Army chief briefs PM on China, Pak border situation
10 years, 6 months ago

Army chief briefs PM on China, Pak border situation

India TV News  

New Delhi: Army Chief Gen Dalbir Singh Suhag today met Prime Minister Narendra Modi and is understood to have briefed him about the situation along the borders with China and Pakistan. The briefing came soon after the Army chief visited the northeastern region to review the operational preparedness of the formations deployed along the Line of Actual Control. Gen Suhag had also visited Panagarh in West Bengal to review the progress made by the force in raising the recently-sanctioned 17 Mountain Strike Corps, whose formations would be deployed from Ladakh in Jammu and Kashmir to Arunachal Pradesh in northeast along the LAC. The situation along the Pakistan front has also been volatile with an increase in ceasefire violations along the Line of Control and the International Border.

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India’s Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping agree on efforts to de-escalate border tensions
1 year, 7 months ago

India’s Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping agree on efforts to de-escalate border tensions

Associated Press  

NEW DELHI — India’s prime minister and China’s leader agreed Thursday to intensify efforts to de-escalate tensions at the disputed border between them and bring home thousands of their troops deployed there, according to an official from India’s foreign ministry. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Xi Jinping met on the sidelines of a Johannesburg summit where the BRICS bloc …

In the short term, stabilise the Line of Actual Control
1 year, 9 months ago

In the short term, stabilise the Line of Actual Control

The Hindu  

For the last few years, the situation on the Line of Actual Control has continued to remain extremely tense; it has just stopped short of a war, with the Doklam and Galwan crises. Every now and then, the media reports incidents of transgressions and stand-offs between Indian and Chinese troops at the LAC even as both countries incur a huge …

India-China border tensions could spiral into wider conflict, army chief Manoj Pande says
2 years ago

India-China border tensions could spiral into wider conflict, army chief Manoj Pande says

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The Chinese military’s incursions on …

PM Modi to address top military brass, witness military innovations in Bhopal
2 years ago

PM Modi to address top military brass, witness military innovations in Bhopal

Firstpost  

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to spend around six hours with top military brass of the country in Bhopal where he will address and discuss with them the present and future security challenges faced by the country. Among the top brass who will be present with the Prime Minister are Chief of Defence Staff Gen Anil Chauhan, …

Indian army chief: China border situation is ‘unpredictable’
2 years, 2 months ago

Indian army chief: China border situation is ‘unpredictable’

Associated Press  

NEW DELHI — India’s army chief said on Thursday the border situation with China is stable but unpredictable after a nearly two-and-a-half-year standoff between tens of thousands of soldiers from both countries in the eastern Ladakh area. Gen. Manoj Pande told reporters the countries were continuing to talk both at the diplomatic and military levels, and that India’s military maintains …

Indian Army Chief Manoj Pande on situation along border with China
2 years, 2 months ago

Indian Army Chief Manoj Pande on situation along border with China

The Hindu  

The situation along the frontier with China is “stable” but “unpredictable” and Indian troops are adequately deployed to deal with any contingency, Army Chief Gen. Manoj Pande said on January 12. At a press conference ahead of the Army Day, Gen. Pande also said that the troops deployed along the Line of Actual Control have been able to maintain a …

LAC situation stable; India, China trying to resolve differences: Indian Army Chief General Manoj Pande
2 years, 2 months ago

LAC situation stable; India, China trying to resolve differences: Indian Army Chief General Manoj Pande

Firstpost  

Indian Army Chief General Manoj Pande also informed that the Indian Army and the PLA have managed to resolve five of the seven contentious issues that had led to the military standoff between India and China New Delhi: Admitting that the situation along the Line of Actual Control with China remains ‘unpredictable’, Indian Army Chief General Manoj Pande asserted on …

