20:05 June 17
Front-line bases of the Indian Army and the Air Force along the nearly 3,500 km de-facto border with China are put on high alert in view of a major clash between Indian and Chinese troops in Galwan Valley, official sources said.
The Indian Navy has also been asked to raise its alert level in the Indian Ocean Region where Chinese Navy has been making regular forays.
18:53 June 17
As Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces, I bow to the exemplary courage and supreme sacrifice of our soldiers to protect the sovereignty and integrity of the country.
— President of India (@rashtrapatibhvn) June 17, 2020 " class="align-text-top noRightClick twitterSection" data="">As Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces, I bow to the exemplary courage and supreme sacrifice of our soldiers to protect the sovereignty and integrity of the country.
— President of India (@rashtrapatibhvn) June 17, 2020
As Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces, I bow to the exemplary courage and supreme sacrifice of our soldiers to protect the sovereignty and integrity of the country.
— President of India (@rashtrapatibhvn) June 17, 2020
Paying tribute to the martyred soldiers, President Ram Nath Kovind said that, "As Supreme Commander of Armed Forces, I bow to exemplary courage and supreme sacrifice of our soldiers to protect sovereignty and integrity of country. All those who laid down their lives in Galwan Valley have upheld the best traditions of Indian armed forces."
17:36 June 17
EAM S Jaishankar underlined that this unprecedented development will have a serious impact on the bilateral relationship. The need of the hour was for the Chinese side to reassess its actions and take corrective steps.
Two sides should scrupulously & sincerely implement the understanding reached by Senior Commanders on June 6. Troops of both sides should also abide by bilateral agreements and protocols. They should strictly respect & observe LAC & shouldn't take any unilateral action to alter it, MEA said.
In conclusion, it was agreed that overall situation would be handled in responsible manner and both sides would implement disengagement understanding of June 6 sincerely. Neither side would take any action to escalate matters&ensure peace as per bilateral agreements and protocols, added MEA.
17:11 June 17
16:59 June 17
Virginie Battu-Henriksson, EU Spokesperson for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, said, "In light of recent worrying developments along LAC between India & China, we encourage both sides to show restraint & to engage in military de-escalation, as well as to continue the dialogue."
"This is crucial for building trust and reaching a peaceful solution which is essential to preserving peace and stability in the region," he added.
16:49 June 17
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar spoke to Chinese foreign minister Wang Yi over phone on LAC clash.
Giving a strong message to China, Jaishankar said that, "Whatever happened in the Galwan was premeditated and plan action by China which was responsible for the sequence of events."
Whereas, Yi reportedly said that India should severely punish those responsible for conflict and control its frontline troops.
"China, India agree to resolve border clash in a fair way, de-escalate as soon as possible," added Yi.
16:45 June 17
West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee announces compensation of Rs 5 lakh and a government job for the families of the two soldiers who lost their lives in Ladakh.
15:56 June 17
In a video message, Congress president Sonia Gandhi said, "The martyrdom of 20 soldiers has shaken the conscience of the entire country. I pay tribute to the brave soldiers. There is outrage over this incident in the country, the Prime Minister should come out and tell the truth."
15:42 June 17
PM Modi, Union Home Ministers Amit Shah and chief ministers, who are present in the meeting via video-conferencing, observed two-minute silence as a tribute to the soldiers who lost their lives.
15:23 June 17
During his virtual meeting with chief ministers on COVID-19, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said the sacrifices of soldiers along the border will not go in vain.
"For us, the unity and sovereignty of the country is the most important ...India wants peace but it is capable to give a befitting reply if instigated," he added.
15:19 June 17
The Indian Army has released the names of the 20 soldiers, who lost their lives in the face-off.
15:02 June 17
Wreath laying of Indian Army soldiers, who lost their lives in Galwan Valley clash, performed at Army Hospital in Leh.
15:00 June 17
According to Army sources, Major General level talks being held between India and China in the Galwan valley to further defuse the situation.
14:53 June 17
Delhi Police detained Swadeshi Jagran Manch members and some Army veterans who were protesting outside China's Embassy to India.
"10 protesters of Swadeshi Jagaran Manch (SJM) who had gathered near Teen Murti roundabout for protest against China have been detained," said a police official.
14:41 June 17
"It's time for us to show an extremely firm response, make our red-lines very clear to Chinese govt, take up talks at the highest level but keep our powder dry because if situation goes out of hand, it's military which needs to be handling the situation," says Lt General (Retd) DS Hooda.
13:55 June 17
Akhil Bhartiya Samta Foundation activists shouted slogans against China and burnt effigies of China's President in Uttar Pradesh's Mathura.
13:45 June 17
China claims sovereignty over Galwan Valley; refuses to comment on Chinese casualties
China on Wednesday claimed that the sovereignty of the Galwan Valley area in Ladakh "always belonged to it," a day after the armies of the two countries were engaged in a violent face-off.
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.
The ministry said both sides suffered casualties that could have been avoided had the agreement arrived earlier at the higher level been scrupulously followed by the Chinese side.
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 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."
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.
"The over all border situation is stable and controllable," he told correspondents to a volley of questions.
13:41 June 17
One more soldier from West Bengal among the martyred list in Galwan Valley face off. He hailed from Bindipara of Alipurduar.
13:31 June 17
In order to discuss the situation in the India-China border areas, Prime Minister @narendramodi 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.
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) June 17, 2020 " class="align-text-top noRightClick twitterSection" data="">In order to discuss the situation in the India-China border areas, Prime Minister @narendramodi 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.
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) June 17, 2020
In order to discuss the situation in the India-China border areas, Prime Minister @narendramodi 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.
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) June 17, 2020
PM Modi calls for all-party meeting on LAC standoff
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: PM's Office
13:28 June 17
Government should inform citizens of the current situation at India-China border: Surjewala
Twenty soldiers were martyred but govt kept silent. Govt should take citizens into confidence & tell them how China grabbed our land, how 20 jawans were martyred, what is the current situation and what is govt's strategy to deal with the issue, says Randeep Surjewala, Congress spokesperson.
13:27 June 17
Gujarat: People in Ahmedabad's Bapu Nagar burnt photos of Chinese President Xi Jinping, yesterday.
12:54 June 17
China suffered 35 casualties during Galwan clash: Sources citing US intelligence reports
The Chinese Army suffered 35 casualties during the violent clash with the Indian military in eastern Ladakh's Galwan Valley, official sources said on Wednesday quoting US intelligence reports.
The figure could be a combination of total number of soldiers killed and seriously wounded, they added.
