17 agreed to deal with this serious matter in a just way. "The two sides will stick to the Commander level meeting consensus and cool down the situations soon as possible. The two sides will also maintain peace and tranquility of the border areas, in accordance with the agreement reached so far," he said. Zhao also said that a second round of Commander level meeting was held on June 22 and 23 during which the "two sides agreed to take measures to de-escalate the situation and jointly promote peace and tranquility." The talks were held in the midst of escalating tension between the two countries following the violent clashes in Galwan Valley on June 15 that left 20 Indian Army personnel dead, significantly escalating the already volatile situation in the region. Zhao again accused India of "provoking" a border clash, saying "the onus is not on China's part." "This risky behaviour by the Indian side greatly violated the agreement between the two countries and the basic norms guiding international relations. It's very serious, with very severe consequences," he said. Asked why after a positive meeting between the Commanders of the two armed forces, he is repeating the allegations, Zhao said, "what I have just said is meant to clarify the whole situation, tell the truth to everyone. We made this statement because the MEA in India and also Indian media have made some false reports." The Indian and Chinese armies are engaged in the standoff in Pangong Tso, Galwan Valley, Demchok and Daulat Beg Oldie in eastern Ladakh. A sizable number of Chinese Army personnel even transgressed into the Indian side of the de-facto border in several areas including Pangong Tso. The Indian Army has been fiercely objecting to the transgressions, and demanded their immediate withdrawal for restoration of peace and tranquillity in the area. Both sides held a series of talks in the last few days to resolve the border row.

Maintaining peace and tranquility along Sino-India border in common interests of both parties: China

The Indian Army has made a significant change in Rules of Engagement (ROE) after the Galway Valley skirmish that left 20 Indian soldiers dead. It has now given “complete freedom of action” to commanders deployed along the contested Line of Actual Control (LAC) to “handle situations at the tactical level.”

India-China border tensions: Troops are no longer bound to not using firearms

Why India-China are in a standoff for over a month now? Watch this report to know what is at stake for both countries.

Indo-China conflict: Why India-China are in a standoff?

India's two major political parties, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and Congress exchanged a heated war of words following comments made by former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on the India-China border crisis in Ladakh.

Singh asked Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to ensure justice for Indian soldiers who lost their lives following a violent face-off with Chinese security personnel at Galwan Valley in Ladakh last week.&nbsp;

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He said that disinformation cannot replace diplomacy or decisive leadership.&nbsp;

"The prime minister must always be mindful of the implications of his words and declarations on our nation's security as also strategic and territorial interests," the former PM said in a statement.

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पूर्व प्रधानमंत्री डॉ. मनमोहन सिंह जी की महत्वपूर्ण सलाह। भारत की भलाई के लिए, मैं आशा करता हूँ कि PM उनकी बात को विनम्रता से मानेंगे। <a href="https://t.co/0QTewzmcyD">pic.twitter.com/0QTewzmcyD</a>
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Singh's comments were endorsed by his senior party member Rahul Gandhi, who in a tweet called the former PM's advice "important", adding "for the betterment of India, I hope the Prime Minister (Narendra Modi) will accept it politely."

The comments were not taken down well by the BJP and its chief JP Nadda asked Congress to stop insulting the armed forces and questioning their bravery.&nbsp;

"You did this post the air strikes and surgical strikes. Please understand the true meaning of national unity, especially in such times. It`s never too late to improve," Nadda said in a tweet.&nbsp;

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Please stop insulting our forces repeatedly, questioning their valour. You did this post the air strikes and surgical strikes. 
 
Please understand the true meaning of national unity, especially in such times. 
 
It’s never too late to improve.
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In other tweets, he also accused Congress of surrendering 43,000 kms of Indian territory to the Chinese without offering a fight and said Singh "presided over 600 incursions made by China between 2010 to 2013".

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One only wishes that Dr. Singh was as worried about Chinese designs when, as PM, he abjectly surrendered hundreds of square kilometres of India’s land to China. He presided over 600 incursions made by China between 2010 to 2013!
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Dr. Manmohan Singh belongs to the same party which: 
 
Helplessly surrendered over 43,000 KM of Indian territory to the Chinese! 
 
During the UPA years saw abject strategic and territorial surrender without a fight. 
 
Time and again belittles our forces.
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Congress national spokesperson Randeep Singh Surjewala slammed Nadda for his remarks and asked him to "stop compromising on national security and India's territorial integrity".

