Twenty-seven years after the Kargil War, India commemorates Kargil Vijay Diwas, honoring the bravery and sacrifice of the soldiers who reclaimed every inch of Indian territory during Operation Vijay. The special report traces India's military journey from the icy heights of Kargil to the modern battlefield, highlighting the evolution of the country's defence strategy.

The report also explores how India's response to cross-border terrorism has changed over the years, culminating in Operation Sindoor, while showcasing the country's growing focus on Atmanirbhar Bharat, indigenous defence production, rising defence exports, and military modernization.

Kargil Vijay Diwas 2026: From Operation Vijay to Op Sindoor | How India's Military Became Stronger

<p>Two soldiers of the Indian Army were killed on Wednesday (March 29) during a routine river crossing exercise in West Bengal's Barrackpore. The soldiers, from the Assam regiment, were identified as Naik Lengkholal and Sepoy Aldrin Hmingthanzwala. "Lt Gen RP Kalita #ArmyCdrEC and All Ranks offer tribute to the supreme sacrifice of Nk Lengkholal and Sep Aldrin Hmingthanzuala, in the line of duty at Barrackpore while carrying out Assault River crossing exercise. Indian Army stands firm with the bereaved families," the Eastern Command tweeted on Thursday.&nbsp;</p>

<p>According to a report by the news agency IANS, their mortal remains were being flown back to their respective homes after completing the necessary formalities, including autopsies conducted to ascertain the cause of death. The army has set up a court of inquiry (CoI) to probe the incident that took place on Wednesday.<br />
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<p>The incident occurred at the Sarovar Lake within the Barrackpore Cantonment, about 40 kilometres north of Kolkata. On Wednesday morning, six soldiers were participating in the exercise. While the first three soldiers made it safely, the rope snapped when the remaining were crossing. While one soldier could be rescued, the other two drowned.</p>

<p>An official from the Eastern Command said that assault river crossing exercises are held at the lake on a routine basis.</p>

<p>Such exercises are usually held with all the trappings of a real-life situation, including enemy posts maintaining watch. This means that the soldiers participating (in the exercise) are in full battle gear. It is a 'touch and go'&nbsp;situation if a soldier loses his grip on the rope unless he is an expert swimmer.</p>

<p>"Unfortunately, that is how it is. The army needs to train its personnel for all situations. We have been part of such exercises. Life jackets are not an option, given the weight a soldier carries," a person familiar with developments told IANS.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The person said that incidents (like that of Wednesday) were unfortunate but rare, adding, a probe was certainly required to know why the rope snapped. "If somebody is found responsible, he should be punished," the person further said.&nbsp;</p>

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Two soldiers of the Indian Army were killed on Wednesday (March 29) during a routine river crossing exercise in West Bengal's Barrackpore. The soldiers, from the Assam regiment, were identified as Naik Lengkholal and Sepoy Aldrin Hmingthanzwala.

