
July 15, 2020 02:35 IST
While both Indian and Chinese troops have shown some pullback at the four friction points, including the north bank of Pangong Tso, further reduction in the number of troops and the distance between them were to be discussed by the Corps Commanders on Tuesday.
Wed, Jul 15, 2020
July 14, 2020 04:32 IST
The meeting will start Tuesday morning at the Chushul border point with Moldo — the first two meetings took place at Moldo on the Chinese side on June and June 22 while the third meeting was at Chushul.
Tue, Jul 14, 2020
July 12, 2020 04:33 IST
The minister’s remarks came on the day Indian Army sources said Chinese troops have vacated the base at Finger 4 in Pangong Tso, and have thinned their strength somewhat on the ridgeline.
Sun, Jul 12, 2020
July 10, 2020 04:37 IST
This clears the decks for another round of talks, especially on Pangong Tso where even after some thinning out, Chinese troops are still present in large numbers at Finger 4 on the northern banks of the lake.
Fri, Jul 10, 2020
July 09, 2020 04:50 IST
"The progress is good. Both forces are moving back with vehicles and structures. The target was set for this evening and it appears it is going to be achieved," a senior army officer said.
Thu, Jul 09, 2020
July 09, 2020 01:10 IST
Among the key measures, the Cabinet gave its nod to extend the Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana, which provides for allocation of foodgrain from the Central pool, until November with an additional estimated expenditure of Rs 76,062 crore.
Thu, Jul 09, 2020
July 08, 2020 05:00 IST
Both sides, sources said, have moved back troops by more than 1 km at each of these locations and neither side will patrol the de facto buffer zones as long as the current tensions continue. These limits on patrolling, sources said, will not be permanent.
Wed, Jul 08, 2020
July 06, 2020 12:26 IST
According to a senior Army officer, the Chinese military camp at PP14 in Galwan Valley, reconstructed at the site of the June 15 clashes in which 20 Indian Army personnel were killed, has been completely dismantled and all tents have been uprooted. Troops and material have been taken back in vehicles.
Tue, Jul 07, 2020
July 04, 2020 01:53 IST
PM Modi appreciated how the soldiers had fought the Chinese on June 15. He told the injured troops that the entire country is proud of them, and that their courage and gallantry will inspire the young generation and the country for a long time.
Sat, Jul 04, 2020
July 03, 2020 15:07 IST
Responding to Modi's comments, Chinese embassy spokesperson Ji Rong said: “It's groundless to view China as "expansionist", exaggerate & fabricate its disputes with neighbours."
Sat, Jul 04, 2020
July 02, 2020 20:36 IST
The most prominent of these proposals include missile systems for the three services, and additional fighter jets for the Air Force. The aircraft will be bought from Russia, and also from the domestic Hindustan Aeronautics Limited.
Sat, Jul 04, 2020
July 02, 2020 18:18 IST
The situation along the LAC in Ladakh remains tense, even after three rounds of discussions at the level of Corps Commanders, the most recent on Tuesday.
Fri, Jul 03, 2020
July 02, 2020 00:36 IST
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will be visiting Ladakh Friday for a review of the situation. Accompanied by Army chief General MM Naravane and Northern Army Commander Lt General YK Joshi, Singh will interact with troops and will be briefed by military commanders.
Thu, Jul 02, 2020
July 01, 2020 00:39 IST
The meeting, the third between the two commanders who first met on June 6, started around 11 am at Chushul – the meetings on June 6 and June 22 were held at Moldo on the Chinese side of the border with Chushul.
Wed, Jul 01, 2020
June 30, 2020 04:38 IST
At their last meeting, the Corps Commanders reached “mutual consensus to disengage” while discussing “friction areas” such as Galwan Valley, Hot Corps Commanders meeting at Chushul today to end stalemate Springs and Pangong Tso.
Tue, Jun 30, 2020
June 29, 2020 18:47 IST
This will be the third meeting between XIV Corps Commander Lt General Harinder Singh and South Xinjiang Military Region Commander Major General Liu Lin.
Mon, Jun 29, 2020
June 29, 2020 04:55 IST
PM Modi said during the pandemic, the world had seen “India’s spirit of universal brotherhood…at the same time it also noticed India’s commitment and might when it comes to safeguarding her sovereignty and territorial integrity”.
Mon, Jun 29, 2020
June 28, 2020 04:05 IST
A letter was sent Saturday, with the subject “news reporting by PTI not in national interest,” written by Samir Kumar, head of Prasar Bharati News Service, and addressed to PTI’s Chief Marketing Officer.
Sun, Jun 28, 2020
June 27, 2020 05:21 IST
A senior government official told The Indian Express that the armed forces had been given a “free hand” to deal with the situation and sufficient troops, military equipment and material have been moved to various areas along the 3,488-km-long disputed border with China.
Sat, Jun 27, 2020
June 26, 2020 04:58 IST
This came to light Thursday when the Ministry of External Affairs mentioned it for the first time and the Chinese Ambassador to India, Sun Weidong, detailed the incident in an interview.
Fri, Jun 26, 2020
June 25, 2020 01:42 IST
Senior sources in the Army confirmed that “the tent which was removed on June 15 has been reported back by our ground troops at PP-14 (Patrolling Point 14)”. Reached for comment, the Army did not confirm or deny the existence of Chinese structures visible in the satellite images.
Thu, Jun 25, 2020
June 24, 2020 04:30 IST
Victory Day: The parade will last for around 90 minutes and see the participation of military personnel from 19 countries, including India and China.
Thu, Jun 25, 2020
June 24, 2020 01:05 IST
Rajnath Singh, who is in the Russian capital to attend the 75th anniversary of the Victory Day celebration to mark the end of Second World War, said, “All our proposals have received positive response from the Russian side. I am fully satisfied with the discussions.”
Wed, Jun 24, 2020
June 23, 2020 13:51 IST
An official told The Indian Express that the Monday meeting at Moldo built on the understanding reached at the previous meeting of the Corps Commanders on June 6, and involved detailed discussions on “all the friction areas,” i.e., Galwan Valley, Hot Springs and Pangong Tso areas.
Wed, Jun 24, 2020
June 23, 2020 12:04 IST
This will be Naravane’s second trip to the Northern Command since the standoff with China began in early May.
Tue, Jun 23, 2020