"This would be the biggest disservice to our armed forces and our 20 martyrs. Don't buckle down, have the strength to rise to the occasion. We`ll give the government every support," Surjewala, in a tweet, said.

India's two major political parties, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and Congress exchanged a heated war of words following comments made by former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on the India-China border crisis in Ladakh.

India's two major political parties, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and Congress exchanged a heated war of words following comments made by former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on the India-China border crisis in Ladakh. Singh asked Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to ensure justice for Indian soldiers who lost their lives following a violent face-off with Chinese security personnel at Galwan Valley in Ladakh last week. Also read | Turning 50: Rahul Gandhi, down but not out He said that disinformation cannot replace diplomacy or decisive leadership. "The prime minister must always be mindful of the implications of his words and declarations on our nation's security as also strategic and territorial interests," the former PM said in a statement. पूर्व प्रधानमंत्री डॉ. मनमोहन सिंह जी की महत्वपूर्ण सलाह। भारत की भलाई के लिए, मैं आशा करता हूँ कि PM उनकी बात को विनम्रता से मानेंगे। pic.twitter.com/0QTewzmcyD — Rahul Gandhi (@RahulGandhi) June 22, 2020 × Singh's comments were endorsed by his senior party member Rahul Gandhi, who in a tweet called the former PM's advice "important", adding "for the betterment of India, I hope the Prime Minister (Narendra Modi) will accept it politely." The comments were not taken down well by the BJP and its chief JP Nadda asked Congress to stop insulting the armed forces and questioning their bravery. "You did this post the air strikes and surgical strikes. Please understand the true meaning of national unity, especially in such times. It`s never too late to improve," Nadda said in a tweet. Dear Dr. Singh and Congress Party, Please stop insulting our forces repeatedly, questioning their valour. You did this post the air strikes and surgical strikes. Please understand the true meaning of national unity, especially in such times. It’s never too late to improve. — Jagat Prakash Nadda (@JPNadda) June 22, 2020 × In other tweets, he also accused Congress of surrendering 43,000 kms of Indian territory to the Chinese without offering a fight and said Singh "presided over 600 incursions made by China between 2010 to 2013". One only wishes that Dr. Singh was as worried about Chinese designs when, as PM, he abjectly surrendered hundreds of square kilometres of India’s land to China. He presided over 600 incursions made by China between 2010 to 2013! — Jagat Prakash Nadda (@JPNadda) June 22, 2020 × Dr. Manmohan Singh belongs to the same party which: Helplessly surrendered over 43,000 KM of Indian territory to the Chinese! During the UPA years saw abject strategic and territorial surrender without a fight. Time and again belittles our forces. — Jagat Prakash Nadda (@JPNadda) June 22, 2020 × Congress national spokesperson Randeep Singh Surjewala slammed Nadda for his remarks and asked him to "stop compromising on national security and India's territorial integrity". "This would be the biggest disservice to our armed forces and our 20 martyrs. Don't buckle down, have the strength to rise to the occasion. We`ll give the government every support," Surjewala, in a tweet, said.

BJP, Congress exchange war of words on former PM Manmohan Singh's remarks

"They are not the bats, they are the batman," was the message of Northern Command, Indian Army, to pay tribute to the Indian soldiers who were martyred in the Galwan Valley last week and to take a dig at China.&nbsp;

"The Saga of #DhruvaWarriors and The Lions of #BiharRegiment. Born to fight.They are not the bats. They are the Batman. After every #Monday, there will be a #Tuesday. Bajrang Bali Ki Jai," the tweet of the Northern Command said.

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The Saga of <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/DhruvaWarriors?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#DhruvaWarriors</a> and The Lions of <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/BiharRegiment?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#BiharRegiment</a>. 
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The post was shared on Saturday after the Indian Prime Minister praised the valour of 20 Indian soldiers of Bihar regiment, who lost their lives last week following an intense battle with Chinese troops.&nbsp;

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In the video that is described as "The Batman" series and created by Major Akhill Pratap, it was described how the Bihar regiment showed their bravery in Kargil 21 years ago.&nbsp;

"It's Monday buddy, there will be a Tuesday", the video said, referring to the killings that happened last week late on Monday.

"They are not the bats, they are the batman", the video in end said, taking a dig on the emergence of coronavirus that many say originated from bats in China.&nbsp; 
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"They are not the bats, they are the batman," was the message of Northern Command, Indian Army, to pay tribute to the Indian soldiers who were martyred in the Galwan Valley last week and to take a dig at China.