Two soldiers of the Indian Army were killed on Wednesday (March 29) during a routine river crossing exercise in West Bengal's Barrackpore. The soldiers, from the Assam regiment, were identified as Naik Lengkholal and Sepoy Aldrin Hmingthanzwala. "Lt Gen RP Kalita #ArmyCdrEC and All Ranks offer tribute to the supreme sacrifice of Nk Lengkholal and Sep Aldrin Hmingthanzuala, in the line of duty at Barrackpore while carrying out Assault River crossing exercise. Indian Army stands firm with the bereaved families," the Eastern Command tweeted on Thursday. According to a report by the news agency IANS, their mortal remains were being flown back to their respective homes after completing the necessary formalities, including autopsies conducted to ascertain the cause of death. The army has set up a court of inquiry (CoI) to probe the incident that took place on Wednesday. Lt Gen RP Kalita #ArmyCdrEC & All Ranks offer tribute to the supreme sacrifice of Nk Lengkholal & Sep Aldrin Hmingthanzuala, in the line of duty at #Barrackpore while carrying out Assault River crossing excercise. #IndianArmy stands firm with the bereaved families pic.twitter.com/OXXm9UFcVd — EasternCommand_IA (@easterncomd) March 30, 2023 × The incident occurred at the Sarovar Lake within the Barrackpore Cantonment, about 40 kilometres north of Kolkata. On Wednesday morning, six soldiers were participating in the exercise. While the first three soldiers made it safely, the rope snapped when the remaining were crossing. While one soldier could be rescued, the other two drowned. An official from the Eastern Command said that assault river crossing exercises are held at the lake on a routine basis. Such exercises are usually held with all the trappings of a real-life situation, including enemy posts maintaining watch. This means that the soldiers participating (in the exercise) are in full battle gear. It is a 'touch and go' situation if a soldier loses his grip on the rope unless he is an expert swimmer. "Unfortunately, that is how it is. The army needs to train its personnel for all situations. We have been part of such exercises. Life jackets are not an option, given the weight a soldier carries," a person familiar with developments told IANS. The person said that incidents (like that of Wednesday) were unfortunate but rare, adding, a probe was certainly required to know why the rope snapped. "If somebody is found responsible, he should be punished," the person further said. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

West Bengal: Two army soldiers killed after rope snaps during training exercise in Barrackpore

India is celebrating the Festival of Lights, Diwali. The Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi continued the tradition that he began when he took office in 2014 for the ninth year in a row. The PM decided to spend some time with the soldiers at India's border areas and this year he visited the town of Kargil in Kashmir.

Gravitas: Indian PM visits soldiers on Diwali, continues tradition started in 2014

<p>Seven Indian Army soldiers were killed after a truck carrying them skidded off the road and fell into Shyok River in northern Ladakh on Friday morning. While 14 soldiers are critically injured.</p>

<p>According to reports, there were 26 soldiers in the vehicle, which was moving from the Transit Camp in Partapur to a forward location in Sub Sector Hanif.</p>

<p>The accident took place in Tuktuk sector around 9 am. It is being said that the vehicle fell to a depth of around 50-60 feet.</p>

<p>The injured were evacuated to the 403 Field Hospital at Partapur and surgical teams from Leh have moved to Partapur.</p>

<p>An Army statement said that dedicated efforts were being made to ensure that the best medical care is provided to the injured, including requisition of air effort from the Air Force to shift the more serious casualties to Western Command.</p>

<p>A rescue operation was carried out swiftly and all the soldiers were evacuated to a field hospital in Partapur, the officials said.</p>

<p>"Seven individuals have been declared fatal so far. There are grievous injuries to others as well. Dedicated efforts are underway to ensure that the best medical care is provided to the injured, including requisition of air effort from the Air Force to shift the more serious casualties to Western Command," PTI news agency quoted an Army official as saying.</p>

<p>Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed anguish over the loss of lives and assured that all possible assistance&nbsp;is being given to the injured soldiers.&nbsp;</p>

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Seven Indian Army soldiers were killed after a truck carrying them skidded off the road and fell into Shyok River in northern Ladakh on Friday morning. While 14 soldiers are critically injured.

Seven Indian Army soldiers were killed after a truck carrying them skidded off the road and fell into Shyok River in northern Ladakh on Friday morning. While 14 soldiers are critically injured. According to reports, there were 26 soldiers in the vehicle, which was moving from the Transit Camp in Partapur to a forward location in Sub Sector Hanif. The accident took place in Tuktuk sector around 9 am. It is being said that the vehicle fell to a depth of around 50-60 feet. The injured were evacuated to the 403 Field Hospital at Partapur and surgical teams from Leh have moved to Partapur. An Army statement said that dedicated efforts were being made to ensure that the best medical care is provided to the injured, including requisition of air effort from the Air Force to shift the more serious casualties to Western Command. A rescue operation was carried out swiftly and all the soldiers were evacuated to a field hospital in Partapur, the officials said. "Seven individuals have been declared fatal so far. There are grievous injuries to others as well. Dedicated efforts are underway to ensure that the best medical care is provided to the injured, including requisition of air effort from the Air Force to shift the more serious casualties to Western Command," PTI news agency quoted an Army official as saying. Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed anguish over the loss of lives and assured that all possible assistance is being given to the injured soldiers. Anguished by the bus accident in Ladakh in which we have lost our brave army personnel. My thoughts are with the bereaved families. I hope those injured recover at the earliest. All possible assistance is being given to the affected. — Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) May 27, 2022 × (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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<p>The ITBP stated the "Himveers" did yoga sessions under the banner of the upcoming International Day of Yoga 2022, sharing a video on its Twitter handle.</p>

