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NEW DELHI India China Border Violence LIVE Updates: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has called an all-party meeting to discuss the alarming situation at the Line of Actual Control (LAC) and to plan a response to the death of at least 20 Indian Army soldiers in a clash with Chinese troops on Monday night after opposition leaders goaded the PM over his silence.
Presidents of various political parties will participate in the meeting at 5 pm on Friday via videoconferencing, the Prime Minister's Office said, in the first statement to come out from it on the violent face-off in the last 24 hours. PM Modi was briefed about the situation by the home and defence ministers on Tuesday.
Jun 17, 2020
2:57 pm (IST)
Family Planned to Get Rajesh Orang Married in Next Vacation | Rajesh Orang, who joined the Army in 2015, died of injuries suffered in hand to hand combat with the Chinese Army at Galwan Valley in Ladakh region. Rajesh's mother Mamata was so overwhelmed by emotions that she could hardly speak. She was hoping to get him married when he came back on a holiday next.
Jun 17, 2020
2:33 pm (IST)
Latest visuals from Ladakh show wreath laying of Indian Army soldiers, who were martyred in the Galwan Valley clash, being performed at Army Hospital in Leh, ANI reports.
Indian Army jawan Rajesh Orang's family seeks befitting reply to China after his martyrdom in Galwan Valley
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Jun 17, 2020
2:30 pm (IST)
The list of twenty Indian Army personnel who were martyred in the clash with Chinese troops in the Galwan Valley on Monday night, the biggest military confrontation in over five decades.
Jun 17, 2020
2:21 pm (IST)
Major General Level Talks Underway at Galwan Valley | Major General level talks are underway in Galwan Valley. Earlier, at a briefing at the Chinese Foreign Ministry, Spokesman Zhao Lijian said that both sides are having close communication with each other resolving this through diplomatic and military channels.
Jun 17, 2020
2:17 pm (IST)
READ | China Claims Sovereignty Over Galwan Valley, Tight-Lipped on Casualties Suffered During Ladakh Clash
On the situation at the China-India border both sides are having close communication with each other resolving this through diplomatic and military channels, Zhao said.
Indian Army jawan Rajesh Orang's family seeks befitting reply to China after his martyrdom in Galwan Valley
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Jun 17, 2020
2:15 pm (IST)
Mayawati Terms Killing of 20 Troops in Ladakh as 'Extremely Sad | Bhujan Samaj Party chief Mayawati on Wednesday termed the killing of 20 Army personnel, including a colonel, during a stand off with Chinese troops in Ladakh as "extremely sad" and "shocking".
Jun 17, 2020
1:58 pm (IST)
‘Necessary for Govt to Inform Public’: Former Indian Foreign Secy |“It is necessary for the government to inform the country and tell the public where the situation stands at the moment and how it looks like as we take things forward,” former Indian Foreign Secretary Nirupama Rao tells CNN-News18.
Jun 17, 2020
1:54 pm (IST)
Chinese Foreign Ministry Refuses to Comment on Reports of 43 Casualties | At a briefing at the Chinese Foreign Ministry, Spokesman Zhao Lijian refused to comment on reports of 43 casualties on the Chinese side during the face-off in the Galwan Valley on Monday night."The border troops are dealing with relevant matter," he said. When pointed out that the India has released the number of casualties and why Beijing was not providing the number for Chinese side, he said, "I I have stated that Chinese and Indian border troops are now jointly dealing with the relevant matter on the ground. I have nothing to add at the moment." India’s The External Affairs Ministry on Tuesday said the violent confrontation between armies of India and China in eastern Ladakh was the result of an attempt by the Chinese side to unilaterally change the status quo in the region.
Jun 17, 2020
1:43 pm (IST)
READ | Chinese Violence Completely Unprecedented, Govt Should be Firm in Statements: Lt Gen DS Hooda
The retired General, under whose leadership India carried out the surgical strikes against terror camps in Pakistan Occupied Kashmir, told CNN-News18 this is not the first time that China has resorted…
Indian Army jawan Rajesh Orang's family seeks befitting reply to China after his martyrdom in Galwan Valley
Jun 17, 2020
1:29 pm (IST)
PM Modi Calls All-party Meeting | “In order to discuss the situation in the India-China border areas, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has called for an all-party meeting at 5 PM on 19th June. Presidents of various political parties would take part in this virtual meeting,” The Office of the Prime Minister said in a statement on Twitter.
Jun 17, 2020
1:25 pm (IST)
‘Sovereignty of Galwan Valley Area Always Belonged to China’: Chinese Foreign Ministry | Zhao Lijian, Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson said that the sovereignty of the Galwan valley area has always belonged to China. “The Indian border troops flip-flopped and seriously violated our border protocols on border-related issues and the consensus of our commander level talks,” Lijian added.
Jun 17, 2020
1:23 pm (IST)
“We ask India to strictly discipline its frontline troops, stop infringing and provocative activity at once, work with China and come back to the right track of resolving the differences through dialogue and talk,” said Zhao Lijian, Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson.
Jun 17, 2020
1:17 pm (IST)
‘Communicating Through Diplomatic & Military Channels’: Chinese Foreign Ministry | “From the Chinese side, we do not wish to see more clashes, says Zhao Lijian, Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson on the Galwan Valley clash. “We are having communication through diplomatic and military channels. The right and wrong of this is very clear. ..The incident happened on the Chinese side of LAC and China is not to blame for it.” Zhao Lijian said.
