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THE BSNL tender to a Chinese company seems to have escaped the government's attention over Chinese investments in India post skirmishes on the border in May-June 2020, according to an Indian Express report

Report: Govt awarded Rs 500 crore strategic BSNL order to China despite FDI restrictions

THE BSNL tender to a Chinese company seems to have escaped the government's attention over Chinese investments in India post skirmishes on the border in May-June 2020, according to an Indian Express report

Despite India&rsquo;s apparent economic blockade of China post-Galwan, a crucial project of BSNL was awarded to a China-based company linked to ZTE, according to a report by The Indian Express.&nbsp;
A tender worth around Rs 500 crore to create new systems around BSNL&rsquo;s call data records, was awarded to a company called Whale Cloud Technology, which was routed to it through Telecommunications Consultants India Ltd In early 2020, the report said quoting a senior government official. &nbsp;&nbsp;
Months before the tensions began at the border with China, the Central government had tightened its foreign direct investment policy in order to scrutinise Chinese investments in India.
After the skirmish at Galwan Valley in Ladakh which led to a bloody clash on June 15, in which 20 Indian soldiers were killed, the government had barred BSNL and MTNL from using Chinese equipment for the roll-out of its 4G network.&nbsp;

Ex-army chief explains how India fought back during Galwan clash

India-China clash | Ex-army chief explains how India fought back during Galwan clash

Former Army chief General Manoj Mukund Naravane has slammed China for use of clubs and barbed wire during the Galwan clash in 2020. 

He added that India countered China's attack by using non-lethal weapons like sticks as the soldiers thought they had measure of the Chinese troops.&nbsp;

Former Army chief General Manoj Mukund Naravane has slammed China for use of clubs and barbed wire during the Galwan clash in 2020. The retired general said that that Chinese army has gone down to the level of hooliganism and street-fighting.
He added that India countered China's attack by using non-lethal weapons like sticks as the soldiers thought they had measure of the Chinese troops.&nbsp;
He also said that the reports of Indian soldiers patrolling the border in Eastern Ladakh with sticks are false. He clarified that soldiers carry rifles while patrolling but show immense restraint in tense situations.&nbsp;

Congress Party has sought PM Narendra Modi's response in the Parliament on Tawang clash with China

Congress: Demand PM's reply in Parliament on Tawang clash 

Congress Party has sought PM Narendra Modi's response in the Parliament on Tawang clash with China

As the Indian and Chinese troops clashed along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in the Tawang sector of Arunachal Pradesh on December 9, the Opposition Congress has planned to raise the issue in Parliament on Tuesday and sought Prime Minister Narendra Modi&rsquo;s reply to it in Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha.
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"Reports from Arunachal Pradesh are worrying and alarming. A major clash took place between Indian and Chinese soldiers and the govt has kept the country in the dark for days. Why was the Parliament not informed, when it is in session?" Owaisi tweeted.

Owaisi on Tawang clash: 'weak political leadership' led to 'this humiliation'

"Reports from Arunachal Pradesh are worrying and alarming. A major clash took place between Indian and Chinese soldiers and the govt has kept the country in the dark for days. Why was the Parliament not informed, when it is in session?" Owaisi tweeted.

Alleging that the Modi government kept the country in the dark over Indian and Chinese troops clashing along the Line of Actual Control, AIMIM president Asaduddin Owaisi has said he will be giving an adjournment motion on the issue in Parliament on December 13.
In a series of tweets, the Hyderabad MP further accused the "weak political leadership" under Prime Minister Narendra Modi has led to "this humiliation against China".
Indian and Chinese soldiers clashed at a location along the LAC in the Tawang sector of Arunachal Pradesh on December 9, resulting in minor injuries to a six personnel from both sides.
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The clash near Yangtse along the LAC in the sensitive sector took place last Friday amid the over 30-month border standoff between the two sides in eastern Ladakh

Indian and Chinese troops clashed along LAC in Tawang on December 9, injuries reported

The clash near Yangtse along the LAC in the sensitive sector took place last Friday amid the over 30-month border standoff between the two sides in eastern Ladakh