<p>In Uttarakhand's snow-capped Himalaya area, several Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) personnel practised yoga at a height of 15,000 feet ahead of the International Day of Yoga.</p>

<p>The ITBP stated the "Himveers" did yoga sessions under the banner of the upcoming International Day of Yoga 2022, sharing a video on its Twitter handle.</p>

<p>On Thursday, the ITBP shared photos of "Himveers of 56th Battalion" doing yoga at Visakhapatnam's Bheemli Sea Beach, while a day earlier, it uploaded photos of a similar session held at 15,000 feet in Ladakh.</p>

<p>Another training session was held by the 6th Battalion in Bihar's Chhapra area on Wednesday.</p>

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<p>Following its establishment by the United Nations General Assembly in 2014, the International Day of Yoga has been observed yearly on June 21 since 2015.</p>

<p>Prime Minister Narendra Modi first presented the idea of the day during an address to the United Nations General Assembly on September 27, 2014.</p>


The ITBP stated the "Himveers" did yoga sessions under the banner of the upcoming International Day of Yoga 2022, sharing a video on its Twitter handle. In Uttarakhand's snow-capped Himalaya area, several Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) personnel practised yoga at a height of 15,000 feet ahead of the International Day of Yoga.

The ITBP stated the "Himveers" did yoga sessions under the banner of the upcoming International Day of Yoga 2022, sharing a video on its Twitter handle. In Uttarakhand's snow-capped Himalaya area, several Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) personnel practised yoga at a height of 15,000 feet ahead of the International Day of Yoga. The ITBP stated the "Himveers" did yoga sessions under the banner of the upcoming International Day of Yoga 2022, sharing a video on its Twitter handle. On Thursday, the ITBP shared photos of "Himveers of 56th Battalion" doing yoga at Visakhapatnam's Bheemli Sea Beach, while a day earlier, it uploaded photos of a similar session held at 15,000 feet in Ladakh. Another training session was held by the 6th Battalion in Bihar's Chhapra area on Wednesday. #Himveers of Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) in #Yoga sessions at 15,000 feet in snow conditions in Uttarakhand Himalayas under the aegis of forthcoming International Day of Yoga 2022.#YogaAmritMahotsav#AzadiKaAmritMahotsav #internationaldayofyoga2022 #IYD2022 #yogalife pic.twitter.com/ZcKjDH6ZMA — ITBP (@ITBP_official) April 29, 2022 × Following its establishment by the United Nations General Assembly in 2014, the International Day of Yoga has been observed yearly on June 21 since 2015. Prime Minister Narendra Modi first presented the idea of the day during an address to the United Nations General Assembly on September 27, 2014.

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<p>As Europe observers <strong>Armistice Day </strong>on Thursday to commemorate the end of World War I between the allies and Germany in 1918, historians in the UK have unearthed thousands of records belonging to Punjab troops who fought in the Great War.</p>

<p>The information trove was reportedly found in&nbsp;<strong>Lahore Museum</strong> in Pakistan. The files were digitised and uploaded on a <a href="http://punjabww1.com/">website</a> to make it easier for descendants of Punjabi soldiers who had taken part in the war.</p>

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<p>Relatives of&nbsp;the soldiers who fought the war can now log on to the database as several have already tried to track their ancestors' role in the biggest war in the early 20th century.</p>

