The visit comes even as the Chinese still have not disengaged from other areas of the LAC like Gogra and hot springs. Over the last year, the Chinese forces at the LAC had been growing continuously, raising tensions in the region.

Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh arrives in Ladakh

Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh arrives on a 3-day visit to Ladakh

Reports say China is recruiting Tibetan youth to combat India along the LAC after PLA regulars proved ineffective in high-altitude operations. What are China's moves in Tibet? How should India see them? Palki Sharma tells you.

Gravitas: China recruiting Tibetan youth to man LAC?

1 year since the Galwan Valley clash, where do things stand at the border? What has changed & what hasn't? Is India mounting a 360° response? Palki Sharma takes you through the past, the present & the future.

Gravitas | 1 year since Galwan clash: What has changed?

Indian Army targets AI-powered battle tanks with eye on China

India's Ambassador to China Vikram Misri has said "closer developmental partnership" between India and China has&nbsp;been "under considerable strain" due to the "serious incidents" and the "resultant violation of peace and tranquility" at the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in Eastern Ladakh in April 2020.

Chinese aggressive actions in Galwan led to the death of 20 Indian soldiers, the worst such incident at the LAC since 1970s. Both sides have been engaging in multiple rounds of talks and in February this year disengagement at the Pangong lake was achieved but&nbsp;disengagement in Gogra, Hot Springs, and resolution at Depsang plains&nbsp;remains.&nbsp;

Highlighting how the development had a "particularly strong" impact on the "public opinion", Envoy Vikram said, "tendency in some quarters [is] to sweep this situation under the carpet and characterise it as just a minor issue and a matter of perspective" which is "inadvisable" as takes "us further away from a sustained solution to present difficulties and deeper into an unfulfilling stalemate".

He explained that it "would be tantamount to running away from the problem and in a direction opposite to that where the promise of our closer development partnership lies."

While the February breakthrough of disengagement at Pangong has been positive development, other friction points remain, with Beijing slow to move on them so far.&nbsp;India has been consistently saying that "complete disengagement" can only improve the ties.

The Indian envoy said,"we must achieve complete disengagement in all friction areas... it would also help in restoring peace and tranquility and, together, these would provide conditions for gradual and step-by-step progress in the bilateral relationship"

Since the Chinese aggressive action of last year, India banned many Chinese apps and increased scrutiny on Chinese investment in the country. Increased focus has been on alternative supply chains which have been dominated by China.

The envoy, without directly mentioning Quad grouping said, "we must remember... that multilateral structures are presently under some stress" and this has created space for a "number of plurilateral initiatives" which "essentially represent efforts by groups of interested actors" and "it is important to afford space to them rather than prejudge them."

Beijing has been critical of Quad, a grouping of India, US, Australia, and Japan calling it "Asian Nato" while being silent on similar formats it has been engaging in. China is keen on the "Himalayan Quad" involving Nepal, Pakistan, Afghanistan, and itself.

India's Ambassador to China Vikram Misri has said "closer developmental partnership" between India and China has been "under considerable strain" due to the "serious incidents" and the "resultant violation of peace and tranquility" at the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in Eastern Ladakh in April 2020.