Army chief: China’s intent is to prolong border issue
2 years, 10 months ago

Army chief: China’s intent is to prolong border issue

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: India’s new Chief of Army Staff Gen. Manoj Pande on Monday said there seems to an attempt by China to prolong the border issue and not to find any immediate resolution. He said Indian troops continue to hold important positions along the LAC and “our guidance to them is to be firm, resolute and prevent any attempt to …

Top Army brass to carry out operational review of security situation on China, Pak borders
3 years, 1 month ago

Top Army brass to carry out operational review of security situation on China, Pak borders

India Today  

The top brass of the Indian Army, including Chief of Army Staff Gen MM Naravane and all army commanders are set to carry out operational review of the situation along the borders with China and Pakistan on Thursday in view of recent changes in the leadership in Northern and Eastern Command. Lt Gen Upendra Dwivedi has taken over the command …

'Witnessing trailers of future conflicts': Army Chief on security challenges from Pakistan, China
3 years, 1 month ago

'Witnessing trailers of future conflicts': Army Chief on security challenges from Pakistan, China

India TV News  

Highlights India facing "unique, substantial, multi-domain" security challenges on northern borders: Army chief Its adversaries will continue with efforts to achieve their strategic aims, he said. India is witnessing trailers of future conflicts and its adversaries will continue with efforts to achieve their strategic aims, Army Chief Gen MM Naravane said on Thursday delving into the national security challenges emanating …

Army Chief, commanders discuss security situation along China, Pakistan borders
3 years, 3 months ago

Army Chief, commanders discuss security situation along China, Pakistan borders

India Today  

In their first meeting after the death of Chief of Defence Staff General Bipin Rawat in a chopper crash, top Army brass led by chief General Manoj Mukund Naravane today discussed the security situation along the China and Pakistan border. The Army top leadership was briefed on the situation along the China border including the activities of the People’s Liberation …

Amid heightened Pakistani, Chinese military activities, top Army officers to discuss security along borders
3 years, 5 months ago

Amid heightened Pakistani, Chinese military activities, top Army officers to discuss security along borders

India Today  

Top Indian Army commanders, including Army chief Gen Manoj Mukund Naravane, will be deliberating the sensitive security situation along the borders in a four-day meeting starting on Monday. The meeting is happening at a time when the Army has been dealing simultaneously with both Pakistani and Chinese heightened military activities along the border. “The top brass of the Army will …

Increase in Chinese troops deployment across Ladakh matter of concern, says Army chief Naravane
3 years, 5 months ago

Increase in Chinese troops deployment across Ladakh matter of concern, says Army chief Naravane

India TV News  

Expressing hope that the pending issues between India and China along the Line of Actual Control would be resolved soon, Army chief Gen Manoj Mukund Naravane said the increase in the deployment by Chinese troops across the border was a matter of concern. Pak Army supporting terrorist infiltration: Army chief Naravane said Pakistan Army supported two infiltration attempts by terrorists …

Pakistan, China together form potent threat: Army chief on national security challenges
4 years, 2 months ago

Pakistan, China together form potent threat: Army chief on national security challenges

India TV News  

Pakistan and China together form a potent threat to national security and their collusive approach towards India cannot be wished away, Army Chief Gen MM Naravane said on Tuesday. The Chief of Army staff said he was hopeful that India and China will be able to reach an agreement for disengagement and de-escalation based on an approach of mutual and …

Troops standing firm on LAC: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh
4 years, 5 months ago

Troops standing firm on LAC: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh

The Hindu  

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday expressed confidence that ongoing talks for a peaceful resolution of the crisis with China “will continue”, while troops are standing firm along the disputed border in eastern Ladakh. He said the concept of integrated battle groups and theatre commands would be “game changers” in the way armed forces fought future wars. “It is our …

Army chief Gen. Naravane says situation along LAC with China is slightly tense
4 years, 6 months ago

Army chief Gen. Naravane says situation along LAC with China is slightly tense

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: The Army chief, General MM Naravane, said on Friday that the situation along the LAC with China is “slightly tense” and the Army has undertaken precautionary deployment in some areas along the LAC for “our own safety and security”. Army chief said that he spent time with the commanders and troops for a first-hand assessment of the situation …

