LAC stand-off live updates: World has taken note of your exemplary bravery, PM tells soldiers in Ladakh
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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
09:41 (IST) Jul 03
China under President Xi Jinping has stepped up its "aggressive" foreign policy toward India and "resisted" efforts to clarify the Line of Actual Control that prevented a lasting peace from being realised, according to a report released by a US Congress appointed commission. The armies of India and China have been locked in a bitter standoff at multiple locations in eastern Ladakh for the last seven weeks, and the tension escalated after 20 Indian soldiers were killed in a violent clash in the Galwan Valley on June 15.
09:24 (IST) Jul 03
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08:47 (IST) Jul 03
The road, transport and highways ministry is formulating a policy which will mandate all foreign companies to take prior security permission from the government to be eligible to bid for any road project. No country hostile to India will be able to get this clearance.
08:30 (IST) Jul 03
Amid LAC stand-off, India approves purchase of fighter jets, missiles worth Rs 38,900 crore
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08:07 (IST) Jul 03
There has been a slight reduction of troops at the four friction zones on the Line of Actual Control but there is no let up in concentration and mobilisation of forces by India and China. The lengthy discussion between top Indian and Chinese military commanders held earlier this week is expected to continue and seek to define the disengagement process in greater detail. In the light of the June 15 Galwan Valley clash, the Indian side has sought more specific measures to establish de-escalation at a particular area.
07:52 (IST) Jul 03
He will be briefed on the present situation in the Eastern Ladakh sector by the 14 Corps officials: Sources
05:47 (IST) Jul 03
India on Thursday once again asked China to “sincerely” abide by the understandings reached between military commanders and diplomats. Responding to questions by journalists, foreign ministry spokesman Anurag Srivastava said, “We expect the Chinese side to sincerely follow up and ensure the expeditious restoration of peace and tranquillity in the border areas as per bilateral agreements and protocols.”
05:45 (IST) Jul 03
There has been a slight reduction of troops at the four friction zones on the Line of Actual Control but there is no let up in concentration and mobilisation of forces by India and China. The discussions between top Indian and Chinese military commanders, despite their “positive” trajectory, are expected to be a long haul and the entire process of disengagement, if it comes along, may well stretch into the winter, sources said.
18:15 (IST) Jul 02
Discussions at latest meeting of senior commanders of India and China reflected commitment of both sides to reduce tension along LAC: MEA
18:13 (IST) Jul 02
We expect Chinese side to sincerely follow up and ensure expeditious restoration of peace and tranquillity in border areas: MEA
18:09 (IST) Jul 02
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17:58 (IST) Jul 02
Beijing has no discriminatory measures for Indian products, services: Chinese Ministry of Commerce
"The success of China-India economic and trade cooperation today is the result of joint efforts from the governments and enterprises of the two sides, and serves the fundamental interests of the countries' peoples," the ministry spokesperson Gao Feng was quoted as saying by China's state-run media outlet 'Global Times' today.
13:16 (IST) Jul 02
China hopes India corrects actions against Chinese firms immediately, reports Reuters
China's commerce ministry said on Thursday that it hopes India would correct its discriminatory actions against Chinese companies immediately, after India banned Chinese mobile apps amid a border crisis between the two countries. China has not adopted any restrictive or discriminatory measures against Indian products and services, Ministry of Commerce spokesman Gao Feng told reporters in an online briefing, adding that India's actions are in violation of WTO rules.
12:41 (IST) Jul 02
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