LAC standoff live updates: India and China hold Corps Commander-level talks today

2nd meeting between 14 CorpsCcommander Lt-General Harinder Singh and South Xinjiang Military District chief Major General Liu Lin, on the lines of the one they held at the Chushul-Moldo border personnel meeting (BPM) point in eastern Ladakh on June 6, began at 11.30 am today

Hope PM follows Manmohan Singh's advice for country's betterment: Rahul Gandhi

After former Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh targetted the Centre over India-China border tension asserting that "disinformation was no substitute for either diplomacy or decisive leadership", Congress leader Rahul Gandhi said that he hopes Prime Minister Narendra Modi will follow Singh's advice for the country's betterment. Taking To Twitter, Gandhi scion shared statement of Dr Singh and wrote: "Important advice by former Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh. For the betterment of India, I hope the Prime Minister will follow his advice humbly." Read full report

India and China to hold Corps Commander-level meeting at Moldo on the Chinese side of the Line of Actual Control opposite Chushul to discuss the ongoing dispute in Ladakh: ANI quoting Indian Army Sources

We remind the Government that disinformation is no substitute for diplomacy or decisive leadership. The truth cannot be suppressed by having pliant allies spout comforting but false statements: Manmohan Singh

We call upon the PM and Govt to rise to the occasion, to ensure justice for Col. B. Santosh Babu and our jawans who have made ultimate sacrifice and resolutely defended our territorial integrity. To do any less would be a historic betrayal of the people’s faith: Former PM Dr Manmohan Singh

This is a moment where we must stand together as a nation and be united in our response to this brazen threat, says Manmohan Singh

The Prime Minister cannot allow them to use his words as a vindication of their position and must ensure that all organs of the government work together to tackle this crisis and prevent it from escalating further: Former PM Dr Manmohan Singh

We cannot and will not be cowed down by threats and intimidation nor permit a com-promise with our territorial integrity: Former PM Dr Manmohan Singh

The Prime Minister must always be mindful of the implications of his words and declarations on our Nation’s security as also strategic and territorial interests: Former PM Dr Manmohan Singh

Our Government’s decisions and actions will have serious bearings on how the future generations perceive us. Those who lead us bear the weight of a solemn duty: Dr Manmohan Singh

We lost twenty brave soldiers in the Galwan Valley. They laid down their lives in the ultimate act of sacrifice, valour and duty to our country. Our brave hearts defended the motherland till their last breath and for that we owe them, and their families, our eternal gratitude. However, their sacrifice cannot be allowed to be in vain: Former PM Manmohan Singh

This is a moment where we must stand together as a nation and be united in our response to this brazen threat: Press Statement by Former PM Dr Manmohan Singh

‘Batman, not bats’: Jibe at China in Army’s Bihar Regiment tribute

Hours after PM Narendra Modi saluted the valour of the Bihar Regiment in the Galwan Valley skirmish with Chinese troops, a video tweeted by the Army’s Northern Command late Saturday to celebrate the unit’s battle history appeared to take a dig at China with the legend: “Born to fight. They do what they do. They are not the bats. They are the Batman.” The 1-minute, 57-second clip begins with the line “Friends, Indians, countrymen, lend me your years” and harks back to the Kargil conflict 21 years ago before going on to illustrate how the Bihar Regiment has its name etched on every major milestone for the Army — 1857, 1948, 1965, 1971 and 1999. Read more

Govt changes LAC rules, gives forces ‘full freedom’ to ‘respond adequately’

India is determined to impose costs on Chinese troops if they attempt any further misadventure on the border, officials said on Sunday after defence minister Rajnath Singh reviewed operational readiness along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) with the military brass here. The armed forces have been given “full freedom” to respond in an “adequate and proportionate manner” to any hostile act in accordance with their judgement. “They have been told not to start a fight, but also not to hold back in the event of any ground intrusion or breach of airspace. The Army, Navy and IAF reported satisfactory levels of preparedness and high operational alertness along the LAC,” an official said. Read more

Tribute to our brothers. You gave up everything for us. We will never forget these sacrifices: Rahul Gandhi

Rahul Gandhi pays tribute to Indian soldiers who lost lives during India-China border face-off.

Public are expressing anti-China opinion all over the country by holding protests and also paying homage to the martyrs. There is a need to voluntarily boycott Chinese products to the extent possible: G Kishan Reddy, MoS Home Affairs

UP kids headed to China border stopped by police

Defence Minister holds meeting with Chief of Defence Staff and three service Chiefs on situation in Ladakh; Armed forces were given full freedom to deal with any aggressive behaviour by China's PLA along the LAC