<p>Soldiers from<strong>&nbsp;undivided Punjab </strong>had taken part in large numbers during the war as they fought on behalf of the British Commonwealth. The files show handwritten and typed pages with huge data on villages including family background,&nbsp;regiment and rank of soldiers.</p>

<p>According to the information provided in the documents, there were a large number of volunteers who came from various villages in Punjab and served in various war theatres in Britain's gigantic war effort.</p>

<p>The "pilot project" currently includes 45,000 records from districts in Jalandhar and Ludhiana even as the historians are set to target 25 more districts and thousands of more personal records of soldiers.</p>

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As Europe observers Armistice Day on Thursday to commemorate the end of World War I between the allies and Germany in 1918, historians in the UK have unearthed thousands of records belonging to Punjab troops who fought in the Great War.

As Europe observers Armistice Day on Thursday to commemorate the end of World War I between the allies and Germany in 1918, historians in the UK have unearthed thousands of records belonging to Punjab troops who fought in the Great War. The information trove was reportedly found in Lahore Museum in Pakistan. The files were digitised and uploaded on a website to make it easier for descendants of Punjabi soldiers who had taken part in the war. Join the ‘Punjab and World War One’ team this Thursday 11 November at 6pm as we share details of a unique collection of sources on Punjab's role in the First World War - and what we're doing to make them available to all Registration (free) : https://t.co/r84jxLSvY1 pic.twitter.com/Pfc8FZLBYL — UK Punjab Heritage Association (@UKPHA) November 9, 2021 × Relatives of the soldiers who fought the war can now log on to the database as several have already tried to track their ancestors' role in the biggest war in the early 20th century. Soldiers from undivided Punjab had taken part in large numbers during the war as they fought on behalf of the British Commonwealth. The files show handwritten and typed pages with huge data on villages including family background, regiment and rank of soldiers. According to the information provided in the documents, there were a large number of volunteers who came from various villages in Punjab and served in various war theatres in Britain's gigantic war effort. The "pilot project" currently includes 45,000 records from districts in Jalandhar and Ludhiana even as the historians are set to target 25 more districts and thousands of more personal records of soldiers. (With inputs from Agencies)

Once-forgotten records of thousands of Punjabi soldiers who fought in WW-I are now restored online

<p>Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged all Indians to pay tribute to Indian soldiers this Diwali. He addressed the nation in a video message that featured soldiers, police officials and health workers. PM thanked them for their service and expressed gratitude for their families. He tweeted his video message.</p>

<p>"This Diwali, let us also light a Diya as a #Salute2Soldiers who fearlessly protect our nation. Words can`t do justice to the sense of gratitude we`ve for our soldiers for their exemplary courage. We`re also grateful to families of those on the borders," read the tweet.</p>

<p>"Friends, we must remember our brave soldiers who are guarding our borders even in this festive time, serving Bharat Mata and providing security. We must celebrate Diwali only after remembering them. We must also light a lamp for these brave sons and daughters of Mother India," the Prime Minister said.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Diwali, the festival of lights will be celebrated on November 14 this year.</p>


Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged all Indians to pay tribute to Indian soldiers this Diwali. He addressed the nation in a video message that featured soldiers, police officials and health workers.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged all Indians to pay tribute to Indian soldiers this Diwali. He addressed the nation in a video message that featured soldiers, police officials and health workers. PM thanked them for their service and expressed gratitude for their families. He tweeted his video message. "This Diwali, let us also light a Diya as a #Salute2Soldiers who fearlessly protect our nation. Words can`t do justice to the sense of gratitude we`ve for our soldiers for their exemplary courage. We`re also grateful to families of those on the borders," read the tweet. "Friends, we must remember our brave soldiers who are guarding our borders even in this festive time, serving Bharat Mata and providing security. We must celebrate Diwali only after remembering them. We must also light a lamp for these brave sons and daughters of Mother India," the Prime Minister said. Watch the full address here: This Diwali, let us also light a Diya as a #Salute2Soldiers who fearlessly protect our nation. Words can’t do justice to the sense of gratitude we have for our soldiers for their exemplary courage. We are also grateful to the families of those on the borders. pic.twitter.com/UAKqPLvKR8 — Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) November 13, 2020 × Diwali, the festival of lights will be celebrated on November 14 this year.

