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&nbsp;India has deployed upgraded L70 anti-aircraft guns in the high mountains along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in Arunachal Pradesh sector in addition to its existing M-777 howitzers and the Swedish Bofors guns, officials said on Wednesday.
The deployment, which came months after induction of M-777 ultralight howitzers, is aimed at boosting the Indian Army's overall fire power in the face of China's aggressive posturing following the eastern Ladakh standoff, they said.
The upgraded L-70 guns were positioned around two months ago as part of a series of measures taken to bolster the Indian Army's operational preparedness to deal with any eventualities, the officials said.
India has a sizable number of Bofors howitzers in the eastern sector which have been the backbone of its fire power capability in the region.
As part of a high state of preparedness, the Army units including those of the 'integrated defended locality' have been undergoing strenuous physical training and military drills on a daily basis. The 'integrated defended locality' is a specialised unit comprising various arms of the Army including infantry, air defence, and artillery.
Military officials said the upgraded L70 guns were deployed in several key locations in Arunachal Pradesh in addition to other sensitive positions along the entire LAC and that their inductions have significantly enhanced the Army's air defence mechanism.
"The guns can bring down all unmanned aerial vehicles, unmanned combat aerial vehicles, attack helicopters and modern aircraft. The gun has enhanced target acquisition and automatic target tracking capability under all weather conditions with high-resolution electro-optical sensors comprising a daylight television camera, a thermal imaging camera and a laser-range finder," said Capt Sariya Abbasi of the Army Air Defence.
"The gun is also equipped with a Muzzle Velocity Radar for enhancing the accuracy of fire. The gun has the ability to be integrated with tactical and fire control radars which give it more flexibility in its deployment," she said.
Capt Abbasi said the legacy gun has now been transformed into a sophisticated air defence gun.
Another official said the upgraded gun system that operates along with a high-end Israeli radar can be counted among the best available air defence guns in its class globally.
In the last few months, the Army has deployed a good number of easily transportable M-777 ultra light howitzer guns which are at times moved from one place to another in Chinook helicopters depending on operational requirement.
The M-777 artillery guns, having a maximum range of 30 km and manufactured by the BAE Systems, were first received by the Army in 2018. The procurement had come after a 30-year wait for new artillery guns since the Bofors scandal.
"The addition of upgraded L70 air defence guns to the existing Bofors guns and recently inducted M-777 howitzers significantly enhanced the Indian Army's overall operational capability," said a senior official on condition of anonymity.
The L70 guns were originally manufactured by Swedish defence firm Bofors AB in 1950s and India has started inducting over 1,000 of them in the 1960s.
The guns have been upgraded by state-run Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL).
Following the escalation in tension in eastern Ladakh standoff, the Army has taken a series of measures to boost its operational capabilities in the eastern sector bordering China that included procurement of all terrain vehicles, precision guided ammunition, high-tech surveillance equipment, radars and weapons.
Officials said enhancing combat capability is a continuous process and it will go in sync with operational requirements and overall security situation.
They said an equal amount of focus has been given to enhancing operational capability in the Northern as well as eastern sector.
Eastern Army Commander Lt Gen Manoj Pande on Tuesday said that China has increased the intensity of military exercises and deployment of troops in its depth areas opposite the Arunachal Pradesh sector and that India has correspondingly readied contingency plans to deal with any eventualities.
The commander asserted that the Indian preparedness to respond to any contingency is of a "very high order".
The eastern Ladakh border standoff between the Indian and Chinese militaries erupted on May 5 last year following a violent clash in the Pangong lake areas and both sides gradually enhanced their deployment by rushing in tens of thousands of soldiers as well as heavy weaponry.
The tension escalated following a deadly clash in Galwan Valley on June 15 last year.
As a result of a series of military and diplomatic talks, the two sides completed the disengagement process in the Gogra area in August and in the north and south banks of the Pangong lake in February.
The last round of military talks on October 10 ended in a stalemate following which both sides blamed each other for the impasse.
In a strong statement after the 13th round of talks, the Indian Army said the "constructive suggestions" made by it at the negotiations were neither agreeable to the Chinese side nor could Beijing provide any "forward-looking" proposals.
Each side currently has around 50,000 to 60,000 troops along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in the sensitive sector.&nbsp;

 Arunachal Pradesh: China in mind, India boosts fire power along LAC 

India has deployed upgraded L70 anti-aircraft guns in the high mountains along the Line of Actual Control in Arunachal Pradesh sector. This is in addition to its existing M-777 howitzers and the Swedish Bofors guns.
The deployment, which came months after induction of M-777 ultralight howitzers, is aimed at boosting the Indian Army's overall fire power in the face of China's aggressive posturing following the eastern Ladakh standoff.
India has a sizable number of Bofors howitzers in the eastern sector which have been the backbone of its fire power capability in the region. &nbsp;The M-777 artillery guns, having a maximum range of 30 km and manufactured by the BAE Systems, were first received by the Army in 2018.
As part of a high state of preparedness, the Army units including those of the 'integrated defended locality' have been undergoing strenuous physical training and military drills on a daily basis.