"They are not the bats, they are the batman," was the message of Northern Command, Indian Army, to pay tribute to the Indian soldiers who were martyred in the Galwan Valley last week and to take a dig at China. "The Saga of #DhruvaWarriors and The Lions of #BiharRegiment. Born to fight.They are not the bats. They are the Batman. After every #Monday, there will be a #Tuesday. Bajrang Bali Ki Jai," the tweet of the Northern Command said. Also read | India, China military commanders to hold talks along LAC after Galwan Valley clash #IndianArmy #21yearsofKargil The Saga of #DhruvaWarriors and The Lions of #BiharRegiment. "Born to fight.They are not the bats. They are the Batman." "After every #Monday, there will be a #Tuesday. Bajrang Bali Ki Jai"@adgpi@MajorAkhill #NationFirst pic.twitter.com/lk8beNkLJ7 — NorthernComd.IA (@NorthernComd_IA) June 20, 2020 × The post was shared on Saturday after the Indian Prime Minister praised the valour of 20 Indian soldiers of Bihar regiment, who lost their lives last week following an intense battle with Chinese troops. Also read | China lost at least 40 soldiers in border clash: VK Singh In the video that is described as "The Batman" series and created by Major Akhill Pratap, it was described how the Bihar regiment showed their bravery in Kargil 21 years ago. "It's Monday buddy, there will be a Tuesday", the video said, referring to the killings that happened last week late on Monday. "They are not the bats, they are the batman", the video in end said, taking a dig on the emergence of coronavirus that many say originated from bats in China.

'Not bats, but batman': Indian Army takes dig at China in post saluting martyrs

In the wake of the standoff between the Indian Army and Chinese troops in Ladakh, about 2,000 additional troops of the Indo Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) may be sent to forward locations along the Sino-India border to strengthen vigil.

The ITBP personnel, currently engaged in different duties in various parts of the country, are being requisitioned in view of the prevailing situation in Ladakh.

The ITBP guards the 3,488 km long Line of Actual Control between India and China, along with the Indian Army.

ITBP personnel are deployed around 180 border guarding posts -- from Karakoram pass to Jachep La -- located in Union Territory of Ladakh, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Sikkim and and Arunachal Pradesh.

Twenty Indian Army personnel were killed in a clash with Chinese troops on June 15 in Galwan Valley in eastern Ladakh, raising tension in the relations between India and China. 
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In the wake of the standoff between the Indian Army and Chinese troops in Ladakh, about 2,000 additional troops of the Indo Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) may be sent to forward locations along the Sino-India border to strengthen vigil.

In the wake of the standoff between the Indian Army and Chinese troops in Ladakh, about 2,000 additional troops of the Indo Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) may be sent to forward locations along the Sino-India border to strengthen vigil. The ITBP personnel, currently engaged in different duties in various parts of the country, are being requisitioned in view of the prevailing situation in Ladakh. The ITBP guards the 3,488 km long Line of Actual Control between India and China, along with the Indian Army. ITBP personnel are deployed around 180 border guarding posts -- from Karakoram pass to Jachep La -- located in Union Territory of Ladakh, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Sikkim and and Arunachal Pradesh. Twenty Indian Army personnel were killed in a clash with Chinese troops on June 15 in Galwan Valley in eastern Ladakh, raising tension in the relations between India and China.

Additional 2,000 ITBP troops may be sent to India-China border

India on Saturday rejected China's claim of sovereignty over Galwan Valley in eastern Ladakh, asserting that attempts by the Chinese side to "advance exaggerated and untenable" claims were not at all acceptable.

India rejects China's claim of sovereignty over Galwan Valley

India-China Border Stand-off: No signs of de-escalation in Ladakh; Here are some developments!

India-China Stand-off: No signs of de-escalation in Ladakh; Here are some developments!

China, through its actions, has sequestered itself. It is on one side, and the entire world is on another.

So much so that after 20 Indian Army personnel were killed in a clash with Chinese troops in the Galwan Valley on Monday night, United States Secretary of State Mike Pompeo condoled the death of the soldiers.

“We extend our deepest condolences to the people of India for the lives lost as a result of the recent confrontation with China. We will remember the soldiers’ families, loved ones, and communities as they grieve,” Pompeo tweeted.

This was the biggest military confrontation in over five decades that has significantly escalated the already volatile border standoff between India and China.

The most telling statemement, however, came from US Assistant Secretary for East Asian and Pacific Affairs David Stilwell.

