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The commanding officer of the Chinese Unit involved in the violent face-off on the night of June 15-16, with Indian troops in the Galwan Valley is among those killed, sources confirmed. Meanwhile, India reported the highest number of fatalities due to Coronavirus cases in last 24 hours, with 2,003 people losing their lives to the pandemic and registered a spike of almost 11,000 cases taking the total tally to 3.54 lakh. Read out a glance of top national stories.

1. India-China face-off LIVE: Commanding Officer of Chinese Unit involved in the clash among those killed

The commanding officer of the Chinese Unit involved in the violent face-off on the night of June 15-16, with Indian troops in the Galwan Valley is among those killed, sources confirmed.

2. Galwan face-off: Army steps up vigil along China border in Uttarakhand

The Indian Army has stepped up vigilance along the Chinese border in Uttarakhand's Chamoli. Convoys of troops were seen moving towards the border areas during the past few days. According to sources, deployment will be increased in the border areas.

3. Bihar's Sunil Kumar martyred in Indo-China face off in Galwan Valley

Sunil Kumar, a havildar of the 16th battalion of Bihar Regiment was among the Army personnel who were martyred during a face-off between India and China in the Galwan valley in Eastern Ladakh on Monday night.

4. When will a befitting reply to China be given?, Sena asks PM

Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Raut on Wednesday asked Prime Minister Narendra Modi when a 'befitting reply' to China will be given and urged him to reveal the truth behind the violent face-off in the Galwan valley area in which at least 20 Indian Army personnel, including a colonel, were killed.

5. Jawan from Himachal killed in Indo-China clash, village grieves his loss

Ankush Thakur, a 21 year old sepoy from Karohta village of Hamirpur in Himachal Pradesh was killed by the Chinese Army in Eastern Ladakh on Monday night. Thakur was recruited to the Punjab Regiment in 2018. People rushed to Thakur's house once the news of his demise reached the village and they expressed condolences to his family.

6. COVID-19 LIVE: With 10,974 new cases India's COVID count crosses 3.5 lakh mark

India witnessed the highest number of fatalities due to novel coronavirus (Covid-19) cases in last 24 hours, with 2,003 people losing their lives to the pandemic and registered a spike of almost 11,000 cases taking the total tally to 3.54 lakh, Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare data revealed on Wednesday.

7. Cong urges Modi to address nation, call all party meet on China

A day after 20 Indian soldiers, including officers were killed in an unprecedented violent clash with the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) troops in Galwan Valley in Eastern Ladakh on Monday night, the Congress on Wednesday demanded Prime Minister Narendra Modi to address the nation and call an all party meeting to discuss the situation.

8. Stranded in Qatar without pay, Indian workers appeal for help

Around 300 migrant workers from India, who are currently stranded in Qatar, alleged that they have not been paid their salary for the past three months, and were trapped in their employer's camp.

9. Tamil Nadu: 'Beneficiaries are the corporate houses not the farmers', onion farmers fret

Onion farmers are not happy with the govt's decision to remove onion from the list of essential commodities. Farmers have refuted the govt claims that the legislation would enable farmers to save more on produce and sell it at the deserved prices.

10. Man beaten to death over suspicion of mobile theft in southeast Delhi

A resident of Gautam Puri of the national capital was beaten to death over suspicion of mobile theft. Police said the accused has been arrested after the incident that took place in the wee hours on Tuesday.