China Provokes India After Rajnath Singh's Lok Sabha Speech
China's Global Times reported an article mentioning the India's Defence Minister Rajnath Singh's speech, delivered in the Lok Sabha (LS). "China's 'strong pressure' at LoC, has made the Indian Army understand that it isn't a good option to have a conflict with China," report said. "China is ready for peace and war," it added. "India wants peace but the Army is ready for any situation," said the Indian Defence Minister in the LS.
Tags: INDIA CHINA BORDER ISSUE, Global Times, Rajnath Singh, Defense Ministry
Courtesy: Zee News
Indian Army on High Alert After Chinese Build Up Near Arunachal Pradesh
The Indian Army is on high alert after noticing Chinese build-up at atleast four locations near the border in Arunachal Pradesh. The areas include Asaphila, Tuting axis, Chang Tze, and Fishtail-2 sectors. Reportedly, the Chinese military may have been planning to attack and capture some of the areas. The government sources have also informed that the Chinese troops have started patrolling close to the Indian areas.
Tags: INDIA CHINA BORDER ISSUE, Arunachal Pradesh, High Alert, Indian Army
Courtesy: India Today
India Denies China's Allegations of Indian Army Firing 'Warning Shots' at LAC
India on September 8 has rejected the allegations by China and informed that it was the Chinese army that had fired 'warning-shots' in the air at the Line of Actual Control (LAC). In a statement released by India, it was stated, "It is the PLA that has been blatantly violating agreements and carrying out aggressive maneuvers." Earlier, China had accused Indian Army of firing 'warning-shots' in Ladakh's Pangong Lake.
Tags: INDIA CHINA BORDER ISSUE, Indian Army, Pangong Tso, Ladakh, Galwana valley disputes
Courtesy: NDTV News
BJP Leader Ram Madhav Sends Strong Message to China
BJP leader Ram Madhav sent out a strong message to China by attending the funeral of a Tibetan soldier Nyima Tenzin in Leh. The martyred soldier belonged to secretive Special Frontier Force (SFF), under the command of the Indian Army. The soldier lost his life in a landmine blast in an operation along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) on August 29 to 30.
Tags: BJP, Tibet, INDIA CHINA BORDER ISSUE, Indian Army
Courtesy: NDTV News
Rajnath Singh Accuses China of Violating Bilateral Agreements
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh conveyed to his Chinese counterpart that the "actions of the Chinese troops" have violated the bilateral agreements between India and China. He reminded the Chinese side that it cannot change the "status quo" unilaterally, and stated that both the sides should act responsibly without "… read-more
Tags: India - China Standoff, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, China Defence Ministry, INDIA CHINA BORDER ISSUE
Courtesy: The Indian Express
Chinese Defence Minister Blames India for the Tensions at Border
In a meeting with Indian Defence Minister, the Chinese Defence Minister General Wei Fenghe held India responsible for the tensions at the border and stated that China would not give up an "inch of its territory". On September 4, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh met his Chinese counterpart in his ongoing visit to Moscow. The information was reported by Chinese media, a statement from India is awaited.
Tags: China, INDIA CHINA BORDER ISSUE, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, China Defence Ministry
Courtesy: The Hindu
Rajnath Singh Meets Chinese Defence Minister amid Ongoing Border Tensions
The Defence Minister of India, Rajnath Singh, met the Chinese Defence Minister Wei Fenghe in Moscow. The meeting was scheduled amidst the time of ongoing border tensions in the India-China border. Reportedly, China requested for the meeting and India agreed to meet in order to bring peace and tranquility in the border. Earlier, Army Chief General MM Naravane had stated, "We have been continuously engaging with China both at the military and… read-more
Tags: India-China face off, INDIA CHINA BORDER ISSUE, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh
Courtesy: ANI News
China Builds Missile Site at Mansarovar Lake; PLA Troops Attempt Transgression
According to reports, China has constructed a surface-to-air missile site on the banks of the Kailash-Mansarovar lake. As reported in The Epoch Times, this could escalate the ongoing border tensions between India and China in Eastern Ladakh. Meanwhile, the Indian army said that Chinese troops have violated the "previous consensus arrived" between the countries, as the latter tried to transgress into Indian areas on August 30.
Tags: INDIA CHINA BORDER ISSUE, Kailash-Mansarovar, Eastern Ladakh, Missile system
Courtesy: ANI News
Satellite Images Show China's Advance Fighter Planes near India's Ladakh
According to the satellite images, it is now reported that China has temporarily deployed two of the People’s Liberation Army Air Force (PLAAF) stealth aircraft J-20 to Hotan. The area is under Indian control in Ladakh, about 250 km from the Karakoram Pass. China is strengthening its force with previous deployments of its fifth-generation indigenous jet and other military types of equipment.
Tags: INDIA CHINA BORDER ISSUE, fighter jets, Ladakh, India-China face off
Courtesy: India Today
India-China Standoff: CDS Rawat Says 'Military Option' Open If Talks Do Not Work
Chief of Defense Staff General Bipin Rawat on August 24 said India might resort to the 'military option' against Chinese transgressors in Ladakh if talks fail. The statement came amidst the reports on August 23 indicating China is not showing any interest in disengagement, and is building infrastructure to… read-more
Tags: INDIA CHINA BORDER ISSUE, Chinese Military, General Bipin Rawat, Indian Army
Courtesy: The Times of India