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Ladakh: Govt says 'intricate' discussions on disengagement continue
The Indian statement was silent on New Delhi's demand for China to ensure a reversion to the "status quo ante" of April, before PLA crossed the LAC at six points in Eastern Ladakh
 "Ladakh: Govt says 'intricate' discussions on disengagement continue")
Let the military prove its worth
New Delhi needs to give the military planners a free hand and not be overly considerate of China's sensitivities
 "Let the military prove its worth")
Armed forces get special powers to buy weapons of up to Rs 300 crore
They said there was no cap on the number of procurement programmes and that each acquisition under the emergency requirement category should not cost more than Rs 300 crore.
 "Armed forces get special powers to buy weapons of up to Rs 300 crore")
Follow all agreed protocols along LAC: India tells China in military talks
The two sides agreed on certain modalities for rolling out the next phase of disengagement and are expected to get in touch with each other after discussing agreed points
 "Follow all agreed protocols along LAC: India tells China in military talks")
Armed forces get special powers for individual procurement worth Rs 300 cr
The decision was taken at a meeting of the Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) headed by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh
 "Armed forces get special powers for individual procurement worth Rs 300 cr")
Talks between India, China for 2nd phase disengagement along LAC conclude
The Corps Commander-level talks between India and China over the second phase of disengagement along the LAC have concluded at Chushul Border post in Eastern Ladakh
Lt Col moves HC against Army's decision to ban social media for officials
The plea said Choudhary got to know through a July 9 news report about the Army's order requiring him and other personnel to delete Facebook, Instagram and 87 other applications by July 15
 "Lt Col moves HC against Army's decision to ban social media for officials")
Army Chief to review preparedness, security along Pakistan border today
India has registered strong protest, through diplomatic channels, at the continued unprovoked ceasefire violations by Pakistan forces along the Line of Control
 "Army Chief to review preparedness, security along Pakistan border today")
Militant killed in encounter with security forces in J&K's Anantnag
Security forces launched a cordon and search operation early Monday morning in Srigufwara area
 "Militant killed in encounter with security forces in J&K's Anantnag")
It is a work in progress: Jaishankar on disengagement at Sino-Indian border
People familiar with the development said the fourth round of Lt General-level talks will be held early next week with an aim to finalise modalities for withdrawal of troops
 "It is a work in progress: Jaishankar on disengagement at Sino-Indian border")
Troops to pull back in Hot Spring, Pangong Tso, but PLA to remain on Indian territory
The demilitarised zone will lie entirely in Indian territory and the Line of Actual Control (LAC) would effectively shift by 1-3 km into India
J-K: Army foils infiltration bid along LoC in Naugam; two militants killed
The troops swiftly launched an ambush which led to the killing of the two militants
 "J-K: Army foils infiltration bid along LoC in Naugam; two militants killed")
The real defence failures: The price we pay for not building capacity
Mr Modi has been realistic about the facts on the ground, and chosen discretion over valour while resolving (hopefully) that India will prepare to fight another day, writes T N Ninan
Wielding the stick versus carrying one
When it comes to China what will win us the day? Braggadocio or preparedness?
India, China agree on complete disengagement of troops from eastern Ladakh
Ministry of External Affairs said the talks were held under the framework of Working Mechanism for Consultation & Coordination on India-China Border Affairs
 "India, China agree on complete disengagement of troops from eastern Ladakh")
China and India should be partners, not rivals: Chinese ambassador to India
In his video, he said that there was an incident on June 15th on the India-China border causing casualties, which neither China nor India would like to see
 "China and India should be partners, not rivals: Chinese ambassador to India")
Pakistan shells border areas in Rajouri; one army personnel killed
A 36-year old Army personnel was killed in a ceasefire violation by the Pakistan Army alongthe Line of Control (LoC) in Rajouri district of Jammu and Kashmir on Friday
Restoring status quo ante on border is declared goal: P Chidambaram
The People's Liberation Army of China has called back troops from the Galwan Valley, Patrolling Point 15 and Hot Springs, say reports.
 "Restoring status quo ante on border is declared goal: P Chidambaram")
Rajnath Singh to meet CDS, three service chiefs on current situation on LAC
As part of the first phase of disengagement, Chinese troops have moved back from Finger 4 to Finger 5
 "Rajnath Singh to meet CDS, three service chiefs on current situation on LAC")
Talks between India, China on Hot Spring disengagement break down
Government sources say Chinese military commanders have not agreed on the modalities for creating a demilitarised, 2-km-wide buffer zone.