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Defence Minister contradicted PM Modi on Ladakh standoff: Ahmed Patel

Congress leader Ahmed Patel on Saturday criticised the Centre over the eastern Ladakh stand-off and said that the Defence Minister contradicted Prime Minister on the matter.

India expects China to sincerely work on disengagement in Ladakh: MEA

"As the external affairs minister had noted in a recent interview 'the state of the border and the future of our ties, cannot be separated'," Srivastava said at an online media briefing

Indian envoy to China briefs PLA General, reiterates stance on Ladakh issue

India has been insisting that China must withdraw its forces from areas between Finger Four and Eight. The mountain spurs in the area are referred to as Fingers

Air Chief Marshal reviews preparedness at Western Command frontline base

The IAF has been carrying out night time combat air patrols over the eastern Ladakh region in an apparent message to China that it was ready to deal with any eventualities in the mountainous region

Indian envoy meets CCP official; discusses Eastern Ladakh, border issues

Earlier in August, senior commanders of the two armies met in Daulat Beg Oldie in Eastern Ladakh at Line of Actual Control

CDS briefs Parliament on LAC; says armed forces ready for long haul: Report

Gen Rawat appeared confident and clearly conveyed to the panel that the armed forces are prepared for a long haul in the region, they said. The PAC is headed by Congress leader Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury

India, China hold Major General-level talks over disengagement in Despang

Both sides held several rounds of Major General-level talks in May and June before the level of negotiations was upgraded to the level of Corps commanders

China arrests man for posting 'rumours' on death of Chinese troops at LAC

Zhou was arrested on August 4 by police. "He confessed to his crime of rumour-mongering, showed remorse, and wrote a sincere apology letter," the report said

Jaishankar, Pompeo discuss Covid-19, 'destabilising actions' in Ladakh

India and the US have explored ways to boost cooperation in the resource-rich Indo-Pacific region where China has been trying to spread its influence

Expect China to sincerely complete disengagement, de-escalation at LAC: MEA

"We also expect that the Chinese side will work with us sincerely for complete disengagement and de-escalation and full restoration of peace and tranquility in the border areas," he said

Rahul accuses PM Modi of lying about Chinese incursion, cites media report

Congress leader Gandhi raised the issue, especially since the Galwan valley clash which led to 20 Indian Army personnel losing their lives in a face-off with Chinese troops.

China more aggressive during Covid-19, threat is global: US defence chief

Esper said Beijing was trying to use the coronavirus tragedy to their advantage for "propaganda purposes"

Closer India-US ties important amidst Chinese 'aggression': US lawmakers

The United States will remain steadfast in support of India's efforts to defend its sovereignty and territorial integrity, said the letter dated August 5

US is looking to increase arms sales to India, deepen ties: Report

American defence sales to India has jumped from near zero in 2008 to over $20 billion this year

With eye on China, India looks to increase barriers on imports from Asia

China is India's second-biggest trading partner, with trade worth $87 billion in the fiscal year ending March 2019

India strengthens troop, tank deployment in Ladakh to tackle Chinese threat

The armoured deployment is such that the Chinese would find it difficult to operate there, in case, they try out any misadventure

Ladakh standoff: DRDO weighs options to make indigenous light tanks

Ministry had planned to import such tanks to counter possible attack by Chinese troops

Indian, Chinese commanders meet today on disengagement in eastern Ladakh

India insists that China must withdraw its forces from areas between Finger Four and Eight

Amid China's Galwan aggression, bipartisan support in US grows for India

Indian and Chinese troops have been locked in a standoff in several areas along the Line of Actual Control in eastern Ladakh since May 5

India-US relationship broad, deep and growing, says top American Senator

The Republican Senator from Colorado is Chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Subcommittee on East Asia, the Pacific, and International Cybersecurity Policy