ArunachalPradesh: China in mind, India boosts fire power along LAC

&nbsp;India has deployed upgraded L70 anti-aircraft guns in the high mountains along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in Arunachal Pradesh sector in addition to its existing M-777 howitzers and the Swedish Bofors guns, officials said on Wednesday.
The deployment, which came months after induction of M-777 ultralight howitzers, is aimed at boosting the Indian Army's overall fire power in the face of China's aggressive posturing following the eastern Ladakh standoff, they said.
The upgraded L-70 guns were positioned around two months ago as part of a series of measures taken to bolster the Indian Army's operational preparedness to deal with any eventualities, the officials said.
India has a sizable number of Bofors howitzers in the eastern sector which have been the backbone of its fire power capability in the region.
As part of a high state of preparedness, the Army units including those of the 'integrated defended locality' have been undergoing strenuous physical training and military drills on a daily basis. The 'integrated defended locality' is a specialised unit comprising various arms of the Army including infantry, air defence, and artillery.
Military officials said the upgraded L70 guns were deployed in several key locations in Arunachal Pradesh in addition to other sensitive positions along the entire LAC and that their inductions have significantly enhanced the Army's air defence mechanism.
"The guns can bring down all unmanned aerial vehicles, unmanned combat aerial vehicles, attack helicopters and modern aircraft. The gun has enhanced target acquisition and automatic target tracking capability under all weather conditions with high-resolution electro-optical sensors comprising a daylight television camera, a thermal imaging camera and a laser-range finder," said Capt Sariya Abbasi of the Army Air Defence.
"The gun is also equipped with a Muzzle Velocity Radar for enhancing the accuracy of fire. The gun has the ability to be integrated with tactical and fire control radars which give it more flexibility in its deployment," she said.
Capt Abbasi said the legacy gun has now been transformed into a sophisticated air defence gun.
Another official said the upgraded gun system that operates along with a high-end Israeli radar can be counted among the best available air defence guns in its class globally.
In the last few months, the Army has deployed a good number of easily transportable M-777 ultra light howitzer guns which are at times moved from one place to another in Chinook helicopters depending on operational requirement.
The M-777 artillery guns, having a maximum range of 30 km and manufactured by the BAE Systems, were first received by the Army in 2018. The procurement had come after a 30-year wait for new artillery guns since the Bofors scandal.
"The addition of upgraded L70 air defence guns to the existing Bofors guns and recently inducted M-777 howitzers significantly enhanced the Indian Army's overall operational capability," said a senior official on condition of anonymity.
The L70 guns were originally manufactured by Swedish defence firm Bofors AB in 1950s and India has started inducting over 1,000 of them in the 1960s.
The guns have been upgraded by state-run Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL).
Following the escalation in tension in eastern Ladakh standoff, the Army has taken a series of measures to boost its operational capabilities in the eastern sector bordering China that included procurement of all terrain vehicles, precision guided ammunition, high-tech surveillance equipment, radars and weapons.
Officials said enhancing combat capability is a continuous process and it will go in sync with operational requirements and overall security situation.
They said an equal amount of focus has been given to enhancing operational capability in the Northern as well as eastern sector.
Eastern Army Commander Lt Gen Manoj Pande on Tuesday said that China has increased the intensity of military exercises and deployment of troops in its depth areas opposite the Arunachal Pradesh sector and that India has correspondingly readied contingency plans to deal with any eventualities.
The commander asserted that the Indian preparedness to respond to any contingency is of a "very high order".
The eastern Ladakh border standoff between the Indian and Chinese militaries erupted on May 5 last year following a violent clash in the Pangong lake areas and both sides gradually enhanced their deployment by rushing in tens of thousands of soldiers as well as heavy weaponry.
The tension escalated following a deadly clash in Galwan Valley on June 15 last year.
As a result of a series of military and diplomatic talks, the two sides completed the disengagement process in the Gogra area in August and in the north and south banks of the Pangong lake in February.
The last round of military talks on October 10 ended in a stalemate following which both sides blamed each other for the impasse.
In a strong statement after the 13th round of talks, the Indian Army said the "constructive suggestions" made by it at the negotiations were neither agreeable to the Chinese side nor could Beijing provide any "forward-looking" proposals.
Each side currently has around 50,000 to 60,000 troops along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in the sensitive sector.&nbsp;

Air Chief Marshal Vivek Ram Chaudhari on Wednesday said that the Indian Air Force was prepared to deal with any two-front threat scenario involving China and Pakistan.
Speaking at a press conference ahead of the 89th anniversary of the Indian Air Force on October 8, Chaudahri said India is fully prepared to deal with any situation while responding to China&rsquo;s presence near the Line of Actual Control (LAC).
He further added that the partnership between China and Pakistan need not be feared. However Choudhari has warned the &lsquo;passing of western technology from Pakistan to China is worrying&rsquo;

IAF chief: Passing of western technology from Pakistan to China worrying

Air Chief Marshal Vivek Ram Chaudhari said that the IAF was prepared to deal with any two-front threat scenario involving China and Pakistan. He added that the passing of western technology from Pakistan to China is worrying’

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Speaking at a press conference ahead of the 89th anniversary of the Indian Air Force on October 8, Chaudahri said India is fully prepared to deal with any situation while responding to China&rsquo;s presence near the LAC

Air Chief Marshal Vivek Ram Chaudhari on Wednesday said that the Indian Air Force was prepared to deal with any two-front threat scenario involving China and Pakistan.
Speaking at a press conference ahead of the 89th anniversary of the Indian Air Force on October 8, Chaudahri said India is fully prepared to deal with any situation while responding to China&rsquo;s presence near the Line of Actual Control (LAC).
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He further added that the partnership between China and Pakistan need not be feared. However Choudhari has warned the &lsquo;passing of western technology from Pakistan to China is worrying&rsquo;

