India-China stand-off live: Responsibility for LAC dispute lies entirely with India, says China
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THE TIMES OF INDIA | Sep 06, 2020, 10:41:19 IST
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India-China stand-off live: Responsibility for LAC dispute lies entirely with India, says China

In his meeting with Chinese defence minister Gen. Wei Fenghe yesterday, Rajnath Singh has told his Chinese counterpart that China must strictly respect the Line of Actual Control(LAC) and not make attempts to unilaterally change its status quo. China meanwhile has blamed India for the LAC dispute between the two countries. Stay here for all live updates.
06:46 (IST) Sep 05
The situation on the LAC between India and China was “unprecedented" and it could not be "business as usual”, foreign secretary Harsh Shringla said while addressing a webinar at the Indian Council for World Affairs (ICWA).
05:11 (IST) Sep 05
Asserting that the situation along the India-China border has been "very nasty” and the Chinese are "going at it" much more strongly, US President Donald Trump said he would love to get involved and help.
04:21 (IST) Sep 05
I hope not. But, they are certainly going at it much more strongly than a lot of people even understand: US President Donald Trump on being asked if China is bullying India (ANI)
04:19 (IST) Sep 05
It has been very nasty situation and we stand ready to help with respect to China and India. If we can do anything we would love to get involved and help. We are talking to both countries about that: US President Donald Trump
04:13 (IST) Sep 05
ITBP men now hold key positions near Black Top
As Indian Army troops moved to dominating heights near the south of Pangong Tso, at least 30 personnel of Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) have occupied new positions near the key Black Top area that oversees China in the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in eastern Ladakh.
00:10 (IST) Sep 05
Meeting between Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and his Chinese counterpart Wei Fenghe in Moscow ends
22:14 (IST) Sep 04
The Chinese delegation led by defence minister Wei Fenghe
The Chinese delegation led by defence minister Wei Fenghe
22:12 (IST) Sep 04
Rajnath Singh and the Indian delegation at the meeting at Hotel Metropol in Moscow
Rajnath Singh and the Indian delegation at the meeting at Hotel Metropol in Moscow
21:55 (IST) Sep 04
Defence secretary Ajay Kumar and Indian envoy to Russia DB Venkatesh Varma part of Indian delegation in talks with Chinese defence minister
21:48 (IST) Sep 04
Defence minister Rajnath Singh holds talks with his Chinese counterpart Wei Fenghe in Moscow
21:34 (IST) Sep 04
India and China on Friday held another round of brigade commander-level talks in eastern Ladakh to explore ways to bring down tensions triggered by Beijing's fresh attempts to change the status quo in the southern bank of Pangong lake area, government sources said. The interaction took place between 11 AM and 2 PM at a border point in Chushul, the sources said. The outcome of the interaction was not immediately known.
20:26 (IST) Sep 04
Rajnath Singh to meet Chinese defence minister in Moscow at 9:30pm, say sources
19:33 (IST) Sep 04
Our businesses can't go as usual, unless there's peace in our border areas. Normal bilateral relationship will be affected. There is a linkage between what's happening on border & in our larger relationship. It is evident: Foreign secretary Harsh V Shringla on India-China border issue
19:10 (IST) Sep 04
We are open to resolving outstanding issues through dialogue: Shringla on India-China border tension
19:03 (IST) Sep 04
One of the most serious challenges we have faced in many decades. We are firmly committed to preserve our territorial integrity, sovereignty; will not yield on that ground: Foreign secretary Shringla on India-China border tension
16:39 (IST) Sep 04
Air Chief emphasized unique attributes of airpower that would allow its employment in likely scenarios&apprised course officers about progress being made in deliberations that're ongoing for creating integrated structures towards enhancing synergy in future war fighting: IAF
15:57 (IST) Sep 04
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh is likely to hold talks with his Chinese counterpart Wei Fenghe on Friday evening in Moscow on the sidelines of a ministerial meet of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO), government sources said. It will be the first high-level meeting between the two sides after the border row escalated in eastern Ladakh in early May though External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar held telephonic talks with his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi on the row. Singh and Wei are in Moscow to attend a meeting of the SCO defence ministers on Friday.
11:52 (IST) Sep 04
Situation along China border serious, Indian Army taken ample precautionary steps: Army Chief MM Naravane

Army Chief MM Naravane, who is visiting Leh to review the ongoing border tension with China, on Friday said the situation along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) is "serious" and added the precautionary steps taken by the Indian Army will help in maintaining the situation. Naravane, who arrived in Ladakh on Thursday said the morale of the jawans are high and they are ready to face any challenge. "After reaching Leh yesterday, I went to different places and talked to officers and JCOs (Junior Commissioned Officers). I reviewed the situation. The morale of jawans are very high and they are ready to face any challenges. I can say that our jawans are the best," Naravane told ANI.

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