India-China border tension: Brigade commander level meeting underway in Chushul
4 years, 6 months ago

India-China border tension: Brigade commander level meeting underway in Chushul

India TV News  

Amind ongoing India-China border tension, the meeting of brigade commander of the Indian Army with his Chinese counterpart is underway in Chushul/Moldo to discuss issues related to the situation on the southern bank of Pangong lake. The brigade commander level meeting came after the Indian Army thwarted an attempt by the Chinese Army to transgress into Indian areas near the …

Officials from India and China review border situation through video conference
4 years, 8 months ago

Officials from India and China review border situation through video conference

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: Foreign ministry officials of India and China met through video-conference on Friday and “reviewed” the situation on the Sino-Indian border including the “progress made in the ongoing disengagement process” of troops of both sides along the Line of Actual Control. This was the 16th meeting of the Working Mechanism for Consultation & Coordination on India-China Border Affairs in …

Anand K Sahay | The situation at LAC: PM must come clean
4 years, 9 months ago

Anand K Sahay | The situation at LAC: PM must come clean

Deccan Chronicle  

There is a fundamental similarity between the border situation with China under Prime Minister Narendra Modi now, and the one during the tenure of the country’s first leader, Jawaharlal Nehru, leading eventually to the month-long clash in 1962 in which Indian forces were routed, though they showed determination in icy conditions, and rare courage. A key factor that lends great …

India-China faceoff: Armed forces given 'free hand' to deal with Chinese aggression along LAC
4 years, 9 months ago

India-China faceoff: Armed forces given 'free hand' to deal with Chinese aggression along LAC

India Today  

The armed forces deployed along the 3,500-km de-facto border with China have been given "free hand" to give a "befitting" response to any Chinese misadventure, government sources said after Defence Minister Rajnath Singh reviewed the situation in eastern Ladakh at a meeting with the top military brass on Sunday. India has already mobilised fighter jets and sent thousands of additional …

PMO clarifies Narendra Modi's 'no one inside Indian territory' remarks, says attempts being made to give 'mischievous interpretation'
4 years, 9 months ago

PMO clarifies Narendra Modi's 'no one inside Indian territory' remarks, says attempts being made to give 'mischievous interpretation'

Firstpost  

‘The prime minister’s observations that there was no Chinese presence on our side of the LAC pertained to the situation as a consequence of the bravery of our armed forces,’ it said. The PMO on Saturday called as “mischievous interpretation” the criticism over Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s remarks at an all-party meeting that no one has entered Indian territory or …

India-China border dispute: PM Modi calls all-party meeting at 5 pm on Friday
4 years, 9 months ago

India-China border dispute: PM Modi calls all-party meeting at 5 pm on Friday

India TV News  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has called for an all-party meeting at 5 pm on friday to discuss the situation in India-China border areas. On Wednesday, China claimed that the sovereignty of the Galwan Valley area in Ladakh "always belonged to it," a day after the armies of the two countries were engaged in a violent face-off. The External Affairs Ministry …

Looks like China wants to occupy Galwan Valley, Indian Army prepared: Ex-Army Chief Gen VP Malik
4 years, 9 months ago

Looks like China wants to occupy Galwan Valley, Indian Army prepared: Ex-Army Chief Gen VP Malik

India TV News  

Former Chief of Indian Army, General Ved Prakash Malik, has said that the situation at the Line of Actual Control is grave and the Chinese intentions do not look positive. In an exclusive conversation with India TV, Gen Malik said, "It looks like China wants to occupy the Galwan Valley, the situation at the LAC is grave." "The way the …

India-China border tension: A new flashpoint in South Asia
4 years, 9 months ago

India-China border tension: A new flashpoint in South Asia

Al Jazeera  

Deadly violence in Himalayan region after thousands of troops from both sides face-off for weeks. India’s External Affairs Ministry on Wednesday accused the Chinese side of attempting “to unilaterally change the status quo” in Galwan Valley – a key geostrategic junction in the Himalayan region where India is building a road to connect to an airstrip close to China. Chinese …

