India-China Border: Chinese Air Force operates J-20 fighters close to LAC in Ladakh

More clashes between Indian and Chinese forces, this time on the southern banks of Pangong Lake. Indian forces foiled a fresh Chinese bid to "unilaterally change facts on the ground." The release of the Indian statement to the media seems to signal the confrontation was serious. pic.twitter.com/ksQQZlH1yV

Brahma Chellaney (@Chellaney) August 31, 2020

1.01 PM: Fresh build-up by the Chinese along the LAC:

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12.58 PM: China had earlier said that India should look at the "big picture" of bilateral ties and take concrete steps to bring the relationship back on the "right track of normal development".

12.56 PM: This was a violent clash near Chushul. Hand to hand fighting. No weapons fired and no casualties reported.

More clashes between Indian and Chinese forces, this time on the southern banks of Pangong Lake. Indian forces foiled a fresh Chinese bid to "unilaterally change facts on the ground." The release of the Indian statement to the media seems to signal the confrontation was serious. pic.twitter.com/ksQQZlH1yV

Brahma Chellaney (@Chellaney) August 31, 2020

12.52 PM: BJP leader Subramanian Swamy says that it is sad that the government does not realise the Chinese have made a decision about India. "We must make a decision about China. Get tough, I repeat, get tough and not sit at a table. After sitting with Xi Jinping 18 times in 5 years, Chinese could not care less for Indian leaders," he tweets.

This was a violent clash near Chushul. Hand to hand fighting. No weapons fired & no casualties reported. #LadakhClash

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Shiv Aroor (@ShivAroor) August 31, 2020

12.23 PM: Fresh images show Chinese troops continue to build troop positions along the eastern Ladakh zone. As per India Today, four new camp positions have mushroomed at the Pangong Tso lake area. Earlier, there was only one at the Finger 4 area.

12.20 PM: A brigade commander level flag meeting is in progress at Chushul to resolve issues: Indian Army on latest incident in Pangong Tso area.

12.17 PM: India and China had engaged in a bitter face-off in the Galwan valley in June, leading to the death of 20 Indian jawans and over 40 Chinese soldiers.

12.12 PM: Today's confrontation happened in this area.

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12.03 PM: The Indian Army is committed to maintaining peace and tranquility through dialogue, but is also equally determined to protect its territorial integrity. A Brigade Commander level Flag Meeting is in progress at Chushul to resolve the issues: Col Aman Anand, PRO, Army

12.00 PM: What we know so far

• Chinese posture hasn't even slightly changed following talks
• Chinese fully focused on changing lines, occupying territory
• Disengagement now virtually meaningless across flashpoint
• Chinese build-up in depth areas now showing their use

11.50 AM: The Srinagar-Leh highway has been closed for civilians with immediate effcet and road will be open for defence forces and vehicles only.