12:53 June 17
12:52 June 17
12:29 June 17
Rajnath Singh reviews border situation at a meeting with top defence officials
Defence minister Rajnath Singh reviewed the situation at a meeting in South Block attended by CDS, three services chiefs.
India is prepared to resolve the situation through discussions and there can be no compromise on India’s territorial integrity.
After wreath laying in Leh today, the mortal remains of the fallen soldiers will be taken to their respective places
Next of kin have been informed. List of fallen soldiers will be released soon.
12:27 June 17
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, says a British High Commission spokesperson
12:24 June 17
Rajnath Singh condoles deaths of soldiers who lost their lives in India-China clash
"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 on his Twitter handle.
"The Nation will never forget their bravery and sacrifice. My heart goes out to the families of the fallen soldiers. The nation stand shoulder to shoulder with them in this difficult hour. We are proud of the bravery and courage of India’s bravehearts," his tweet read.
11:54 June 17
11:50 June 17
Former MLA Kunal Shangdi condoles the death of Indian Army soldier Ganesh Hansda. Hansda was among the soldiers who martyred in the India-China clash along LAC in Galwan valley
11:47 June 17
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.
11:44 June 17
Bihar's Sunil Kumar, a havildar of the 16th battalion of Bihar Regiment was among the Army personnel who martyred during a face-off between India and China in the Galwan valley in Eastern Ladakh on Monday night.
Sunil Kumar was a native of Dhibra village under the Parsa police station limits in Saran district. He is survived by his wife and a three-year-old daughter.
11:09 June 17
Commanding Officer of Chinese Unit among those killed in face-off with Indian troops in Galwan Valley
The commanding officer of the Chinese Unit involved in the violent face-off on the night of June 15-16, with Indian troops in the Galwan Valley is among those killed, sources confirmed.
The increased movement of the Chinese helicopter at the face-off location showed that and Chinese suffered a significant number of casualties in the violent face-off.
"The assessment is based on the number of Chinese soldiers evacuated from the face-off location on stretchers and subsequently by ambulance vehicles on the track along the Galwan river, as also the increased Chinese helicopter movement," said sources.
"The troops who were part of the face-off told about a significant number of Chinese casualties. Although it is difficult to specify the exact number of casualties both killed and wounded, the number is estimated to be much beyond 40," sources added.
11:08 June 17
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh holds meeting with 3 Service Chiefs (Army, Navy & Air Force) and the Chief of Defence Staff. He also spoke to External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on the current situation: Sources
11:01 June 17
Chinese side suffered significant number of casualties, report sources
It is assessed that the Chinese suffered a significant number of casualties in the violent face off on the night of June 15-16, informed sources.
The assessment is based on the number of Chinese soldiers evacuated from the face-off location on stretchers and subsequently by ambulance vehicles on the track along the Galwan river, as also the increased Chinese helicopter movement, they said.
They further informed that the troops who were part of the face-off told about a significant number of Chinese casualties. Although it is difficult to specify the exact number of casualties both killed and wounded, the number is estimated to be much beyond 40.
10:50 June 17
People protest against China by burning the Chinese flag along with effigies of President Xi Jinping in Varanasi.
10:45 June 17
A young soldier from West Bengal's Birbhum district was among those who killed in Ladakh’s Galwan valley yesterday.
Rajesh Orang, 25, belonged to the Bihar regiment of the Indian Army. He was the only son of Subhas Orang, a tribal marginal farmer at Belgaria village in Bhutura gram panchayat of Birbhum’s Mohammedbazar.
10:41 June 17
SalutationsOur Rajesh Orang of village Belghorhia under Md Bazar PS, Birbhum made supreme sacrifice for Nation in a ‘violent face-off’ with Chinese troops in Ladakh's #Galwanvalley.
My condolences to his parents-Rajesh ji Orang and Mamata ji Orang. Nation stands with them. (1/2)
">SalutationsOur Rajesh Orang of village Belghorhia under Md Bazar PS, Birbhum made supreme sacrifice for Nation in a ‘violent face-off’ with Chinese troops in Ladakh's #Galwanvalley.
— Governor West Bengal Jagdeep Dhankhar (@jdhankhar1) June 17, 2020
My condolences to his parents-Rajesh ji Orang and Mamata ji Orang. Nation stands with them. (1/2)
SalutationsOur Rajesh Orang of village Belghorhia under Md Bazar PS, Birbhum made supreme sacrifice for Nation in a ‘violent face-off’ with Chinese troops in Ladakh's #Galwanvalley.
— Governor West Bengal Jagdeep Dhankhar (@jdhankhar1) June 17, 2020
My condolences to his parents-Rajesh ji Orang and Mamata ji Orang. Nation stands with them. (1/2)
West Bengal Governor condoles death of Rajesh Orang, one of the soldiers who died in India-China faceoff
"Salutations Our Rajesh Orang of village Belghorhia under Md Bazar PS, Birbhum made supreme sacrifice for Nation in a 'violent face-off' with Chinese troops in Ladakh's #Galwanvalley. My condolences to his parents-Rajesh ji Orang and Mamata ji Orang. Nation stands with them," West Bengal Governor Jagdeep Dhankhar wrote on his Twitter handle.
He further wrote, "Befitting response of our Army will not go in vain. Nation is beholden to them for making supreme sacrifice in defence of our sovereignty at zero temperature. We must ever remember-our comfort state is because of ever readiness of our Armed forces to make any sacrifice."
09:35 June 17
4 Indian soldiers in critical condition, say sources
Four Indian soldiers are in critical condition after the violent face-off with Chinese troops on Monday evening, according to sources.
The violent clash started on late evening and night of June 15 in Ladakh's Galwan Valley as a result of an attempt by the Chinese troops to unilaterally change the status quo during de-escalation in Eastern Ladakh and the situation could have been avoided if the agreement at the higher level been scrupulously followed by the Chinese side, India had said on Tuesday.
At least 20 Indian soldiers were killed in the violent face-off, government sources had revealed and added that the casualty numbers could rise.
Indian intercepts revealed that Chinese side suffered 43 casualties including dead and seriously injured in the violent clash.
09:25 June 17
Tibet is reason of tension: Central Tibetan Admin President on Galwan Valley face-off
After India-China face-off at Galwan Valley in Ladakh, President of Central Tibetan Administration, Lobsang Sangay said that Tibet is the reason of the tension.
Lobsang Sangay said, “Since border transformed from Indo-Tibet border to Indo-China border, all the tensions have come up. Unless both sides resort to non-violence and dialogue, perpetual peace might be a problem and Tibet is the reason why this tension is happening.”
At least Twenty Indian Army soldiers lost their lives in Ladakh's Galwan Valley on June 16 after violent face-off between both Indian and Chinese Armies. According to reports, Chinese side also suffered 43 casualties in the Galwan Valley physical clash.