Light a Diya for our brave soldiers, says PM Modi in his Diwali message

<p>Bangladesh's&nbsp;Liberation War Affairs Minister Mozammel Haque has announced plans to&nbsp;construct a monument in the memory of the Indian soldiers martyred in the 1971 Liberation War against Pakistan. The anniversary&nbsp;coincided with the 50th anniversary of the country's independence.</p>

<p>“We are constructing the monument coinciding with the 50th anniversary of our independence” crucially backed by India, a ministry spokesman quoted Haque as saying.</p>

<p>The statement was made when the&nbsp;Indian High Commisisoner Riva Ganguly paid a farewell visit to Haque. Both the leaders assured he media that the two countries are friendly neighbours and friends.</p>

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<p>“Some people are out to spread misleading information purposely to worsen the relations between the two next-door neighbours but the Bangladesh-India ties are not so fragile,” Ganguly said.</p>

<p>She also urged the Bangladesh government to translate the books based on Liberation War to Hindi, and expressed willingness to participate in Bangladesh's golden jubilee of their independence in 2021.</p>

<p>An official familiar with the monument project said the government has selected 3.5 acres of land at frontier Ashuganj of Brahmanbaia district bordering Agartala.</p>

<p>“The site which has been selected has historic significance . . . Indian army fought Pakistanis some decisive wars in 1971 along with our freedom fighters in Ashuganj,” the official said.</p>

<p>The monument's construction will begin this year and will be completed in the next two years, the minister claimed.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from PTI)</em></p>


Bangladesh's Liberation War Affairs Minister Mozammel Haque has announced plans to construct a monument in the memory of the Indian soldiers martyred in the 1971 Liberation War against Pakistan.

Bangladesh's Liberation War Affairs Minister Mozammel Haque has announced plans to construct a monument in the memory of the Indian soldiers martyred in the 1971 Liberation War against Pakistan. The anniversary coincided with the 50th anniversary of the country's independence. “We are constructing the monument coinciding with the 50th anniversary of our independence” crucially backed by India, a ministry spokesman quoted Haque as saying. The statement was made when the Indian High Commisisoner Riva Ganguly paid a farewell visit to Haque. Both the leaders assured he media that the two countries are friendly neighbours and friends. × “Some people are out to spread misleading information purposely to worsen the relations between the two next-door neighbours but the Bangladesh-India ties are not so fragile,” Ganguly said. She also urged the Bangladesh government to translate the books based on Liberation War to Hindi, and expressed willingness to participate in Bangladesh's golden jubilee of their independence in 2021. An official familiar with the monument project said the government has selected 3.5 acres of land at frontier Ashuganj of Brahmanbaia district bordering Agartala. “The site which has been selected has historic significance . . . Indian army fought Pakistanis some decisive wars in 1971 along with our freedom fighters in Ashuganj,” the official said. The monument's construction will begin this year and will be completed in the next two years, the minister claimed. (With inputs from PTI)

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

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<p>French Minister of the Armed Forces Florence Parly has written to India's Defence Minister Rajnath Singh condoling the death of 20 Indian soldiers near the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in Galwan Valley, French diplomatic sources said on Tuesday.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/why-galwan-valley-has-become-a-flashpoint-between-india-and-china-307270">Also Read:&nbsp;Why Galwan Valley has become a flashpoint between India and China</a></p>

<p>According to the Diplomatic sources Florence Parly has written in the letter that “This was a hard blow against the soldiers, their families and the nation. In these difficult circumstances, I wish to express my steadfast and friendly support, along with that of the French armed forces. I request you to kindly convey my heartfelt condolences to the entire Indian armed forces as well as to the grieving families,”.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/third-round-of-talks-between-india-china-military-commanders-begins-along-lac-309575"><strong>Also read: Third round of talks between India, China military commanders begins along LAC</strong></a><br />
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Indian and Chinese troops have been engaged in a tense standoff along the LAC, especially in Ladakh sector, where both sides have deployed thousands of additional troops.</p>

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<p>Defence and strategic ties between India and France have been on an upswing in the last few years. India is likely to receive on July 27 the first batch of six Rafale fighter jets from France. The jets are expected to significantly boost the combat capability of the Indian Air Force.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


French Minister of the Armed Forces Florence Parly has written to India's Defence Minister Rajnath Singh condoling the death of 20 Indian soldiers near the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in Galwan Valley, French diplomatic sources said on Tuesday.