India's Ambassador to China Vikram Misri has said "closer developmental partnership" between India and China has been "under considerable strain" due to the "serious incidents" and the "resultant violation of peace and tranquility" at the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in Eastern Ladakh in April 2020. Chinese aggressive actions in Galwan led to the death of 20 Indian soldiers, the worst such incident at the LAC since 1970s. Both sides have been engaging in multiple rounds of talks and in February this year disengagement at the Pangong lake was achieved but disengagement in Gogra, Hot Springs, and resolution at Depsang plains remains. Highlighting how the development had a "particularly strong" impact on the "public opinion", Envoy Vikram said, "tendency in some quarters [is] to sweep this situation under the carpet and characterise it as just a minor issue and a matter of perspective" which is "inadvisable" as takes "us further away from a sustained solution to present difficulties and deeper into an unfulfilling stalemate". He explained that it "would be tantamount to running away from the problem and in a direction opposite to that where the promise of our closer development partnership lies." While the February breakthrough of disengagement at Pangong has been positive development, other friction points remain, with Beijing slow to move on them so far. India has been consistently saying that "complete disengagement" can only improve the ties. The Indian envoy said,"we must achieve complete disengagement in all friction areas... it would also help in restoring peace and tranquility and, together, these would provide conditions for gradual and step-by-step progress in the bilateral relationship" Since the Chinese aggressive action of last year, India banned many Chinese apps and increased scrutiny on Chinese investment in the country. Increased focus has been on alternative supply chains which have been dominated by China. The envoy, without directly mentioning Quad grouping said, "we must remember... that multilateral structures are presently under some stress" and this has created space for a "number of plurilateral initiatives" which "essentially represent efforts by groups of interested actors" and "it is important to afford space to them rather than prejudge them." Beijing has been critical of Quad, a grouping of India, US, Australia, and Japan calling it "Asian Nato" while being silent on similar formats it has been engaging in. China is keen on the "Himalayan Quad" involving Nepal, Pakistan, Afghanistan, and itself.

Indo-China partnership under 'considerable strain' due to 2020 LAC incident, says Indian envoy to China

India and China will hold the 11th round of Corps Commander talks today (Friday) at Chushul, Ladakh to discuss the disengagement process at remaining friction points on the LAC.

India, China to hold 11th round of talks for disengagement in eastern Ladakh

India, China to hold 11th round of Corps Commander talks today

India's External Affair Minister S Jaishanker speaks to Chinese counterpart Wang Yi to review disengagement on Line of Actual Control (LAC).

Indian EAM Jaishankar says may begin work towards restoration of peace

Indian Army Chief General Manoj Naravane has made a statement after the disengagement process at the Eastern Ladakh border. He called the disengagement process a 'win-win situation'.

WION Dispatch: Indian Army Chief called the disengagement a 'win-win situation'

China jailed 3 bloggers for questioning Beijing over the Galwan death toll. India, meanwhile, is once again allowing China to invest in India. Why? WION's Palki Sharma has the details.

Gravitas: China's Galwan lies

India and China are holding the 10th round of Corps Commander level talks today. The talks are being held on the Chinese side of the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in Moldo. '

India-China disengagement: 10th round of Corps Commander level talks today

After admitting to suffering casualties in Galwan, China has kicked off a propaganda push to paint India as an aggressor. WION's Palki Sharma tells you why Beijing's claim of 4 deaths doesn't add up.

Gravitas | China's Galwan admission: Beijing's propaganda push

First time since the clash with India in June last year, China has revealed that four soldiers had died during the border clash in <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/chinas-peoples-liberation-army-pulls-back-from-pangong-area-along-lac-364003">Galwan </a>Valley with Indian troops in eastern Ladakh.&nbsp;

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Chinese state media said Chen Hongjun, Chen Xiangrong, Xiao Siyuan and Wang Zhuoran had died during the “fierce struggle” against “foreign troops”. Chinese state-run media Global Times added that the PLA troops were given posthumous awards.

The Global Times report said five PLA soldiers were "honoured for their sacrifice" by China with four killed in the Galwan Valley clash in Ladakh with the Indian Army.

“Five Chinese frontier officers and soldiers stationed in the Karakorum Mountains have been recognised by the Central Military Commission of China for their contributions in the border confrontation with India, which occurred in the Galwan Valley in June 2020,” Global Times quoted the PLA Daily as saying.

Twenty Indian soldiers had died in action during the June 15-16 clash in eastern Ladakh which led to escalated tensions between India and China with both countries ramping up troops.

As tensions mounted, Chinese troops fired at Indian positions for the first time as both countries moved troops and heavy armour along the Line of Actual Control(LAC).

The nine-month standoff came to an end after China announced it was pulling out troops from the border in eastern Ladakh earlier this month which was backed by India's defence minister Rajnath Singh in Parliament who confirmed the troop withdrawal. &nbsp;

China and India have begun to pull back troops, tanks and other equipment from the banks of <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/india-china-standoff-why-area-along-pangong-lake-became-a-flashpoint-362844">Pangong Tso</a>, a glacial lake in the Ladakh region which had become a flashpoint in the prolonged border dispute with complete disengagement at Pangong expected to be completed by the end of this week.

