Page 28 - Ladakh

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

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

Indian and Chinese commanders hold talks on further disengagement in Ladakh

The key focus of the high level meeting is expected to be to a roll out of the phase two of the disengagement process

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

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

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

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

Uttarakhand won't use Chinese equipments, devices: CM Trivendra Rawat

Uttarakhand gov will not use any Chinese equipment or devices, said Chief Minister Rawat amid calls for boycotting Made in China goods after Galwan Valley clash last month

Indian, Chinese militaries to carry out joint verification of disengagement

As per the mutual understanding, neither side will carry out any patrolling in the friction points till modalities for restoration of peace and tranquillity are thrashed out

India, China start border disengagement; Beijing moves back troops 2 km

Under the mutual disengagement, both sides will disengage and move back by 1-1.5 kilometres from the friction points

Chinese troops move back by 2 km at LAC friction points in Eastern Ladakh

The disengagement process between armies of India and China at friction points along the LAC in Eastern Ladakh completed on Wednesday and the Chinese troops have moved back by approximately 2 kms

Why is China allowed to justify murder of 20 jawans? asks Rahul Gandhi

A day after NSA Ajit Doval held talks with Chinese Minister of Foreign Affairs Wang Yi, Rahul Gandhi asked why "China allowed to justify the murder of 20 unarmed jawans in our territory."

IAF carrying out intensive night-time operations over Eastern Ladakh

Notwithstanding the strong winds and the chilling weather, the ground crew and pilots are flying using even very small windows when the wind speed is low

Signs of thaw at Galwan Valley after NSA Ajit Doval, Wang Yi talk

The development echoes a similar claim made after senior Indian and Chinese military commanders met on June 6 near Chushul.

Indian and Chinese troops begin disengagement in Galwan Valley on LAC

NSA Ajit Doval held talks with Chinese Foreign Minister and State Councilor Wang Yi over video call yesterday

India and China agree to respect LAC, complete ongoing disengagement

MEA press statement says agreement was reached between National Security Advisor Ajit Doval and Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi

India's enemies have seen your fire and fury: PM Modi to soldiers in Ladakh

Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed soldiers in Nimoo, Ladakh, during his trip to the region to review the situation along the Line of Actual Control

PM Modi at Ladakh on surprise visit: His addresses to the soldiers and more

China today said that artificial blocks to bilateral cooperation would harm India's interests and that the two countries should work together to uphold peace in their border region

PM's visit to Ladakh to boost morale of 'valorous soldiers': Amit Shah

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday lauded the visit of Prime Minister Narendra Modi to Ladakh and said the tour will boost the morale of "our valorous soldiers". Modi's visit to Ladakh came amidst the ongoing stand-off between the Indian Army and China's PLA (People's Liberation Army) in the forward areas of the high altitude region. Tensions had escalated between the two countries after 20 Indian Army personnel were killed in a fierce clash with Chinese troops in the Galwan Valley in eastern Ladakh last month. "Leading from the front. Prime Minister Shri @NarendraModi Ji with our brave and courageous personnel of Army, Air Force & ITBP at a forward location in Ladakh. "This visit of honourable PM will surely boost the morale of our valorous soldiers," he tweeted along with multiple pictures of Modi with the soldiers. Shah also used the hashtag '#ModiInLeh' in his Twitter post. The prime minister on Friday reached Leh where he interacted with personnel of the Army, Air Force

India banning Chinese apps effective way to impose costs on China: Expert

India's decision to ban Chinese apps seems to be an effective way to impose costs on China for its actions at the border and inhibit its ability to exert influence