Indian and Chinese troops used to come face to face on the LAC many times but this time the situation is different, said the defence minister in a TV interview
The Indian Army has sought the district administration's reply on the proposed land purchase by May 30
PLA continues building bunkers and roads, deploys tanks, artillery
The India-China border dispute covers the 3,488-km-long Line of Actual Control, the de-facto border between the two countries
Parallel diplomatic channels in New Delhi and Beijing are also working towards a peaceful resolution.
External Affairs Ministry Spokesperson Anurag Srivastava said it was the Chinese side that recently undertook activities hindering India's normal patrols in the areas.
During the two-day meeting, the top brass of the force is likely to discuss security issues along with other points
The fact that more Chinese soldiers are now crossing over into the Indian side can be the result of growing Chinese aggressiveness on territorial issues
There was no official word on whether the Su-30 jets were rushed in to carry out the sorties in the wake of the face-off and aggressive Chinese posturing in the area
It was clarified during the meeting that the Indian Army will hold its fort as talks to defuse the situation would continue in parallel
Major Gawani was scheduled to visit New York for the award ceremony but due to Covid-19 pandemic, she will receive the award during an online ceremony
There was a shock on May 5, when some 5,000 Chinese troops crossed into the Galwan River valley, followed by another incursion in similar numbers into the Pangong Lake sector on May 12.
Sources in the Indian Army said that the Chinese have moved in troops and heavy vehicles across the Line of Actual Control near the Pangong Tso lake
Military sources said the Indian Army has also been matching up to the Chinese build-up in both Pangong Tso lake and Galwan Valley
The extended lockdown has made restoration work an uphill task, the biggest impediment being manpower shortage
Five columns of Army have been deployed in Kolkata and North & South 24 Parganas districts, these three parts of Bengal reported maximum damage due to the cyclone
The military leaders' briefing, scheduled for 6 pm, comes at a time when India is under lockdown to control the coronavirus pandemic
While patrol intrusions from both sides are routine in areas where the Line of Actual Control (LAC) - the de facto border between India and China - is disputed
When asked if the Air Force is ready to take out any terrorist camp or launchpad across the Line of Control Bhadauria said, "If the situation demands so, of course, Indian Air Force is ready 24x7"
This proposal is part of the Indian Army's efforts to attract the best talents of the country into its fold