As a part of the agreement, the Chinese forces will move east of Finger 8 of the north bank of the lake while India will base its troops at the permanent base Dhan Singh Thapa post.

First time since the clash with India in June last year, China has revealed that four soldiers had died during the border clash in Galwan Valley with Indian troops in eastern Ladakh.

First time since the clash with India in June last year, China has revealed that four soldiers had died during the border clash in Galwan Valley with Indian troops in eastern Ladakh. Watch: Chinese state media said Chen Hongjun, Chen Xiangrong, Xiao Siyuan and Wang Zhuoran had died during the “fierce struggle” against “foreign troops”. Chinese state-run media Global Times added that the PLA troops were given posthumous awards. The Global Times report said five PLA soldiers were "honoured for their sacrifice" by China with four killed in the Galwan Valley clash in Ladakh with the Indian Army. “Five Chinese frontier officers and soldiers stationed in the Karakorum Mountains have been recognised by the Central Military Commission of China for their contributions in the border confrontation with India, which occurred in the Galwan Valley in June 2020,” Global Times quoted the PLA Daily as saying. Twenty Indian soldiers had died in action during the June 15-16 clash in eastern Ladakh which led to escalated tensions between India and China with both countries ramping up troops. As tensions mounted, Chinese troops fired at Indian positions for the first time as both countries moved troops and heavy armour along the Line of Actual Control(LAC). The nine-month standoff came to an end after China announced it was pulling out troops from the border in eastern Ladakh earlier this month which was backed by India's defence minister Rajnath Singh in Parliament who confirmed the troop withdrawal. China and India have begun to pull back troops, tanks and other equipment from the banks of Pangong Tso, a glacial lake in the Ladakh region which had become a flashpoint in the prolonged border dispute with complete disengagement at Pangong expected to be completed by the end of this week. As a part of the agreement, the Chinese forces will move east of Finger 8 of the north bank of the lake while India will base its troops at the permanent base Dhan Singh Thapa post.

India-China standoff: 4 soldiers killed in Galwan clash with India in June last year, reveals China

China has officially admitted that its 4 soldiers from PLA had died during the Galwan clash with the Indian Army in June 2020. This is the first time that China has unveiled casualties and details of its soldiers who died while dealing with Indian troops.

China acknowledges casualties in Galwan clash

The tenth round of the talks, which were supposed to be held within 48 hours of the completion of the first phase of disengagement. Early this morning Chinese administration has finally broken its silence over the casualties took place during Galwan valley Skirmish last year. The PLA has accepted that 4 of their soldiers had lost their lives during the conflict.

India-China border row: 10th round of Corps Commander talks tomorrow

China has withdrawn 150 tanks and nearly 5,000 soldiers at Pangong Tso. The first phase of disengagement could end this week. But, what is India's post-Ladakh plan? WION's Palki Sharma tells you how India is upgrading its military processes, procurements & partnerships.

Gravitas: As Chinese troops withdraw, what is India's post-Ladakh plan?

What should be India's strategy for the future - now that China is off its back for the moment? WION's Palki Sharma says India must focus on preparing for a leadership role in the post-pandemic work. Here's how

Gravitas: India's strategies for the future

New pictures show the Chinese soldiers dismantling camps at the border. The disengagement at Pangong Tso could be completed this week. But India is maintaining pressure on China to end the standoff. WION's Palki Sharma tells you how.

Gravitas | India-China border standoff: Disengagement could end this week

China's People's Liberation Army pulls back from Pangong area along LAC

The Chinese military is also vacating Finger 4 area which it had occupied last year and changed the status quo at the LAC with India.

India-China disengagement: Dismantling structures between finger 4-8 underway

The Ministry of Defence in a statement on Friday said its forces were able to prevent "any unilateral change in status quo' at the line of actual control (LAC) by Beijing -- a day Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh detailed the India-China disengagement at the Pangong Lake.