Indian and Chinese troops clashed along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in the Tawang sector of Arunachal Pradesh on December 9 and the face-off resulted in "minor injuries to a few personnel from both sides", the Indian Army said on Monday. The clash near Yangtse along the LAC in the sensitive sector took place last Friday amid the over 30-month border standoff between the two sides in eastern Ladakh. "On December 9, PLA troops contacted the LAC in Tawang Sector which was contested by own (Indian) troops in a firm and resolute manner. This face-off led to minor injuries to few personnel from both sides," the Army said in a statement. "Both sides immediately disengaged from the area. As a follow up of the incident, own (Indian) commander in the area held a flag meeting with his counterpart to discuss the issue in accordance with structured mechanisms to restore peace and tranquillity," it said. The Army statement did not mention the number of troops involved in the face-off and those injured in the incident. The Army said there are areas of "differing perception" along the LAC in the Tawang sector. "In certain areas along the LAC in the Tawang Sector in Arunachal Pradesh there are areas of differing perception, wherein both sides patrol the area up to their claim lines. This has been the trend since 2006," the Army said. It is learnt that the injuries on the Chinese side could be higher.
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Both sides immediately disengaged from area: Military sources on face-off between Indian and Chinese troops along LAC in Tawang sector

Indian and Chinese troops clashed along LAC in Tawang on December 9 

Reports: Indian and Chinese troops clash along LAC in Tawang Reports: Clashes took place on December 9 Reports: Troops disengaged immediately

Both sides immediately disengaged from area: Military sources on face-off between Indian and Chinese troops along LAC in Tawang sector

Indian and Chinese troops clashed along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in the Tawang sector of Arunachal Pradesh on December 9 and the face-off resulted in "minor injuries to a few personnel from both sides", the Indian Army said on Monday.
The clash near Yangtse along the LAC in the sensitive sector took place last Friday amid the over 30-month border standoff between the two sides in eastern Ladakh.
"On December 9, PLA troops contacted the LAC in Tawang Sector which was contested by own (Indian) troops in a firm and resolute manner. This face-off led to minor injuries to few personnel from both sides," the Army said in a statement.
"Both sides immediately disengaged from the area. As a follow up of the incident, own (Indian) commander in the area held a flag meeting with his counterpart to discuss the issue in accordance with structured mechanisms to restore peace and tranquillity," it said.
The Army statement did not mention the number of troops involved in the face-off and those injured in the incident.
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The Army said there are areas of "differing perception" along the LAC in the Tawang sector.
"In certain areas along the LAC in the Tawang Sector in Arunachal Pradesh there are areas of differing perception, wherein both sides patrol the area up to their claim lines. This has been the trend since 2006," the Army said.
It is learnt that the injuries on the Chinese side could be higher.
It is the first major clash between the Indian and Chinese armies since August 2020 near Rinchen La in eastern Ladakh.
Indian and Chinese troops were engaged in a brief face-off near Yangtse in October last year as well and it was resolved following talks between local commanders of the two sides as per established protocols.
The ties between India and China nosedived significantly following the fierce clash in the Galwan Valley in June 2020 that marked the most serious military conflict between the two sides in decades.
Both sides gradually enhanced their deployment by rushing in tens of thousands of soldiers and heavy weaponry.
Following the eastern Ladakh standoff, the Indian Army significantly bolstered its operational capabilities along the LAC in the eastern theatre.
The eastern theatre largely comprises the border areas along the LAC in Sikkim and Arunachal Pradesh and the frontier areas have a number of sensitive forward locations including in the Tawang and North Sikkim sectors.
The Army put into place an effective surveillance apparatus and there has been a substantial improvement in overall monitoring of the areas in the last two years, military officials said.
In September, Eastern Army Commander Lt Gen Rana Pratap Kalita said that the Indian Army is continuously monitoring activities of the PLA along the LAC and is well-poised to mitigate any challenges.
"We are also continuously monitoring the activities along the borders. We are vigilant and observant of each and every development along our borders," he said.
India has been maintaining that its relationship with China cannot be normal unless there is peace in the border areas.
India has been ramping up the development of infrastructure along the near 3,500-km LAC following the eastern Ladakh standoff that began on May 5, 2020.