India on Friday said it rejected remarks made by China&rsquo;s Foreign Ministry blaming it for &ldquo;trespassing&rdquo; across the Line of Actual Control (LAC) and causing last year&rsquo;s clash in the Galwan Valley.
It was China&rsquo;s &ldquo;provocative behaviour&rdquo; that led to the worst violence on the border in decades, the Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson, Arindam Bagchi said.
"We reject statements which have no basis in facts,&rdquo; Bagchi added. 
He further said that China continues to deploy a &ldquo;large number of troops and armaments in the border areas&rdquo; which causes tensions in the area. 
Meanwhile, on Thursday, the Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson, in response to a question on whether there was a need for new border management protocols in the wake of last year&rsquo;s LAC crisis, blamed India for sparking the tensions.

India rejects China’s allegations, blames Beijing’s troops for tensions on LAC

India on Friday said it rejected comments made by China's Foreign Ministry blaming it for 'trespassing' across the LAC.

India-China ties 

India on Friday said it rejected remarks made by China&rsquo;s Foreign Ministry blaming it for &ldquo;trespassing&rdquo; across the Line of Actual Control (LAC) and causing last year&rsquo;s clash in the Galwan Valley.
It was China&rsquo;s &ldquo;provocative behaviour&rdquo; that led to the worst violence on the border in decades, the Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson, Arindam Bagchi said.
"We reject statements which have no basis in facts,&rdquo; Bagchi added.
He further said that China continues to deploy a &ldquo;large number of troops and armaments in the border areas&rdquo; which causes tensions in the area.
On Thursday, the Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson, in response to a question on whether there was a need for new border management protocols in the wake of last year&rsquo;s LAC crisis, blamed India for sparking the tensions.

Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson said, &ldquo;The Indian side has long pursued the 'forward policy' and illegally crossed the LAC to encroach on China's territory."

India on Friday said it rejected remarks made by China&rsquo;s Foreign Ministry blaming it for &ldquo;trespassing&rdquo; across the Line of Actual Control (LAC) and causing last year&rsquo;s clash in the Galwan Valley.
It was China&rsquo;s &ldquo;provocative behaviour&rdquo; that led to the worst violence on the border in decades, the Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson, Arindam Bagchi said.
"We reject statements which have no basis in facts,&rdquo; Bagchi added.
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He further said that China continues to deploy a &ldquo;large number of troops and armaments in the border areas&rdquo; which causes tensions in the area.
Meanwhile, on Thursday, the Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson, in response to a question on whether there was a need for new border management protocols in the wake of last year&rsquo;s LAC crisis, blamed India for sparking the tensions.

After the 12th round of military talks, India and China have disengaged in Gogra area in eastern Ladakh, the Army said on Friday.
All temporary structures set up since the escalation of the conflict last year have been dismantled, the statement said.
The disengagement process was carried out over two days - August 4 and 5 August. The troops of both sides are now in their respective permanent bases.
With the progress in Gogra, India and China have now de-escalated from four of the six flashpoints. The two armies earlier disengaged in Galwan, North and South banks of Pangong Lake. The standoffs in Depsang and Hot Springs continue.
The twelfth round of talks between the Corps Commanders of India and China were held on 31 July at Chushul Moldo Meeting Point in Eastern Ladakh.
&nbsp;

India and China disengage at Gogra in Ladakh after 12th round of talks

After the 12th round of military talks, India and China have disengaged in Gogra area in eastern Ladakh, the Army said on Friday.

After the 12th round of military talks, India and China have disengaged in Gogra area in eastern Ladakh, the Army said on Friday.
All temporary structures set up since the escalation of the conflict last year have been dismantled, the statement said.
The disengagement process was carried out over two days - August 4 and 5 August. The troops of both sides are now in their respective permanent bases.
With the progress in Gogra, India and China have now de-escalated from four of the six flashpoints. The two armies earlier disengaged in Galwan, North and South banks of Pangong Lake. The standoffs in Depsang and Hot Springs continue.
The twelfth round of talks between the Corps Commanders of India and China were held on 31 July at Chushul Moldo Meeting Point in Eastern Ladakh.
&nbsp;

The disengagement process was carried out over two days - August 4 and 5 August. The troops of both sides are now in their respective permanent bases.

After the 12th round of military talks, India and China have disengaged in Gogra area in eastern Ladakh, the Army said on Friday.
All temporary structures set up since the escalation of the conflict last year have been dismantled, the statement said.
The disengagement process was carried out over two days - August 4 and 5 August. The troops of both sides are now in their respective permanent bases.
With the progress in Gogra, India and China have now de-escalated from four of the six flashpoints. The two armies earlier disengaged in Galwan, North and South banks of Pangong Lake. The standoffs in Depsang and Hot Springs continue.
The twelfth round of talks between the Corps Commanders of India and China were held on 31 July at Chushul Moldo Meeting Point in Eastern Ladakh.
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&nbsp;

India and China held the 12th round of the Corps Commander-level talks on Saturday to find a possible resolution for the nearly 15-month-long military standoff in eastern Ladakh. The meeting was held on the Chinese side of Chushul-Moldo Border Personnel Meeting point.
During the talks that concluded after 9 hours at 7.30 pm on Saturday, the two sides reportedly discussed ways to resolve the ongoing military standoff between India and China in the eastern Ladakh sector.
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The purpose of the high-level military talks was to take forward the disengagement process in some friction areas including the Hot Spring and Gogra post areas.
The 12th round of talks took place after External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar firmly conveyed to his Chinese counterpart that the prolongation of the existing situation in eastern Ladakh was visibly impacting the bilateral ties in a &lsquo;negative manner&rsquo;.

