Ladakh

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.

Jul 4, 2020

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.

Jul 2, 2020

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.

Jul 1, 2020

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.

Jun 26, 2020

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.

Jun 24, 2020

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.

Jun 21, 2020

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.

Jun 19, 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

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 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.

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

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.

Jun 17, 2020

'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

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

India-China LAC clash: Casualties on both the sides, says Army [Read full statement here]

An Indian Army officer, 2 jawans died in a clash with Chinese soldiers in the Galwan Valley area of eastern Ladakh. Read the updated statement from the Indian Army on the prevailing situation in Ladakh.

Jun 16, 2020

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

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

India-China Ladakh standoff talks: Both sides agreed to 'peacefully resolve' situation

The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said that the military and diplomatic dialogue between India and China will continue to resolve the situation in eastern Ladakh.

Jun 7, 2020

Can Modi govt confirm that no Chinese soldiers entered India? Asks Rahul Gandhi

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has also attached a news report that said that India-China will hold a top-level military meeting on June 6 in a bid to resolve the troop confrontation in eastern Ladakh.

Jun 3, 2020