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Ladakh
Sonam Wangchuk to lead 20-km symbolic march in Leh on September 23
Activist Sonam Wangchuk plans a symbolic 20-km march in Leh on September 23 to advocate for Ladakh's political and environmental interests.
China and Pakistan formalize border commission, triggering Indian protest
China and Pakistan have formalized a joint border commission, prompting a formal protest from India over disputed territory.
Ladakh’s traditional yak churpi cheese wins gold at international competition
Ladakh's traditional yak Churpi cheese won a gold medal at the Mundial do Queijo do Brasil 2026.
Rock check dams offer new push to water security in Ladakh
Ladakh's pilot initiative of building low-cost rock check dams has shown positive results in managing water retention for local agriculture.
Ladakh Leaders Withdraw Protest Plan Amid Progress In Talks With Centre
Political groups in Ladakh call off planned protests following progress in negotiations with the Indian government.
Kashmir mosques to function as community centers for social reform
Religious leaders in Kashmir have decided to repurpose mosques as community welfare centers to address social issues such as drug abuse, mental health, and environmental degradation.
Ladakh launches world's highest-altitude flower cultivation project
Ladakh has launched the world's highest-altitude floriculture project in Leh with the cultivation of over 2.5 million Lilium and Gladiolus flowers.
Weather to change in North India with rain and wind alert
The India Meteorological Department has issued a weather alert for North India, predicting heavy rain, strong winds, and lightning across several states through September 22, 2026.
India rejects Pakistan-China Boundary Joint Commission
India has rejected the legitimacy of the Pakistan-China Boundary Joint Commission, asserting its sovereignty over Jammu, Kashmir, and Ladakh.
Ladakh achieves feat of channelising 60 lakh litres of glacier meltwater
The administration of Ladakh has successfully channelised 60 lakh litres of glacier meltwater into four new ponds for irrigation purposes.
Kumik of Zanskar district becomes Ladakh's first heritage village
Kumik village in the Zanskar district of Ladakh has been declared as the region's first heritage village.
Churpi: How the world's best cheese is made in Ladakh
The traditional Ladakhi yak cheese known as Churpi won a gold medal at the 2026 Mundial do Queijo do Brasil competition.
India rejects China-Pakistan Boundary Joint Commission
India has rejected the formation of the Pakistan-China Boundary Joint Commission and reaffirmed that Jammu, Kashmir, and Ladakh are integral parts of India.
No Pak-China border: India tells Islamabad to drop theatrics, vacate territory
India rejected the legitimacy of the Pakistan-China Boundary Joint Commission and reaffirmed its sovereignty over the union territories of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh.
IMD forecasts heavy rain across several parts of India
The India Meteorological Department has forecasted heavy rainfall across several regions of India over the next seven days.
Ladakh approves autonomous hill councils for all seven districts
Ladakh has approved the extension of Autonomous Hill Development Councils to all seven of its districts to improve local governance.
India and Belgium target doubling bilateral trade within five years
India and Belgium agreed to deepen cooperation in defence, law enforcement, and semiconductors, with a target of doubling bilateral trade in five years.
Ladakh groups threaten intensified protests if September talks fail to progress
The Ladakh Apex Body and Kargil Democratic Alliance have threatened to intensify their protests if the September 9 talks with the Ministry of Home Affairs do not lead to concrete progress on their demands.
Opposition raises concerns over additional questions in 2027 Census questionnaire
The addition of new questions to the 2027 Census questionnaire has prompted concerns from the opposition regarding its potential use as a National Population Register.
Flash floods cause extensive damage across Jammu Kashmir and Ladakh regions
Flash floods have caused significant damage and destruction in multiple regions across Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh.
Census phase two begins August seventeen with caste and parent birth details
India's Ministry of Home Affairs announced Census 2027 Phase 2 will begin on August 17, collecting caste and parents' birth details for the first time since 1931.
Government releases second phase schedule for 2027 population census in hilly regions
The Government of India has released the notification for the second phase of the 2027 population census covering hilly areas of Ladakh, Jammu and Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, and Uttarakhand starting September 1, 2026.
Union ministers meet Sonam Wangchuk to initiate dialogue on hunger strike
Indian central ministers JP Nadda and Jitendra Singh met with social activist Sonam Wangchuk at a Gurugram hospital, signaling the government's initiation of talks with Wangchuk who is on an indefinite hunger strike demanding accountability in the education system.
China deploys twelve J-20 stealth fighter jets near Line of Actual Control
Commercial satellite images show China deploying at least 12 J-20 stealth fighter jets at airbases in Xinjiang and Tibet near the Line of Actual Control, raising strategic tensions with India.
Sonam Wangchuk praises Vande Bharat train during visit to Ladakh
Scientist and activist Sonam Wangchuk praised the Indian Railways and Vande Bharat train during a trip to Ladakh while urging the government to honor promises regarding student protests.
India coordinates with Ukraine to locate two missing Indian seafarers
India coordinates with Ukrainian authorities to search for two missing Indian seafarers following an attack on the merchant vessel MV AGN Ragnar in Odesa port.
India dismisses legislative assembly elections in Pakistan occupied Kashmir as cosmetic exercise
The Ministry of External Affairs described ongoing legislative assembly elections in Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir as a cosmetic exercise aimed at camouflaging illegal occupation.
Karnataka records higher secondary school dropout rate for girls than national average
Karnataka recorded a 13.9% secondary school dropout rate for girls in 2025-26, which exceeds the national average by 8% and is higher than states like Bihar and Uttar Pradesh.
Gen Z protesters at Jantar Mantar reframe political narratives using popular culture
The article links the film Three Idiots and activist Sonam Wangchuk to the reframing of political narratives by Gen Z during anti-paper leak protests at Jantar Mantar.
Woman files cyberbullying complaint after police van video goes viral
A woman who stopped a Mumbai police van files a complaint alleging cyberbullying and trolling.