As Indian and Chinese military commanders get set to start the next round of military-level talks on Sunday, India's Army chief Gen MM Naravane said if China continues to deploy troops along the Line of Actual Control(LAC) in Ladakh then the Indian Army will also continue to maintain its troops.

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Indian and Chinese troops were involved in a standoff at the LAC last year, although&nbsp;China declared it was taking steps to disengage however tensions continue at the border.

India's Army chief expressed concern over "large-scale build-up" by China and the "infrastructure development" at the border.

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General MM Naravane declared that the Indian Army is keeping a close eye on the Chinese activities at the border while adding that, "if they are there to stay, we are there to stay too".

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India's army chief asserted that the forces will be looking out for any "misadventure once again" by the Chinese side. The army chief maintained that the large-scale build-up "continues to be in place and to sustain that kind of a build-up, there has been an equal amount of infrastructure development on the Chinese side."

Indian and Chinese troops were involved in a clash at Galwan Valley in June last year in which 20 Indian soldiers had died, the Chinese government declared later that four of its troops were also killed, however, reports claimed the casualties on the Chinese side was much higher.&nbsp;

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General Naravane added that although it was difficult to fathom China's intention to "open up one more front", he&nbsp;added&nbsp;that the PLA was unable to make any progress due to the "rapid response done by the Indian armed forces".

(With inputs from Agencies)

As Indian and Chinese military commanders get set to start the next round of military-level talks on Sunday, India's Army chief Gen MM Naravane said if China continues to deploy troops along the Line of Actual Control(LAC) in Ladakh then the Indian Army will also continue to maintain its troops.

As Indian and Chinese military commanders get set to start the next round of military-level talks on Sunday, India's Army chief Gen MM Naravane said if China continues to deploy troops along the Line of Actual Control(LAC) in Ladakh then the Indian Army will also continue to maintain its troops. Also Read: Chinese Air Force still deployed at three airbases facing Ladakh: Air Chief Marshal V R Chaudhari Indian and Chinese troops were involved in a standoff at the LAC last year, although China declared it was taking steps to disengage however tensions continue at the border. India's Army chief expressed concern over "large-scale build-up" by China and the "infrastructure development" at the border. Watch: Tensions at the India-China border General MM Naravane declared that the Indian Army is keeping a close eye on the Chinese activities at the border while adding that, "if they are there to stay, we are there to stay too". Also Read: China-made electric vehicles should not be sold in India: Modi govt to Elon Musk India's army chief asserted that the forces will be looking out for any "misadventure once again" by the Chinese side. The army chief maintained that the large-scale build-up "continues to be in place and to sustain that kind of a build-up, there has been an equal amount of infrastructure development on the Chinese side." Indian and Chinese troops were involved in a clash at Galwan Valley in June last year in which 20 Indian soldiers had died, the Chinese government declared later that four of its troops were also killed, however, reports claimed the casualties on the Chinese side was much higher. Also Read: Indian soldiers foil Chinese incursion in Arunachal Pradesh: Sources General Naravane added that although it was difficult to fathom China's intention to "open up one more front", he added that the PLA was unable to make any progress due to the "rapid response done by the Indian armed forces". (With inputs from Agencies)

Large scale Chinese build-up along LAC continues to be in place: Army chief Gen Naravane

India's Army chief General Naravane said today that Pakistan continues to "embrace terrorism and continues to use terror as state policy." "We reserve our right to respond at a time and place of our choosing with precision.

India's Army chief General Naravane said today that Pakistan continues to "embrace terrorism and continues to use terror as state policy." "We reserve our right to respond at a time and place of our choosing with precision. It is a clear message we have sent across," the Army chief said on the Pakistan threat. "We have zero-tolerance for terror," he added. General Naravane said the forces are "ready to meet any eventuality". "We have maintained a high state of alertness all along the northern borders. We are hoping for a peaceful solution but are ready to meet any eventuality. All logistics are taken care of," the Army chief added on tensions along the Line of Actual Control(LAC) with China. Naravane said that eight round of talks has been conducted between India and China on the situation at the LAC with another round due to take place. Naravane said the Army faced two principal challenges namely COVID-19 and situation along India's northern borders involving China. "We are alert and ever ready to meet challenges," the Army chief asserted. "Pakistan and China together form a potent threat and the threat of collusivity cannot be wished away," he added. Naravane said a broad roadmap is being prepared to bring in all the new technologies to develop a technology-enabled Army to meet challenges of the future. On the Chinese activities, the Army chief said every year the PLA comes to traditional training areas which have been vacated. "They were in depth area of Tibet plateau with no reduction in friction area," he added.

Pakistan, China together form a potent threat, says Indian Army chief General Naravane

Indian Army Chief&nbsp;MM Naravane has ruled out any plans of sending troops on the ground in Afghanistan, reaffirming New Delhi's long-standing policy of "no boots on the ground". 
 
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In response to a question at his annual presser,&nbsp;General&nbsp;Naravane&nbsp;said, "as far as Afghanistan is concerned, there are no plans whatsoever to commit boots on the ground and neither do we envisage such a scenario developing in the near future". 
 
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This is not the first time such statement has come from India. In 2017, the then Indian Defense Minister Nirmala Sitharaman ruled out Indian troops on the ground. At that time, the Trump administration was keen India sent its forces.&nbsp;&nbsp;

India has been Afghanistan's biggest development partner in the region.