Ladakh standoff: India, China conclude 12th Corps Commander-level talks after 9 hours

EAM S Jaishankar firmly conveyed to his Chinese counterpart that the prolongation of the existing situation in eastern Ladakh was visibly impacting the bilateral ties in a &lsquo;negative manner&rsquo;.

India-China concluded 9 hrs long 12th round of military talks on Saturday
Meetings held to resolve almost 15 month long military standoff in Ladakh
Purpose was to take forward disengagement process in friction areas
EAM&nbsp;Jashankar&nbsp;to China: Ladakh&nbsp;situation impacting bilateral ties negatively

EAM S Jaishankar firmly conveyed to his Chinese counterpart that the prolongation of the existing situation in eastern Ladakh was visibly impacting the bilateral ties in a &lsquo;negative manner&rsquo;.

India and China held the 12th round of the Corps Commander-level talks on Saturday to find a possible resolution for the nearly 15-month-long military standoff in eastern Ladakh. The meeting was held on the Chinese side of Chushul-Moldo Border Personnel Meeting point.
During the talks that concluded after 9 hours at 7.30 pm on Saturday, the two sides reportedly discussed ways to resolve the ongoing military standoff between India and China in the eastern Ladakh sector.
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The purpose of the high-level military talks was to take forward the disengagement process in some friction areas including the Hot Spring and Gogra post areas.
The 12th round of talks took place after External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar firmly conveyed to his Chinese counterpart that the prolongation of the existing situation in eastern Ladakh was visibly impacting the bilateral ties in a &lsquo;negative manner&rsquo;.

The Chinese have erected tents on the Indian side of the Charding Nala in Demchok in eastern Ladakh, senior government officials reportedly said

China’s tents on Indian side in eastern Ladakh region: reports

India, China to hold 12th Corps Commander-level meet on Ladakh standoff tomorrow

Chinese 'civilians' erect tents in Demchok&nbsp;area of Ladakh: reports
Indian officials 'have asked Chinese civilians to return but they still remain'&nbsp;
Demchok&nbsp;and Trig Heights are disputed points on the Line of Actual Control
Indo-China 12th commander level talks to be held soon

The Chinese have erected tents on the Indian side of the Charding Nala in Demchok in eastern Ladakh, senior government officials reportedly said

The Chinese have erected tents on the Indian side of the Charding Nala in Demchok in eastern Ladakh, senior government officials said, according to the Indian Express.
The officials have reportedly said the people occupying these tents are &ldquo;so-called civilians&rdquo;, and streesed that even though India has been asking them to go back, &ldquo;their presence remains&rdquo;.
India and China had agreed that Demchok and Trig Heights were disputed points on the&nbsp;Line of Actual Control&nbsp;(LAC) during meetings of the joint working groups (JWG) back in the 1990s.
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Meanwhile, the 12th round of Corps Commander-level talks are yet to be held. China had proposed the talks be held on Monday, but India, which observes July 26 as Kargil Day to commemorate the victory over Pakistan in the 1999 Kargil War, asked for the discussions to be postponed by a few days.

Minister&nbsp;of External&nbsp;Affairs S Jaishankar met with his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization meeting in Tajikistan's Dushanbe on Wednesday.The two leaders discussed 'outstanding issues' along the Line of Actual Control in Ladakh&nbsp;between the two neighbouring countries.
Jaishankar outlined that any unilateral change of status quo on the LAC was not acceptable and that normal bilateral ties would depend on restoration of peace and tranquillity in border areas.
Taking to micro-blogging platform Twitter, Jaishankar said his discussions with Wang during the hour-long meeting &ldquo;focused on the outstanding issues along the LAC in the Western Sector.

Jaishankar meets Wang on SCO sidelines, discusses 'outstanding issues along LAC'

Jaishankar outlined that any unilateral change of status quo on the LAC was not acceptable and that normal bilateral ties would depend on restoration of peace and tranquillity in border areas.

Jaishankar meets Chinese counterpart, discusses Ladakh Two leaders discuss 'outstanding issues along LAC' Ladakh&nbsp;talks on the sidelines of SCO&nbsp;meeting in Tajikistan Any unilateral change of status quo not acceptable: Jaishankar

Jaishankar outlined that any unilateral change of status quo on the LAC was not acceptable and that normal bilateral ties would depend on restoration of peace and tranquillity in border areas.

Minister&nbsp;of External&nbsp;Affairs S Jaishankar met with his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization meeting in Tajikistan's Dushanbe on Wednesday. The two leaders discussed 'outstanding issues' along the Line of Actual Control in Ladakh&nbsp;between the two neighbouring countries.
Jaishankar outlined that any unilateral change of status quo on the LAC was not acceptable and that normal bilateral ties would depend on restoration of peace and tranquillity in border areas.
Taking to micro-blogging platform Twitter, Jaishankar said his discussions with Wang during the hour-long meeting &ldquo;focused on the outstanding issues along the LAC in the Western Sector.

