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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

China under Xi stepped up 'aggressive' foreign policy towards India: US

China under Jinping has stepped up its "aggressive" foreign policy toward India and "resisted" efforts to clarify the Line of Actual Control, according to a report by US Congress appointed commission.

'China's actions in Pangong helped the world know true colours of Beijing'

China's actions in Pangong region, Eastern Ladakh, in India has helped the world know the true colours of Beijing, said Jeff M. Smith, Research Fellow, South Asia-Heritage Foundation.

Eye on China: India to get Rs 38,900-cr defence upgrade amid border dispute

To buy 21 MiG-29s, 12 Sukhoi-30MKI aircraft, upgrade existing 59 MiG-29s

INS slams China for restricting access to Indian newspapers, media websites

Indian Newspaper Society has slammed China's action of restricting access to Indian newspapers and media websites and urged Indian govt to take steps to ban access to Chinese media in the country.

Rajnath to visit Ladakh on Friday, review military preparedness: Report

To be accompanied by Chief of Army Staff Gen M M Naravane, it will be the defence minister's first visit to Ladakh after the standoff between the two armies began on May 5

India, China armies identify expeditious, phased de-escalation as priority

The talks took place on the Indian side of the LAC in Chushul sector in eastern Ladakh

Ladakh standoff: India, China hold marathon Corps Commander talks

In the meeting, the Indian delegation conveyed concerns over China's "new claim lines" in the region and demanded restoration of status quo ante as well as immediate withdrawal of Chinese troops

Chinese troops now stepping up activity near Arunachal Pradesh

The two sectors that are seeing the most PLA activity are Tawang and Walong - both of which bore the brunt of the Chinese offensive in 1962.

Ashok Gehlot asks PM Modi to withdraw statement on Galwan valley face-off

Ashok Gehlot has asked PM Modi to withdraw his statement, made at an all-party meeting on June 19, in which he said that "neither is anyone inside our territory nor is any of our post captured".

Hindustan Antibiotics seeks redemption amid rising anti-China sentiments

The firm is charting a turnaround plan by beginning the manufacturing of key bulk drugs that the government has identified under a production-linked incentive (PLI) scheme

Indian-Americans protest in Chicago against Chinese aggression in Ladakh

A group of Indian-Americans has organised a peaceful demonstration in front of the Chinese Consulate in Chicago, protesting against Beijing's incursions in eastern Ladakh.

Delhi Congress chief, colleagues detained for assembling without permission

Police detained Delhi Congress president and his party colleagues after they gathered near India Gate without permission to pay tribute to the soldiers killed in a border clash with Chinese troops

Galwan Valley clash: China amassing troops at LAC since May, says MEA

Chinese actions led to rising tensions and face-off, says ministry

China amassed troops on LAC since May, violated agreements, says India

MEA said both sides had agreed to respect and abide by the LAC and not undertake any activity to alter the status quo

Galwan clash: China talks peace but raises troop deployment by 30%

It said it would continue holding talks "for peace and tranquillity" along the Line of Actual Control (LAC).

Army chief General M M Naravane visits Ladakh, takes stock of situation

Soon after arriving in Leh, Gen Naravane visited an Army hospital where 18 soldiers injured in the clash in Galwan Valley on June 15 are undergoing treatment, Army officials said.

China terms reports of 40 PLA troops killed in Galwan clash as 'fake news'

Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Zhao Lijian reacted to the remarks of former army chief V K Singh who claimed over 40 Chinese were killed during the clash

Galwan clash: India, China to disengage forces from friction points

In the meantime, Army Chief Gen MM Naravane reviewed the Army's overall combat readiness in the Ladakh region with the ground commanders soon after arriving in Leh.