French Minister of the Armed Forces Florence Parly has written to India's Defence Minister Rajnath Singh condoling the death of 20 Indian soldiers near the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in Galwan Valley, French diplomatic sources said on Tuesday. Also Read: Why Galwan Valley has become a flashpoint between India and China According to the Diplomatic sources Florence Parly has written in the letter that “This was a hard blow against the soldiers, their families and the nation. In these difficult circumstances, I wish to express my steadfast and friendly support, along with that of the French armed forces. I request you to kindly convey my heartfelt condolences to the entire Indian armed forces as well as to the grieving families,”. Also read: Third round of talks between India, China military commanders begins along LAC Indian and Chinese troops have been engaged in a tense standoff along the LAC, especially in Ladakh sector, where both sides have deployed thousands of additional troops. Defence and strategic ties between India and France have been on an upswing in the last few years. India is likely to receive on July 27 the first batch of six Rafale fighter jets from France. The jets are expected to significantly boost the combat capability of the Indian Air Force. (With inputs from agencies)

French Defence Minister Florence Parly writes to Rajnath Singh, condoles death of 20 Indian soldiers at Galwan valley clash

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

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PM Modi warned in a strong message to China after the Galwan valley fight on June 15 that marked the giant escalation after weeks of tension. PM said that he wanted to assure the nation that the sacrifice of Indian soldiers killed in a clash with Chinese troops at Galwan Valley in Ladakh would not go in vain and India.

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In the biggest military confrontation between India and China in over five decades, at least 20 Indian Army soldiers were killed in a violent clash with Chinese troops in Ladakh's Galwan Valley on Monday night

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The US is "closely monitoring" the situation following a fierce clash between Indian and Chinese forces in eastern Ladakh, and hopes that the differences will be resolved peacefully.

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India on June 18 rejected the claims made by the Chinese, that sovereignty over the Galwan Valley area in Ladakh "always belonged to it", calling it 'untenable'.

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<p>Defence Minister Rajnath Singh paid rich tributes to soldiers martyred in the recent skirmish with the Chinese army and said the nation will never ''forget their bravery and sacrifice.</p>

<p>''The Nation will never forget their bravery and sacrifice. My heart goes out to the families of the fallen soldiers. The nation stand shoulder to shoulder with them in this difficult hour. We are proud of the bravery and courage of India’s breavehearts,'' tweeted the Defence Minister.</p>

<p>The loss of soldiers in Galwan is deeply disturbing and painful, he said in another tweet.</p>

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<p>20 soldiers lost their lives following a face-off with the Chinese army along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) yesterday.&nbsp;</p>

<p>''Our soldiers displayed exemplary courage and valour in the line of duty and sacrificed their lives in the highest traditions of the Indian Army,'' he added.</p>


Defence Minister Rajnath Singh paid rich tributes to soldiers martyred in the recent skirmish with the Chinese army and said the nation will never ''forget their bravery and sacrifice.

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh paid rich tributes to soldiers martyred in the recent skirmish with the Chinese army and said the nation will never ''forget their bravery and sacrifice. ''The Nation will never forget their bravery and sacrifice. My heart goes out to the families of the fallen soldiers. The nation stand shoulder to shoulder with them in this difficult hour. We are proud of the bravery and courage of India’s breavehearts,'' tweeted the Defence Minister. The loss of soldiers in Galwan is deeply disturbing and painful, he said in another tweet. The loss of soldiers in Galwan is deeply disturbing and painful. Our soldiers displayed exemplary courage and valour in the line of duty and sacrificed their lives in the highest traditions of the Indian Army. — Rajnath Singh (@rajnathsingh) June 17, 2020 × 20 soldiers lost their lives following a face-off with the Chinese army along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) yesterday. ''Our soldiers displayed exemplary courage and valour in the line of duty and sacrificed their lives in the highest traditions of the Indian Army,'' he added.