In an extensive statement to "set the record straight" in the backdrop of criticism by the Congress party, the defence ministry said, "India has not conceded any territory as a result of this agreement and effective safeguarding of our national interest and territory in the Eastern Ladakh sector has taken place because the government has reposed full faith in the capabilities of the armed forces."

As part of the disengagement at the northern bank of Pangong, the Chinese will move to the east of Finger 8, while Indian forces will be present at the Dhan Singh Thapa post near Finger 3. Under the agreement, there will be no patrolling in the area from Finger 3 to Finger 8 until further talks happen on the issue. No forward deployment will happen, and any permanent structures built by two sides from April, 2020 will be removed &nbsp;

The defence ministry statement added, "India has persistently maintained the right to patrol up to Finger 8, including in the current understanding with China"

Once the disengagement at Pangong is over, withing 48 hours the senior commanders from both sides will meet to address disengagement at Hot Springs, Gogra and Depsang in Eastern Ladakh. That will be the 10th round of such military talks to defuse the tensions between the two countries.&nbsp;

Both sides had nine rounds of talks last month during which the Pangong Lake disengagement was decided.&nbsp;

The Ministry of Defence in a statement on Friday said its forces were able to prevent "any unilateral change in status quo' at the line of actual control (LAC) by Beijing -- a day Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh detailed the India-China disengagement at the Pangong Lake.

The Ministry of Defence in a statement on Friday said its forces were able to prevent "any unilateral change in status quo' at the line of actual control (LAC) by Beijing -- a day Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh detailed the India-China disengagement at the Pangong Lake. In an extensive statement to "set the record straight" in the backdrop of criticism by the Congress party, the defence ministry said, "India has not conceded any territory as a result of this agreement and effective safeguarding of our national interest and territory in the Eastern Ladakh sector has taken place because the government has reposed full faith in the capabilities of the armed forces." As part of the disengagement at the northern bank of Pangong, the Chinese will move to the east of Finger 8, while Indian forces will be present at the Dhan Singh Thapa post near Finger 3. Under the agreement, there will be no patrolling in the area from Finger 3 to Finger 8 until further talks happen on the issue. No forward deployment will happen, and any permanent structures built by two sides from April, 2020 will be removed The defence ministry statement added, "India has persistently maintained the right to patrol up to Finger 8, including in the current understanding with China" Once the disengagement at Pangong is over, withing 48 hours the senior commanders from both sides will meet to address disengagement at Hot Springs, Gogra and Depsang in Eastern Ladakh. That will be the 10th round of such military talks to defuse the tensions between the two countries. Both sides had nine rounds of talks last month during which the Pangong Lake disengagement was decided.

India says it prevented unilateral change of status quo at LAC

Indian govt on Friday said it has 'not conceded any territory as a result of the agreement finalised with China for disengagement of troops in Pangong lake areas in eastern Ladakh'. Amid Disengagement activity around the LAC, the major opposition party Congress claimed that PM has compromised India's integrity and gave away territory to China.

Indian Govt Says 'Not conceded any territory to China'

The US has welcomed the ongoing efforts by India and <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/china-only-understands-the-language-of-strength-and-india-so-knows-it-363006">China</a> to de-escalate the situation in eastern Ladakh and said it would continue to monitor the situation closely as both sides work toward a peaceful resolution.

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Defence minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday announced in Parliament that India and <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/india-china-standoff-china-will-move-troops-to-east-of-finger-8-says-rajnath-singh-in-parliament-over-disengagement-362787">China</a> have reached an agreement on disengagement in the north and south banks of Pangong lake in eastern Ladakh that mandates both sides to cease forward deployment of troops in a "phased, coordinated and verifiable" manner.

"We're closely following reports of initial troop disengagement. We welcome the ongoing efforts to de-escalate the situation," a State Department spokesperson said.

"We will, of course, continue to monitor the situation closely as both sides work toward a peaceful resolution," the spokesperson said while responding to a question on China and India pulling back their troops from eastern Ladakh.