Jun 17, 2020
1:14 pm (IST)
‘Feel Extreme Pain’: Gautam Gambhir | “Like every Indian right now, I feel extreme pain. Our soldiers, like always have displayed exemplary courage. Damage has been inflicted on both sides but India never hides the sacrifice of soldiers for fake perception! Nation stands with the bereaved families! #WeStandFirm,” BJP MP Gautam Gambhir wrote on Twitter.
Jun 17, 2020
1:04 pm (IST)
16 Soldiers Hit with Blunt Objects, 4 Fell into River | Sources told CNN-News18 that 16 soldiers were hit with blunt objects and had sustained trauma injuries, while four had fallen into the Galwan river.
Jun 17, 2020
12:51 pm (IST)
Deepak Singh from Madhya Pradesh’s Rewa is among the 20 soldiers martyred in the violent face-off with Chinese troops at LAC. Martyred Deepak Singh's father Gajraj Singh was informed late on Tuesday by military officials that a violent skirmish took place in the Galwan Valley on the Indo-China border and many brave sons of the country had died.
Jun 17, 2020
12:41 pm (IST)
As one enters Suryapet in Telangana- Babu's hometown, barricades were set up to avoid crowding as hundreds were waiting to salute the hero for one last time. His last words with his parents were over a phone call on June 14. “You sent me to Army, now let me do my duty,” Babu told his parents over the call. Upon questioning the situation on the border, he added, “you are not supposed to ask me that and I cannot tell you anything. Everything is fine.” Read full story here.
Jun 17, 2020
12:35 pm (IST)
Delhi Police detain Swadeshi Jagran Manch members and some Army veterans who were protesting outside China's Embassy in India.
Jun 17, 2020
12:27 pm (IST)
Nation Will Never Forget Sacrifice: Defence Minister | “Nation will never forget their bravery and sacrifice. My heart goes out to the families of the fallen soldiers. The nation stands shoulder to shoulder with them in this difficult hour. We are proud of the bravery and courage of India’s bravehearts,” Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said.
Jun 17, 2020
12:24 pm (IST)
‘Loss of Soldiers in Galwan Deeply Painful’: Defence Minister | “The loss of soldiers in Galwan is deeply disturbing and painful. Our soldiers displayed exemplary courage and valour in the line of duty and sacrificed their lives in the highest traditions of the Indian Army,” said Defence Minister Rajnath Singh.
Jun 17, 2020
12:21 pm (IST)
READ | Family of Soldier Who Died in Ladakh Clash Planned to Get Him Married in Next Vacation
Rajesh Orang had joined the Army in 2015 after passing the higher secondary examination and belonged to the Bihar Regiment.
Jun 17, 2020
12:06 pm (IST)
Priyanka Gandhi Reacts | Congress General Secretary Priyanka Gandhi said: “Our Mother Earth, our sovereignty is in danger. Our soldiers are getting martyred. Will we sit silently? The people of India are entitled to the truth, they need a leadership that is ready to lay down its life before our land is taken away,” she said. She further asked PM Modi to come forward and added that it was time to face China.
Jun 17, 2020
12:04 pm (IST)
Army, Navy and Air Force on Highest Level of Alert, Say Sources: The political establishment has asked all three forces that India needs to be prepared for the worst, sources told CNN-News18. Army, Navy and Air Force are on highest level of alert and there is a forward movement of assets. The sources said that a complete free hand to local commander has been given. They’ve been told that if there are hostilities, give a befitting reply irrespective of what SOPs say, sources added. Sources also say that ITBP may now come under Army Control.
Jun 17, 2020
11:55 am (IST)
Congress leader Randeep Surgewala asks PM Modi to end his silence. “Will the government tell us what is happening at the border? Where is the Chinese Army? How much of our land has been taken by them? Does the government have any answers for the braves who have died? Their families?” Surjewala said.
Jun 17, 2020
11:47 am (IST)
Jawan from Himachal Killed in Indo-China clash, Village Grieves Loss | A pall of gloom descended on Karohta village when tragic news reached here about the demise of Sepoy Ankush Thakur in a fierce clash between Indian and Chinese troops in Galwan valley of Ladakh. The 21-year-old sepoy was recruited to the Punjab Regiment in 2018 and was a resident of Karohta, a village in Bhoranj subdivision. His father and grandfather had also served in the Indian Army. Thakur has a younger brother who is studying in class six.
Jun 17, 2020
11:43 am (IST)
Encourage China & India to Engage in Dialogue: UK | A British High Commission spokesperson said: "Clearly these are concerning reports. We encourage China and India to engage in dialogue on issues relating to the border — violence is in no-one's interest."
Jun 17, 2020
11:36 am (IST)
“China has grabbed our land, PM Modi why are you silent,” asks Congress leader Rahul Gandhi in a video message posted on Twitter.
Jun 17, 2020
11:31 am (IST)
“We can't hold Jawaharlal Nehru, Indira Gandhi or Rahul Gandhi responsible for whatever happened at the border. We all are responsible for the martyrdom of 20 jawans. All parties will support whatever decision PM takes but he should tell people what went wrong,” Shiv Sena MP Sanjay Raut tells news agency ANI.
Jun 17, 2020
11:27 am (IST)
Commanding Officer of Chinese Unit Killed in Face-off: ANI | The Commanding Officer of the Chinese Unit involved in the face-off with Indian troops in the Galwan Valley is among those killed, news agency ANI reported citing sources.
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