With that we wrap the LIVE updates on the Indo-China border tensions as leaders of both countries have agreed to maintain peace. Do stay tuned to CNBCTV18.com for the top news, views and analysis from India and around the world. Stay safe and have a good night.

Jun 24, 2020 9:01 PM

Indo-China border tensions LIVE Updates: India not war-monger, but will not settle for 'peace of graveyard', says BJP Gen Secy

The border conflict with China is partly due to India's assertion of "ownership" of its territory, BJP general secretary Ram Madhav said on Wednesday, holding that the analysis that China's recent aggression is meant to tell US president Donald Trump that it can do anything with its close ally is "valid". Participating in an interactive session on the 'India-China border issue' organised by RSS-affiliated weekly Panchjanya, he said India is not war-monger but will not settle for "peace of the graveyard". "We want peace but we don't want peace of the graveyard, we want peace with self-respect," he said. The neighbouring country has long followed a strategy of nibbling away into Indian territory, Madhav said, adding that earlier governments often did not assert the country's claim over the territory that India believed to be on its side of the Line of Actual Control (LAC). "Now we are insisting on our ownership of the LAC as we perceive. We insist on our claims on the ground. This has been our policy. We are not letting them get away with construction in areas which we believe to be our territory. Now we do not turn around. We confront and push back," he said, speaking of the assertive policy of the Modi government.

Jun 24, 2020 8:50 PM

Indo-China border tensions LIVE Updates: China, India agree to 'strictly abide' by consensus reached by leaders

China and India on Wednesday agreed to "strictly abide" by the important consensus reached by their leaders and a series of agreements, further strengthen the confidence-building measures in the military field and jointly safeguard peace and tranquillity in the border areas, the Chinese foreign ministry said. The senior diplomats of the two countries held "candid and in-depth" talks through video conference to explore ways to ease the tension along the Line of Actual Control in the eastern Ladakh region after the armies of the two countries clashed on June 15. The talks were held between Director General Hong Liang of the Department of Boundary and Oceanic Affairs at the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Joint Secretary (East Asia) at the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) Naveen Srivastava.

Jun 24, 2020 8:34 PM

Indo-China border tensions LIVE Updates: Diplomatic talks ease tensions on India-China border

India and China on Wednesday agreed that expeditious implementation of the previously agreed understanding on disengagement of troops from standoff points in eastern Ladakh would help ensure peace and tranquillity in the border areas, the Ministry of External Affairs said. The two sides held diplomatic talks through video conference to explore ways to ease tension along the Line of Actual Control in the eastern Ladakh region. The MEA said the situation in the region was discussed in detail and the Indian side conveyed its concerns over the violent face-off in Galwan Valley on June 15. Twenty Indian Army personnel were killed in the clash. "In this regard, it was emphasised that both sides should strictly respect and observe the Line of Actual Control," the MEA said in a statement.

Jun 24, 2020 7:30 PM

Jun 24, 2020 7:22 PM

Indo-China border tensions LIVE Updates: Maintaining peace along border in common interests of both countries

Asserting that China and India are "important neighbours to each other", China on Wednesday said maintaining peace and tranquillity along the Sino-India border is in the common interests of both the parties and requires joint efforts. In separate statements, the Chinese foreign and the defence ministries, however, repeated Beijing's stand that India was responsible for the June 15 violent face-off in eastern Ladakh. In the Chinese text circulated in his online press conference, Defence Ministry Spokesman Col Wu Qian said the two defence ministers are negotiating on the phone. "The two sides held a second military-level meeting on June 22 to exchange in-depth views on controlling tensions and maintaining peace and stability in the border areas," he said. But the English text circulated later made no reference to the defence ministers' talks.

Jun 24, 2020 7:15 PM

Indo-China border tensions LIVE Updates: Key highlights of diplomatic talks between India and China

1. India-China agreed to implement the disengagement understanding expeditiously

2. India’s JS East Asia, MEA and DG, Boundary & Ocean Affairs, Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs held talks

3. Officials held detailed discussions on the situation in Eastern Ladakh

4. India emphasized that both sides should respect and observe the LAC

5. Two sides to continue contact at military & diplomatic levels to resolve the situation

6. Officials met under the Working Mechanism for Consultation & Coordination on India-China Border Affairs

Jun 24, 2020 7:06 PM

Indo-China border tensions LIVE Updates: India and China agree to sincerely disengage and de-escalate stand-off

The 15th meeting of the Working Mechanism for Consultation and Coordination on India-China Border Affairs (WMCC) was held through video-conference on June 24. The Indian delegation was led by Joint Secretary (East Asia), while Director General of the Department of Boundary and Oceanic Affairs of the Chinese MFA led the Chinese delegation.

1. Both sides discussed in detail the developments in the India-China border areas in particular the situation in Eastern Ladakh. The Indian side conveyed its concerns on the recent developments in Eastern Ladakh, including on the violent face off in Galwan Valley area on June 15 that had resulted in casualties. In this regard, it was emphasised that both sides should strictly respect and observe the line of actual control.

2. The two sides recalled the conversation last week between External Affairs Minister and the Chinese State Councillor and Foreign Minister HE Wang Yi and reaffirmed that both sides should sincerely implement the understanding on disengagement and de-escalation that was reached by the Senior Commanders on 6th June. The two delegations agreed that implementation of this understanding expeditiously, in accordance with the bilateral agreements and protocols, would help ensure peace and tranquillity in border areas and the development of broader relationship between the two countries. In this context, they also took note of the discussions in the second meeting of the Senior Commanders held on 22 June.

