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Modi, accompanied by Chief of Defence Staff Bipin Rawat, pays an unannounced visit to Leh days after the Galwan clash. Stay tuned with Business Standard for latest news of today

Prime Minister Narendra Modi speaking to Indian soldiers in Ladakh on Friday | Photo: ANI

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	Prime Minister Narendra Modi, accompanied by Chief of Defence Staff Bipin Rawat and Army Chief General MM Naravane, paid an unannounced visit to Leh today days after Galwan Valley clash with China. He also visited soldier who were injured in the clash in Ladakh.<br />
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	At least eight Uttar Pradesh police personnel, including a deputy superintendent of police, were killed in an encounter with criminals in Kanpur, officials said today.</div>
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	On the education front, a decision on NEET, JEE will be taken after the expert panel reviewing the situation to conduct medical and engineering entrance exams submits its report today.</div>
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Latest news LIVE: Age of expansionism is over, says PM Modi in Ladakh

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Confident of making India a self-reliant country: PM Modi

Soldiers have shown exemplary dedication in Galwan Valley: PM Modi

Putting adequate focus on requirement of armed forces: PM Modi

Have increased infra development in borders by three times: PM Modi

We have increased expenditure on development on infrastructure in the border area by three times, said PM Modi in Ladakh while speaking to the soldiers.

Women fighting in the battlefield is inspiring: PM Modi

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		<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WATCH?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#WATCH</a> I am looking at women soldiers in front of me. In the battlefield at the border this view is inspiring....Today I speak of your glory: PM Modi in Ladakh <a href="https://t.co/bMElnJRoy7">pic.twitter.com/bMElnJRoy7</a></p>
	&mdash; ANI (@ANI) <a href="https://twitter.com/ANI/status/1278974851001262081?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 3, 2020</a></blockquote>
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Age of expantionism is over, this is the age of development: PM Modi

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		Age of expantionism is over, this is the age of development. History is witness that expantionist forces have either lost or were forced to turn back: PM Modi in Ladakh <a href="https://t.co/UGbch73D2p">pic.twitter.com/UGbch73D2p</a></p>
	&mdash; ANI (@ANI) <a href="https://twitter.com/ANI/status/1278974080499286016?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 3, 2020</a></blockquote>
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Whether World Wars or peace, the world has seen the victory of our braves: PM Modi

Whether World Wars or peace, whenever the need arises, the world has seen the victory of our braves and their efforts towards peace, said PM Modi in Ladakh, adding that India have always worked for the betterment of humanity.

Those who are weak can never initiate peace: PM Modi

Tales of your bravery and valour are echoing in every house in the country: PM Modi

The bravery of 14 Corps will be talked about everywhere, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Friday, adding the tales of the soldiers&#39; bravery and valour are echoing in every house.

Your courage is higher than the heights: PM Modi

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		Your courage is higher than the heights where you are posted today: Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressing soldiers in Ladakh <a href="https://t.co/pLSpPsz45e">pic.twitter.com/pLSpPsz45e</a></p>
	&mdash; ANI (@ANI) <a href="https://twitter.com/ANI/status/1278970346348183553?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 3, 2020</a></blockquote>
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Your bravery has showed the world about India's strength: PM Modi

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		The bravery that you and your compatriots showed, a message has gone to the world about India&rsquo;s strength: Prime Minister Narendra Modi to solidiers in Nimmoo, Ladakh <a href="https://t.co/IHRK8UNkDB">pic.twitter.com/IHRK8UNkDB</a></p>
	&mdash; ANI (@ANI) <a href="https://twitter.com/ANI/status/1278969966067437568?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 3, 2020</a></blockquote>
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi addresses soldiers in Nimoo, Ladakh

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		<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WATCH?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#WATCH</a> Prime Minister Narendra Modi addresses soldiers in Nimoo, Ladakh <a href="https://t.co/LCa8oWxL39">https://t.co/LCa8oWxL39</a></p>
	&mdash; ANI (@ANI) <a href="https://twitter.com/ANI/status/1278969325789908992?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 3, 2020</a></blockquote>
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China says artificial blocks to bilateral cooperation will harm India

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	China said on Friday that artificial blocks to bilateral cooperation would harm India&#39;s interests and that the two countries should work together to uphold peace in their border region.<br />
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	Beijing will take necessary measures to uphold the rights of Chinese businesses in India, foreign ministry spokesman Zhao Lijian told a news briefing.</p>

India-China standoff: PM Modi meets injured soldiers in Ladakh

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