A year after the violent LAC clashes, India has deployed close to 50,000 additional troops at China border.
Bloomberg has reported this is a historic, aggressive change in stance towards the neighbouring country. Over the past few months, India has moved troops and fighter jet squadrons to three distinct areas along its border with China, according to the report.
India now has roughly 2 lakh troops on the border, which is an increase of more than 40% from last year, the Bloomberg report said.
Meanwhile, China on Monday said the situation along the Sino-India border is generally stable and both sides are trying to resolve the boundary issue through talks.

Eye on dragon: India deploys 50k more men on China border

A year after the violent LAC clashes, India has deployed close to 50,000 additional troops at China border taking total number of men deployed to 2 lakh, Bloomberg&nbsp;had reported.

A year after the violent LAC clashes, India has deployed close to 50,000 additional troops at China border.
Bloomberg has reported this is a historic, aggressive change in stance towards the neighbouring country. Over the past few months, India has moved troops and fighter jet squadrons to three distinct areas along its border with China, according to the report.
India now has roughly 2 lakh troops on the border, which is an increase of more than 40% from last year, the Bloomberg report said.
Meanwhile, China on Monday said the situation along the Sino-India border is generally stable and both sides are trying to resolve the boundary issue through talks.

A year after the violent LAC clashes, India has deployed close to 50,000 additional troops at China border taking total number of men deployed to 2 lakh, Bloomberg&nbsp;had reported.

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh reached Ladakh on a three-day visit to take stock of military preparedness in the region in the face of a prolonged border row with China.

Rajnath Singh in Ladakh amid stalemate in disengagement process with China

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh&nbsp;reached&nbsp;Ladakh on a three-day visit to take stock of military preparedness in the region in the face of a prolonged border row with China.

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Sunday arrived in Ladakh on a three-day visit aimed at taking stock of India's military preparedness in the region in the face of a prolonged border row with China.
His visit to the sensitive region comes two days after India and China held a fresh round of diplomatic talks to resolve the prolonged military standoff.
The defence minister will carry out a comprehensive review of India's operational readiness in eastern Ladakh amid a stalemate in the next stage of disengagement with China at several friction points, news agency PTI reported quoting official sources.
The defence minister is scheduled to visit various key formations and high-altitude bases in the region to assess the ground realities as well as to boost the morale of the troops guarding the Line of Actual Control.

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh&nbsp;reached&nbsp;Ladakh on a three-day visit to take stock of India's military preparedness in the region in the face of a prolonged border row with China

India and China are likely to hold the next round of corps commander level talks on Friday. The talks are expected to focus on disengagement of troops in remaining friction points in eastern Ladakh, news agency PTI has reported.
The report said that India will insist on early disengagement of troops in Gogra and Hot Springs besides pressing for resolution of pending issues in Depsang plains.
The two sides completed withdrawal of troops and weapons from the North and South banks of Pangong lake in February.
India has been insisting that peace and tranquility along the border is essential for overall ties between the two countries.
&nbsp;

India, China military talks likely on Friday, focus on troops withdrawal from remaining Ladakh parts 

India and China are likely to hold military talks on Friday to discuss disengagement of troops in remaining friction points in eastern Ladakh

India, China military talks likely on Friday

India and China are likely to hold the next round of corps commander level talks on Friday. The talks are expected to focus on disengagement of troops in remaining friction points in eastern Ladakh, news agency PTI has reported.
The report said that India will insist on early disengagement of troops in Gogra and Hot Springs besides pressing for resolution of pending issues in Depsang plains.
The two sides completed withdrawal of troops and weapons from the North and South banks of Pangong lake in February.

India and China are likely to hold the next round of corps commander level talks on Friday. The talks are expected to focus on disengagement of troops in remaining friction points in eastern Ladakh, news agency PTI has reported.
The report said that India will insist on early disengagement of troops in Gogra and Hot Springs besides pressing for resolution of pending issues in Depsang plains.
The two sides completed withdrawal of troops and weapons from the North and South banks of Pangong lake in February.
India has been insisting that peace and tranquility along the border is essential for overall ties between the two countries.
&nbsp;

China still hasn&rsquo;t withdrawn from &ldquo;several forward positions&rdquo; it seized during clashes with Indian forces along the Line of Actual Control, a top US military commander told a congressional hearing on Tuesday. Admiral Philip S Davidson, who commands the US military&rsquo;s Indo-Pacific Command, also told lawmakers that the US had helped India over its border conflict by providing information, cold-weather clothing and other equipment. The Chinese and Indian armed forces completed the withdrawal of their respective troops from Pangong Tso in late February.

China still hasn't withdrawn from many LAC positions: top US commander

A top US military commander has said that&nbsp;China still hasn&rsquo;t withdrawn from &ldquo;several forward positions&rdquo; it seized during clashes with Indian forces along the LAC&nbsp;

China still hasn't withdrawn from LAC: top US commander

China still hasn&rsquo;t withdrawn from &ldquo;several forward positions&rdquo; it seized during clashes with Indian forces along the Line of Actual Control, a top US military commander told a congressional hearing on Tuesday. Admiral Philip S Davidson, who commands the US military&rsquo;s Indo-Pacific Command, also told lawmakers that the US had helped India over its border conflict by providing information, cold-weather clothing and other equipment. The Chinese and Indian armed forces completed the withdrawal of their respective troops from Pangong Tso in late February.