Rajnath Singh briefs PM Modi on India-China border situation
4 years, 9 months ago

Rajnath Singh briefs PM Modi on India-China border situation

Live Mint  

NEW DELHI: Defence minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday briefed Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the clash between Indian and Chinese troops along the Line of Actual Control border in which three Indian Army personnel were killed. Singh’s briefing to Modi came after the defence minister chaired a meeting of senior military officials in New Delhi, including the chief of defence …

Border situation under control: Army chief Naravane hopeful of settling Indo-China differences
4 years, 9 months ago

Border situation under control: Army chief Naravane hopeful of settling Indo-China differences

India TV News  

Army chief General MM Naravane on Saturday said the situation on India's borders with China was under control and expressed hope that the ongoing dialogue will settle all the perceived differences between the two countries. Further, Chief of Army Staff General MM Naravane said the country is passing through difficult times and its safety and honour depend on the ability …

Amid India-China border standoff, Army Commanders Conference begins
4 years, 10 months ago

Amid India-China border standoff, Army Commanders Conference begins

The Hindu  

The continuing tensions along the Line of Actual Control are likely to top the agenda as the biannual Army Commanders Conference began on Wednesday, with discussions led by the Army chief and the seven commanders, with a specific session devoted to each command over three days. Separately, in the first comments by a senior Minister, Minister of State for Road …

Situation at Indian border 'overall stable and controllable': China
4 years, 10 months ago

Situation at Indian border 'overall stable and controllable': China

India TV News  

Situation at Indian border 'overall stable and controllable': China The comments by the Foreign Ministry spokesman came in the backdrop of the continuing standoff between the militaries of India and China at the Line of Actual Control China on Wednesday said that the situation at the border with India is "overall stable and controllable," and both the countries have proper …

Indian troops maintaining posture along border with China: Army Chief
4 years, 10 months ago

Indian troops maintaining posture along border with China: Army Chief

India Today  

Indian troops were maintaining their "posture" along the border with China while infrastructure development in the frontier areas was on track, Army Chief Gen M M Naravane said on Thursday, days after personnel of the two countries were locked in two separate incidents of violent face-offs. Gen Naravane said the incidents in Eastern Ladakh and North Sikkim involved aggressive behaviour …

Ready To Take PoK, Whenever Government Gives Go-Ahead: Army Chief Naravane
5 years, 2 months ago

Ready To Take PoK, Whenever Government Gives Go-Ahead: Army Chief Naravane

ABP News  

New Delhi: While maintaining that both Northern and Western frontiers are equally important for India, Army chief General M.M. Naravane on Saturday said whenever government gives the go-ahead, his force is ready to take away Pakistan occupied Kashmir. Making it clear that accordingly re-balancing of deployment of the forces and weapons are being carried out, the General commenting on Pakistan …

Peace on Line of Actual Control can help solve India-China border issue: Army chief
5 years, 2 months ago

Peace on Line of Actual Control can help solve India-China border issue: Army chief

The Hindu  

Maintaining peace and tranquillity on the Line of Actual Control with China can set the stage for an eventual solution to the border issue, Army chief Gen. M.M. Stating that both the western and northern borders were equally important, he said that while we had been giving attention in the past to the western front, “the northern front also now …

Narendra Modi in Washington, DC: China steps up attack against India on multiple grounds
7 years, 9 months ago

Narendra Modi in Washington, DC: China steps up attack against India on multiple grounds

Firstpost  

As Prime Minister Narendra Modi was preparing to meet Donald and Melania Trump at the White House, China on Monday launched a scathing attack on the Indian Army accusing it of stopping the construction of a road in what it called its “sovereign territory”. As Prime Minister Narendra Modi was preparing to meet Donald and Melania Trump at the White …