Nation will never forget their bravery and sacrifice: Rajnath Singh on martyred Indian soldiers

The Indian Army on June 16 has confirmed that the number of Indian soldiers martyred in the “violent face-off” with Chinese troops in the Galwan Valley on June 15 night is now 20. Many Indian soldiers are said to be in the custody of China. Watch report.

Face-off at India-China border: 20 Indian soldiers martyred, Some in China's custody

At a time when Indo-China tensions are escalating at the eastern front, experts believe that sales of Chinese goods in India can be impacted in the short term and the consumer-oriented sectors like smartphones and automobiles could be at the receiving end of this crisis.

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<p>Indian and Chinese troops have disengaged at Galwan area where they had earlier clashed on the night of 15/16 June, reported news agency ANI.&nbsp;</p>

<p>17 Indian troops, who were critically injured in the line of duty at stand-off location, succumbed to their injuries after being exposed to sub-zero temperatures in the high altitude terrain, the report said quoting the Indian Army.</p>

<p>India lost 20 soldiers including 3 who martyred during the face-off.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Meanwhile, the ANI report quoting&nbsp;sources said that an increase in the Chinese chopper activity was observed along&nbsp;the LAC to airlift casualties suffered by them during the face-off with Indian troops in Galwan valley.</p>

<p>Indian intercepts also revealed that Chinese side suffered 43 casualties including dead and seriously injured in a face-off in the Galwan valley, sources confirmed to ANI</p>


Indian and Chinese troops have disengaged at Galwan area where they had earlier clashed on the night of 15/16 June, reported news agency ANI. 17 Indian troops, who were critically injured in the line of duty at stand-off location, succumbed to their injuries after being exposed to sub-zero temperatures in the high altitude terrain, the report said quoting the Indian Army.

Indian and Chinese troops have disengaged at Galwan area where they had earlier clashed on the night of 15/16 June, reported news agency ANI. 17 Indian troops, who were critically injured in the line of duty at stand-off location, succumbed to their injuries after being exposed to sub-zero temperatures in the high altitude terrain, the report said quoting the Indian Army. India lost 20 soldiers including 3 who martyred during the face-off. Meanwhile, the ANI report quoting sources said that an increase in the Chinese chopper activity was observed along the LAC to airlift casualties suffered by them during the face-off with Indian troops in Galwan valley. Indian intercepts also revealed that Chinese side suffered 43 casualties including dead and seriously injured in a face-off in the Galwan valley, sources confirmed to ANI

Increase in Chinese chopper activity along LAC to airlift casualties suffered in face-off: Report

India China face-off | 20 Indian soldiers killed in action | Galwan valley

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi spoke on phone on Wednesday and discussed the prevailing situation in Eastern Ladakh.

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In the biggest military confrontation between India and China in over five decades, at least 20 Indian Army soldiers were killed in a violent clash with Chinese troops in Ladakh's Galwan Valley

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China's Foreign Ministry on Wednesday briefs over violent border standoff that claims lives of soldiers on both the side. Ministry's spokesperson says that 'Indian troops crossed the LAC and entered in our territorial region that further leads to faceoff between both the armies', he also added that 'Military and diplomatic talks are underway to diffuse the tensions'.

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As many as 35 Chinese troops died, including one senior officer, in a fierce clash with the Indian Army in the Galwan Valley in eastern Ladakh on June 15, hints US Intelligence.

35 Chinese troops dead in clash with Indian Army, says US Intelligence

Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Zhao Lijian in a press release said that India and China at this point in time are in close communication with each other in a bid to try and diffuse the tensions at the border.

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