Beijing, PTI: China and India are in consultations to hold the ninth round of Corps Commander-level meeting to discuss the disengagement of troops in eastern Ladakh, the Chinese defence ministry said on Thursday.Since the eighth round of Corps Commander-level talks between the armies of China and India, the two sides have maintained consultations on disengagement of frontline troops and strengthened management of border troops, the ministry spokesperson told an online media briefing.The situation in the border areas is generally stable, he said, according to a transcript posted on the Chinese Defence Ministry website. China is willing to maintain communication with India through military and diplomatic channels, he said.India is expected to work with China towards the same goal, implement the consensus reached at the Corps Commander-level meetings, and take pragmatic measures to further abate the tension in border areas, Tan said.India and China have held several rounds of talks at the diplomatic and military-level to resolve the standoff that erupted in early May.

China: In talks with India for 9th round of LAC talks

China and India are in consultations to hold the ninth round of Corps Commander-level meeting to discuss the disengagement of troops in eastern Ladakh:&nbsp;Chinese defence ministry

China and India are in consultations to hold the ninth round of Corps Commander-level meeting to discuss the disengagement of troops in eastern Ladakh, the Chinese Defence Ministry said on Thursday. The ministry spokesperson said that the situation in the border areas is generally stable and China is willing to maintain communication with India through military and diplomatic channels. India and China have held several rounds of talks at the diplomatic and military-level to resolve the standoff that erupted in early May.

Beijing, PTI: China and India are in consultations to hold the ninth round of Corps Commander-level meeting to discuss the disengagement of troops in eastern Ladakh, the Chinese defence ministry said on Thursday. Since the eighth round of Corps Commander-level talks between the armies of China and India, the two sides have maintained consultations on disengagement of frontline troops and strengthened management of border troops, the ministry spokesperson told an online media briefing. The situation in the border areas is generally stable, he said, according to a transcript posted on the Chinese Defence Ministry website. China is willing to maintain communication with India through military and diplomatic channels, he said. India is expected to work with China towards the same goal, implement the consensus reached at the Corps Commander-level meetings, and take pragmatic measures to further abate the tension in border areas, Tan said. India and China have held several rounds of talks at the diplomatic and military-level to resolve the standoff that erupted in early May.

Defence minister Rajnath Singh on Wednesday said that there has been no meaningful outcome of talks with China on the Ladakh standoff. In an interview to ANI, the defence minister stated that India will not reduce its deployment along the LAC till there is a positive outcome of talks with China.&nbsp; "Talks between India &amp; China have been underway but no success achieved yet. There'll be a next round of talks on military level which can take place anytime. But no meaningful outcome has come &amp; there is status quo.I don't think status-quo is a positive development." In a stern warning to Beijing, Singh said that Indian has the strength and capability to defends its land from any country in the world.

No outcome of LAC talks with China yet: Rajnath Singh

Defence minister Rajnath Singh on Wednesday said that there has been no meaningful outcome of talks with China on the Ladakh standoff

No outcome of LAC talks with China yet: Rajnath Singh 

Defence minister Rajnath Singh on Wednesday said that there has been no meaningful outcome of talks with China on the Ladakh standoff. In an interview to ANI, the defence minister stated that India will not reduce its deployment along the LAC till there is a positive outcome of talks with China. In a stern warning to Beijing, Singh said that India has the strength and capability to defend its land from any country in the world. ((Byte:&nbsp;There'll be a next round of talks on military level which can take place anytime. But no meaningful outcome has come&amp;there is status quo.I don't think status-quo is positive development."))

Defence minister Rajnath Singh on Wednesday said that there has been no meaningful outcome of talks with China on the Ladakh standoff. In an interview to ANI, the defence minister stated that India will not reduce its deployment along the LAC till there is a positive outcome of talks with China.&nbsp; "Talks between India &amp; China have been underway but no success achieved yet. There'll be a next round of talks on military level which can take place anytime. But no meaningful outcome has come &amp; there is status quo.I don't think status-quo is a positive development." In a stern warning to Beijing, Singh said that Indian has the strength and capability to defends its land from any country in the world.

Armed Chinese troops at LAC a challenge to India: Jaishankar

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar&nbsp;has said that clashes at the LAC&nbsp;have&nbsp;left the relationship between India and China &ldquo;profoundly disturbed&rdquo;

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Friday said the presence of a large number of Chinese troops with weapons at the Line of Actual Control in eastern Ladakh posed a "very critical" security challenge to India.&nbsp;Jaishankar also said the violent clashes at the LAC&nbsp;in June had a very deep public and political impact, and left the relationship between India and China &ldquo;profoundly disturbed&rdquo;. Speaking at a virtual event hosted by the Asia Society,&nbsp;Jaishankar said India has built a relationship with China over the course of the last 30 years &ldquo;and a basis for building that relationship has been peace and tranquillity along the LAC.