07:03 June 17
Closely monitoring India-China situation, says US
The United States is closely monitoring the situation following a fierce clash between Indian and Chinese forces in eastern Ladakh and hopes that the differences will be resolved peacefully, officials said here.
Twenty Indian Army personnel including a colonel were killed in the clash with Chinese troops in the Galwan Valley in eastern Ladakh on Monday night, the biggest military confrontation in over five decades that has significantly escalated the already volatile border standoff in the region.
"We are closely monitoring the situation between Indian and Chinese forces along the Line of Actual Control," a State Department spokesperson said.
"We note the Indian military has announced that 20 soldiers have died, and we offer our condolences to their families," the official said.
Both India and China have expressed their desires to de-escalate and the US supports a peaceful resolution of the current situation, the spokesperson said.
04:32 June 17
UN concerned about deaths along LAC, urges restraint
UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres is concerned about the clashes between Indian and Chinese troops along the Line of Actual Control in Ladakh and asked the two nations to exercise restraint, a spokesperson said Tuesday.
Guterres's Associate Spokesperson Eri Kaneko said: "We are concerned about reports of violence and deaths along the Line of Actual Control between India and China."
She added: "We urge both sides to exercise maximum restraint. We take positive note of reports that the two countries are engaged in deescalating the situation."
The clashes on Monday, during which no firearms were reportedly not used, was probably the worst confrontation since the 1962 war between the neighbours.
22:50 June 16
Increase in Chinese chopper activity across LAC to airlift casualties suffered during face-off
Increase in Chinese chopper activity has been observed across the LAC to airlift casualties suffered by them during a face-off with Indian troops in Ladakh's Galwan valley, sources confirmed to a news agency.
Indian intercepts have revealed that Chinese side suffered 43 casualties including dead and seriously injured in the face-off, sources confirmed to a news agency.
22:47 June 16
China suffered 43 casualties in violent face-off in Galwan Valley, reveal Indian intercepts
Indian intercepts reveal that Chinese side suffered 43 casualties including dead and seriously injured in the violent face-off in Ladakh's Galwan valley, Confirmed Army.
The violent face-off happened on late evening and night of June 15 in Ladakh's Galwan Valley as a result of an attempt by the Chinese troops to 'unilaterally change' the status quo during de-escalation in Eastern Ladakh and the situation could have been avoided if the agreement at the higher level been scrupulously followed by the Chinese side, India said on Tuesday.
At least 20 Indian soldiers were killed in the violent face-off, government sources said and added that the casualty numbers could rise.
19:52 June 16
Indian Army gave befitting reply: BJP President JP Nadda on India-China face off
Borders of India will remain intact and are intact under leadership of PM. During de-escalation process that was underway in Galwan Valley in Ladakh,violent face-off took place with Chinese Army. Indian Army gave befitting reply.Unfortunately,we lost our 3 army men: BJP President JP Nadda
19:51 June 16
India’s territorial integrity will not be compromised under PM Modi: BJP's JP Nadda
I can assure you that under the leadership of PM Modi, India’s territorial integrity will not be compromised. We now have the political will and our Army is fully equipped to take on any adversary. Nobody can cast any ill eye on Modi's India: BJP President JP Nadda
19:48 June 16
Jawan Kundan Kr Ojha who died in India-China standoff hailed from Jharkhand
Kundan Kumar Ojha, who was one of the two jawans who died during a violent faceoff between troops in the Galwan area in Eastern Ladakh on Monday night, hailed from Sahibganj district of Jharkhand. All total three Indian Army personnel, including one Commanding officer and two jawans lost were martyred in the escalation.
19:45 June 16
Need to maintain 'aggressive posture to contain China': Colonel (Retired) TP Tyagi
In an exclusive interview with ETV Bharat, Colonel (Retired) TP Tyagi batted for an "aggressive posture" against China saying that he believes it would help contain Beijing from advancing further while terming the death of three Indian Army personnel during a violent faceoff between troops in the Galwan area in Eastern Ladakh on Monday night as" unfortunate".
"It is very unfortunate that three Indian Army personnel including one Commanding officer from the Punjab Regiment and two jawans were martyred during a violent faceoff between troops in the Galwan area in Eastern Ladakh on Monday night. China's Global Times has claimed that five Chinese soldiers also died and 11 sustained injuries in the escalation. I believe that the number of casualties will increase on the Chinese side...Galwan valley was an undisputed spot in Ladakh. But, China first invaded it and then when it was met with resistance it went back but what I fail to understand is that what led to this escalation. We cannot tolerate this... It will be very easy to contain China if we maintain an aggressive posture."
18:58 June 16
External Affairs Minister, CDS, Army Chief leave Defence Minister's residence
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Bipin Rawat and Army Chief General MM Naravane leave from the residence of Defence Minister Rajnath Singh. This is the second successive review meeting in a day.
18:24 June 16
Colonel Santosh who died in India-China standoff hailed from Telangana
Colonel Santosh, one of the three Indian Army personnel who lost their lives during a violent faceoff between troops in the Galwan area in Eastern Ladakh on Monday night, hailed from Suryapet Didtrict of Telangana.
He had been serving in the Indian Army for the past four years and was posted at the India-China border in Ladakh since last one year.
He is survived by his wife Santishi, and two children Abhigna(9), Anirudh(4).
17:56 June 16
Army Chief General arrives at Defence Minister Rajnath Singh's residence
Army Chief General MM Naravane arrives at Defence Minister Rajnath Singh's residence in Delhi.
17:47 June 16
Here's what retired Indian Armed Forces officers had to say about India-China standoff
While Colonel (Retired) Jaibans Singh, termed the India-China standoff and the consequential death of three Indian Army personnel - one officer and two jawans - as "unfortunate", Wing Commander (retd) Praful Bakshi termed the act as "perfidy" and violation of the Geneva Convention.
17:31 June 16
Tamil Nadu CM extends condolences to martyred soldier's family in tweet
#LadakhBorder பகுதியில் சீன இராணுவம் தாக்கியதில், பாதுகாப்பு பணியில் ஈடுபட்டிருந்த இராமநாதபுரம் - கடுக்கலூர் கிராமத்தைச் சேர்ந்த தமிழக வீரர் திரு.பழனி அவர்கள் உயிரிழந்த செய்தியறிந்து மிகுந்த வேதனை அடைந்தேன். வீரமரணம் எய்திய பழனி அவர்களின் குடும்பத்தினருக்கு எனது ஆழ்ந்த இரங்கல்!
