Tag: India- China standoff

Attack on soldiers at Galwan valley ‘pre-planned’, Govt was ‘fast asleep’: Rahul Gandhi

On Thursday, he raised questions about the soldiers being sent unarmed to face the Chinese on the LAC.

June 19, 2020

‘No Indian soldier seized,’ claims China day after release of 10 Armymen detained during Galwan valley clash

The Chinese Foreign Ministry also said that regarding the serious situation in Galwan valley, the 'right and wrong is very clear and the responsibility entirely lies with the Indian side.'

June 19, 2020

PM Modi’s all-party meet on Galwan valley clash today; AAP, RJD, AIMIM not invited, fume

This is the first all-party meeting called by PM Modi after the death of 20 Indian soldiers in a violent face-off with Chinese troops at patrol point 14 on Monday night in Ladakh's Galwan valley.

June 19, 2020

‘Deepest condolences’: US on death of 20 Indian soldiers in clash with Chinese troops in Ladakh

Following reports of violence in Ladakh, the United States had on Tuesday voiced hope that the two countries will peacefully resolve differences.

June 19, 2020

‘Who sent unarmed Indian soldiers towards danger,’ questions Rahul, says China committed ‘big mistake’

His remarks came soon after he questioned the government over the killing of 20 Indian soldiers by the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) in an unprecedented attack in Ladakh's Galwan Valley.

June 18, 2020

All Indian soldiers involved in clash with Chinese troops at Galwan valley accounted for, none missing: Army

As many as 20 Indian Armymen including officers were killed in the face-off while the the Chinese side is learnt to have suffered over 40 casualties including dead and seriously injured.

June 18, 2020

Onus on Govt to ensure national interests are kept supreme: Pranab Mukherjee after Ladakh face-off

Mukherjee -- who held post of the country's defence minister and as President, was the Supreme Commander of the armed forces -- further said that the 'soul of the nation is bruised'.

June 18, 2020

‘Exaggerated and untenable’: India on China’s claim over Galwan valley after face-off

This was in response to China sending mixed signals on Wednesday with its support for peaceful resolution of the standoff in Ladakh on the one hand, and laying claim on the Galwan valley on the other.

June 18, 2020

India-China standoff: DoT may disconnect Chinese equipment from BSNL 4G upgradation tender

The tension has also affected the mobile industry. Chinese handset maker Oppo cancelled the livestream launch of its flagship 5G smartphone in the country amid protests.

June 18, 2020

India-China face-off: Second Major General-level talks at Galwan valley day after dialogue ends in stalemate

In a strong message to Beijing, Foreign minister S Jaishankar told his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi on Wednesday that what happened in Galwan valley was 'pre-meditated' and 'planned action' by China which was responsible for the sequence of events.

June 18, 2020

Ladakh clash ‘pre-meditated action’ by Chinese troops, India tells China; both nations agree to resolve issue ‘fairly’

An unprecedented violent clash took place in Galwan Valley at the Line of Actual Control in eastern Ladakh with Chinese People’s Liberation Army soldiers attacking a small group of Indian Army men on patrol, resulting in fatalities which included the commanding officer of the Indian Army.

June 17, 2020

Don’t wish to see more clashes, says China, alleges Indian troops ‘flip-flopped’, ‘violated’ border protocols at LAC

Speaking to reporters, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Zhao Lijian said the sovereignty of the Galwan valley area has always belonged to China.

June 17, 2020

Rajnath Singh meets 3 Service chiefs, CDS Gen Bipin Rawat over Ladakh clashes between Indian, Chinese troops

Singh also spoke with External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on the current situation along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in Ladakh.

June 17, 2020

PM Modi calls all-party meet on Friday to discuss India-China border situation amid violent face-off in Ladakh

Presidents of various political parties would take part in this virtual meeting, the Prime Minister's office has informed.

June 17, 2020

4 Indian soldiers critical, 20 dead in face-off with Chinese troops in Ladakh; over 40 PLA casualties, say reports

These are the first casualties faced by the Indian Army in clash with the People's Liberation Army since 1975 when an Indian patrol was ambushed by Chinese troops in Arunachal Pradesh.

June 17, 2020

United face essential for effective China response

Uniting the nation is the government’s responsibility, which it has ignored. Its silence, while ignoring the opposition, has resulted in a divided nation benefitting China. The government must rethink its approach.

June 16, 2020

Army officer, 2 soldiers killed in ‘violent face-off’ with China troops in Ladakh during de-escalation process: Reports

Meanwhile, Beijing has accused Indian soldiers of 'crossing the border and attacking Chinese personnel'.

June 16, 2020