New York, PTI: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Friday said the presence of a large number of Chinese troops with weapons at the Line of Actual Control(LAC) in eastern Ladakh posed a "very critical" security challenge to India.
Jaishankar also said the violent clashes at the de facto border in the Ladakh sector in June had a very deep public and political impact, and left the relationship between India and China &ldquo;profoundly disturbed&rdquo;.
"There are today a very large number of troops(of PLA) with weapons concentrated on that segment of the border and that is obviously a very critical security challenge that we face,&rdquo; said Jaishankar, speaking at a virtual event hosted by the Asia Society.
Tensions had escalated manifold between India and China after the Galwan Valley clashes in eastern Ladakh on June 15 in which 20 Indian Army personnel were killed. The Chinese People's Liberation Army(PLA) also suffered an unspecified number of casualties.
Jaishankar said India has built a relationship with China over the course of the last 30 years &ldquo;and a basis for building that relationship has been peace and tranquillity along the Line of Actual Control.&rdquo; He said there are multiple agreements, starting from 1993, which created the framework for that peace and tranquillity, which limited the military forces that came to the border areas, how to manage the border, how border troops behave when they approach each other.
&ldquo;So, from the conceptual level down to the behavioural level, there was an entire sort of framework out there. Now, what we saw this year was a departure from this entire series of agreements. The massing of large amount of Chinese forces on the border was clearly contrary to all of this.
&ldquo;And when you had friction points which have large number of troops at different points very close to each other, then something tragic like what happened on 15th of June happened," he said.
"To underline the enormity of that, it was the first military casualty we had after 1975. So what it has done is, it has obviously had a very deep public impact, very major political impact and it has left the relationship profoundly disturbed." In response to a question on what did the Chinese actually do on the border and why they did it, Jaishankar said: &ldquo;I haven&rsquo;t frankly got any reasonable explanation that I can tell myself from them on this matter." At the special Asia Society Policy Institute (ASPI) event, Jaishankar was in conversation with ASPI President Kevin Rudd, a former Australian prime minister. The two also spoke about Jaishankar&rsquo;s new book &lsquo;The India Way: Strategies for an Uncertain World".
Jaishankar said that apart from the Wuhan Summit in April 2018, there was a similar summit in Chennai last year and the idea of these parleys was that Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Xi Jinping spend time, talk to each other directly about their concerns.
&ldquo;What happened this year of course was a very sharp departure. Now it's not just a sharp departure from the conversation, it's a sharp departure over a course of relationship over 30 years," he added.

7th round of talks with China: India demands disengagement

India and China will today hold the seventh round of military talks amid tensions along the Line of Actual Control in eastern Ladakh

India and China will today hold the seventh round of military talks amid tensions along the Line of Actual Control in eastern Ladakh. The latest round of talks will happening at Chushul on the Indian side of the LAC. The Indian side will demand comprehensive disengagement at all flashpoints and restoration of status quo ante of early April, the Hindustan Times has reported quoting officials. The latest military talks are taking place weeks after China hardened its position and asserted that it recognises the 1959 LAC, which was never accepted by India.

China amassed 60,000 troops on India border: Pompeo

China has amassed 60,000 troops on India's northern border, US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has said, slamming&nbsp;Beijing for its "bad behaviour"

China has amassed 60,000 troops on India's northern border, US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has said. Pompeo also hit out at Beijing for its "bad behaviour" and the threats it poses to the Quad countries. "The Indians are seeing 60,000 Chinese soldiers on their northern border,&rdquo; Pompeo told The Guy Benson Show in an interview on Friday after his return from Tokyo wherein he attended the second Quad ministerial with his counterparts from India, Japan and Australia.

Washington, PTI: China has amassed 60,000 troops on India's northern border, US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has said as he hit out at Beijing for its "bad behaviour" and the threats it poses to the Quad countries.
The foreign ministers from the Indo-Pacific nations known as the Quad group - the US, Japan, India and Australia - met in Tokyo on Tuesday in what was their first in-person talks since the coronavirus pandemic began.
The meeting took place in the backdrop of China's aggressive military behaviour in the Indo-Pacific, South China Sea and along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in eastern Ladakh.
"The Indians are seeing 60,000 Chinese soldiers on their northern border,&rdquo; Pompeo told The Guy Benson Show in an interview on Friday after his return from Tokyo wherein he attended the second Quad ministerial with his counterparts from India, Japan and Australia.
"I was with my foreign minister counterparts from India, Australia, and Japan &ndash; a format that we call the Quad, four big democracies, four powerful economies, four nations, each of whom has real risk associated with the threats imposed &ndash; attempting to be imposed by the Chinese Communist Party. And they see it in their home countries too," he said.
Pompeo met External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar in Tokyo on Tuesday and they underscored the need to work together to advance, peace, prosperity and security in the Indo-Pacific and around the globe. He described his meeting with Jaishankar as "productive." "They see, the people of their (Quad) nations understanding that we all slept on this for too long. For decades, the West allowed the Chinese Communist Party to walk all over us. The previous administration bent a knee, too often allowed China to steal our intellectual properties and the millions of jobs that came along with it. They see that in their country too," he said in the interview.
In another interview with Larry O&rsquo;Connor, Pompeo said in his meetings with his counterparts from Japan, India and Australia, they began to develop a set of understandings and policies that can jointly take these countries to work to present a true resistance to the threats that the Chinese Communist Party poses to each of these nations.
"They absolutely need the United States to be their ally and partner in this fight," he said.
"But they&rsquo;ve all seen it, whether it&rsquo;s the Indians, who are actually having a physical confrontation with the Chinese up in the Himalayas in the northeastern part of India, the Chinese have now begun to amass huge forces against India in the north," he said.
India and China are locked in a bitter border standoff in eastern Ladakh since early May that has significantly strained the bilateral ties.