— Edappadi K Palaniswami (@CMOTamilNadu) June 16, 2020 " class="align-text-top noRightClick twitterSection" data="">#LadakhBorder பகுதியில் சீன இராணுவம் தாக்கியதில், பாதுகாப்பு பணியில் ஈடுபட்டிருந்த இராமநாதபுரம் - கடுக்கலூர் கிராமத்தைச் சேர்ந்த தமிழக வீரர் திரு.பழனி அவர்கள் உயிரிழந்த செய்தியறிந்து மிகுந்த வேதனை அடைந்தேன். வீரமரணம் எய்திய பழனி அவர்களின் குடும்பத்தினருக்கு எனது ஆழ்ந்த இரங்கல்!
— Edappadi K Palaniswami (@CMOTamilNadu) June 16, 2020
#LadakhBorder பகுதியில் சீன இராணுவம் தாக்கியதில், பாதுகாப்பு பணியில் ஈடுபட்டிருந்த இராமநாதபுரம் - கடுக்கலூர் கிராமத்தைச் சேர்ந்த தமிழக வீரர் திரு.பழனி அவர்கள் உயிரிழந்த செய்தியறிந்து மிகுந்த வேதனை அடைந்தேன். வீரமரணம் எய்திய பழனி அவர்களின் குடும்பத்தினருக்கு எனது ஆழ்ந்த இரங்கல்!
— Edappadi K Palaniswami (@CMOTamilNadu) June 16, 2020
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Edappadi K. Palaniswami took to Twitter to express his grief over the death of Palani, one of the Indian Army soldiers who lost his life during a standoff between India and China in the Galwan area in Eastern Ladakh on Monday night.
He said that he is "deeply disturbed" by Palani's death and extended his condolences to the martyred soldier's family.
17:00 June 16
India-China face off: Family mourns death of martyred Tamil Nadu soldier
The family of Palani, one of the Indian Army soldiers who lost his life during a standoff between India and China in the Galwan area in Eastern Ladakh on Monday night, mourns his death.
The jawan hailed from Kadukalur village in Tamil Nadu's Ramanathapuram.
16:23 June 16
India-China face off amounts to perfidy, violates Geneva Convention: Wing Commander (retd) Praful Bakshi
In an exclusive interview with ETV Bharat, Wing Commander (retd) Praful Bakshi said that the recent India-China face off amounts to perfidy violating the Geneva Convention.
"To tell you the truth after the recent face off the number of flag meetings at various levels followed by Lieutenant General-level talks between India and China, thereafter these meetings are still going on and if this firing has taken place during flag meetings in that region then it amounts to perfidy. Perfidy means when the Geneva Convention is broken. When these meetings are taking place no military action takes place"
15:26 June 16
'Chinese side also suffered casualties in the Galwan Valley physical clash': tweets Global Times Editor-in-Chief
Based on what I know, Chinese side also suffered casualties in the Galwan Valley physical clash. I want to tell the Indian side, don’t be arrogant and misread China’s restraint as being weak. China doesn’t want to have a clash with India, but we don’t fear it.
— Hu Xijin 胡锡进 (@HuXijin_GT) June 16, 2020 " class="align-text-top noRightClick twitterSection" data="">Based on what I know, Chinese side also suffered casualties in the Galwan Valley physical clash. I want to tell the Indian side, don’t be arrogant and misread China’s restraint as being weak. China doesn’t want to have a clash with India, but we don’t fear it.
— Hu Xijin 胡锡进 (@HuXijin_GT) June 16, 2020
Based on what I know, Chinese side also suffered casualties in the Galwan Valley physical clash. I want to tell the Indian side, don’t be arrogant and misread China’s restraint as being weak. China doesn’t want to have a clash with India, but we don’t fear it.
— Hu Xijin 胡锡进 (@HuXijin_GT) June 16, 2020
"Chinese side also suffered casualties in the Galwan Valley physical clash", tweets Editor-In-Chief of Chinese Newspaper Global Times
14:50 June 16
In an exclusive interview with ETV Bharat News Editor Nishant Sharma, retired colonel Jaibans Singh, Indian Defence and Security Affairs Analyst, highlighted his views on the current situation of India-China border standoff.
14:25 June 16
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh to participate in PM Modi's meet with CMs on Covid-19
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will be participating in Prime Minister Narendra Modi's meeting with Chief Ministers via video conference today at 3 pm. Earlier in the day he held a meeting with Chief of Defence Staff General Bipin Rawat, the three service chiefs and External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar to discuss the recent developments in Eastern Ladakh.
14:24 June 16
Army chief General cancels scheduled visit to Pathankot today
Army chief General Manoj Mukund Naravane cancels a scheduled visit to Pathankot on Tuesday.
14:08 June 16
China-India agree to resolve issues through dialogue: China's Global Times quotes Beijing Foreign Minister
Chinese and Indian side agreed to resolve the bilateral issues through dialogue to ease the border situation and maintain peace and tranquility in border areas, China's Global Times quotes their Foreign Minister
14:02 June 16
India-China Major generals hold talks to defuse tension: Army Sources
Major Generals of India and China are talking to defuse the situation in the Galwan Valley, Ladakh and other areas after the violent face-off last night in which casualties have been suffered by both sides: Army Sources
14:01 June 16
Senior Journalist Sanjib Kr Baruah on India-China escalation
Senior Journalist Sanjib Kr Baruah reports on the escalation between India and China. He says that as per sources there was a violent escalation last night leaving one Indian Army officer and two soldiers were killed and resulting in casualties on the Chinese side as well.
13:45 June 16
Casualties suffered on both sides: Indian Army
The Indian Army in an amended statement, said "Casualties suffered on both sides" in "violent face-off" during de-escalation process with China in Galwan Valley, Ladakh.
13:34 June 16
Defence Minister meets Gen Bipin Rawat over recent developments at LAC
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh held a meeting with Chief of Defence Staff General Bipin Rawat, the three service chiefs and External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar. Recent developments in Eastern Ladakh were discussed.
13:27 June 16
China deflects blame; says India crossed border, attacked Chinese personnel
As per reports from AFP, China has alleged that the Indian Army crossed the LAC and attacked personnel from China's People's Liberation Army.
12:57 June 16
India-China face-off LIVE: Galwan standoff was premeditated and planned, India's strong message to China
New Delhi: An Indian Army officer and two soldiers were killed in Galwan Valley in eastern Ladakh on Monday night during a violent face off with the Chinese troops, the Army said.
They said senior military officials of the two sides are holding a meeting in Galwan Valley to defuse tension.
READ:| A brief history: India -China standoff
"During the de-escalation process underway in the Galwan Valley, a violent face-off took place on Monday night with casualties. The loss of lives on the Indian side includes an officer and two soldiers," the Army said in a brief statement.