"There's an assessment in Beijing that the world is distracted and is focussed entirely on recovering from the coronavirus pandemic -- which then possibly is seen as an opportunity to take advantage of the situation," he said.

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"The actions that we've seen out of China of late have not really been constructive as we look at India, the South China Sea and Hong Kong issues."

China did not stop at India. It charged two detained Canadians for suspected espionage, indictments that could result in life imprisonment.

The indictments were of particularly serious circumstances which violated Article 111 of the Criminal Law of the People’s Republic of China, which pertains to espionage and state secrets.

Former diplomat Michael Kovrig and businessman Michael Spavor were arrested in late 2018 on state security charges. While China maintains the detentions are not linked to Meng, former diplomats and experts have said they are being used to pressure Canada.

Canada has called the arrests "arbitrary".

Moreover, Australia views China as the chief suspect in a spate of cyber-attacks of increasing frequency in recent months.

Prime Minister Scott Morrison had earlier said a "sophisticated state-based actor" had spent months trying to hack all levels of the government, political bodies, essential service providers and operators of critical infrastructure. Following this, sources briefed on the matter said the actor was supposed to be China.

It's quite clear from these examples.&nbsp;

China's power-grab knows no limits. Its surveillance knows no boundaries. It is fighting every country that it can. And it wants to expand every way it can.

It is China versus the entire world.&nbsp;

China, through its actions, has sequestered itself. It is on one side, and the entire world is on another. So much so that after 20 Indian Army personnel were killed in a clash with Chinese troops in the Galwan Valley on Monday night, United States Secretary of State Mike Pompeo condoled the death of the soldiers.

China, through its actions, has sequestered itself. It is on one side, and the entire world is on another. So much so that after 20 Indian Army personnel were killed in a clash with Chinese troops in the Galwan Valley on Monday night, United States Secretary of State Mike Pompeo condoled the death of the soldiers. “We extend our deepest condolences to the people of India for the lives lost as a result of the recent confrontation with China. We will remember the soldiers’ families, loved ones, and communities as they grieve,” Pompeo tweeted. This was the biggest military confrontation in over five decades that has significantly escalated the already volatile border standoff between India and China. The most telling statemement, however, came from US Assistant Secretary for East Asian and Pacific Affairs David Stilwell. "There's an assessment in Beijing that the world is distracted and is focussed entirely on recovering from the coronavirus pandemic -- which then possibly is seen as an opportunity to take advantage of the situation," he said. "The actions that we've seen out of China of late have not really been constructive as we look at India, the South China Sea and Hong Kong issues." China did not stop at India. It charged two detained Canadians for suspected espionage, indictments that could result in life imprisonment. The indictments were of particularly serious circumstances which violated Article 111 of the Criminal Law of the People’s Republic of China, which pertains to espionage and state secrets. Former diplomat Michael Kovrig and businessman Michael Spavor were arrested in late 2018 on state security charges. While China maintains the detentions are not linked to Meng, former diplomats and experts have said they are being used to pressure Canada. Canada has called the arrests "arbitrary". Moreover, Australia views China as the chief suspect in a spate of cyber-attacks of increasing frequency in recent months. Prime Minister Scott Morrison had earlier said a "sophisticated state-based actor" had spent months trying to hack all levels of the government, political bodies, essential service providers and operators of critical infrastructure. Following this, sources briefed on the matter said the actor was supposed to be China. It's quite clear from these examples. China's power-grab knows no limits. Its surveillance knows no boundaries. It is fighting every country that it can. And it wants to expand every way it can. It is China versus the entire world.

There's China on one side. And the entire world on another

The People's Liberation Army of China is conducting large-scale military exercises. It is said to be testing the firepower of its troops. Dozens of tanks and armed vehicles were seen taking part in drills here.

The Indian air force is also moving fighter jets to forward bases. Today — it deployed the newly acquired Apache attack helicopters in Ladakh along with upgraded MIG-29s.

Other critical front-line assets like the Sukhoi-30 MKI — the Mirage 2000 and jaguar fighter jets too have been moved to advanced positions, outposts are being monitored frequently.

Indian forces say they are fully prepared for any further misadventures. Delhi is also putting speculation to rest. For 3 days — there have been unconfirmed reports about Indian soldiers being in Chinese custody. That they were being held hostage by the PLA. Today — the Indian army has set the record straight. It has confirmed that all soldiers involved in the Galwan valley are — now — accounted for. None of them is missing in action. The Chinese foreign ministry too has confirmed this.

