India-China Border Violence LIVE Updates: Day After Inconclusive Dialogue, Major General-level Talks Again

Rahul Gandhi Raises Questions | Senior Congress Rahul Gandhi said today - "China has committed a crime by killing unarmed Indian soldiers, I want to ask who sent our braves towards danger without weapons? Who is responsible?"

कौन ज़िम्मेदार है? pic.twitter.com/UsRSWV6mKs

— Rahul Gandhi (@RahulGandhi) June 18, 2020

A gun salute was accorded to the slain soldier before his mortal remains were buried at Kadakkalur village in the district, as scores of people including family members bid a tearful adieu.

CAIT Issues Statement | "We request Bollywood and Sports fraternity to join hands with CAIT for boycott of Chinese goods in the larger interest of the nation and urging celebrities who are endorsing Chinese products to immediately stop such endorsements: Confederation Of All India Traders (CAIT).

Tribute Paid to Sepoy Rajesh Orang in Bengal | Tributes being paid to Sepoy Rajesh Orang in Birbhum, who lost his life in action in Galwan Valley, Ladakh. Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has announced Rs 5 lakh compensation and job to a member of the family.

Birbhum: Tributes being paid to Sepoy Rajesh Orang who lost his life in action in Galwan Valley, Ladakh. CM Mamata Banerjee has announced Rs 5 lakh compensation and job to a member of the family. #WestBengal pic.twitter.com/zP9BT5QgzP

— ANI (@ANI) June 18, 2020

Pictures of Galwan Valley | Reuters photographer Danish Siddiqui shares pictures of Galwan Valley:

#GalwanValley YESTERDAY. Rows of military vehicles. A satellite image taken over Galwan Valley in #Ladakh India, parts of which are contested with China, June 16, 2020, in this handout obtained from Planet Labs Inc. Mandatory credit PLANET LABS INC/via@Reuters #indiachinastandoff pic.twitter.com/0WV4ImCD5O

— Danish Siddiqui (@dansiddiqui) June 17, 2020

According to sources, Singh, who went to the Prime Minister's house for the briefing, told Modi that the Indian forces on the border are ready to face any situation.

Gate to be Constructed in Honour of Martyr in Punjab | Gurdaspur Deputy Commissioner Mohammad Ishfaq met the  family of Indian Army's Naib Subedar Satnam Singh who lost his life fighting back the Chinese troops in Galwan Valley. DC Gurdaspur says, "A gate will be constructed on his name here".

'China Not Committed to Norms' Australian Envoy | China is not as committed as Australia and India to the established body of rules and norms, that have underpinned the post-World War II era, which needs to be protected, the Australian envoy here Barry O'Farrell said on Wednesday. Read more here.

BJP Postpones All Political Programmes Amid Border Row | BJP President Jagat Prakash Nadda said today - "The supreme sacrifice of our brave soldiers while guarding our motherland in Galwan valley will always be remembered. The nation is indebted to them. I pay homage to the martyrs. BJP has decided to postpone all its political programmes including virtual rallies for next 2 days."

Havildar K Palani, one of the 20 Indian army soldiers killed in a violent clash with the Chinese troops in Ladakh, was laid to rest at his native village here with full military honours on Thursday. Read more here.

Ram Madhav on India-China Border Issue | National General Secretary of BJP Ram Madhav told News18 today -"What happened at the LAC is unfortunate, the behaviour of the chinese is unpardonable. The aggression by China should be condemned by all. We do not want casualties on either side, but China also has to ensure this."

Crowds Attend Havaldar Sunil Kumar's Last Rites | People in large numbers attend the last rites of Havaldar Sunil Kumar who lost his life in the violent face-off with China in Galwan Valley.

Maner: People in large numbers attend the last rites of Havaldar Sunil Kumar who lost his life in the violent face-off with China in #GalwanValley.#Bihar #Patna pic.twitter.com/rK7QvgBnEQ

— ANI (@ANI) June 18, 2020

Major General-level Talks Today at 10.30am | Major General-level talks to be held today at 10:30 am to resolve the issues related to the violent face-off in Galwan area on June 15-16, ANI reports Indian Army sources as saying.

Huawei's Equipment Will Not be Used For India Mobile Networks | In the midst of the ongoing military dispute and the border skirmishes with China, the Government of India sources have confirmed that the Department of Telecom has asked BSNL not to use Chinese equipment manufacturer’s gear in the upgradation of its 4G mobile networks in the country. Read more here.

'We Are Proud of Singh' | Family and friends of Naib Subedar Mandeep Singh say, "Singh was a brave soldier who lost his life in action in Galwan Valley; this loss never can be compensated. We are proud of him".