After 1975 this is the first violent incident on the India-China border in which casualties have taken place.
A large number of Indian and Chinese troops were engaged in an eyeball-to-eyeball situation in Galwan Valley for the last five weeks.
The incident comes days after Indian Army Chief Gen MM Naravane said both sides have begun disengaging from Galwan Valley.
India and China are engaged in a standoff at multiple points along the Line of Actual Control in Eastern Ladakh where the Chinese People's Liberation Army has amassed over 10,000 troops with its heavy artillery and armoured regiments on its side of the LAC.
India has also now matched the deployment done by the Chinese and after the talks between the two sides at the multiple levels, they have even disengaged and gone back from their positions by a couple of kilometres.
The first standoff began on May 5th when Indian and Chinese soldiers clashed at Pangong Tso, which is a lake that extends from India to the Tibetan Autonomous Region, China, with the LAC passing through it.
With inputs from agencies
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20:05 June 17
Front-line bases of the Indian Army and the Air Force along the nearly 3,500 km de-facto border with China are put on high alert in view of a major clash between Indian and Chinese troops in Galwan Valley, official sources said.
The Indian Navy has also been asked to raise its alert level in the Indian Ocean Region where Chinese Navy has been making regular forays.
18:53 June 17
As Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces, I bow to the exemplary courage and supreme sacrifice of our soldiers to protect the sovereignty and integrity of the country.
— President of India (@rashtrapatibhvn) June 17, 2020 " class="align-text-top noRightClick twitterSection" data="">As Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces, I bow to the exemplary courage and supreme sacrifice of our soldiers to protect the sovereignty and integrity of the country.
— President of India (@rashtrapatibhvn) June 17, 2020
As Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces, I bow to the exemplary courage and supreme sacrifice of our soldiers to protect the sovereignty and integrity of the country.
— President of India (@rashtrapatibhvn) June 17, 2020
Paying tribute to the martyred soldiers, President Ram Nath Kovind said that, "As Supreme Commander of Armed Forces, I bow to exemplary courage and supreme sacrifice of our soldiers to protect sovereignty and integrity of country. All those who laid down their lives in Galwan Valley have upheld the best traditions of Indian armed forces."
17:36 June 17
EAM S Jaishankar underlined that this unprecedented development will have a serious impact on the bilateral relationship. The need of the hour was for the Chinese side to reassess its actions and take corrective steps.
Two sides should scrupulously & sincerely implement the understanding reached by Senior Commanders on June 6. Troops of both sides should also abide by bilateral agreements and protocols. They should strictly respect & observe LAC & shouldn't take any unilateral action to alter it, MEA said.
In conclusion, it was agreed that overall situation would be handled in responsible manner and both sides would implement disengagement understanding of June 6 sincerely. Neither side would take any action to escalate matters&ensure peace as per bilateral agreements and protocols, added MEA.
17:11 June 17
16:59 June 17
Virginie Battu-Henriksson, EU Spokesperson for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, said, "In light of recent worrying developments along LAC between India & China, we encourage both sides to show restraint & to engage in military de-escalation, as well as to continue the dialogue."
"This is crucial for building trust and reaching a peaceful solution which is essential to preserving peace and stability in the region," he added.
16:49 June 17
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar spoke to Chinese foreign minister Wang Yi over phone on LAC clash.
Giving a strong message to China, Jaishankar said that, "Whatever happened in the Galwan was premeditated and plan action by China which was responsible for the sequence of events."
Whereas, Yi reportedly said that India should severely punish those responsible for conflict and control its frontline troops.
"China, India agree to resolve border clash in a fair way, de-escalate as soon as possible," added Yi.
16:45 June 17
West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee announces compensation of Rs 5 lakh and a government job for the families of the two soldiers who lost their lives in Ladakh.
15:56 June 17
In a video message, Congress president Sonia Gandhi said, "The martyrdom of 20 soldiers has shaken the conscience of the entire country. I pay tribute to the brave soldiers. There is outrage over this incident in the country, the Prime Minister should come out and tell the truth."
15:42 June 17
PM Modi, Union Home Ministers Amit Shah and chief ministers, who are present in the meeting via video-conferencing, observed two-minute silence as a tribute to the soldiers who lost their lives.
15:23 June 17
During his virtual meeting with chief ministers on COVID-19, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said the sacrifices of soldiers along the border will not go in vain.
"For us, the unity and sovereignty of the country is the most important ...India wants peace but it is capable to give a befitting reply if instigated," he added.
15:19 June 17
The Indian Army has released the names of the 20 soldiers, who lost their lives in the face-off.
15:02 June 17
Wreath laying of Indian Army soldiers, who lost their lives in Galwan Valley clash, performed at Army Hospital in Leh.
15:00 June 17
According to Army sources, Major General level talks being held between India and China in the Galwan valley to further defuse the situation.
14:53 June 17
Delhi Police detained Swadeshi Jagran Manch members and some Army veterans who were protesting outside China's Embassy to India.
"10 protesters of Swadeshi Jagaran Manch (SJM) who had gathered near Teen Murti roundabout for protest against China have been detained," said a police official.
14:41 June 17
"It's time for us to show an extremely firm response, make our red-lines very clear to Chinese govt, take up talks at the highest level but keep our powder dry because if situation goes out of hand, it's military which needs to be handling the situation," says Lt General (Retd) DS Hooda.
13:55 June 17
Akhil Bhartiya Samta Foundation activists shouted slogans against China and burnt effigies of China's President in Uttar Pradesh's Mathura.
13:45 June 17
China claims sovereignty over Galwan Valley; refuses to comment on Chinese casualties
China on Wednesday claimed that the sovereignty of the Galwan Valley area in Ladakh "always belonged to it," a day after the armies of the two countries were engaged in a violent face-off.
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.
The ministry said both sides suffered casualties that could have been avoided had the agreement arrived earlier at the higher level been scrupulously followed by the Chinese side.
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 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."
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.
"The over all border situation is stable and controllable," he told correspondents to a volley of questions.
13:41 June 17
One more soldier from West Bengal among the martyred list in Galwan Valley face off. He hailed from Bindipara of Alipurduar.
13:31 June 17
In order to discuss the situation in the India-China border areas, Prime Minister @narendramodi 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.
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) June 17, 2020 " class="align-text-top noRightClick twitterSection" data="">In order to discuss the situation in the India-China border areas, Prime Minister @narendramodi 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.
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) June 17, 2020
In order to discuss the situation in the India-China border areas, Prime Minister @narendramodi 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.