Richa Chadha commented on Lt Gen Upendra Dwivedi's statement that the Army is ready to take back Pakistan Occupied Kashmir if the government issues the order.

'Galwan says hi': Richa Chadha's reaction to Indian Army statement on PoK sparks controversy

Richa Chadha commented on Lt Gen Upendra Dwivedi's statement that the Army is ready to take back Pakistan Occupied Kashmir if the government issues the order.

Actor Richa Chadha has sparked a controversy with a reaction to an Indian Army statement.
She commented on Lieutenant General Upendra Dwivedi's statement that the Army is ready to take back Pakistan Occupied Kashmir if the government issues the order. Dwivedi is the general officer commanding-in-chief of the Northern Command.
Tweeting on the Army officer's statement, Richa said, "Galwan says hi."
Bharatiya Janata Party leader Manjinder Singh Sirsa called Richa's tweet "disgraceful". He demanded that the tweet be "withdrawn at the earliest" as "insulting our armed forces is not justified".
Galwan valley in Ladakh was the site of a deadly skirmish between Indian and Chinese soldiers in 2020. The fight occurred as Chinese forces made aggressive moves in Ladakh, intruding into territory controlled by India in the disputed region.
The June 15 clash was the one of the worst in 45 years and led to the deaths of 20 Indian soldiers. China had initially not revealed how many of its soldiers died, but later said the number was 5. The actual death toll is believed to be much higher.
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In her clarification, Richa said that it was not her intention but if "the three words" offended or hurt anyone, she apologises.

Richa Chadha clarifies after 'Galwan says hi' tweet on Indian Army causes online uproar

In her clarification, Richa said that it was not her intention but if "the three words" offended or hurt anyone, she apologises.

Actor Richa Chadha issued an apology and a clarification after her tweet on the Indian Army led to a major controversy.
Richa had earlier commented on a statement by a senior officer of the Indian Army that the forces are ready to take back Pakistan Occupied Kashmir if the government gives such an order.
Richa had tweeted, "Galwan says hi" on the statement. BJP leader Manjinder Singh Sirsa had called the tweet "disgraceful".
In her clarification, Richa said that it was not her intention but if "the three words" offended or hurt anyone, she apologises. She said that her uncle was a paratrooper, and grandfather an Army soldier who took a bullet in the leg in the India-China war.
The actor added that it is an "emotive issue" for her, and said, "It's in my blood."

A team of bikers from the Indian Army paid a very special tribute to the Galwan warriors as they rode through rugges terrain of Ladakh. 
The bike rally by soldiers of the Northern Command was flagged from Karu near Leh. The bikers then paid homage to the troops who died in a border skirmish with China in Galwan 2 years ago. 
The group then rode another 130 kms to reach the Nubra valley. 
A small video of their journey was posted by the Fire and Fure Corps of the Indian Army. 
20 Indian soldiers were killed in the clash with the Chinese troops in June 2020. 

Watch | Indian Army's special tribute to Galwan heroes

A team of bikers from the Indian Army paid a very special tribute to the Galwan warriors as they rode through rugges terrain of Ladakh. 

The bike rally by soldiers of the Northern Command was flagged from Karu near Leh.

A team of bikers from the Indian Army paid a very special tribute to the Galwan warriors as they rode through rugged terrain of Ladakh.&nbsp;
The bike rally by soldiers of the Northern Command was flagged from Karu near Leh. The bikers then paid homage to the troops who died in a border skirmish with China in Galwan 2 years ago.&nbsp;
The group then rode another 130 kms to reach the Nubra valley.&nbsp;
A small video of their journey was posted by the Fire and Fury Corps of the Indian Army.&nbsp;
20 Indian soldiers were killed in the clash with the Chinese troops in June 2020.&nbsp;
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Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi arrived in India Thursday evening in the highest-level visit between the two countries after the ties came under severe strain following the eastern Ladakh standoff nearly two years ago.
Wang flew into New Delhi from Kabul and is set to hold talks with External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and National Security Adviser Ajit Doval on Friday morning.
It is learnt that the Chinese foreign minister's unannounced visit is more to do with the geopolitical powerplay in the wake of the Russian invasion of Ukraine with China even signalling its willingness to assist Moscow in dealing with crippling economic sanctions.
In the talks, India is unlikely to shift its focus from the eastern Ladakh border row as it is expected to press for complete disengagement of troops from all the first points in the region.
The border issue is likely to figure extensively in the meeting between Wang and Doval who have been serving as the special representatives for boundary talks.
Both sides kept the visit under the wraps. It is not immediately clear whether the Indian side will facilitate a call on by Wang with Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
The Ukraine crisis is expected to be the other major issue in the talks.