Tensions on border with India to ease soon, says Pakistan’s new Army Chief Gen. Bajwa
8 years, 4 months ago

Tensions on border with India to ease soon, says Pakistan’s new Army Chief Gen. Bajwa

India TV News  

In his first remarks after assuming charge as the chief of Pakistan's Army, General Qamar Javed Bajwa today said that the current ‘tensions on the border with India will ease soon’. Speaking to the reporters on the sidelines of 'Change in Command' ceremony at the General Headquarters of the army, Gen. Bajwa said that ‘he had a heavy responsibility on …

Pakistan army chief holds talks with China's military top brass
10 years, 2 months ago

Pakistan army chief holds talks with China's military top brass

India TV News  

Beijing: Amid Indo-US bonhomie, Pakistan Army Chief Gen Raheel Sharif today met China's military top brass here with the two sides agreeing to enhance long-term bilateral defence collaboration, intelligence sharing and counter-terrorism cooperation. Gen Sharif also called on General Fan Changlong, vice chairman of China's Central Military Commission, this morning and briefed him about the crackdown against terrorists in Pakistan. …

Line of Actual Control must be demarcated to prevent transgressions: Army Chief
10 years, 2 months ago

Line of Actual Control must be demarcated to prevent transgressions: Army Chief

India TV News  

New Delhi: Army Chief Dalbir Singh today pitched for demarcation of the Line of Actual Control between India and China to prevent “transgressions and face-offs” and for raising capabilities and infrastructure on the Northern Front to meet the “large capability gap”. He said that the raising of the Mountain Strike Corps would significantly enhance India's capabilities on the Northern Front …

Amid border tension, Nawaz Sharif meets civil, military leaders
10 years, 5 months ago

Amid border tension, Nawaz Sharif meets civil, military leaders

Firstpost  

The meeting was briefed about the situation on the eastern and western borders and military preparedness to take on any threat to the country. Islamabad: Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif today chaired a high-level meeting of civil and military leadership to discuss various security issues amid tensions with India along the LoC. Defence Minister Khawaja Asif, Interior Minister Chaudhry Nisar …

Narendra Modi to address top commanders of armed forces on Friday
10 years, 5 months ago

Narendra Modi to address top commanders of armed forces on Friday

India TV News  

New Delhi: The country's security situation against the backdrop of ceasefire violations by Pakistan and developments on China border are expected to discussed at the Combined Conference of the armed forces to be addressed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday. This will be Modi's maiden address to the top commanders of all the three services during which he is …

HM Rajnath Singh to be briefed on Sino-Indian border situation
10 years, 5 months ago

HM Rajnath Singh to be briefed on Sino-Indian border situation

India TV News  

New Delhi: Home Minister Rajnath Singh will be given a detailed presentation on the situation along the Sino-Indian border on Tuesday in the wake of recent skirmishes with China. National Security Advisor Ajit Doval, Home Secretary Anil Goswami, Secretary Border Management Snehlata Kumar and other top officials will brief the Home Minister about the prevailing situation along the 3,488 km-long …

PM Modi to discuss security situation with top commanders of armed forces
10 years, 5 months ago

PM Modi to discuss security situation with top commanders of armed forces

Firstpost  

The country’s security situation against the backdrop of ceasefire violations by Pakistan and developments on China border are expected to discussed at the Combined Conference of the armed forces to be addressed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday. New Delhi: The country’s security situation against the backdrop of ceasefire violations by Pakistan and developments on China border are expected …

Army to apprise PM Narendra Modi about situation in Ladakh
10 years, 6 months ago

Army to apprise PM Narendra Modi about situation in Ladakh

India TV News  

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi is likely to be briefed about the situation in Ladakh along the Line of Actual Control where Chinese troops have intruded for the last more than 10 days. The Army and the other top security brass are likely to brief the Prime Minister on the situation in Chumar sector of Ladakh before he leaves …

India-China border issues can be resolved through talks, says Chinese military
10 years, 6 months ago

