Defence News

Galwan clash: No soldiers missing in action, says Indian Army

The Indian Army troops who were attacked and suffered fatal casualties on Monday night were carrying weapons, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar clarified.

Jun 18, 2020

'Martyred' Jawan calls wife to say, 'I'm alive' after reading his obituary

A Jawan who read his obituary, 'martyred' in the Galwan valley faceoff, called his wife on Wednesday to let her know he was alive. The news comes as a huge relief to the family after his name was mistaken for the name of the actual martyr.

Jun 18, 2020

Nail-studded sticks, wired clubs, stones: What China used to attack Indian soldiers in Galwan clash

An image is doing the rounds on social media, in which multiple nail-studded sticks can be seen used to attack the Indian jawans.

Jun 18, 2020

China used drones, Indian soldiers outnumbered: All you need to know about Ladakh face-off

"We were outnumbered," said an Indian Army official, talking about the violent face-off in the Galwan Valley that went on for six to seven hours.

Jun 17, 2020

India, China want peace but blame each other after deadly border clash

In Beijing, foreign ministry spokesman Zhao Lijian said the clash erupted after Indian soldiers "crossed the line, acted illegally, provoked and attacked the Chinese, resulting in both sides engaging in serious physical conflict and injury and death".

Jun 17, 2020

Indian and Chinese Foreign Ministers speak on phone: What they spoke about

Jaishankar underlined that the unprecedented development "will have a serious impact on the bilateral relationship" and China had to reassess its actions and take corrective steps.

Jun 17, 2020

Indian Army releases list of names of 20 jawans killed in Galwan clash

The Indian Army has released the names of the 20 jawans killed in action during the violent face-off with Chinese troops at eastern Ladakh.

Jun 17, 2020

First satellite image of Galwan Valley shows Chinese's military build-up, Indian soldiers hold ground

The Satellite picture of the spot has been taken on Tuesday, June 16, where India and China brawled at the Ladakh border in Galwan Valley and led to heavy casualties on both sides.

Jun 17, 2020

Disturbing and painful: Rajnath Singh on death of Indian troops in Galwan clash in first reaction

In a first reaction post the India-China border clash, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said that the loss of soldiers in Galwan is deeply disturbing and painful.

Jun 17, 2020

In sharp U-turn, Global Times says 'can't confirm number'; reporter says 5 Chinese PLA soldiers killed

India and China are again at the loggerheads in eastern Ladakh after incursion by PLA in the month of May.

Jun 16, 2020

Chinese PLA Tibet Military Command drills

India China violent faceoff: Three Indian soldiers killed in Galwan Valley, Ladakh

The Indian Army issued a statement saying that senior military officials of the two sides are currently meeting at the venue to defuse the situation.

Jun 16, 2020

127 young soldiers join Ladakh Scouts

Due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, the ceremony was conducted without any military or civil dignitaries or parents of the recruits.

Jun 13, 2020

India-China military meet over Ladakh standoff: Second round of Major General-level talks 'positive'

During the second round of military talks, which lasted for more than four-and-half-hour, the Indian delegation pressed for restoration of status quo ante and immediate withdrawal of a sizeable number of Chinese troops from the LAC on the Indo-China border.

Jun 10, 2020

Ladakh standoff: India, China start withdrawing troops from certain areas

Except for the fingers region in Pangong Tso Lake, Chinese forces have started withdrawing 2 to 3 km.

Jun 9, 2020

Explained: Why is Pangong Tso so crucial in India-China border conflict

The Indian side has stated that the LAC passes through Finger 8, which has been the place of the last military post of China. However, Indian troops have not had total power beyond Finger 4.

Jun 4, 2020

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