Amid Russia-Ukraine war, Chinese foreign minister Wang Yi arrives in India: key details here

Amid Russia-Ukraine war, Chinese foreign minister arrives in India: key details here

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi arrived in India on Thursday evening in the highest-level visit between the two countries after the ties came under severe strain following the eastern Ladakh standoff nearly two years ago.
Wang flew into New Delhi from Kabul and is set to hold talks with External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and National Security Adviser Ajit Doval on Friday morning.
It is learnt that the Chinese foreign minister's unannounced visit is more to do with the geopolitical powerplay in the wake of the Russian invasion of Ukraine with China even signalling its willingness to assist Moscow in dealing with crippling economic sanctions.
In the talks, India is unlikely to shift its focus from the eastern Ladakh border row as it is expected to press for complete disengagement of troops from all the first points in the region.
The border issue is likely to figure extensively in the meeting between Wang and Doval who have been serving as the special representatives for boundary talks.
Both sides kept the visit under the wraps. It is not immediately clear whether the Indian side will facilitate a call on by Wang with Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
The Ukraine crisis is expected to be the other major issue in the talks. India had recently rejected his remarks on Kashmir when he attended the Organisation of Islamic Countries meet in Islamabad as a special guest.&nbsp;

In the talks, India is unlikely to shift its focus from the eastern Ladakh border row as it is expected to press for complete disengagement of troops from all the first points in the region.

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi arrived in India Thursday evening in the highest-level visit between the two countries after the ties came under severe strain following the eastern Ladakh standoff nearly two years ago.
Wang flew into New Delhi from Kabul and is set to hold talks with External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and National Security Adviser Ajit Doval on Friday morning.
It is learnt that the Chinese foreign minister's unannounced visit is more to do with the geopolitical powerplay in the wake of the Russian invasion of Ukraine with China even signalling its willingness to assist Moscow in dealing with crippling economic sanctions.
In the talks, India is unlikely to shift its focus from the eastern Ladakh border row as it is expected to press for complete disengagement of troops from all the first points in the region.
The border issue is likely to figure extensively in the meeting between Wang and Doval who have been serving as the special representatives for boundary talks.
Both sides kept the visit under the wraps. It is not immediately clear whether the Indian side will facilitate a call on by Wang with Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
The Ukraine crisis is expected to be the other major issue in the talks.

Almost two years since the Ladakh face-off between India and China began, military representatives of the two countries held their 15th round of talks to defuse the situation. The latest round of negotiations on March 11 did not lead to any breakthrough, but the two sides agreed to continue dialogue.
In a statement issued a day after the meeting, the Indian government said the two sides had a "detailed exchange of views in this regard, in keeping with the guidance provided by the State Leaders to work for the resolution of the remaining issues at the earliest. They reaffirmed that such a resolution would help restore peace and tranquility along the LAC in the Western Sector and facilitate progress in bilateral relations."
The statement added, "The two sides also agreed to maintain the security and stability on the ground in the Western Sector in the interim. They agreed to maintain dialogue via military and diplomatic channels to reach a mutually acceptable resolution of the remaining issues at the earliest."
The last round of talks was held on January 12. After previous rounds of talks, Indian and Chinese troops had disengaged at hotspots in Galwan, Gogra, and at Pangong Tso.
However, the two sides still reportedly have 50,000-60,000 troops and advanced weaponry deployed along the Line of Actual Control, or LAC, in Ladakh.