India-China border issues can be resolved through talks, says Chinese military

India TV News  

New Delhi: Referring to the joint statement issued by Chinese President Xi Jinping and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi, the Chinese military called for dialogues to resolve the contentious border issues between the two sides. The two sides can properly resolve issues arising in the border areas through dialogue and consultations," the PLA communique said without specifying …

Nawaz Sharif meets Pak Army Chief to discuss political turmoil
10 years, 7 months ago

Nawaz Sharif meets Pak Army Chief to discuss political turmoil

India TV News  

Islamabad: Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif today met Army Chief Gen Raheel Sharif to discuss the current political crisis caused due to anti-government protests here and the recent Indo-Pak border “skirmishes”. There was a consensus on the need to resolve the ongoing issue expeditiously in the best national interest,” a statement issued by the Prime Minister's Office said.The meeting between …

China hails Indian Army's 'objective understanding' on LAC
10 years, 7 months ago

China hails Indian Army's 'objective understanding' on LAC

India TV News  

Beijing: China today appreciated the Indian Army's response on recent reports of incursions by the PLA in Ladakh, saying it reflected “objective understanding” of the “special situation” along the borders. In a guarded response to the reports that the Chinese troops entered 25 to 30 km deep into the Indian side of the Line of Actual Control in Burtse area …

Army chief, NSA brief Prime Minister on security
10 years, 9 months ago

Army chief, NSA brief Prime Minister on security

The Hindu  

Army chief General Bikram Singh, along with National Security Adviser Ajit Doval and Army chief-designate Lt-Gen. Dalbir Singh Suhag, briefed Prime Minister Modi on the national security situation for three hours on Friday. Union Defence and Finance Minister Arun Jaitley’s first visit to Jammu and Kashmir is scheduled for Saturday even as Indian and Pakistani troops exchanged fire along the …

Army chief briefs PM on security situation
10 years, 9 months ago

Army chief briefs PM on security situation

The Hindu  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi was on Friday briefed by Army Chief Gen Bikram Singh on the prevailing security situation and operational readiness of troops in a meeting which lasted close to three hours. This was the Army chief’s first substantial meeting with the Prime Minister and it came on a day when there were >ceasefire violations by Pakistan Army along …

Army Chief briefs PM Narendra Modi on security situation
10 years, 9 months ago

Army Chief briefs PM Narendra Modi on security situation

India TV News  

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi was today briefed by Army Chief Gen Bikram Singh on the prevailing security situation and operational readiness of troops in a meeting which lasted for close to three hours. This was the Army Chief's first substantial meeting with the Prime Minister and it came on a day when there were ceasefire violations by Pakistan …

Army chief to brief PM on critical requirements
10 years, 9 months ago

Army chief to brief PM on critical requirements

Firstpost  

Soon after Modi became the prime minister on 26 May, Gen Singh had met him for around 15 minutes and discussed the security scenario in the country. New Delhi: Army Chief Gen Bikram Singh is soon expected to make a detailed briefing to Prime Minister Narendra Modi on issues faced by his force including shortage of critical weapon systems. During …

Army chief briefs PM on security situation
10 years, 10 months ago

Army chief briefs PM on security situation

India TV News  

New Delhi: Army Chief Gen Bikram Singh today met Prime Minister Narendra Modi and is believed to have briefed him on the prevailing security situation in the country. The Army Chief, who is also the Chairman, Chiefs of Staffs Committee, met the Prime Minister for around 15 minutes and is understood to have discussed the security scenario in the region …

Army chief briefs PM on security situation
10 years, 10 months ago

Army chief briefs PM on security situation

Firstpost  

The Army Chief, who is also the Chairman, Chiefs of Staffs Committee, met the Prime Minister for around 15 minutes and is understood to have discussed the security scenario in the region as well. New Delhi: Army Chief Gen Bikram Singh today met Prime Minister Narendra Modi and is believed to have briefed him on the prevailing security situation in …

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