Congressman Michael McCaul, lead Republican in the House Foreign Affairs Committee, also welcomed the disengagement of troops.

"It's heartening to see India stand strong in defending its sovereignty," he said in a tweet.

"The (Chinese Communist Party) CCP's constant territorial aggression, from the East and South China Seas to the waters of the Mekong, to the Himalayas, has no place in the 21st century," McCaul said.

India and China had rushed a large number of battle tanks, armoured vehicles and heavy equipment to the treacherous and high-altitude areas of eastern Ladakh region after tension escalated following a deadly clash in the Galwan Valley in June last.

Twenty Indian soldiers were killed in the fierce hand-to-hand combat on June 15 in the Galwan Valley, an incident that marked the most serious military conflicts between the two sides in decades.

China is yet to disclose the number of its soldiers killed and injured in the clash though it officially admitted to have suffered casualties. According to an American intelligence report, the number of casualties on the Chinese side was 35.

The US has welcomed the ongoing efforts by India and China to de-escalate the situation in eastern Ladakh and said it would continue to monitor the situation closely as both sides work toward a peaceful resolution.

The US has welcomed the ongoing efforts by India and China to de-escalate the situation in eastern Ladakh and said it would continue to monitor the situation closely as both sides work toward a peaceful resolution. Watch: Defence minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday announced in Parliament that India and China have reached an agreement on disengagement in the north and south banks of Pangong lake in eastern Ladakh that mandates both sides to cease forward deployment of troops in a "phased, coordinated and verifiable" manner. "We're closely following reports of initial troop disengagement. We welcome the ongoing efforts to de-escalate the situation," a State Department spokesperson said. "We will, of course, continue to monitor the situation closely as both sides work toward a peaceful resolution," the spokesperson said while responding to a question on China and India pulling back their troops from eastern Ladakh. Congressman Michael McCaul, lead Republican in the House Foreign Affairs Committee, also welcomed the disengagement of troops. "It's heartening to see India stand strong in defending its sovereignty," he said in a tweet. "The (Chinese Communist Party) CCP's constant territorial aggression, from the East and South China Seas to the waters of the Mekong, to the Himalayas, has no place in the 21st century," McCaul said. India and China had rushed a large number of battle tanks, armoured vehicles and heavy equipment to the treacherous and high-altitude areas of eastern Ladakh region after tension escalated following a deadly clash in the Galwan Valley in June last. Twenty Indian soldiers were killed in the fierce hand-to-hand combat on June 15 in the Galwan Valley, an incident that marked the most serious military conflicts between the two sides in decades. China is yet to disclose the number of its soldiers killed and injured in the clash though it officially admitted to have suffered casualties. According to an American intelligence report, the number of casualties on the Chinese side was 35.

Closely following reports of initial troop disengagement, says US on India-China standoff

Union Defense Minister Rajnath Singh makes the suo moto statement in the Rajya Sabha (Upper House of the Indian Parliament) on the situation in East Ladakh, a day after Indian and Chinese troops along the border in Ladakh initiated the process of disengagement.

Indian Defence Minister speaks on situation at LAC between India and China

India's former Ambassador to China Gautam Bambawale expresses uncertainty over the positive disengagement by the Chinese troops at LAC. He says 'Based on the past incidents with China, it becomes very difficult to put faith in the intentions behind the disengagement'.

'We will judge Chinese by their actions not by word' says India's Ex-envoy to China Gautam Bambawale

Pointing out that India China ties being at a "crossroad", India's External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar has said that "choices that are made will have profound repercussion" not just for 2 countries, but also the entire world.

Indian External Affairs Minister: Ladakh incident 'profoundly disturbed' India-China ties

Indian and Chinese military officials will once again sit across the table and talk about the ongoing situation on the of actual control. The 9th round of military talks to begin in Chushul. Know More details in the video.

India & China to discuss ongoing tensions at LAC | 9th round of Military talks today

According to reports, <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/india-china-standoff-india-releases-chinese-soldier-apprehended-along-lac-355931">China</a> has built a new village consisting of 101 new homes in India's Arunachal Pradesh, which has stoked a new row between the two sides amid the<a href="https://www.wionews.com/topics/india-china-standoff"> India-China standoff</a> along the LAC.