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India is currently progressively testing China's predominance in the road and air availability in high-elevation extends along the 3,488-km Line of Actual Control (LAC) from Ladakh to Arunachal Pradesh.

This has chafed China. One of the triggers for the continuous troop showdowns in eastern Ladakh, for example, is India's fruition of the 255-km Darbuk-Shyok-Daulat Beg Oldie (DBO) road a year ago and its new move to manufacturing some extra feeder interface streets and scaffolds.

Reports suggest that China came prepared for a faceoff. It altered the landscape to make way for its troops. It widened the tracks — to clear the way to make river crossings. And then it decided to paint India as the aggressor. China has always had an advantage, but India too — seems better prepared now for any possible incursion. Sources tell us— that Indian army engineers have completed a 60-metre bridge over the Galwan River.

The same bridge which is said to have triggered China's aggression. It’s now complete. And it will consolidate India's hold of the sensitive sector. It will allow Indian infantry to not only swiftly move across the river. PM Modi chaired a virtual all-party meeting today, it was attended by the opposition — and the leaders of various political parties from across India.

They all supported the Govt's response to China, except the communist parties, which reportedly refused to criticise China.

Congress held the Govt responsible for the loss of Indian lives. India fast-tracked road development at the border in recent years.&nbsp;

In 2014, the Govt passed an order that allowed the bro— the border roads organization to construct infrastructure within 100 km of the lac— without seeking repeated clearances. This has resulted in better connectivity for Indian forces. The govt says India will continue to build roads and that upsets China.

The People's Liberation Army of China is conducting large-scale military exercises. It is said to be testing the firepower of its troops. Dozens of tanks and armed vehicles were seen taking part in drills here.

The People's Liberation Army of China is conducting large-scale military exercises. It is said to be testing the firepower of its troops. Dozens of tanks and armed vehicles were seen taking part in drills here. The Indian air force is also moving fighter jets to forward bases. Today — it deployed the newly acquired Apache attack helicopters in Ladakh along with upgraded MIG-29s. Other critical front-line assets like the Sukhoi-30 MKI — the Mirage 2000 and jaguar fighter jets too have been moved to advanced positions, outposts are being monitored frequently. Indian forces say they are fully prepared for any further misadventures. Delhi is also putting speculation to rest. For 3 days — there have been unconfirmed reports about Indian soldiers being in Chinese custody. That they were being held hostage by the PLA. Today — the Indian army has set the record straight. It has confirmed that all soldiers involved in the Galwan valley are — now — accounted for. None of them is missing in action. The Chinese foreign ministry too has confirmed this. India is currently progressively testing China's predominance in the road and air availability in high-elevation extends along the 3,488-km Line of Actual Control (LAC) from Ladakh to Arunachal Pradesh. This has chafed China. One of the triggers for the continuous troop showdowns in eastern Ladakh, for example, is India's fruition of the 255-km Darbuk-Shyok-Daulat Beg Oldie (DBO) road a year ago and its new move to manufacturing some extra feeder interface streets and scaffolds. Reports suggest that China came prepared for a faceoff. It altered the landscape to make way for its troops. It widened the tracks — to clear the way to make river crossings. And then it decided to paint India as the aggressor. China has always had an advantage, but India too — seems better prepared now for any possible incursion. Sources tell us— that Indian army engineers have completed a 60-metre bridge over the Galwan River. The same bridge which is said to have triggered China's aggression. It’s now complete. And it will consolidate India's hold of the sensitive sector. It will allow Indian infantry to not only swiftly move across the river. PM Modi chaired a virtual all-party meeting today, it was attended by the opposition — and the leaders of various political parties from across India. They all supported the Govt's response to China, except the communist parties, which reportedly refused to criticise China. Congress held the Govt responsible for the loss of Indian lives. India fast-tracked road development at the border in recent years. In 2014, the Govt passed an order that allowed the bro— the border roads organization to construct infrastructure within 100 km of the lac— without seeking repeated clearances. This has resulted in better connectivity for Indian forces. The govt says India will continue to build roads and that upsets China.

India to proceed with infrastructure development in key regions along LAC despite hardened obstruction by China

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi assured the nation that China has not encroached into Indian territory or taken control of any Indian military positions. Modi said that the Indian forces are fully capable of protecting India's borders and that the army has been given a free hand to respond as seen appropriate. Meanwhile, China has once again laid claim to the Galwan river valley in Ladakh which has become a flashpoint between India and China

India-China Standoff: China lays claim over Galwan valley

China has removed statements by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on LAC skirmish remarks.

