India-China Border Violence LIVE Updates: Army Says No Indian Soldier Missing in Action in Galwan Valley

UPDATE | Rahul Gandhi doesn't understand local, national or international issues therefore there is no need to reply to his questions. He has totally failed and is irrelevant in Indian politics: MoS Home Affairs G Kishan Reddy on the Congress leader's questions regarding Galwan valley clash

Ministry of External Affairs Begins Live Presser | Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) briefs media in Delhi.
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Final Goodbye | 

#WATCH Punjab: Mortal remains of Indian Army's Naib Subedar Satnam Singh who lost his life fighting back Chinese troops in the Galwan Valley, brought to his native place in Gurdaspur. pic.twitter.com/EqBZ3LG033

— ANI (@ANI) June 18, 2020

Update | The bodies of the two soldiers from West Bengal, Havildar Bipul Roy and Sepoy Rajesh Orang, who were among the 20 Indian Army personnel killed in a clash with Chinese troops in eastern Ladakh's Galwan Valley, are scheduled to arrive at their native places today evening, an Army spokesperson said. 

Asked about allegations that Indian soldiers were brutally attacked with iron rods and spikes, China's Foreign Ministry spokesperson reiterated Beijing's allegation, squarely blaming the Indian troops for the incident.

China Refuses to Answer on Building Dam in Galwan | To a question about satellite photos taken on June 16 showing China building a dam on the Galwan river blocking its water flow and whether it violated any agreement with India, Zhao in a recent presser said, "I am not aware of the specifics you mentioned."

China: Situation Stable & Controllable | "Currently the overall situation is stable and controllable. We believe under the guidance of the important consensus reached by the leaders of the two countries the two sides can deal with the relevant matter jointly safeguard peace and stability at the border areas and work for the sound development of bilateral relations," said Foreign Ministry spokesman Zhao Lijian in his media briefing today. 

The Railways had given the contract worth Rs 471 crore to Beijing National Railway Research and Design Institute of Signal and Communication Group in 2016.

India Says No Troops Missing in Action | With reference to the article 'In China - India Clash, Two Nationalist Leaders with Little Room to Give' published by the New York Times, the Additional Directorate General of Public Information (AGDPI) of Indian Army said that no personnel is 'missing' due to the Indo-China face-off in Ladakh's Galwan valley. A full statement will be issued shortly. 

Jaishankar on Claims of 'Unarmed' Soldiers in Galwan | All troops on border duty always carry arms, especially when leaving post. Those at Galwan on 15 June did so: External Affairs Minister, S Jaishankar

Let us get the facts straight.

All troops on border duty always carry arms, especially when leaving post. Those at Galwan on 15 June did so. Long-standing practice (as per 1996 & 2005 agreements) not to use firearms during faceoffs. https://t.co/VrAq0LmADp

— Dr. S. Jaishankar (@DrSJaishankar) June 18, 2020

Paswan Urges People to Boycott Chinese Goods |  Union Minister Ram Vilas Paswan urged people to boycott Chinese goods amid heightened border tensions in Ladakh and said the Centre will strictly implement the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) quality rules on products imported from China.

'Personnel Crossing Line': China Tells India to Withdraw from Border | We urge the Indian side to immediately withdraw their personnel crossing the line, strictly restrain its troops and observe consensus reached by the leaders of two countries and agreements existing so far and jointly work with us to uphold peace tranquillity in the border area: China's Foreign Ministry Spokesman, Zhao Lijian

China Exercising Maximum Restraint: Zhao Lijian | "The Chinese troops are committed to uphold peace and tranquillity along the border areas. They have been exercising restraint. They are determined to safeguard our national sovereignty and security," said Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Zhao Lijian in a statement today. 

MEA Briefing at 5 PM Today | Ministry of External Affairs to hold a presser at 5 pm today. The briefing will likely address relations between India and China in view of violent clash between the two militaries on Monday evening in which a colonel and 19 other Indian Army personnel were killed in in eastern Ladakh's Galwan Valley. 

