TIMES OF INDIA

THE TIMES OF INDIA | Jun 19, 2020, 23:22:10 IST

India-China face-off live updates: No intelligence failure, says Rajnath Singh at all-party meet

India and China have held another round of military-level talks, following the fierce clash in the Galwan Valley in eastern Ladakh on Monday night. China has claimed sovereignty over the region, that India trashed as exaggerated and untenable. Stay with TOI for latest updates

23:22 (IST), Jun 19

The clashes have pushed bilateral relations to a new low, and prompted pledges from New Delhi to pare back economic ties with China and strengthen strategic relationships with the US and other partners: US Chamber of Commerce

23:07 (IST), Jun 19

US-India corridor is very much focused this week on grave developments on the China-India border. While strong behind-the-scenes diplomacy seems poised to resolve and deescalate tensions, we are saddened by the loss of life resulting from the conflict: US Chamber of Commerce

22:53 (IST), Jun 19

Amarinder urges Centre to issue ultimatum to Beijing to ‘vacate' Galwan Valley territory

"Advocating aggressive steps to take back the Galwan Valley territory seized by the Chinese, Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh urged the Government of India to issue an ultimatum to Beijing to vacate the occupied land immediately, with a clear warning that failure to do so would lead to serious consequences for them," an official statement said in Chandigarh.

22:29 (IST), Jun 19

We should prepare long-term and short-term strategies to face China's aggressive attitude. There should not be any hasty act from our side under any circumstances: Telangana CM K Chandrashekar Rao

22:18 (IST), Jun 19

The all-party meeting today was enriched by the views of various esteemed leaders. It was a manifestation of PM Modi’s commitment to take all political stakeholders along, when it comes to key matters involving India’s strategic interests: Amit Shah

22:06 (IST), Jun 19

Attended the all party meet chaired by PM Modi. Meeting had an unequivocal message - India is one when it comes to national security. All parties are proud of our armed forces, their valour and have full faith in them to defend our sovereignty and territorial integrity: Home minister Amit Shah

21:51 (IST), Jun 19

Movement of those which used to take place without any disruption earlier is now checked by our jawans, which at times leads to build-up of tension. Through better infrastructure, supply of material and essentials to jawans in the difficult terrain has become comparatively easier: P

21:40 (IST), Jun 19

Due to increased patrolling at LAC we are now more alert and aware of all the activities happening in the region: PM

21:27 (IST), Jun 19

20 of our brave soldiers made the supreme sacrifice for the nation in Ladakh but also taught a lesson to those who had dared to look towards our motherland: PM

21:20 (IST), Jun 19

I assure you all that our security forces are fully capable of protecting our borders: PM Narendra Modi at all-party meet

21:15 (IST), Jun 19

India wants peace and friendship, but for us our sovereignty is most important: PM Modi

21:10 (IST), Jun 19

What China has done at LAC has hurt the entire country: PM Modi

21:09 (IST), Jun 19

Our patrolling capacity has increased due to newly built infrastructure, especially along LAC: PM Modi at all-party meet on Ladakh face-off

21:02 (IST), Jun 19

Our forces are doing what they have to do to protect country, whether it is deployment, action or counter-action: PM Modi at all-party meet

20:52 (IST), Jun 19

Neither have they intruded into our border, nor has any post been taken over by them (China). 20 of our jawans were martyred, but those who dared Bharat Mata, they were taught a lesson: PM Modi at all-party meet

20:52 (IST), Jun 19

Today, we possess the capability that no one can eye even one inch of our land. India's armed forces have the capability to move into multiple sectors at one go: PM Modi at all-party meeting

20:39 (IST), Jun 19

There was no intelligence failure: Defence minister Rajnath Singh in all-party meeting (ANI)

20:18 (IST), Jun 19

Not the right time to question the handling of the situation. India is with the PM. Let’s give the message to China that we are with the PM: Akali Dal's Sukhbir Singh Badal at all-party meet

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