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How Indian troops chased the Chinese for a kilometre over LAC in Galwan on 15 June night

Details of what occurred leading up to and the night of 15 June tell us how the violent face-off at Galwan Valley unfolded.

India & China agree to step-wise de-escalation in eastern Ladakh, including Pangong

At the 11-hour meeting Monday, a decision was also taken to ensure there is no repeat of a Galwan-like violent incident during disengagement efforts.

India-China military commanders’ meeting at LAC ends after nearly 11 hours

14 Corps Commander Lt Gen Harinder Singh and his Chinese counterpart Maj Gen Lin Liu began their meeting over Ladakh tensions at 11:30 am Monday.

Army commanders meet in Delhi to discuss India-China tensions, ‘escalatory trends’ at LAC

Second phase of Army Commanders’ Conference has begun in Delhi. Discussion on operational preparedness along LAC, 'Tour of Duty' on the agenda.

Corps Commander to raise Galwan violence with China & seek status quo in Pangong, other areas

The meeting between Lt Gen. Harinder Singh and his Chinese counterpart began Monday morning at Chushul-Moldo meeting point on the Chinese side of the LAC.

Rajnath Singh leaves for 3-day visit to Russia, set to boost defence ties

The defence minister's visit to Russia comes in the midst of an escalating border standoff between India and China, which recently saw the killing of 20 Indian troops.

Army jawan killed in shelling by Pakistan along LoC in Jammu & Kashmir’s Poonch

The jawan, who is the fourth Army personnel to be killed in Pakistani firing along the LoC this month, succumbed to injuries in Nowshera sector.

Armed forces given full freedom to give ‘befitting’ reply to any Chinese aggression at LAC

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh reportedly told top military brass to maintain strict vigil on Chinese activities around land border, airspace & in strategic sea lanes.

New bridge over Shyok river in Galwan Valley now functional amid tension with China

The bailey bridge holds strategic significance for the Indian Army as it helps movement of men and material closer to the Line of Actual Control.

China’s 1960 claim acknowledges Galwan Valley is India’s, says retired General Narasimhan

In an interview with ThePrint, National Security Advisory Board member retd. Gen Narasimhan says India's response to China doesn't mean it will only be military, but could be diplomatic, economic as well.

On Camera

Ghatkopar hoarding collapse a typical Mumbai disaster—too many agencies, no one to blame

As per the BMC, there are 1,025 officially approved hoardings in the city right now. However, any Mumbaikar can tell you that number is a ludicrous underestimate.

India’s GDP to grow at 6.9% in 2024 — UN agency revises its January projection of 6.2%

Latest report by UN Department of Economic and Social Affairs says global growth to be faster than estimated earlier & India’s 'robust performance' to boost South Asia’s growth.

Spain denies port call to vessel carrying shipment of ‘arms to Israel from India’

The Spanish foreign minister says 'the Middle East does not need more weapons, it needs more peace'. Spain has been very critical of Israel’s offensive in Gaza.

Abki baar 90 paar for Congress? Why even 30 more seats will ruffle BJP

Discussion about outcome of Lok Sabha polls continues to boil in cauldron of expectations only from BJP. Now reverse this equation, what if we asked about the performance of the 'loser'?