India-China stand-off live: Responsibility for LAC dispute lies entirely with India, says China

He conveyed that the two sides should continue their discussions, including through diplomatic and military channels, to ensure complete disengagement and de-escalation and full restoration of peace and tranquillity along the LAC at the earliest.

The defence minister advised that it was important therefore that Chinese side should work with the Indian side for complete disengagement at the earliest from all friction areas including Pangong Lake as well as de-escalation in border areas in accordance with the bilateral agreements & protocols.

Rajnath stated clearly that while the Indian troops had always taken a very responsible approach towards border management, but at the same time there should also be no doubt about our determination to protect India’s sovereignty and territorial integrity.

Rajnath Singh stated clearly that while the Indian troops had always taken a very responsible approach towards border management, but at the same time there should also be no doubt about our determination to protect India’s sovereignty and territorial integrity.

Rajnath emphasised that the actions of the Chinese troops, including amassing of large number of troops, their aggressive behaviour and attempts to unilaterally alter the status quo were in violation of the bilateral agreements.

Defence minister Rajnath Singh categorically conveyed India’s position on the developments along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) including in the Galwan valley in the Western Sector of the India-China Border Areas in the last few months during the talks with Gen Wei Fenghe.

Both sides should earnestly implement the important consensus reached by Chairman Jinping and Prime Minister Modi and insist on solving problems through dialogue and consultation, says China

The cause and truth of the current tension on the border between China and India are very clear, and the responsibility lies entirely with India. China’s territory cannot be lost, and the Chinese military is fully determined, capable, and confident to safeguard national sovereignty and territorial integrity: China

Relations between the two countries and the two militaries have been severely affected by the border issue: Wei Fenghe, minister of defense, China

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LAC situation unprecedented, can’t be business as usual, says foreign secretary Harsh Shringla

The situation on the LAC between India and China was “unprecedented" and it could not be "business as usual”, foreign secretary Harsh Shringla said while addressing a webinar at the Indian Council for World Affairs (ICWA). “The LAC situation one of the most serious challenges we have faced in many years. The magnitude of the crisis is huge given that we had not lost lives in 40 years. As far as we are concerned, there will be no compromise in our sovereignty and territorial integrity. At the same time, as a responsible nation, we are always willing to talk. Our communication lines are open,” Shringla said. Read more

Rajnath Singh, Chinese defence minister in first political meet since LAC row

In a bid to break the continuing deadlock in the ongoing military confrontation in eastern Ladakh since early May, India and China held their first high-level political meeting on Friday, on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) defence ministers’ meet in Moscow. There was no official word on the outcome of the meeting between defence minister Rajnath Singh and his Chinese counterpart, Gen Wei Fenghe, which began at 9.30pm Indian time, until late on Friday night. Read more

LAC situation unprecedented, can’t be business as usual, says foreign secretary Harsh Shringla

The situation on the LAC between India and China was “unprecedented" and it could not be "business as usual”, foreign secretary Harsh Shringla said while addressing a webinar at the Indian Council for World Affairs (ICWA).

Very nasty situation along India-China border: Trump

Asserting that the situation along the India-China border has been "very nasty” and the Chinese are "going at it" much more strongly, US President Donald Trump said he would love to get involved and help.

Read: US happy to help in China-India border dispute, says Trump

I hope not. But, they are certainly going at it much more strongly than a lot of people even understand: US President Donald Trump on being asked if China is bullying India (ANI)

It has been very nasty situation and we stand ready to help with respect to China and India. If we can do anything we would love to get involved and help. We are talking to both countries about that: US President Donald Trump

ITBP men now hold key positions near Black Top

As Indian Army troops moved to dominating heights near the south of Pangong Tso, at least 30 personnel of Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) have occupied new positions near the key Black Top area that oversees China in the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in eastern Ladakh.