As China flexes its muscles, India gets battle ready
News | June 17, 2020 20:16 ISTPM Modi has clearly stated that India would not "compromise with its integrity and sovereignty" and will firmly defend its self-respect and every inch of land.
PM Modi has clearly stated that India would not "compromise with its integrity and sovereignty" and will firmly defend its self-respect and every inch of land.
After Indian Army's "violent face-off" with Chinese troops at Galwan Valley in which a colonel and soldiers lost their lives, people in most parts of the country came on roads and protested against China.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Wednesday said India will always remain indebted to its soldiers who lost their lives in Ladakh's Galwan protecting the country's territory, and their bravery reflects the country's commitment towards the motherland.
"Today when there's anger in the country regarding this incident then PM should come forward & tell the truth to the country that how did China occupy our land and why did our 20 soldiers lose their lives? " She asked.
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.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has said that the bravery and sacrifice of the soldiers who were martyred in clashes with the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) will not be forgotten. As many as 20 Indian soldiers lost their lives in the clash which took place between the Indian Army and the PLA in Galwan Valley region of Ladakh.
Oldest of three siblings, Rajesh Orang, joined the Army in 2015 but the soldier died of injuries suffered in a hand to hand combat with the Chinese army at Galwan Valley in Ladakh region, his father Subhas was informed.
Clashes between the Indian Army and the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) on Monday resulted in at least 20 casualties on the Indian side and about 43 casualties on the Chinese side. Commanding officers from both sides lost their lives in the unprecedented clashes that took place in Ladakh's Galwan Valley region.
This is the biggest military confrontation in over five decades that has significantly escalated the already volatile border standoff in the region.
Former Chief of Indian Army, General Ved Prakash Malik, has said that the situation at the Line of Actual Control (LAC) is grave and the Chinese intentions do not look positive.
Indian Army and the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) have been locked up in a stalemate situation in the Galwan Valley of Ladakh. The two armies have been looking eyeball to eyeball for the last one month at the Line of Actual Control (LAC).
Indian Army has been given emergency power to deal with complete freedom against any Chinese aggression at the Line of Actual Control (LAC).
A recent study at US' esteemed Harvard University has said that India has a conventional advantage over China to avoid any 1962 level setback in case the situation escalates between the two countries.
Bollywood celebrities took to social media to pay tribute and offer condolences to the families who lost the brave souls. Actors like Amitabh Bachchan, Akshay Kumar, Hrithik Roshan, Sonu Sood and others expressed their grief and saluted the martyred jawans.
In a huge development, it has come to light that at least 20 Army personnel were martyred in a violent face-off at LAC with China, The number of casualties is feared to increase. During the confrontation at Line of Actual Control at Ladakh, 43 Chinese soldiers were killed as well.
Watch India TV program Haqikat Kya hai to know the truth behind the story.
Twenty Indian soldiers including Army Colonel B. Santosh Babu, commanding officer at the LAC with China in Ladakh's Galwan valley were martyred in a violent face-off with People's Liberation Army on Monday night.
Union Government and top brass of Indian Army is in a huddle over flare up between India and China in Ladakh. Watch Kurukshetra to know more.
What has happened in Ladakh has no precedent in last 45 years. Lives have been lost and soldiers have been injured. Is this a start to a greater war? Watch this debate to know more.
Army Chief General Naravane cancelled his tour to Pathankot after news of violent clash between India and China came to light. The Army Chief is now reviewing the situation from Army headquarters.
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