Galwan Valley

Lord Rama poised to slay China's Dragon: Taiwan news site's illustration on India-China face-off goes viral

Many Indian netizens reportedly extended thanks to HoSaiLei for sharing the image, and he responded to one user as, "Likewise!! Please know this, we support you!" 

Jun 17, 2020, 23:24 PM IST

'I bow to exemplary courage, supreme sacrifice of our soldiers': President Ram Nath Kovind

Twenty Indian Army soldiers were killed in action on the late evening night of June 15 at the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in the Galwan Valley in eastern Ladakh.

Jun 17, 2020, 19:38 PM IST

Martyrs will continue to live through lives they inspired with heroic acts: Sachin Tendulkar

Around 20 Indian Army soldiers were killed in action in violent clashes with the Chinese troops during a face-off in the Galwan Valley. 
 

Jun 17, 2020, 17:36 PM IST

Sonia Gandhi, Congress target PM Narendra Modi over soldiers’ death, seek explanation

Interim Congress president Sonia Gandhi on Wednesday attacked Prime Minister Narendra Modi over the killing of 20 Indian soldiers during a violent face-off with the Chinese troops in the Galwan Valley in Ladakh on Monday night and sought an explanation from him over the incident.

Jun 17, 2020, 16:28 PM IST

CM Mamata Banerjee to provide Rs 5 lakh, job to family of two martyred in Galwan Valley from West Bengal

CM Mamata said nothing can compensate for the supreme sacrifice made by them for the nation or the bereaved families' loss. 
 

Jun 17, 2020, 16:23 PM IST

Sacrifice of our jawans will not go in vain; India will defend every inch of its territory: PM Narendra Modi on conflict with China

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday (June 17, 2020) said that sacrifice of the Indian soldiers will not go in vain as the country’s armed forces are capable of giving a befitting reply to the enemy if instigated.

Jun 17, 2020, 15:48 PM IST

Indian, Chinese army face-off in Ladakh: Here's a brief timeline of events

The Indian Army in a statement said: "The Indian Army is firmly committed to protect the territorial integrity and sovereignty of the nation."  

Jun 17, 2020, 11:11 AM IST

Tamil Nadu announces Rs 20 lakh for Havildar Pazhani martyred at Galwan Valley

Pazhani who hailed from Kadukkaloor village in Tamil Nadu's Ramanathapuram district, is the father of two kids and had served the Indian Army for 22 years. 

Jun 17, 2020, 07:09 AM IST

20 Indian Army soldiers martyred in Galwan Valley, almost the same number of Chinese troops also killed

The government sources on Tuesday said that at least 20 Indian Army soldiers have been martyred during the violent face-off with the Chinese troops in Galwan Valley in eastern Ladakh on Monday night.

Jun 16, 2020, 22:04 PM IST

Avenge killing of soldiers, ensure sacrifice don't go in vain: Asaduddin Owaisi to Centre on Galwan Valley clash

Colonel Santosh Babu, Commanding Officer of 16 Bihar Regiment, and two other valiant soldiers were martyred during violent clashes with Chinese troops at one of the standoff points in the Galwan Valley. 

Jun 16, 2020, 21:07 PM IST

Colonel Suresh Babu's mother proud of her son's sacrifice but also sad at losing him

He is survived by wife Santoshi, a 9-year old daughter Abhinav and a 4-year old son Anirudh. 

Jun 16, 2020, 20:52 PM IST

Words can't describe the pain: Rahul Gandhi’s tribute to Armymen martyred in Galwan Valley clash with China

Congress parliamentarian Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday paid homage to the three Army personnel who were martyred during a violent faceoff with the Chinese troops in Ladakh’s Galwan Valley.

Jun 16, 2020, 19:33 PM IST

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar meets PM Narendra Modi, briefs him on LAC situation

A Colonel-rank Army officer and two soldiers were killed during a violent clash with Chinese troops at one of the standoff points in the Galwan Valley. 

Jun 16, 2020, 19:25 PM IST

Indian Army chief MM Naravane, CDS Bipin Rawat, Rajnath Singh brainstorm over Galwan Valley clash with China

The hour-long meeting took place at the official residence of the Union Defence Minister in the national capital.

Jun 16, 2020, 18:21 PM IST

Indian troops provoked, crossed border twice: Chinese Foreign Minister on Galwan Valley stand-off

China on Tuesday (June 16) alleged that the Indian troops twice crossed the borderline on June 15 for illegal activities and provoked and attacked Chinese personnel which led to serious physical conflict between the two sides, hours after the Indian Army said the violent face-off took place between the troops during the de-escalation process in the Galwan Valley.

Jun 16, 2020, 17:09 PM IST

Tension mounts in Ladakh as China brings in more troops; India maintains aggressive posturing

The Chinese military is fast increasing its troops in areas around Pangong Tso lake and Galwan Valley along the Line of Actual Control in Ladakh, sending a clear signal that it was not ready to end its confrontation with the Indian Army anytime soon, people familiar with the situation in the disputed region said on Saturday.

May 24, 2020, 06:27 AM IST

Chinese troops resort to aggressive posturing in Ladakh, North Sikkim: Sources

Both the Indian and Chinese armies have brought in more troops in sensitive locations like Demchok, Daulat Beg Oldie and areas around Galwan river as well as Pangong Tso lake in Ladakh, the sources said.

May 19, 2020, 21:15 PM IST