3. The two sides also agreed to maintain communication both at diplomatic and military level including under the framework of WMCC to resolve the existing situation peacefully.

Jun 24, 2020 6:48 PM

Jun 24, 2020 6:07 PM

Indo-China border tensions LIVE Updates: Army Chief visits eastern Ladakh

Chief of Army Staff, General MM Naravane, visited forward areas in Eastern Ladakh on June 24 and reviewed the operational situation in the sector. He was accompanied by Lieutenant General YK Joshi, General Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Northern Command and Lieutenant General Harinder Singh, General Officer Commanding Fire and Fury Corps. The Army Chief was briefed by General Officer Commanding, Trishul Division about the prevailing situation and operational preparedness in Eastern Ladakh. He interacted with troops deployed in the Sector and complimented them for their steadfastness and high morale. Later, General MM Naravane accompanied by Lieutenant General YK Joshi visited Headquarters of Fire & Fury Corps, where he was briefed by Lieutenant General Harinder Singh.

Jun 24, 2020 6:05 PM

Jun 24, 2020 5:46 PM

Indo-China border tensions LIVE Updates: BJP leader Subramanian Swamy warns Modi govt of China-Nepal colluding in Barahoti

Amid the ongoing tension with China in Ladakh, senior BJP leader Subramanian Swamy has advised the Centre to focus on Barahoti in Uttarakhand saying China and Nepal could coordinate there. He also suggested Defence Minister Rajnath Singh to soon visit Barahoti located on the border district of Chamoli in Uttarakhand. Taking a swipe at the Uttarakhand government, he said it was more interested in taking over the management of temples than anything else. "Govt should pay special interest to Barahoti where China and Nepal can coordinate. The UK Govt is more interested in taking taking of temples than preparing against China. Hence Rajnath should visit Barahoti soon," said the BJP leader, known for his plain speaking, in a tweet on Tuesday. Chinese troops have made several incursions in Barahoti area in the past.

Jun 24, 2020 5:44 PM

Indo-China border tensions LIVE Updates: Congress asks Modi govt to clean on BJP MP's claim of Chinese intrusion in Arunachal

Amid a stand-off with Chinese troops in eastern Ladakh, the Congress on Wednesday questioned the BJP-led NDA government over claims about Chinese intrusions in Arunachal Pradesh made by BJP MP Tapir Gao and asked it to come clean on the issue. It also asked the government to give a "strong reply" to China as regular dialogues would not work, and India needs to use other means to take it the neighbour. Congress spokesperson Manish Tewari said BJP MP Gao in a recent TV interview said that China has occupied areas on both banks of the Subansiri River in Arunachal Pradesh's Upper Subansiri district and on the Indian side of the McMahon Line. Tewari said ever since reports about Chinese aggression into Indian territory emerged, the NDA government has been walking the extra mile to downplay these reports and is trying to obfuscate on-ground facts.

Jun 24, 2020 5:31 PM

India-China border tensions LIVE Updates: China needs a strong response from India, says Congress’ Gaurav Gogoi

Another Congress spokesperson Gaurav Gogoi said India cannot afford to have another Doklam-like situation in Ladakh and needs to look at other forms of leverage like trade to have successful negotiations with China. Troops of India and China were locked in a 73-day stand-off in Doklam near Sikkim in 2017 after the Indian side stopped the building of a road in the disputed area by the Chinese Army.

"We demand that the Government of India does not look at what's happening in Arunachal Pradesh or Ladakh as isolated incidents. These are grand designs and this needs to be responded strongly," Gogoi said.

"China needs a strong response from India, as regular dialogues won't work. Despite all meetings, the Chinese launched a strong, premeditated attack. China has learnt one thing from the Doklam episode that the (Narendra) Modi government is willing to settle for a military disengagement," he said.

Gogoi highlighted that the pattern of the Chinese Army shows they are gradually encroaching upon Indian territory across the LAC and the responsibility of protecting Indian territory solely lies with the government of India.

Jun 24, 2020 4:59 PM

India-China border tensions LIVE Updates: Will govt come clean on BJP MP's claims of Chinese intrusion in Arunachal, asks Congress

Amid a stand-off with Chinese troops in eastern Ladakh, the Congress on Wednesday sought to corner the BJP-led NDA government over the claims about Chinese intrusions in Arunachal Pradesh made by a BJP MP from the state and asked it to come clean on the issue. It also asked the government to give a "strong reply" to China as regular dialogues would not work, and India needs to use other means like trade to take it on. Congress spokesperson Manish Tewari said BJP MP Tapir Gao had in a recent TV interview claimed that China has occupied areas on both banks of the Subansiri River in Arunachal Pradesh's Upper Subansiri district and on the Indian side of the McMohan Line.

Tewari said ever since of about Chinese aggression into Indian territory emerged, the NDA government has been walking the extra mile to downplay these reports and was trying to obfuscate the facts on the ground. "Will the Prime Minister (Narendra Modi) and his government come clean on the claims made by the BJP MP," he asked at a virtual press conference. Tewari sought to know from the government if what Tapir Gao, the former BJP chief of Arunachal Pradesh, was saying was right or not.

"What is the truth behind what Tapir Gao is saying? There should be an immediate clarification from the government," he said. (Source: PTI)

Jun 24, 2020 4:46 PM

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