Army changes engagement rules on LAC, commanders can use firearms against Chinese troops
The Rules of Engagement have been changed and the field commanders have been empowered to order troops to use firearms under extraordinary circumstances, army sources said.
Jun 21, 2020, 19:56 PM ISTRajnath Singh meets top military brass, armed forces given 'full freedom' to deal with Chinese aggression along LAC
According to sources, the decision was taken in the high-level meeting held today between Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and top military brass on the situation in eastern Ladakh.
Jun 21, 2020, 14:52 PM ISTMischievous interpretation: PMO issues clarification after political row over PM Modi's remark over Galwan valley standoff
Issuing clarification on the PM Modi's remark that no one entered Indian territory and no Indian posts were taken over, the government stated that the Prime Minister was clear that India would respond firmly to any attempts to transgress LAC.
Jun 20, 2020, 14:33 PM IST