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) June 17, 2020
PM Modi calls for all-party meeting on LAC standoff
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: PM's Office
13:28 June 17
Government should inform citizens of the current situation at India-China border: Surjewala
Twenty soldiers were martyred but govt kept silent. Govt should take citizens into confidence & tell them how China grabbed our land, how 20 jawans were martyred, what is the current situation and what is govt's strategy to deal with the issue, says Randeep Surjewala, Congress spokesperson.
13:27 June 17
Gujarat: People in Ahmedabad's Bapu Nagar burnt photos of Chinese President Xi Jinping, yesterday.
12:54 June 17
China suffered 35 casualties during Galwan clash: Sources citing US intelligence reports
The Chinese Army suffered 35 casualties during the violent clash with the Indian military in eastern Ladakh's Galwan Valley, official sources said on Wednesday quoting US intelligence reports.
The figure could be a combination of total number of soldiers killed and seriously wounded, they added.
12:53 June 17
12:52 June 17
12:29 June 17
Rajnath Singh reviews border situation at a meeting with top defence officials
Defence minister Rajnath Singh reviewed the situation at a meeting in South Block attended by CDS, three services chiefs.
India is prepared to resolve the situation through discussions and there can be no compromise on India’s territorial integrity.
After wreath laying in Leh today, the mortal remains of the fallen soldiers will be taken to their respective places
Next of kin have been informed. List of fallen soldiers will be released soon.
12:27 June 17
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, says a British High Commission spokesperson
12:24 June 17
Rajnath Singh condoles deaths of soldiers who lost their lives in India-China clash
"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 on his Twitter handle.
"The Nation will never forget their bravery and sacrifice. My heart goes out to the families of the fallen soldiers. The nation stand shoulder to shoulder with them in this difficult hour. We are proud of the bravery and courage of India’s bravehearts," his tweet read.
11:54 June 17
11:50 June 17
Former MLA Kunal Shangdi condoles the death of Indian Army soldier Ganesh Hansda. Hansda was among the soldiers who martyred in the India-China clash along LAC in Galwan valley
11:47 June 17
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.
11:44 June 17
Bihar's Sunil Kumar, a havildar of the 16th battalion of Bihar Regiment was among the Army personnel who martyred during a face-off between India and China in the Galwan valley in Eastern Ladakh on Monday night.
Sunil Kumar was a native of Dhibra village under the Parsa police station limits in Saran district. He is survived by his wife and a three-year-old daughter.
11:09 June 17
Commanding Officer of Chinese Unit among those killed in face-off with Indian troops in Galwan Valley
The commanding officer of the Chinese Unit involved in the violent face-off on the night of June 15-16, with Indian troops in the Galwan Valley is among those killed, sources confirmed.
The increased movement of the Chinese helicopter at the face-off location showed that and Chinese suffered a significant number of casualties in the violent face-off.
"The assessment is based on the number of Chinese soldiers evacuated from the face-off location on stretchers and subsequently by ambulance vehicles on the track along the Galwan river, as also the increased Chinese helicopter movement," said sources.
"The troops who were part of the face-off told about a significant number of Chinese casualties. Although it is difficult to specify the exact number of casualties both killed and wounded, the number is estimated to be much beyond 40," sources added.
11:08 June 17
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh holds meeting with 3 Service Chiefs (Army, Navy & Air Force) and the Chief of Defence Staff. He also spoke to External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on the current situation: Sources
11:01 June 17
Chinese side suffered significant number of casualties, report sources
It is assessed that the Chinese suffered a significant number of casualties in the violent face off on the night of June 15-16, informed sources.
The assessment is based on the number of Chinese soldiers evacuated from the face-off location on stretchers and subsequently by ambulance vehicles on the track along the Galwan river, as also the increased Chinese helicopter movement, they said.
They further informed that the troops who were part of the face-off told about a significant number of Chinese casualties. Although it is difficult to specify the exact number of casualties both killed and wounded, the number is estimated to be much beyond 40.
10:50 June 17
People protest against China by burning the Chinese flag along with effigies of President Xi Jinping in Varanasi.
10:45 June 17
A young soldier from West Bengal's Birbhum district was among those who killed in Ladakh’s Galwan valley yesterday.
Rajesh Orang, 25, belonged to the Bihar regiment of the Indian Army. He was the only son of Subhas Orang, a tribal marginal farmer at Belgaria village in Bhutura gram panchayat of Birbhum’s Mohammedbazar.
10:41 June 17
SalutationsOur Rajesh Orang of village Belghorhia under Md Bazar PS, Birbhum made supreme sacrifice for Nation in a ‘violent face-off’ with Chinese troops in Ladakh's #Galwanvalley.
My condolences to his parents-Rajesh ji Orang and Mamata ji Orang. Nation stands with them. (1/2)
">SalutationsOur Rajesh Orang of village Belghorhia under Md Bazar PS, Birbhum made supreme sacrifice for Nation in a ‘violent face-off’ with Chinese troops in Ladakh's #Galwanvalley.
— Governor West Bengal Jagdeep Dhankhar (@jdhankhar1) June 17, 2020
My condolences to his parents-Rajesh ji Orang and Mamata ji Orang. Nation stands with them. (1/2)
SalutationsOur Rajesh Orang of village Belghorhia under Md Bazar PS, Birbhum made supreme sacrifice for Nation in a ‘violent face-off’ with Chinese troops in Ladakh's #Galwanvalley.
— Governor West Bengal Jagdeep Dhankhar (@jdhankhar1) June 17, 2020
My condolences to his parents-Rajesh ji Orang and Mamata ji Orang. Nation stands with them. (1/2)
West Bengal Governor condoles death of Rajesh Orang, one of the soldiers who died in India-China faceoff
"Salutations Our Rajesh Orang of village Belghorhia under Md Bazar PS, Birbhum made supreme sacrifice for Nation in a 'violent face-off' with Chinese troops in Ladakh's #Galwanvalley. My condolences to his parents-Rajesh ji Orang and Mamata ji Orang. Nation stands with them," West Bengal Governor Jagdeep Dhankhar wrote on his Twitter handle.
He further wrote, "Befitting response of our Army will not go in vain. Nation is beholden to them for making supreme sacrifice in defence of our sovereignty at zero temperature. We must ever remember-our comfort state is because of ever readiness of our Armed forces to make any sacrifice."
09:35 June 17
4 Indian soldiers in critical condition, say sources
Four Indian soldiers are in critical condition after the violent face-off with Chinese troops on Monday evening, according to sources.
The violent clash started on late evening and night of June 15 in Ladakh's Galwan Valley as a result of an attempt by the Chinese troops to unilaterally change the status quo during de-escalation in Eastern Ladakh and the situation could have been avoided if the agreement at the higher level been scrupulously followed by the Chinese side, India had said on Tuesday.