Watch what happened at India, China military talks on Ladakh LAC tension

Watch what happened at latest India, China military talks on Ladakh LAC tension


Almost two years since the Ladakh face-off between India and China began, military representatives of the two countries held their 15th&nbsp;round of talks to defuse the situation. The latest round of negotiations on March 11 did not lead to any breakthrough, but the two sides agreed to continue dialogue. In a statement issued a day after the meeting, the Indian government said the two sides had a "detailed exchange of views in this regard, in keeping with the guidance provided by the State Leaders to work for the resolution of the remaining issues at the earliest. They reaffirmed that such a resolution would help restore peace and tranquility along the LAC in the Western Sector and facilitate progress in bilateral relations." The statement said, "The two sides also agreed to maintain the security and stability on the ground in the Western Sector in the interim. They agreed to maintain dialogue via military and diplomatic channels to reach a mutually acceptable resolution of the remaining issues at the earliest." The last round of talks was held on January 12.
After previous rounds of talks, Indian and Chinese troops had disengaged at hotspots in Galwan, Gogra, and at Pangong Tso. However, the two sides still reportedly have 50,000-60,000 troops and advanced weaponry deployed along the Line of Actual Control, or LAC, in Ladakh.
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CAPTIONS 15th&nbsp;round of India, China talks on Ladakh No breakthrough but agreement to continue talks Almost 2 yrs since Ladakh LAC tension began Heavy troop, weaponry still deployed at LAC

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Almost two years since the Ladakh face-off between India and China began, military representatives of the two countries held their 15th&nbsp;round of talks to defuse the situation.&nbsp;The latest round of negotiations on March 11 did not lead to any breakthrough, but the two sides agreed to continue dialogue.
In a statement issued a day after the meeting, the Indian government said the two sides had a "detailed exchange of views in this regard, in keeping with the guidance provided by the State Leaders to work for the resolution of the remaining issues at the earliest. They reaffirmed that such a resolution would help restore peace and tranquility along the LAC in the Western Sector and facilitate progress in bilateral relations."
The statement added, "The two sides also agreed to maintain the security and stability on the ground in the Western Sector in the interim. They agreed to maintain dialogue via military and diplomatic channels to reach a mutually acceptable resolution of the remaining issues at the earliest."
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The last round of talks was held on January 12.&nbsp;After previous rounds of talks, Indian and Chinese troops had disengaged at hotspots in Galwan, Gogra, and at Pangong Tso.
However, the two sides still reportedly have 50,000-60,000 troops and advanced weaponry deployed along the Line of Actual Control, or LAC, in Ladakh.

Chief of Defence Staff Bipin Rawat said that after the faceoff with Indian forces along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in Galwan valley and other areas in the Ladakh region last year, the Chinese Army realised that they needed better training and preparation.
While speaking to India Today, he also mentioned that China had to make changes in its deployment in the mountainous terrains of the Himalayas post Galwan clash.
Rawat pointed out that Chinese soldiers are mostly enlisted for a short duration and don't have experience of fighting in the mountain terrain of the Himalayas, whereas soldiers in India have specialised training and are very adept at warfare in difficult zones like the Tibet autonomous region.

CDS Bipin Rawat: China changed deployment after Galwan, realised need for better training

<ul>
<li>CDS Bipin Rawat: China changed deployment after face-off in Galwan&nbsp;valley</li>
<li>Chinese Army realised they need better training &amp; preparation: Rawat</li>
<li>Rawat: Chinese&nbsp;soldiers have no experience of fighting in mountain terrain&nbsp;</li>
<li>Rawat:&nbsp;Indian soldiers very adept at warfare in difficult zones</li>
</ul>

Chief of Defence Staff Bipin Rawat said that after the faceoff with Indian forces along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in Galwan&nbsp;valley and other areas in the Ladakh region last year, the Chinese Army realised that they needed better training and preparation.
He also mentioned that China had to make changes in its deployment in the mountainous terrains of the Himalayas post-Galwan&nbsp;clash.
Rawat&nbsp;while speaking to news agency ANI, pointed out that Chinese soldiers are mostly enlisted for a short duration and don't have experience of fighting in the mountain terrain of the Himalayas, whereas soldiers in India have specialised training and are very adept at warfare in difficult zones like the Tibet autonomous region.

Did China attempt a repeat of Galwan in Pangong? 