The village is reportedly located on the banks of Tsari Chu river in upper Subansiri district, an area along the LAC.&nbsp;The area where the village is built has been long been disputed by both sides.

US-based imaging company Planet Labs has satellite images and claimed that around 100 houses have been built. There was no construction at the particular place in 2019.

The satellite images from November 2020 shows the village constructed in the eastern range of the Himalayas compared with the satellite image from August 2019, the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/india-china-standoff-how-indian-navys-marcos-can-change-the-game-along-pangong-lake-in-eastern-ladakh-346930">Chinese </a>have made substantial gains.

India's external affairs ministry acknowledged the satellite images and said that the Indian government has also stepped up border infrastructure including construction roads and bridges.

The MEA said that India keeps a constant watch on all developments. The ministry added that India is taking all the necessary measures to safeguard its sovereignty and territorial integrity.

Meanwhile, India's ruling party BJP lawmaker from the state of Arunachal Pradesh expressed concerns and spoke about the issue.

"Since the 80s till today, they (China) are occupying this area and construction of villages is not a new thing. They have already constructed military base between Bisa and Maza which is inside McMahon Line, under Indian territory," Tapir Gao, BJP MP from Arunachal Pradesh, said.&nbsp;

The development comes after Indian and Chinese soldiers clashed at <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/sacrifices-of-galwan-bravehearts-wont-go-in-vain-indian-army-chief-naravane-356868">Galwan </a>Valley in June last year in which 20 Indian had died in action, although the PLA had suffered casualties as well, however, China's foreign ministry has refused to divulge figures.

The stand-off in the region continues through this winter with thousands of troops from both sides deployed on the frontline along the LAC at extreme altitudes in sub-zero temperatures.

According to reports, China has built a new village consisting of 101 new homes in India's Arunachal Pradesh, which has stoked a new row between the two sides amid the India-China standoff along the LAC.

According to reports, China has built a new village consisting of 101 new homes in India's Arunachal Pradesh, which has stoked a new row between the two sides amid the India-China standoff along the LAC. The village is reportedly located on the banks of Tsari Chu river in upper Subansiri district, an area along the LAC. The area where the village is built has been long been disputed by both sides. US-based imaging company Planet Labs has satellite images and claimed that around 100 houses have been built. There was no construction at the particular place in 2019. The satellite images from November 2020 shows the village constructed in the eastern range of the Himalayas compared with the satellite image from August 2019, the Chinese have made substantial gains. India's external affairs ministry acknowledged the satellite images and said that the Indian government has also stepped up border infrastructure including construction roads and bridges. The MEA said that India keeps a constant watch on all developments. The ministry added that India is taking all the necessary measures to safeguard its sovereignty and territorial integrity. Meanwhile, India's ruling party BJP lawmaker from the state of Arunachal Pradesh expressed concerns and spoke about the issue. "Since the 80s till today, they (China) are occupying this area and construction of villages is not a new thing. They have already constructed military base between Bisa and Maza which is inside McMahon Line, under Indian territory," Tapir Gao, BJP MP from Arunachal Pradesh, said. The development comes after Indian and Chinese soldiers clashed at Galwan Valley in June last year in which 20 Indian had died in action, although the PLA had suffered casualties as well, however, China's foreign ministry has refused to divulge figures. The stand-off in the region continues through this winter with thousands of troops from both sides deployed on the frontline along the LAC at extreme altitudes in sub-zero temperatures.

China builds village in India's Arunachal Pradesh: Report

Indian Foreign Minister S. Jaishankar said that trust with China had been deeply impaired after last summer's border clash which resulted in the first combat deaths in 45 years.

Jaishankar: Trust with China deeply impaired after border clash

The Chief of Indian Army staff General MM Naravane said Pakistan continues to use terrorism as an instrument of state policy and India will continue to confront the menace effectively.

General Naravane: Pakistan continues to use terror as state policy

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