Ladakh
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Diwali 2024: Indian, Chinese soldiers exchange sweets in Ladakh for first time after Galwan clash
India | Oct 31, 2024, 04:00 PM ISTThe traditional practice was observed a day after both countries almost completed the disengagement at two friction points at Demchok and Depsang Plains in eastern Ladakh, bringing a fresh thaw in the Sino-Indian ties.
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'Disengagement process is nearly complete': Rajnath on India-China truce at LAC
India | Oct 31, 2024, 11:52 AM ISTThe statement from the Defence Minister came a week after Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping endorsed the agreement on patrolling and disengagement along the LAC in eastern Ladakh during their bilateral meeting.
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Disengagement process in Depsang, Demchok areas of Eastern Ladakh sector almost over: Report
India | Oct 29, 2024, 05:05 PM ISTThe statement came days after India announced last week that it reached an agreement with China on patrolling along the LAC in eastern Ladakh, a major breakthrough in ending the over four-year-long military standoff.
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India, China begin troop disengagement in Eastern Ladakh, withdraw military equipment
India | Oct 25, 2024, 10:29 AM ISTIndia and China initiated troop disengagement at key friction points in Eastern Ladakh, including Demchok and Depsang Plains. Defense officials confirmed the pullback aligned with recent bilateral agreements to restore stability along the disputed border.
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'Consensus includes patrolling, grazing in traditional areas': Rajnath on India-China border pact
India | Oct 24, 2024, 06:31 PM ISTSpeaking at the Chanakya Defence Dialogue here, the Defence Minister said both countries have been involved in talks both at diplomatic and military levels in order to resolve their differences in certain areas along the LAC.
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Sonam Wangchuk breaks fast after MHA assures to resume talks on Ladakh's demands on December 3
India | Oct 21, 2024, 07:07 PM ISTMHA officials today met climate activist Sonam Wangchuk with a proposal of dates to hold talks on his demands regarding Ladakh.
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Jaishankar confirms breakthrough in India-China border dispute: 'Will be able to go back to 2020...'
World | Oct 21, 2024, 05:38 PM ISTThe statement from Jaishankar came after the foreign secretary said the Indian and Chinese negotiators were in touch over the last few weeks to resolve the remaining issues.
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Ladakh: Asia's largest imaging telescope MACE inaugurated | Know its significance
Science | Oct 09, 2024, 07:28 AM ISTThe Major Atmospheric Cherenkov Experiment (MACE) observatory, the largest imaging Cherenkov telescope in Asia built by the Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC) will add a new dimension to scientific research.
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Sonam Wangchuk sits on fast at Delhi's Ladakh Bhawan after being denied permission for Jantar Mantar
India | Oct 06, 2024, 08:14 PM ISTSonam Wangchuk continues fast seeking constitutional protection under the Sixth Schedule for Ladakh’s fragile ecosystem.
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Sonam Wangchuk released from detention, ends fast after Delhi march
India | Oct 03, 2024, 06:58 AM ISTClimate activist Sonam Wangchuk, along with Ladakhis, was released from detention after a peaceful Delhi protest seeking constitutional protection under the Sixth Schedule for Ladakh’s fragile ecosystem. Wangchuk ended his fast and confirmed that a memorandum had been submitted to the government.
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Sonam Wangchuk detained again, indefinite fast continues: Protestors demand rights on Gandhi Jayanti
India | Oct 02, 2024, 11:19 AM ISTOn Gandhi Jayanti, Wangchuk continues an indefinite fast demanding Ladakh’s statehood and inclusion in the Sixth Schedule, as protestors call for justice and their democratic rights.
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Plea filed in Delhi HC against detention of climate activist Sonam Wangchuk
India | Oct 01, 2024, 03:46 PM ISTThe development comes after Wangchuk and several others were detained at the Delhi border while marching to the capital to demand Sixth Schedule status for Ladakh.
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After Sonam Wangchuk, Ladakh MP Haji Hanifa Jan detained, Opposition rallies support for activist
India | Oct 01, 2024, 11:37 AM ISTThe padyatra led by Leh Apex Body which, along with the Kargil Democratic Alliance held to press the demand for statehood for Ladakh, its inclusion in the Sixth Schedule of the Constitution, early recruitment process along with a public service commission for Ladakh, and separate Lok Sabha seats.
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Ladakh: KDA, Leh Apex Body call for UT Bandh after activist Sonam Wangchuk's detention
India | Oct 01, 2024, 09:42 AM ISTSonam Wangchuk was on the 'Delhi Chalo Padyatra', which was organised by the Leh Apex Body (LAB) and Kargil Democratic Alliance (KDA) regarding their demands for the Sixth Schedule.
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7,000 km-long car rally from Ladakh to Arunachal to mark Air Force's 92nd anniversary | DETAILS
India | Sep 29, 2024, 07:09 AM ISTIndian Air Force anniversary: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will lead a warm send-off from the National War Memorial, New Delhi before the formal flag-off.
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Differences with India on border issue reduced, some consensus reached in disengagement: China
World | Sep 26, 2024, 11:50 PM ISTAlthough the Chinese military didn’t comment on the progress of the disengagement from the remaining areas including Depsang and Demchok but said both sides will continue to consolidate the outcomes.
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Centre to create 5 new districts in Ladakh, Home Minister Amit Shah makes big announcement
Jammu and Kashmir | Aug 26, 2024, 12:42 PM ISTJammu and Kashmir Assembly Elections 2024: Amit Shah stated that the Ministry of Home Affairs took the decision to create 5 districts in Ladakh, and now the new districts will take the benefits provided by the government to the people’s doorstep.
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ED conducts first raid in Leh Ladakh region in fake cryptocurrency business case
India | Aug 02, 2024, 12:26 PM ISTThe search operation is related to a fake cryptocurrency business in which the promoters of the business allegedly scammed investors of their money.
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India, China hold diplomatic talks on Ladakh, MEA says 'both sides agreed on upholding peace'
World | Aug 01, 2024, 12:00 AM ISTThe discussions took place in Delhi within the framework of the Working Mechanism for Consultation and Coordination on India-China Border Affairs (WMCC). According to the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), both parties assessed the present situation along the LAC.
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Sonam Wangchuk to hold 28-day fast on statehood demand for Ladakh, says 'govt withdrew its promise'
India | Jul 28, 2024, 08:29 PM ISTClimate activist Soman Wangchuk is set to start a 28-day fast from August 15, when the country will celebrate its 78th Independence Day. Earlier in March, he held a fast for 21 days demanding statehood and other rights for Ladakh.