Indian PM Modi's statement removed by China

In this segment of WION, Watch the timeline of India-China standoff.

Watch: Timeline of India-China standoff

Prime Minister Office has clarified on PM Modi's remarks over India-China Face-off and Chinese occupation on Indian territory. PMO clarified, 'no Chinese presence post-face off'.

India-China Face-off: PMO clarifies on PM Modi's remarks, 'no Chinese presence post face-off'

An all-party meeting called by Prime Minister Narendra Modi to discuss the situation along the India-China border on Friday saw leaders of major political parties putting across their views on the sensitive issue.

The virtual meeting began with participants paying tributes to the 20 Indian soldiers killed in the violent face-off with Chinese troops in East Ladakh earlier this week.

Prime Minister Modi, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar were seen standing in silence as a mark of respect for the fallen army men.

Singh and Jaishankar spoke on the stand-off at the meeting.

The government had invited presidents of major political parties for the meet.

Opposition parties, including the Congress, have been asking the government to be transparent about the situation on the border and slammed its handling of the issue.

Congress president Sonia Gandhi, to this end, asked the government whether there was any intelligence failure on the situation, and sought an assurance from the prime minister that status quo ante would be restored at the border and China will revert to its original position.

She posed a set of questions to the government, asking specifics about when Chinese troops intruded into the Indian territory in Ladakh and whether the country's external intelligence agencies did not report any unusual activity there.

"The question is, what next? What is the way forward? The entire country would like an assurance that the status quo ante would be restored and China will revert to the original position on the Line of Actual Control," she said.

Gandhi alleged that valuable time was lost between May 5 and June 6 and the government failed to use all avenues of talks to ease the situation and the result was the loss of 20 lives as well as injury to dozens of personnel.

She also asked about the current status of the Mountain Strike Corps, with two mountain infantry divisions, that was sanctioned in 2013. "Should the government not treat it with utmost priority," she asked.

West Bengal Chief Minister and TMC supremo Mamata Banerjee, on her part, said India should not allow entry of Chinese firms in telecom, railway, and aviation sectors.

Apart from them, BJP chief J P Nadda, NCP leader Sharad Pawar, TRS leader K Chandrashekhar Rao, JD (U) leader Nitish Kumar, DMK's M K Stalin, YSR Congress Party's YS Jagan Mohan Reddy and Shiv Sena leader Uddhav Thackeray were among those who attended the meeting.

(with inputs from PTI)

An all-party meeting called by Prime Minister Narendra Modi to discuss the situation along the India-China border on Friday saw leaders of major political parties putting across their views on the sensitive issue.

An all-party meeting called by Prime Minister Narendra Modi to discuss the situation along the India-China border on Friday saw leaders of major political parties putting across their views on the sensitive issue. The virtual meeting began with participants paying tributes to the 20 Indian soldiers killed in the violent face-off with Chinese troops in East Ladakh earlier this week. Prime Minister Modi, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar were seen standing in silence as a mark of respect for the fallen army men. Singh and Jaishankar spoke on the stand-off at the meeting. The government had invited presidents of major political parties for the meet. Opposition parties, including the Congress, have been asking the government to be transparent about the situation on the border and slammed its handling of the issue. Congress president Sonia Gandhi, to this end, asked the government whether there was any intelligence failure on the situation, and sought an assurance from the prime minister that status quo ante would be restored at the border and China will revert to its original position. She posed a set of questions to the government, asking specifics about when Chinese troops intruded into the Indian territory in Ladakh and whether the country's external intelligence agencies did not report any unusual activity there. "The question is, what next? What is the way forward? The entire country would like an assurance that the status quo ante would be restored and China will revert to the original position on the Line of Actual Control," she said. Gandhi alleged that valuable time was lost between May 5 and June 6 and the government failed to use all avenues of talks to ease the situation and the result was the loss of 20 lives as well as injury to dozens of personnel. She also asked about the current status of the Mountain Strike Corps, with two mountain infantry divisions, that was sanctioned in 2013. "Should the government not treat it with utmost priority," she asked. West Bengal Chief Minister and TMC supremo Mamata Banerjee, on her part, said India should not allow entry of Chinese firms in telecom, railway, and aviation sectors. Apart from them, BJP chief J P Nadda, NCP leader Sharad Pawar, TRS leader K Chandrashekhar Rao, JD (U) leader Nitish Kumar, DMK's M K Stalin, YSR Congress Party's YS Jagan Mohan Reddy and Shiv Sena leader Uddhav Thackeray were among those who attended the meeting. (with inputs from PTI)

All party meeting discusses border tension with China; Sonia Gandhi criticises govt

China on Friday said it "presently" has not detained any Indian soldiers, amidst reports that the Chinese military took some Indian troops captive after a deadly clash in the Galwan Valley on June 15.