PTI,&nbsp;New Delhi: Chinese troops carried rods, spears, clubs and pole weapons called 'Guandao' in aggressively trying to close in on an Indian position in Mukhpari area of Rezang-La ridgeline in eastern Ladakh on Monday evening, government sources said on Tuesday.
As tension escalated at the Line of Actual Control(LAC), the sources said around 50-60 soldiers of Chinese People's Liberation Army(PLA) approached the Indian post in the southern bank of Pangon lake area at around 6 PM but the Indian Army personnel posted there strongly confronted them, forcing their retreat.
It may be recalled that the Chinese troops had mounted a savage attack on Indian soldiers with stones, nail-studded sticks, iron rods and clubs during the Galwan Valley clashes in eastern Ladakh on June 15 in which 20 Indian Army personnel were killed.
The government sources said the Chinese army may have planned to engage Indian troops on Monday evening in a way similar to the clashes in Galwan Valley as its soldiers were carrying rods, spears, clubs and 'Guandao'.
Guandao is a type of Chinese pole weapon that is used in some forms of Chinese martial arts. It has a blade mounted atop a long wooden pole.
When the Indian Army forced the Chinese troops to return, they fired 10-15 rounds in the air to intimidate Indian soldiers, in the first use of firearms along the LAC after a gap of 45 years. The previous instance of shots being fired at the de-facto border was in 1975.
The sources said Indian troops did not use any firearm.
They said the attempt of the Chinese troops was to remove Indian Army from the strategic heights in Mukhpari peak and Rezang-La areas.
The PLA has been eyeing to capture the strategic heights in the last three-four days, the sources said, adding the Chinese troops damaged an iron fence on Monday evening which was put up by Indian troops in the area.
India continues to dominate strategic peaks around the southern bank of Pangong lake area overlooking key Chinese formations in the Moldo area.
The PLA late on Monday night alleged that Indian troops crossed the LAC and "outrageously fired" warning shots near the Pangong lake.
Rejecting the charges, the Army on Tuesday said that at no stage the Indian troops crossed the LAC or resorted to use of any "aggressive means", including firing, as alleged by the Chinese PLA.
"At no stage has the Indian Army transgressed across the LAC or resorted to use of any aggressive means, including firing. It is the PLA that has been blatantly violating agreements and carrying out aggressive manuveres, while engagement at military, diplomatic and political level is in progress," the Army said.
Tensions escalated manifold along the LAC in eastern Ladakh after the Galwan Valley clashes. The Chinese side also suffered casualties but it is yet to give out the details. According to an American intelligence report, the number of casualties on the Chinese side was 35.
The border situation deteriorated again after China unsuccessfully attempted to occupy Indian territory in the southern bank of Pangong lake on the intervening night of August 29 and 30.
India occupied a number of strategic heights on the southern bank of Pangong lake and strengthened its presence in Finger 2 and Finger 3 areas in the region to thwart any Chinese actions. China has strongly objected to India's move. However, India has maintained that the heights are on its side of the LAC.
India has also rushed in additional troops and weapons to the sensitive region following China's transgression attempts.
Following China's fresh attempts to change the status quo in the southern bank of Pangong lake, India has further bolstered its military presence in the region.

Did China attempt a Galwan repeat in Pangong? 

A PTI report quoting government sources says Chinese troops carried rods, spears, clubs and pole weapons called 'Guandao' in aggressively trying to close in on an Indian position in&nbsp;Mukhpari&nbsp;area of&nbsp;Rezang-La ridgeline in eastern Ladakh on Monday evening.&nbsp;The report said around 50-60 soldiers of Chinese People's Liberation Army&nbsp;approached the Indian post in the southern bank of&nbsp;Pangon&nbsp;lake area at around 6 PM but the Indian Army personnel posted there strongly confronted them, forcing their retreat.&nbsp;The government sources said the Chinese army may have planned to engage Indian troops on Monday evening in a way similar to the clashes in&nbsp;Galwan&nbsp;Valley in which 20 Indian and an unspecified number of PLA troops were killed.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;

