Defence News

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

Explained: India, China stand-off or stalemate as top military officials await June 6 talks

In efforts to de-escalate the LAC situation in Ladakh, Lt General-level officers from Indian and Chinese military, led by the Corps Commander of the Leh-based XIV Corps will hold first serious talk on June 6.

Jun 4, 2020

Amid border stand-off with India, Chinese PLA Tibet military command holds night-time high altitude drills

During the mock battle, PLA scouts fired more than 2,000 munitions, including mortar shells, rifle grenades and rockets and "and tested their combat capability under a harsh environment".

Jun 3, 2020

Supertech resident tests positive for COVID-19 in Noida

Making lives difficult: The tyranny of RWAs in India amid coronavirus pandemic

The RWAs are responsible for managing the day-to-day affairs of housing societies or a neighbourhood and set guidelines related to several issues such as security.

Jun 2, 2020

China building motorable road on Indian side of Pangong lake amid rising tensions

Pangong lake's northern bank protrusions are identified as "Fingers" to demarcate territory. While India claims the Line of Actual Control (LAC) starts at Finger 8, China contends it begins at Finger 2, which is controlled by the Indian forces.

May 30, 2020

India vs China: Military strength comparison

As the tensions between the world's two largest standing Army have increased, let us compare the military strength of India and China.

May 27, 2020

China ramps up Galwan Valley defences after accusing Indian troops of trespassing

Boundary disputes between Asia's two biggest countries have been an intractable issue since the 1950s and multiple attempts have failed to resolve the 3488 km long border dispute.

May 18, 2020

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