The brief statement of the Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Zhao Lijian came a day after the Indian Army said that all Indian soldiers involved in the clashes with the Chinese army at the Galwan Valley in eastern Ladakh on Monday night have been accounted for.

"As far as I know, China presently has not detained any Indian personnel," Zhao told a media briefing here while answering questions on the tense standoff between the Indian and Chinese troops at the Galwan Valley.

"I would like to reiterate that regarding the serious situation in the Galwan Valley, the right and wrong is very clear and the responsibility entirely lies with the Indian side," he added.

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Earlier, ten Indian Army personnel including two Majors were released by the Chinese military on Thursday evening following three days of negotiations, people familiar with the development said in New Delhi.

The clash in Galwan Valley is the biggest confrontation between the two militaries after their 1967 clashes in Nathu La when India lost around 80 soldiers while the death toll on the Chinese side was over 300.

The India-China border dispute covers the 3,488-km-long LAC. China claims Arunachal Pradesh as part of southern Tibet, while India contests it.

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China on Friday said it "presently" has not detained any Indian soldiers, amidst reports that the Chinese military took some Indian troops captive after a deadly clash in the Galwan Valley on June 15.

China on Friday said it "presently" has not detained any Indian soldiers, amidst reports that the Chinese military took some Indian troops captive after a deadly clash in the Galwan Valley on June 15. The brief statement of the Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Zhao Lijian came a day after the Indian Army said that all Indian soldiers involved in the clashes with the Chinese army at the Galwan Valley in eastern Ladakh on Monday night have been accounted for. "As far as I know, China presently has not detained any Indian personnel," Zhao told a media briefing here while answering questions on the tense standoff between the Indian and Chinese troops at the Galwan Valley. "I would like to reiterate that regarding the serious situation in the Galwan Valley, the right and wrong is very clear and the responsibility entirely lies with the Indian side," he added. Also read | China's claims over Galwan Valley 'exaggerated and untenable': India Earlier, ten Indian Army personnel including two Majors were released by the Chinese military on Thursday evening following three days of negotiations, people familiar with the development said in New Delhi. The clash in Galwan Valley is the biggest confrontation between the two militaries after their 1967 clashes in Nathu La when India lost around 80 soldiers while the death toll on the Chinese side was over 300. The India-China border dispute covers the 3,488-km-long LAC. China claims Arunachal Pradesh as part of southern Tibet, while India contests it. Also read | What should India do now to fight China's provocations?

China says 'presently' it hasn't detained any Indian soldiers

Moscow has assured that it stands by India in thick &amp; thin.&nbsp;Top sources told WION while it supports India, it also backs New Delhi's efforts to resolve issues with China amidst the ongoing stand-off with China. 
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The development comes even has Moscow has publically reacted on the standoff at multiple levels with Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Igor Morgulov &amp; India's Envoy to Russia Bala Venkatesh Varma discussing the matter.&nbsp;

On Wednesday, reactions came from Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, the Russian ambassador to India Nikolay R. Kudashev &amp; Russian Deputy Chief of Mission Roman Babushkin on the development hoping for de-escalation.

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Lavrov said, "It has already been announced that the military representatives of India and China have made contact, they are discussing the situation, discussing measures to de-escalate it. We welcome this".

Envoy Kudashev in a tweet said, "We welcome all steps aimed at de-escalation at the LAC, including the conversation between the two FMs, and remain optimistic."

While Russian DCM told WION, &nbsp;"We hope that the tensions will soon be de-escalated, and the sides would further maintain a constructive dialogue also keeping in mind the potential of cooperation. Russia believes it is vital for the region".

The Russian readout of deputy Russian foreign minister's talks with Indian envoy to Russia said, "the officials discussed regional security, including developments on the Line of Actual Control on the border between India and China in the Himalayas".&nbsp;

India and Russia have close ties and engage frequently including at the highest level. Both Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Russian President Vladimir Putin have spoken to each other many times this year including on COVID-19 crisis.