PTI,&nbsp;New Delhi: Chinese troops carried rods, spears, clubs and pole weapons called 'Guandao' in aggressively trying to close in on an Indian position in Mukhpari area of Rezang-La ridgeline in eastern Ladakh on Monday evening, government sources said on Tuesday.
As tension escalated at the Line of Actual Control(LAC), the sources said around 50-60 soldiers of Chinese People's Liberation Army(PLA) approached the Indian post in the southern bank of Pangon lake area at around 6 PM but the Indian Army personnel posted there strongly confronted them, forcing their retreat.
It may be recalled that the Chinese troops had mounted a savage attack on Indian soldiers with stones, nail-studded sticks, iron rods and clubs during the Galwan Valley clashes in eastern Ladakh on June 15 in which 20 Indian Army personnel were killed.
The government sources said the Chinese army may have planned to engage Indian troops on Monday evening in a way similar to the clashes in Galwan Valley as its soldiers were carrying rods, spears, clubs and 'Guandao'.
Guandao is a type of Chinese pole weapon that is used in some forms of Chinese martial arts. It has a blade mounted atop a long wooden pole.
When the Indian Army forced the Chinese troops to return, they fired 10-15 rounds in the air to intimidate Indian soldiers, in the first use of firearms along the LAC after a gap of 45 years. The previous instance of shots being fired at the de-facto border was in 1975.
The sources said Indian troops did not use any firearm.
They said the attempt of the Chinese troops was to remove Indian Army from the strategic heights in Mukhpari peak and Rezang-La areas.
The PLA has been eyeing to capture the strategic heights in the last three-four days, the sources said, adding the Chinese troops damaged an iron fence on Monday evening which was put up by Indian troops in the area.
India continues to dominate strategic peaks around the southern bank of Pangong lake area overlooking key Chinese formations in the Moldo area.
The PLA late on Monday night alleged that Indian troops crossed the LAC and "outrageously fired" warning shots near the Pangong lake.
Rejecting the charges, the Army on Tuesday said that at no stage the Indian troops crossed the LAC or resorted to use of any "aggressive means", including firing, as alleged by the Chinese PLA.
"At no stage has the Indian Army transgressed across the LAC or resorted to use of any aggressive means, including firing. It is the PLA that has been blatantly violating agreements and carrying out aggressive manuveres, while engagement at military, diplomatic and political level is in progress," the Army said.
Tensions escalated manifold along the LAC in eastern Ladakh after the Galwan Valley clashes. The Chinese side also suffered casualties but it is yet to give out the details. According to an American intelligence report, the number of casualties on the Chinese side was 35.
The border situation deteriorated again after China unsuccessfully attempted to occupy Indian territory in the southern bank of Pangong lake on the intervening night of August 29 and 30.
India occupied a number of strategic heights on the southern bank of Pangong lake and strengthened its presence in Finger 2 and Finger 3 areas in the region to thwart any Chinese actions. China has strongly objected to India's move. However, India has maintained that the heights are on its side of the LAC.
India has also rushed in additional troops and weapons to the sensitive region following China's transgression attempts.
Following China's fresh attempts to change the status quo in the southern bank of Pangong lake, India has further bolstered its military presence in the region.

Chinese defence minister seeks meet with Rajnath

In the first big political contact amid border tensions, defence minister Rajnath&nbsp;Singh&nbsp;is scheduled to meet Chinese counterpart today in Moscow

Amid tensions on the border, defence minister Rajnath Singh is scheduled to meet his Chinese counterpart today in Moscow. The meeting has been arranged by both side on the sidelines of the Shangai Cooperation Organisation summit. This is the first major political contact between India and China since the deadly Galwan clash in June that kille 20 Indian and an unspecified number of Chinese soldiers. After this meeting, external affairs minister S Jaishankar is expected to meet his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi in Moscow on September 10.&nbsp;

Amid tensions on the border, defence minister Rajnath Singh is scheduled to meet his Chinese counterpart today in Moscow. The meeting has been arranged by both side on the sidelines of the Shangai Cooperation Organisation summit. This is the first major political contact between India and China since the deadly Galwan clash in June that kille 20 Indian and an unspecified number of Chinese soldiers. After this meeting, external affairs minister S Jaishankar is expected to meet his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi in Moscow on September 10.

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