Patiala: Family and friends of Naib Subedar Mandeep Singh say, "Singh was a brave soldier who lost his life in action in Galwan Valley; this loss never can be compensated. We are proud of him". #Punjab pic.twitter.com/Et9SeL77Ud

— ANI (@ANI) June 18, 2020

The appeal to the Centre for precautionary steps was made after the violent faceoff at Galwan Valley in eastern Ladakh between the Indian Army and the People's Liberation Army (PLA) of China on Monday…

Watch: Guard of Honour Being Given to Col Santosh Babu | Guard of honour being given to Colonel Santosh Babu, Commanding Officer of the 16 Bihar regiment, who lost his life in action during the Galwan Valley clash.

#WATCH Guard of honour being given to Colonel Santosh Babu, Commanding Officer of the 16 Bihar regiment, who lost his life in action during the Galwan Valley clash#Telangana pic.twitter.com/sXWcualEX5

— ANI (@ANI) June 18, 2020

Last Respects to Col Santosh Babu | Last respects being paid to Colonel Santosh Babu, Commanding Officer of the 16 Bihar regiment, who lost his life in Galwan Valley clash.

Suryapet: Last respects being paid to Colonel Santosh Babu, Commanding Officer of the 16 Bihar regiment, who lost his life in Galwan Valley clash #Telangana pic.twitter.com/r8GWcs9WMp

— ANI (@ANI) June 18, 2020

Watch: Remains of Sunil Kumar Taken for Last Rites | Mortal remains of Havaldar Sunil Kumar who lost his life in the violent face-off with China in Galwan Valley, being taken for last rites in Bihta, Bihar.

#WATCH Patna: Mortal remains of Havaldar Sunil Kumar who lost his life in the violent face-off with China in #GalwanValley, being taken for last rites in Bihta. #Bihar pic.twitter.com/ZojQvJCZts

— ANI (@ANI) June 18, 2020

'Santosh Babu Amar Hai' | A pall of gloom descended over the family of Colonel Bikkumalla Santosh Babu, as his mortal remains arrived at his residence in Vidyanagar here on Wednesday night. The emotionally charged crowd holding national flags raised slogans of "Santosh Babu amar hai". Read more here.

Army, Navy And Air Force On The Highest Alert Level At LAC: Reports

Crowd Pays Respect to Col Santosh Babu | People in large numbers gathered at the Suryapet residence of late Colonel Santosh Babu, Commanding Officer of the 16 Bihar regiment, to pay their last respects. He lost his life in the violent face-off with China in Galwan Valley.

Telangana: People in large numbers gathered at the Suryapet residence of late Colonel Santosh Babu, Commanding Officer of the 16 Bihar regiment, to pay their last respects. He lost his life in the violent face-off with China in #GalwanValley. pic.twitter.com/6APnDfBpz7

— ANI (@ANI) June 18, 2020

The Chinese Foreign Ministry, which also issued a statement after the conversation between Wang and Jaishankar, said India should “conduct a thorough investigation, hold the violators accountable, strictly discipline the frontline troops and immediately stop all provocative acts to ensure such incidents will not occur again”.

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, in a telephonic conversation with his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi, said the “unprecedented” development will have a “serious impact” on the bilateral ties, holding the Chinese army responsible for the violence by taking “premeditated” action.

India's Network Upgradation Plans | According to government sources, the security features and ownership pattern of HUAWEI and ZTE are a sticking point in India’s network upgradation plans.

China can be a peaceful partner but it is not projecting that at the moment, Kay Bailey Hutchison, US Permanent Representative to the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), told reporters at a…

Last Rites of Havaldar Sunil Kumar | Mortal remains of Havaldar Sunil Kumar who lost his life in the violent face-off with China in Galwan Valley, being taken for last rites in Bihta, Bihar.

Patna: Mortal remains of Havaldar Sunil Kumar who lost his life in the violent face-off with China in #GalwanValley, being taken for last rites in Bihta. #Bihar pic.twitter.com/RwQzgqLrJ1

— ANI (@ANI) June 18, 2020

Trump's Previous Offer | Trump last month had offered to "mediate or arbitrate" the raging border dispute between the two Asian neighbours, saying he was "ready, willing and able" to ease the tensions. Both India and China had turned down Trump's offer.

A Recap | The violent clashes on Monday night, which left at least 20 soldiers of the Indian Army dead, is the biggest confrontation between the two militaries after their 1967 clashes in Nathu La in 1967 when India lost around 80 soldiers while more than 300 Chinese army personnel were killed.

White House on India-china Issue | While condoling the loss of lives of 20 Indian soldiers at the Galwan Valley in Ladakh, White House Press Secretary Kayleigh McEnany said Trump and Prime Minister Narendra Modi had discussed on June 2 the situation on the Line of Actual Control (LAC) with China.