Later next week, the RIC Russia-India-China foreign minister meet via video conference will take place.&nbsp;

Russian foreign ministry spokesperson Zakharova announced that "On June 23, foreign ministers of Russia, India &amp; China are scheduled to meet via videoconference as part of Russia’s RIC chairmanship. They will exchange views on trends in global politics, the economy, and other areas following the COVID19 pandemic."&nbsp;

Russian envoy called the "existence" of the grouping an "undisputable reality" which is "firmly fixed on the world map". Commenting on "current stage of of the trilateral cooperation" he said, "there are no indications that it might be frozen" over current India-China stand-off.

Later this year as the chair of SCO and BRICS, Russia will host the summits of both the groupings.&nbsp;

Meanwhile, Pakistan's&nbsp;Foreign Minister SM Qureshi also spoke to his Russian counterpart&nbsp;and the Russian foreign ministry readout of the talks showed that Russia did not support Pak priorities as Islamabad had been claiming during the telephone call.

India will send 75 members strong Tri-Service contingent to participate in the 75th Victory Day Parade of World War II in Moscow.

Victory Day Parade is scheduled to be held on June 24, 2020, in Moscow and the Russian Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu had invited Indian contingent to take part.&nbsp;

According to the official press-release of the Russian Ministry of Defense, the mechanized column participating in the parade will consist of more than 200 vehicles with more than 20 types of military hardware showcased at the parade for the first time.

Among the new armoured vehicles will be T-90M main battle tank, Armata infantry fighting vehicle with new combat module Kinzhal, Kurganets-25 infantry fighting vehicle with Epoha combat module.

Moscow has assured that it stands by India in thick & thin. Top sources told WION while it supports India, it also backs New Delhi's efforts to resolve issues with China amidst the ongoing stand-off with China.

Moscow has assured that it stands by India in thick & thin. Top sources told WION while it supports India, it also backs New Delhi's efforts to resolve issues with China amidst the ongoing stand-off with China. The development comes even has Moscow has publically reacted on the standoff at multiple levels with Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Igor Morgulov & India's Envoy to Russia Bala Venkatesh Varma discussing the matter. On Wednesday, reactions came from Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, the Russian ambassador to India Nikolay R. Kudashev & Russian Deputy Chief of Mission Roman Babushkin on the development hoping for de-escalation. Watch | Lavrov said, "It has already been announced that the military representatives of India and China have made contact, they are discussing the situation, discussing measures to de-escalate it. We welcome this". Envoy Kudashev in a tweet said, "We welcome all steps aimed at de-escalation at the LAC, including the conversation between the two FMs, and remain optimistic." While Russian DCM told WION, "We hope that the tensions will soon be de-escalated, and the sides would further maintain a constructive dialogue also keeping in mind the potential of cooperation. Russia believes it is vital for the region". The Russian readout of deputy Russian foreign minister's talks with Indian envoy to Russia said, "the officials discussed regional security, including developments on the Line of Actual Control on the border between India and China in the Himalayas". India and Russia have close ties and engage frequently including at the highest level. Both Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Russian President Vladimir Putin have spoken to each other many times this year including on COVID-19 crisis. Later next week, the RIC Russia-India-China foreign minister meet via video conference will take place. Russian foreign ministry spokesperson Zakharova announced that "On June 23, foreign ministers of Russia, India & China are scheduled to meet via videoconference as part of Russia’s RIC chairmanship. They will exchange views on trends in global politics, the economy, and other areas following the COVID19 pandemic." Russian envoy called the "existence" of the grouping an "undisputable reality" which is "firmly fixed on the world map". Commenting on "current stage of of the trilateral cooperation" he said, "there are no indications that it might be frozen" over current India-China stand-off. Later this year as the chair of SCO and BRICS, Russia will host the summits of both the groupings. Meanwhile, Pakistan's Foreign Minister SM Qureshi also spoke to his Russian counterpart and the Russian foreign ministry readout of the talks showed that Russia did not support Pak priorities as Islamabad had been claiming during the telephone call. India will send 75 members strong Tri-Service contingent to participate in the 75th Victory Day Parade of World War II in Moscow. Victory Day Parade is scheduled to be held on June 24, 2020, in Moscow and the Russian Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu had invited Indian contingent to take part. According to the official press-release of the Russian Ministry of Defense, the mechanized column participating in the parade will consist of more than 200 vehicles with more than 20 types of military hardware showcased at the parade for the first time. Among the new armoured vehicles will be T-90M main battle tank, Armata infantry fighting vehicle with new combat module Kinzhal, Kurganets-25 infantry fighting vehicle with Epoha combat module.

Moscow assures support to India amidst stand off with China