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LAC stand-off live updates: World has taken note of your exemplary bravery, PM tells soldiers in Ladakh

THE TIMES OF INDIA | Jul 03, 2020, 21:39:35 IST

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LAC stand-off live updates: World has taken note of your exemplary bravery, PM tells soldiers in Ladakh

Tensions between India and China have risen after the Galwan valley clash between the two countries' militaries, in which 20 Indian soldiers died. Meanwhile, Prime Minister Narendra Modi today made a surprise visit to Ladakh and addressed the soldiers in Nimu. Stay with TOI for live updates

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Had a good talk with FS Shringla. Appreciated his briefing on the situation along LAC, including GOI’s policy to pursue peaceful resolution. Japan also hopes for peaceful resolution through dialogues. Japan opposes any unilateral attempts to change the status quo.

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10:56 (IST) Jul 03

Read: PM Modi visits Ladakh, interacts with Army, Air Force and ITBP personnel

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10:51 (IST) Jul 03

India and China have been involved in talks to ease the ongoing border tensions since last month.

10:49 (IST) Jul 03

The situation at the India-China border remains tense after 20 Indian soldiers lost their lives in a violent face-off in the Galwan valley on June 15-16 when Chinese troops attempted to unilaterally change the status quo during the de-escalation.

10:45 (IST) Jul 03

Meanwhile, General Rawat's visit holds importance since it comes in the wake of Defence Minister Rajnath Singh's visit to Ladakh being rescheduled.

Earlier, the Defence Minister was scheduled to visit Ladakh today to review the preparedness of the army amid the ongoing standoff with China.

10:44 (IST) Jul 03

Sources had earlier informed about CDS Rawat's visit to Leh today.

10:41 (IST) Jul 03

PM Modi visited Ladakh to take stock of situation after Galwan Valley face-off with China. He reached Leh around 9.30 am, sources said.

10:35 (IST) Jul 03

At 11,000 ft, PM Modi visits one of the forward locations in Ladakh, surrounded by Zanskar range and on the banks of River Indus.

10:31 (IST) Jul 03

PM Narendra Modi is accompanied by Chief of Defence Staff General Bipin Rawat and Army Chief MM Naravane in his visit to Ladakh.

10:30 (IST) Jul 03

Prime Minister Narendra Modi makes a surprise visit to Ladakh, being briefed by senior officials at a forward position in Nimu.

10:24 (IST) Jul 03

PM is interacting with personnel of Army, Air Force & ITBP.

10:23 (IST) Jul 03

PM Modi is presently at one of the forward locations in Nimu, Ladakh. He reached there early morning, reports ANI

10:10 (IST) Jul 03

PM Modi has reached Leh along with CDS General Bipin Rawat

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