At least 20 Indian soldiers were killed in the violent face-off, government sources had revealed and added that the casualty numbers could rise.
Indian intercepts revealed that Chinese side suffered 43 casualties including dead and seriously injured in the violent clash.
09:25 June 17
Tibet is reason of tension: Central Tibetan Admin President on Galwan Valley face-off
After India-China face-off at Galwan Valley in Ladakh, President of Central Tibetan Administration, Lobsang Sangay said that Tibet is the reason of the tension.
Lobsang Sangay said, “Since border transformed from Indo-Tibet border to Indo-China border, all the tensions have come up. Unless both sides resort to non-violence and dialogue, perpetual peace might be a problem and Tibet is the reason why this tension is happening.”
At least Twenty Indian Army soldiers lost their lives in Ladakh's Galwan Valley on June 16 after violent face-off between both Indian and Chinese Armies. According to reports, Chinese side also suffered 43 casualties in the Galwan Valley physical clash.
07:03 June 17
Closely monitoring India-China situation, says US
The United States is closely monitoring the situation following a fierce clash between Indian and Chinese forces in eastern Ladakh and hopes that the differences will be resolved peacefully, officials said here.
Twenty Indian Army personnel including a colonel were killed in the clash with Chinese troops in the Galwan Valley in eastern Ladakh on Monday night, the biggest military confrontation in over five decades that has significantly escalated the already volatile border standoff in the region.
"We are closely monitoring the situation between Indian and Chinese forces along the Line of Actual Control," a State Department spokesperson said.
"We note the Indian military has announced that 20 soldiers have died, and we offer our condolences to their families," the official said.
Both India and China have expressed their desires to de-escalate and the US supports a peaceful resolution of the current situation, the spokesperson said.
04:32 June 17
UN concerned about deaths along LAC, urges restraint
UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres is concerned about the clashes between Indian and Chinese troops along the Line of Actual Control in Ladakh and asked the two nations to exercise restraint, a spokesperson said Tuesday.
Guterres's Associate Spokesperson Eri Kaneko said: "We are concerned about reports of violence and deaths along the Line of Actual Control between India and China."
She added: "We urge both sides to exercise maximum restraint. We take positive note of reports that the two countries are engaged in deescalating the situation."
The clashes on Monday, during which no firearms were reportedly not used, was probably the worst confrontation since the 1962 war between the neighbours.
22:50 June 16
Increase in Chinese chopper activity across LAC to airlift casualties suffered during face-off
Increase in Chinese chopper activity has been observed across the LAC to airlift casualties suffered by them during a face-off with Indian troops in Ladakh's Galwan valley, sources confirmed to a news agency.
Indian intercepts have revealed that Chinese side suffered 43 casualties including dead and seriously injured in the face-off, sources confirmed to a news agency.
22:47 June 16
China suffered 43 casualties in violent face-off in Galwan Valley, reveal Indian intercepts
Indian intercepts reveal that Chinese side suffered 43 casualties including dead and seriously injured in the violent face-off in Ladakh's Galwan valley, Confirmed Army.
The violent face-off happened on late evening and night of June 15 in Ladakh's Galwan Valley as a result of an attempt by the Chinese troops to 'unilaterally change' the status quo during de-escalation in Eastern Ladakh and the situation could have been avoided if the agreement at the higher level been scrupulously followed by the Chinese side, India said on Tuesday.
At least 20 Indian soldiers were killed in the violent face-off, government sources said and added that the casualty numbers could rise.
19:52 June 16
Indian Army gave befitting reply: BJP President JP Nadda on India-China face off
Borders of India will remain intact and are intact under leadership of PM. During de-escalation process that was underway in Galwan Valley in Ladakh,violent face-off took place with Chinese Army. Indian Army gave befitting reply.Unfortunately,we lost our 3 army men: BJP President JP Nadda
19:51 June 16
India’s territorial integrity will not be compromised under PM Modi: BJP's JP Nadda
I can assure you that under the leadership of PM Modi, India’s territorial integrity will not be compromised. We now have the political will and our Army is fully equipped to take on any adversary. Nobody can cast any ill eye on Modi's India: BJP President JP Nadda
19:48 June 16
Jawan Kundan Kr Ojha who died in India-China standoff hailed from Jharkhand
Kundan Kumar Ojha, who was one of the two jawans who died during a violent faceoff between troops in the Galwan area in Eastern Ladakh on Monday night, hailed from Sahibganj district of Jharkhand. All total three Indian Army personnel, including one Commanding officer and two jawans lost were martyred in the escalation.
19:45 June 16
Need to maintain 'aggressive posture to contain China': Colonel (Retired) TP Tyagi
In an exclusive interview with ETV Bharat, Colonel (Retired) TP Tyagi batted for an "aggressive posture" against China saying that he believes it would help contain Beijing from advancing further while terming the death of three Indian Army personnel during a violent faceoff between troops in the Galwan area in Eastern Ladakh on Monday night as" unfortunate".
"It is very unfortunate that three Indian Army personnel including one Commanding officer from the Punjab Regiment and two jawans were martyred during a violent faceoff between troops in the Galwan area in Eastern Ladakh on Monday night. China's Global Times has claimed that five Chinese soldiers also died and 11 sustained injuries in the escalation. I believe that the number of casualties will increase on the Chinese side...Galwan valley was an undisputed spot in Ladakh. But, China first invaded it and then when it was met with resistance it went back but what I fail to understand is that what led to this escalation. We cannot tolerate this... It will be very easy to contain China if we maintain an aggressive posture."
18:58 June 16
External Affairs Minister, CDS, Army Chief leave Defence Minister's residence
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Bipin Rawat and Army Chief General MM Naravane leave from the residence of Defence Minister Rajnath Singh. This is the second successive review meeting in a day.
18:24 June 16
Colonel Santosh who died in India-China standoff hailed from Telangana
Colonel Santosh, one of the three Indian Army personnel who lost their lives during a violent faceoff between troops in the Galwan area in Eastern Ladakh on Monday night, hailed from Suryapet Didtrict of Telangana.
He had been serving in the Indian Army for the past four years and was posted at the India-China border in Ladakh since last one year.
He is survived by his wife Santishi, and two children Abhigna(9), Anirudh(4).
17:56 June 16
Army Chief General arrives at Defence Minister Rajnath Singh's residence
Army Chief General MM Naravane arrives at Defence Minister Rajnath Singh's residence in Delhi.
