Union Minister of Law and Justice Kiren Rijiju condoled the death of Indian Army personnel in a tragic road accident in North Sikkim involving an Army truck.
"Anguished to learn about the loss of lives of brave soldiers of the Indian Army in a road accident in Sikkim. My heartfelt condolences to the families of the deceased. I pray for the speedy recovery of the injured," Tweeted President Murmu.
The Indian Army issued an advisory on Friday asking its personnel to take protective measures like using face masks, especially in closed and overcrowded spaces, and practising social distancing.
Pierre-Eric Pommellet, the Chairman and CEO of French Naval Group, called on India's Chief of Defence Staff Anil Chauhan on Wednesday, December 21. Discussions were held to explore further opportunities under India's 'Atmanirbhar Bharat' initiative.
Congress leader Shashi Tharoor on Wednesday said that the centre must address the continued problems on the LAC with China and provide answers to the people of the country.
Over the tension across the India-China border in Arunachal Pradesh, Congress MP Rajni Patil on Tuesday gave the Suspension of Business Notice under Rule 267 in the Upper House of Parliament.
A face-off between Indian and Chinese troops in the Tawang sector on December 9 led to minor injuries "to a few personnel" from both sides, sources said on Monday (December 12) and noted that both sides immediately disengaged from the area.