Eye on China, Quad nations talk free, inclusive Indo-pacific

The 'Quad' coalition of India, US, Japan and Australia&nbsp;has reaffirmed the collective vision for a free, open and inclusive Indo-Pacific amid growing Chinese aggression

In the midst of growing global concern over China's expansionist behaviour, India and three other member nations of the Quadrilateral coalition on Tuesday reaffirmed their collective vision for a free, open and inclusive Indo-Pacific. The US has favoured making the grouping a "true security framework". In his opening remarks at a ministerial meeting in Tokyo of the Quad, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said India remained committed to a rules-based world order, respect for territorial integrity and sovereignty, and peaceful resolution of disputes. The foreign ministers of the 'Quad' comprising India, the US, Japan and Australia are meeting&nbsp;in the backdrop of China's growing aggressive military behaviour in the Indo-Pacific, South China Sea and eastern Ladakh.

New Delhi/Tokyo, PTI: In the midst of growing global concern over China's expansionist behaviour, India and three other member nations of the Quadrilateral coalition on Tuesday reaffirmed their collective vision for a free, open and inclusive Indo-Pacific. The US has favoured making the grouping a "true security framework".
In his opening remarks at a ministerial meeting in Tokyo of the Quadrilateral coalition, also known as 'Quad', External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said India remained committed to a rules-based world order, respect for territorial integrity and sovereignty, and peaceful resolution of disputes.
The in-person meeting of the foreign ministers of the 'Quad' comprising India, the US, Japan and Australia is taking place in the backdrop of China's growing aggressive military behaviour in the Indo-Pacific, South China Sea and along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in eastern Ladakh.
Jaishankar also asserted that advancing security and economic interests of all countries having legitimate and vital interests in the Indo-Pacific remained a priority.
Ahead of the meeting, US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo told Japanese publication Nikkei Asia about Washington's pitch for institutionalising the Quad. "Once we've institutionalised what we're doing -- the four of us together -- we can begin to build out a true security framework," he was quoted as saying by the publication.
Noting that it was a matter of satisfaction that the Indo-Pacific concept has gained increasingly wider acceptance, Jaishankar said, "As vibrant and pluralistic democracies with shared values, our nations have collectively affirmed the importance of maintaining a free, open and inclusive Indo-Pacific." "We remain committed to upholding the rules-based international order, underpinned by the rule of law, transparency, freedom of navigation in the international seas, respect for territorial integrity and sovereignty and peaceful resolution of disputes," he said.
He said the meeting of the foreign ministers, despite the global pandemic, is a testimony to the importance that these consultations have gained, particularly in recent times.
The evolving situation in the Indo-Pacific region in the wake of China's increasing military muscle flexing has become a major talking point among leading global powers in the last few years. The US has been favouring making Quad a security architecture to check China's growing assertiveness.
During his address at the meeting, Pompeo stressed on ensuring a free and open Indo-Pacific and said the conversations among the countries of the grouping should aim to achieve that "good outcome".

India warns China against unilateral change on LAC

India has warned China against any unilateral changes on the Line of Actual Control and insisted that the issues can only be resolved with talks

India has warned China against any unilateral changes on the Line of Actual Control and insisted that the issues can only be resolved with talks. The foreign ministry's warning came after the sixth round of talks between military commanders of both sides. Underscoring India's push for the restoration of status quo ante, the ministry said disengagement is a complex process. It further added that it requires "redeployment of troops by each side towards their regular posts on their respective sides of the Line of Actual Control," and reciprocal action.

Ball in Beijing's court: India on LAC talks

A day after China attempted to deflect the onus for the delay in LAC disengagement on India, New Delhi pushed the ball back in Beijing's court

A day after China attempted to deflect the onus for the delay in LAC disengagement on India, New Delhi pushed the ball back in Beijing's court. The ministry of external affairs on Thursday said that China should sincerely work for de-escalation and not make further attempts to unilaterally alter the status quo on the Line of Actual Control. The Indian side also insisted on implementing the consensus reached by the defence and foreign ministers of the two countries in Moscow earlier this month.

Call leaders to you room, clear LAC doubts: VP to Rajnath

After the defence minister's statement in the House, V-P Venkaiah&nbsp;Naidu asked Rajnath Singh to consider calling some leaders to his room and clear their doubts

Vice President and Rajya Sabha Chairman Venkaiah Naidu on Thursday suggested a closed-door meeting between defence minister Rajnath Singh and leaders of political parties on the issue of tensions with China. After the defence minister's statement in the House, Naidu asked him to consider calling some leaders to his room and clear their doubts about the current situation on the LAC as many sensitive details cannot be shared in public. (Byte: Venkaiah&nbsp;Naidu))

Vice President and Rajya Sabha Chairman Venkaiah Naidu on Thursday suggested a closed-door meeting between defence minister Rajnath Singh and leaders of political parties on the issue of tensions with China. After the defence minister's statement in the House, Naidu asked him to consider calling some leaders to his room and clear their doubts about the current situation on the LAC as many sensitive details cannot be shared in public.

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