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TopicGalwan Valley

Topic: Galwan Valley

‘A gentleman, doting parent’: Sainik schools alumni association pays tribute to Col Babu

All India Sainik Schools Alumni Association posted a video as a mark of tribute to Col Santosh Babu, who died in the clash between Indian and Chinese forces in Galwan.

India learnt the wrong lesson from 1962 China war. Modi govt must be more open

The Modi govt’s desire to keep decision-making on China within the confines of the government has much to do with the run-up to the 1962 conflict.

Third round of talks on, India rejects China’s claim over Galwan Valley

China’s ‘exaggerated and untenable claims’ contrary to ‘understandings’ reached between senior commanders on 6 June, MEA says in a statement.

I bow to the exemplary courage & supreme sacrifice of our soldiers: President Kovind

Addressing the death of 20 Indian soldiers in Galwan, President Ram Nath Kovind Wednesday said they had upheld the best traditions of the Indian armed forces.

India, China agree to implement 6 June ‘disengagement understanding’ to ensure peace at LAC

India & China’s foreign ministers agree not to take any step leading to an escalation. But India says Galwan clash will have 'serious impact' on ties.

Army, Navy, Air Force raise alert level after Galwan Valley face-off

The decision was taken at a meeting Defence Minister Rajnath Singh held with Chief of Defence Staff Gen Bipin Rawat and the three service chiefs.

Traders’ body to ask Deepika, Ranbir, Virat, Aamir, Katrina to stop endorsing Chinese brands

CAIT gen secy Praveen Khandelwal says it’s stepping up ‘boycott Chinese goods’ campaign due to Galwan Valley clash, in which 20 Indian soldiers were killed.

Army’s plea to politicians and PM Modi’s pointless hugs

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India likely to review rules of engagement at LAC after Galwan Valley clash

The exercise is expected to include the review of the practice of not carrying firearms at the Line of Actual Control.

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China wants to create new order in Myanmar. India must switch gears or be dealt out of the game

India’s policy on Myanmar has been to deal with its Generals and maintain a distance from the country’s insurgent groups and political struggles. This will have to change.

Modi’s ‘Diwali bonanza’ for the common man—next-gen GST reforms, lower tax on daily-use items soon

Finance ministry says the proposed revamp will focus on structural reforms, rate rationalisation & ease of living, & will be deliberated upon in the coming weeks.

What is Project Sudarshan Chakra, announced by Modi from ramparts of Red Fort

The project is meant to be a ‘protective shield that will keep expanding’, the PM said. It is on the lines of the ‘Golden Dome’ announced by Trump, it is learnt.

War of IAF, PAF doctrines: As Pakistan obsesses over numbers, India embraces risk, wins

Now that both IAF and PAF have made formal claims of having shot down the other’s aircraft in the 87-hour war in May, we can ask a larger question: do such numbers really matter?