WATCH | Second Round Of Major General-Level Talks Between India And China, First Meeting Was Inconclusive

'Has India's International Policy Failed?' In the wake of the killing of 20 Indian soldiers in a violent clash with Chinese troops in Ladakh, Maharashtra NCP minister Jitendra Awhad on Thursday said no country is speaking on the Galwan Valley standoff when it is clear that China indulged in aggression. Seeking to know whether Indias international policy has failed, Awhad said the American policy also does not seem to be favouring India.

Terming Rahul Gandhi as the "most irresponsible politician" India has seen, the BJP on Thursday asked the Congress leader to "deescalate" his politics of "misinformation and propaganda" in targeting the government over the death of Indian soldiers in a clash with Chinese troops in Ladakh.

While both governments are now scrambling to deescalate, the conflict could provide the final push for a pivot already begun by New Delhi, away from Beijing and towards China's traditional rivals, the United States and Japan, as well as a growing regional one, Australia. Read more here.

On Wednesday, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi spoke to External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and the two sides agreed to

Railways Scraps Project With China Company | Even as the Telecom Ministry gears to reduce dependence on Chinese equipment, Railways has decided to scrap a project alloted to a Chinese company:

Several areas close to Line of Actual Control (LAC) including Changtang, Durbuk and Nyoma are completely cut off from communication. We are unable to contact our councillors in these areas: Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council Chairperson Gyal P Wangyal told ANI.

Grandson of Whom Galwan Valley Was Named After | Amin Galwan, grandson of  Ghulam Rasool Galwan after whose name Galwan valley was named after, says - "There are a lot of activities happening in Galwan Valley these days. The area belongs to us for the last over 200 years. War is not a solution and the issue should be resolved through talks."

There are a lot of activities happening in #GalwanValley these days. The area belongs to us for the last over 200 years... War is not a solution & the issue should be resolved through talks: Amin Galwan, grandson of Ghulam Rasool Galwan after whose name Galwan valley was named pic.twitter.com/WyfRNDStIm

— ANI (@ANI) June 18, 2020

Both Delhi and Beijing have spoken of the desire to deescalate and preserve a peaceful relationship following this week's clash in the Himalayas, but many experts are skeptical about how feasible, or…

'Hope Army Will Thwart Conspiracy Along Border' | Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council Chairperson Gyal P Wangyal, said - "I pay tributes to 20 soldiers who attained martyrdom guarding our borders. People of Ladakh stand shoulder to shoulder with Indian Army. We hope that our Army will thwart Chinese conspiracy along the border."

China, India Agreed to Deal in 'Just Manner': Official | China and India have agreed to deal with the "serious matter" caused by the conflict at the Galwan Valley in a "just manner" and both sides are in communication and coordination through diplomatic and military channels to de-escalate the tensions as soon as possible, a top Chinese official said on Thursday.

China on Thursday once again claimed that it was Indian front-line who crossed the Line of Actual Control which led to Monday night’s deadly clash, as it continues to push its claims over Galwan Valley in eastern Ladakh. Read more here.

Second Round Of Major General-Level Talks Between India And China, First Meeting Was Inconclusive

Nepal Activists Stage Demonstration at Chinese Embassy | Activists of Human Rights and Peace Society, Nepal stage a demonstration in front of Chinese Embassy in Kathmandu, asking China to promote peace amid the India-China border row.

Nepal: Activists of Human Rights and Peace Society, Nepal stage a demonstration in front of Chinese Embassy in Kathmandu, asking China to promote peace. #IndiaChinaFaceOff pic.twitter.com/aMQgnTD7j7

— ANI (@ANI) June 18, 2020

Chinese Nationals in India Wary | Wary of being identified, some said they had been reassured by their friends but were still apprehensive for themselves and their families. Mohammed Saqib, secretary general of the India China Economic & Cultural Council, said.

❝They (Chinese families) don't want to speak to the media. They are not going out and are worried about their security and well being. Their families are also worried back home.❞

Chinese Nationals in India Fear Backlash | The border clash between Indian and Chinese soldiers in Ladakh broke the brittle quiet and also the sense of security for anxious Chinese nationals in India who fear a backlash with anti-Chinese sentiment spiralling in the country.