In a post on X, citing a report by The Washington Post, Tewari questioned whether China carried out a nuclear test on June 22, 2020, just a week after the Galwan Valley clash, at a time when the world was grappling with the devastating impact of COVID-19.
MEA Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal clarified that the Ministry has no role in ventures like the film 'Battle of Galwan' and such matters fall under relevant authorities. His remarks came amid buzz around the Salman Khan-starrer based on the 2020 Galwan clashes.
New Delhi [India], August 22: After a gap of five years, India has decided to officially reopen its e-visa facility for Chinese nationals. The move, effective 24 July 2025, was announced by the Indian Embassy in Beijing. This ends a long pause caused by border tensions triggered by the 2020
Jaishankar expressed confidence that discussions during his visit will maintain that positive trajectory. He noted that the ties between two nations have been improving since the meeting between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping in Kazan.
The visit comes at a time when both countries are trying to ease tensions and improve ties that plummeted following the deadly Galwan Valley clashes in 2020.
"On Galwan Day, Fire and Fury Corps paid heartfelt tribute to the valour and supreme sacrifice of our bravehearts who stood resolute in the face of adversity. The indomitable courage in Galwan Valley forever resonates in the hearts of every Indian. Nation honours their families with deep
Jairam also attacked PM Modi over his statement on the 2020 India-China face-off in Ladakh's Galwan Valley saying that the Prime Minister gave a clean chit to the Chinese weakening the negotiation position of India.
In the weeks leading up to the anniversary, Twitter accounts suspected to be connected to Chinese and Pakistani states were seen spreading graphic images and videos which sought to depict the Indian Army in a poor light and the PLA as the superior force.