From mega infrastructure projects like the India Afghanistan friendship dam to the Afghan parliament to capacity building, India has been providing the country support since the fall of the Taliban in 2001.&nbsp;

Both sides are soon expected to sign an agreement on the building of the Shatoot dam that will provide safe drinking water to 2 million residents of Kabul city.

Indian Army Chief MM Naravane has ruled out any plans of sending troops on the ground in Afghanistan, reaffirming New Delhi's long-standing policy of "no boots on the ground".

Indian Army Chief MM Naravane has ruled out any plans of sending troops on the ground in Afghanistan, reaffirming New Delhi's long-standing policy of "no boots on the ground". Also read | Pakistan, China together form a potent threat, says Indian Army chief General Naravane In response to a question at his annual presser, General Naravane said, "as far as Afghanistan is concerned, there are no plans whatsoever to commit boots on the ground and neither do we envisage such a scenario developing in the near future". Also read | India-China standoff: As winter sets over LAC, India's Army chief General Naravane visits eastern Ladakh This is not the first time such statement has come from India. In 2017, the then Indian Defense Minister Nirmala Sitharaman ruled out Indian troops on the ground. At that time, the Trump administration was keen India sent its forces. India has been Afghanistan's biggest development partner in the region. From mega infrastructure projects like the India Afghanistan friendship dam to the Afghan parliament to capacity building, India has been providing the country support since the fall of the Taliban in 2001. Both sides are soon expected to sign an agreement on the building of the Shatoot dam that will provide safe drinking water to 2 million residents of Kabul city.

Won't send boots on the ground in Afghanistan says Indian Army Chief Naravane

Amid the India-China standoff along the Line of Actual Control(LAC), India's Army chief General Naravane today visited forwards areas in eastern <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/chinese-general-zhao-zongqi-man-behind-violent-ladakh-clashes-removed-351303">Ladakh</a> to review the situation.

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General Naravane visited Rechin La and met Army officers and soldiers in order to gauge the country's military preparedness. The Army chief was briefed by Lt Gen PGK Menon, the commander of the Leh-based 14 Corps.

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Naravane who reached the LAC on Wednesday morning was on a day-long visit to the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/indias-defence-minister-highlights-chinas-unprovoked-aggression-build-up-in-ladakh-349692">China</a> border.

General MM Naravane interacted with the troops deployed in the forward areas and exhorted all ranks to continue working with same zeal and enthusiasm,&nbsp;the Army said. The Army chief also distributed sweets and cakes on the eve of Christmas.

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General Naravane's visit was mainly aimed at meeting local commanders and troops and to ensure state of readiness. The Army chief also undertook on the "spot inspection" of the state of habitat of troops on the forward line of defences at Rechin La," the Army said.

Tensions between India and China has been on the razor's edge since June when troops from both sides clashed at the Galwan Valley on June 15-16 leading to the death of 20 Indian soldiers, although PLA troops were also killed in action but the Chinese foreign ministry has refused to divulge the casualty figure.

Although both sides have held several rounds of disengagement talks both at the diplomatic and military level but troops continue to be deployed along the LAC with the Chinese side refusing to fall back despite the harsh winter.

Reports say at least 50,000 Indian troops have been deployed along the LAC with the equal number by the Chinese PLA including heavy arms, ammunition and Air Force jets.

Amid the India-China standoff along the Line of Actual Control(LAC), India's Army chief General Naravane today visited forwards areas in eastern Ladakh to review the situation.

Amid the India-China standoff along the Line of Actual Control(LAC), India's Army chief General Naravane today visited forwards areas in eastern Ladakh to review the situation. Watch: General Naravane visited Rechin La and met Army officers and soldiers in order to gauge the country's military preparedness. The Army chief was briefed by Lt Gen PGK Menon, the commander of the Leh-based 14 Corps. General MM Naravane #COAS visited forward base #Tara and interacted with the local commanders and troops. He appreciated their high morale and state of readiness. #IndianArmy#NationFirst pic.twitter.com/Yr4GTE5Q11 — ADG PI - INDIAN ARMY (@adgpi) December 23, 2020 × Naravane who reached the LAC on Wednesday morning was on a day-long visit to the China border. General MM Naravane interacted with the troops deployed in the forward areas and exhorted all ranks to continue working with same zeal and enthusiasm, the Army said. The Army chief also distributed sweets and cakes on the eve of Christmas. General MM Naravane #COAS interacted with the troops deployed in forward areas and exhorted all ranks to continue working with same zeal and enthusiasm. #COAS also distributed sweets and #cakes on the eve of #Christmas. #CelebratingFestivalsTogether#IndianArmy pic.twitter.com/Fq22qqIqn3 — ADG PI - INDIAN ARMY (@adgpi) December 23, 2020 × General Naravane's visit was mainly aimed at meeting local commanders and troops and to ensure state of readiness. The Army chief also undertook on the "spot inspection" of the state of habitat of troops on the forward line of defences at Rechin La," the Army said. Tensions between India and China has been on the razor's edge since June when troops from both sides clashed at the Galwan Valley on June 15-16 leading to the death of 20 Indian soldiers, although PLA troops were also killed in action but the Chinese foreign ministry has refused to divulge the casualty figure. Although both sides have held several rounds of disengagement talks both at the diplomatic and military level but troops continue to be deployed along the LAC with the Chinese side refusing to fall back despite the harsh winter. Reports say at least 50,000 Indian troops have been deployed along the LAC with the equal number by the Chinese PLA including heavy arms, ammunition and Air Force jets.

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