17:47 June 16
Here's what retired Indian Armed Forces officers had to say about India-China standoff
While Colonel (Retired) Jaibans Singh, termed the India-China standoff and the consequential death of three Indian Army personnel - one officer and two jawans - as "unfortunate", Wing Commander (retd) Praful Bakshi termed the act as "perfidy" and violation of the Geneva Convention.
17:31 June 16
Tamil Nadu CM extends condolences to martyred soldier's family in tweet
#LadakhBorder பகுதியில் சீன இராணுவம் தாக்கியதில், பாதுகாப்பு பணியில் ஈடுபட்டிருந்த இராமநாதபுரம் - கடுக்கலூர் கிராமத்தைச் சேர்ந்த தமிழக வீரர் திரு.பழனி அவர்கள் உயிரிழந்த செய்தியறிந்து மிகுந்த வேதனை அடைந்தேன். வீரமரணம் எய்திய பழனி அவர்களின் குடும்பத்தினருக்கு எனது ஆழ்ந்த இரங்கல்!
— Edappadi K Palaniswami (@CMOTamilNadu) June 16, 2020 " class="align-text-top noRightClick twitterSection" data="">#LadakhBorder பகுதியில் சீன இராணுவம் தாக்கியதில், பாதுகாப்பு பணியில் ஈடுபட்டிருந்த இராமநாதபுரம் - கடுக்கலூர் கிராமத்தைச் சேர்ந்த தமிழக வீரர் திரு.பழனி அவர்கள் உயிரிழந்த செய்தியறிந்து மிகுந்த வேதனை அடைந்தேன். வீரமரணம் எய்திய பழனி அவர்களின் குடும்பத்தினருக்கு எனது ஆழ்ந்த இரங்கல்!
— Edappadi K Palaniswami (@CMOTamilNadu) June 16, 2020
#LadakhBorder பகுதியில் சீன இராணுவம் தாக்கியதில், பாதுகாப்பு பணியில் ஈடுபட்டிருந்த இராமநாதபுரம் - கடுக்கலூர் கிராமத்தைச் சேர்ந்த தமிழக வீரர் திரு.பழனி அவர்கள் உயிரிழந்த செய்தியறிந்து மிகுந்த வேதனை அடைந்தேன். வீரமரணம் எய்திய பழனி அவர்களின் குடும்பத்தினருக்கு எனது ஆழ்ந்த இரங்கல்!
— Edappadi K Palaniswami (@CMOTamilNadu) June 16, 2020
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Edappadi K. Palaniswami took to Twitter to express his grief over the death of Palani, one of the Indian Army soldiers who lost his life during a standoff between India and China in the Galwan area in Eastern Ladakh on Monday night.
He said that he is "deeply disturbed" by Palani's death and extended his condolences to the martyred soldier's family.
17:00 June 16
India-China face off: Family mourns death of martyred Tamil Nadu soldier
The family of Palani, one of the Indian Army soldiers who lost his life during a standoff between India and China in the Galwan area in Eastern Ladakh on Monday night, mourns his death.
The jawan hailed from Kadukalur village in Tamil Nadu's Ramanathapuram.
16:23 June 16
India-China face off amounts to perfidy, violates Geneva Convention: Wing Commander (retd) Praful Bakshi
In an exclusive interview with ETV Bharat, Wing Commander (retd) Praful Bakshi said that the recent India-China face off amounts to perfidy violating the Geneva Convention.
"To tell you the truth after the recent face off the number of flag meetings at various levels followed by Lieutenant General-level talks between India and China, thereafter these meetings are still going on and if this firing has taken place during flag meetings in that region then it amounts to perfidy. Perfidy means when the Geneva Convention is broken. When these meetings are taking place no military action takes place"
15:26 June 16
'Chinese side also suffered casualties in the Galwan Valley physical clash': tweets Global Times Editor-in-Chief
Based on what I know, Chinese side also suffered casualties in the Galwan Valley physical clash. I want to tell the Indian side, don’t be arrogant and misread China’s restraint as being weak. China doesn’t want to have a clash with India, but we don’t fear it.
— Hu Xijin 胡锡进 (@HuXijin_GT) June 16, 2020 " class="align-text-top noRightClick twitterSection" data="">Based on what I know, Chinese side also suffered casualties in the Galwan Valley physical clash. I want to tell the Indian side, don’t be arrogant and misread China’s restraint as being weak. China doesn’t want to have a clash with India, but we don’t fear it.
— Hu Xijin 胡锡进 (@HuXijin_GT) June 16, 2020
Based on what I know, Chinese side also suffered casualties in the Galwan Valley physical clash. I want to tell the Indian side, don’t be arrogant and misread China’s restraint as being weak. China doesn’t want to have a clash with India, but we don’t fear it.
— Hu Xijin 胡锡进 (@HuXijin_GT) June 16, 2020
"Chinese side also suffered casualties in the Galwan Valley physical clash", tweets Editor-In-Chief of Chinese Newspaper Global Times
14:50 June 16
In an exclusive interview with ETV Bharat News Editor Nishant Sharma, retired colonel Jaibans Singh, Indian Defence and Security Affairs Analyst, highlighted his views on the current situation of India-China border standoff.
14:25 June 16
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh to participate in PM Modi's meet with CMs on Covid-19
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13:45 June 16
Casualties suffered on both sides: Indian Army
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13:34 June 16
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13:27 June 16
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12:57 June 16
India-China face-off LIVE: Galwan standoff was premeditated and planned, India's strong message to China
New Delhi: An Indian Army officer and two soldiers were killed in Galwan Valley in eastern Ladakh on Monday night during a violent face off with the Chinese troops, the Army said.
They said senior military officials of the two sides are holding a meeting in Galwan Valley to defuse tension.
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"During the de-escalation process underway in the Galwan Valley, a violent face-off took place on Monday night with casualties. The loss of lives on the Indian side includes an officer and two soldiers," the Army said in a brief statement.
After 1975 this is the first violent incident on the India-China border in which casualties have taken place.
A large number of Indian and Chinese troops were engaged in an eyeball-to-eyeball situation in Galwan Valley for the last five weeks.
The incident comes days after Indian Army Chief Gen MM Naravane said both sides have begun disengaging from Galwan Valley.
India and China are engaged in a standoff at multiple points along the Line of Actual Control in Eastern Ladakh where the Chinese People's Liberation Army has amassed over 10,000 troops with its heavy artillery and armoured regiments on its side of the LAC.
India has also now matched the deployment done by the Chinese and after the talks between the two sides at the multiple levels, they have even disengaged and gone back from their positions by a couple of kilometres.
The first standoff began on May 5th when Indian and Chinese soldiers clashed at Pangong Tso, which is a lake that extends from India to the Tibetan Autonomous Region, China, with the LAC passing through it.
With inputs from agencies
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