Ladakh

India-China committed to complete disengagement: Army after 14 hours of military talks

The senior Commanders reviewed progress on implementation of the 1st phase of disengagement and discussed further steps to ensure complete disengagement, read the Indian Army's statement.

6 hours ago

Pangong Tso, Depsang Plains on table as India, China to hold 4th Corps Commanders meet today

In the backdrop of recent Galwan clashes that led to the killing of 20 Indian soldiers in the valley, Indian and Chinese troops are set to hold the fourth round of Corps commander-level talks at the Line of Actual Control (LAC) on Tuesday, July 14.

2 days ago

Bids for Ladakh solar project may see 1st Indian action against Chinese firms

The deadly border conflict between India and China in the Ladakh region is now setting the ground for a first set of restrictions that India proposes to impose on imports from the Asian giant.

7 days ago

Indian soldiers unarmed and caught by surprise in China clash, families say

Indian soldiers who died in close combat with Chinese troops last month were unarmed and surrounded by a larger force on a steep ridge, Indian government sources, two soldiers deployed in the area and families of the fallen men said.

10 days ago

PM Special Scholarship Scheme: Applications for 10+2 students of J&K, Ladakh begin today; check details

The All India Council of Technical Education (AICTE) is beginning registrations to applications for the Prime Minister's Special Scholarship Scheme (PMSSS) for 10+2 (Class XII) students from Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) and Ladakh.

10 days ago

China, India pull back troops from Galwan Valley along LAC, buffer zone created to avert escalation

Reportedly, the Indian soldiers have also withdrawn its soldiers and a buffer zone has been created between the troops of both India and China to avoid any escalation.

10 days ago

30,000 Indian troops in eyeball-to-eyeball confrontation with Chinese

There are three Army divisions along the LAC under the XIV Corps Command, as of today. The XIV, the biggest corps of the Army in India, was set up during the 1962 war with China.

10 days ago

Indian Army responds to Leh hospital misinformation after PM Modi visit

Following Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Ladakh, the Ministry of Defence issued a statement clarifying misinformation regarding the status of the General Hospital visited by PM Modi in Leh.

12 days ago

Ladakh earthquake: 4.5 magnitude quake jolts region, second one in a week

The medium-intensity quake in Ladakh occurred at around 1.11 pm today, the National Centre for Seismology confirmed.

14 days ago

India-China standoff: What was discussed at the 10-hour-long military talks

The India-China military dialogue focused on finalising modalities for the disengagement of soldiers from various stand-off points in the Galwan Valley, and explored ways to ease tension in the border region.

15 days ago

Pakistan condemns India's expulsion of diplomats at 'delicate' time after China clash

Pakistan has accused old rival India of trying to distract the attention of its people by expelling Pakistani diplomats after Indian forces got a "battering" at the hands of Chinese troops in a clash on their disputed Himalayan border.

20 days ago

Army Chief MM Naravane visits forward locations in Eastern Ladakh

While inspecting forward areas in Eastern Ladakh, General Naravane commended the jawans for their high morale and exhorted them to continue working with zeal and enthusiasm.

22 days ago

Amid gathering war clouds over Ladakh, ITBP performs Yoga at 18,800 feet

From 18,800 feet in Sikkim Himalayas to Khardung La in Ladakh at the height of 18,000 feet and Vasundhara near Badrinath in Uttarakhand at the height of 14,000 feet, the ITBP personnel performed Yoga on the International Yoga Day 2020.

25 days ago

Indo-China border dispute: US, Germany, other nations stand in solidarity with India

Condolences pour in from several nations after India lost as many as 20 braveheart soldiers in a clash with Chinese troops along the LAC in eastern Ladakh.

26 days ago

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.

29 days ago

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.

29 days ago

Indian TV channel hosts Boycott China debate sponsored by Chinese brand

Following the standoff in Ladakh, many Indians are calling for a boycott of Chinese products, including apps like TikTok.

29 days ago

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.

29 days ago

India-China border clash: How foreign media reacted to Chinese aggression at LAC

Taking note of the prevailing situation in Ladakh, the foreign media has also woken up to report on the India-China faceoff at LAC.

29 days ago

'Unspecified number of Chinese troops killed in clashes with India in Ladakh'

China's Foreign Ministry spokesman Zhao Lijian earlier said that Indian troops had crossed the border line twice on Monday, "provoking and attacking Chinese personnel, resulting in serious physical confrontation between border forces on the two sides".

Jun 16, 2020