Ladakh standoff

Army changes engagement rules on LAC, commanders can use firearms against Chinese troops

The Rules of Engagement have been changed and the field commanders have been empowered to order troops to use firearms under extraordinary circumstances, army sources said.

Jun 21, 2020, 19:56 PM IST

Surender or Surrender: Rahul Gandhi's tweet on PM Narendra Modi leaves Twitterati in a fix

Rahul's latest tweet on PM Modi garnered over 20,000 likes and was re-tweeted by over 8,000 people. However, it also received over 9,000 replies with several Twitter users reminding him that it is 'surrender' and nor 'Surender'. 

Jun 21, 2020, 16:27 PM IST

IAF chief Air Chief Marshal RKS Bhadauria warns China, asserts defence forces well prepared to face fortuity

RKS Bhadauria assured the nation that forces are determined to deliver and will never let the sacrifice of our braves of Galwan Valley go in vain.

Jun 20, 2020, 10:25 AM IST

Men martyred in Galwan Valley will be remembered: Mike Pompeo condoles death of Indian soldiers

The United States had on Thursday stated that it is closely monitoring the situation between India and China along the LAC. 

Jun 19, 2020, 08:46 AM IST

Rajnath Singh holds security review meet with CDS, Service Chiefs amid Ladakh standoff

The meeting, notably, comes two days after high-level military talks took place between the two sides in China’s Moldo on Saturday. 

Jun 08, 2020, 14:23 PM IST

India, China key commander-level talks over Ladakh standoff: Here's what to expect

The unprecedented Lt General-level talk between India and China is taking place at Chushul-Moldo border point on the Chinese side in a bid to resolve the month-long dispute over the Line of Actual Control (LAC). This comes a day after the foreign ministry officials of both nations on Friday (June 5) discussed the flaring of tensions on the disputed Himalayan border.

Jun 06, 2020, 11:04 AM IST

Ladakh standoff: India, China senior military officers to meet on June 6

According to reports, the meeting is expected to take place at 8 am on Friday at Chushul-Moldo border point on the Chinese side. Lieutenant generals from both sides, including 10 Indian officials will take part in the meet. 

Jun 05, 2020, 13:25 PM IST