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  Ladakh LG Saxena cautions Sonam Wangchuk against 'misleading and provocative narrative'

  India | May 27, 2026 9:46 IST

  Sonam Wangchuk and his wife Gitanjali Angmo called on Lieutenant Governor Vinai Kumar Saxena at Raj Bhawan on Tuesday, following what Saxena described as a constructive dialogue held recently in the Union Home Ministry.

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  Colonel Sonam Wangchuk, Kargil war hero and 'Lion of Ladakh', dies of heart attack at 61

  India | April 10, 2026 23:35 IST

  Colonel Sonam Wangchuk served across counter-insurgency deployments in the Northeast and India’s IPKF mission in Sri Lanka before moving to the Ladakh Scouts, the Army’s specialist high-altitude formation.

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  Govt frees climate activist Sonam Wangchuk, revokes NSA detention to boost Ladakh dialogue

  India | March 14, 2026 12:35 IST

  The Ministry underscored its resolve to cultivate peace, stability, and mutual trust in Ladakh, paving the way for meaningful stakeholder dialogue. Officials noted that freeing Wangchuk advances this aim, balancing local demands with security needs.

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  Sonam Wangchuk can't be released on medical grounds as he is 'fit and hearty': Centre to SC

  India | February 11, 2026 16:12 IST

  The Centre has informed the Supreme Court that it cannot release Ladakh activist Sonam Wangchuk, detained under the NSA for allegedly instigating last year's violent protests in Leh. Wangchuk is detained in the Jodhpur Central Jail.

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  Sonam Wangchuk wants Ladakh to become Nepal, Bangladesh: Centre defends detention in Supreme Court

  India | February 02, 2026 23:53 IST

  Sonam Wangchuk, 59-year-old, is under detention at the Central Jail in Jodhpur, Rajasthan, since September last year following the violent protests in Ladakh that claimed four lives and injured many others.

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  Speed News: Indian Navy Commissions 2nd Anti-Submarine Warfare Ship 'Androth' in Vizag

  Originals | October 06, 2025 18:47 IST

  The Indian Navy commissioned its second anti-submarine warfare ship, 'Androth', in Vizag. Meanwhile, India purchased five more S-400 defence systems from Russia ahead of Putin's visit. Get all the latest updates of the day in today's Speed News.

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  Leh Violence: No relief for Sonam Wangchuk as SC defers hearing for October 14; Centre served notice

  India | October 06, 2025 12:13 IST

  Wangchuk was arrested on September 26 for allegedly provoking the youth, which led to a violent protest in Leh.

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  Leh protest: Sonam Wangchuk's wife moves Supreme Court, seeks early release of climate activist

  India | October 03, 2025 9:24 IST

  Sonam Wangchuk arrest case: Gitanjali has filed a petition in the Supreme Court, stating that Wangchuk's arrest is illegal and that he should be released immediately.

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  Leh violence: Schools up to Class 8 to reopen from Friday as normalcy returns in strife-hit region

  India | October 02, 2025 23:35 IST

  The Ladakh administration on Thursday announced a magisterial probe into the Leh violence. The magisterial inquiry will focus on the reasons behind the clashes, identify those responsible, and review how law enforcement managed the situation.

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  Ladakh Administration orders magisterial inquiry into Leh violence; Wangchuk's wife slams Centre

  Jammu and Kashmir | October 02, 2025 16:18 IST

  Authorities have also appealed to anyone with relevant information or evidence about the incident to come forward. Individuals can submit their statements or proof voluntarily to the inquiry officer between October 4 and 18.

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  Government reacts after LAB announces no talks with Centre till normalcy restored in Ladakh

  India | September 29, 2025 20:43 IST

  Violent protests took place in Leh during a shutdown called by the Leh Apex Body on September 24. Four people died during the protests between the protesters and security personnel, while many were injured.

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  Protesting in 'most Gandhian way possible': Wangchuk's wife refutes 'Pak link' charge

  India | September 28, 2025 18:30 IST

  Ladakh violence: Sonam Wangchuk's wife also dismissed government's claims that Wangchuk incited violence, saying he was protesting in the "most Gandhian way possible". She pointed out that the "situation escalated" on September 24 because of the CRPF.

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  Ladakh top cop drops bombshell on violence: 'Sonam Wangchuk was in touch with Pakistan operative'

  India | September 27, 2025 19:47 IST

  Climate change activist Sonam Wangchuk has been arrested and charged under the National Security Act (NSA) after Wednesday's violence in Leh, Ladakh left four people dead. Revelations have now come about Wangchuk's involvement with alleged foreign entities.

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  Sonam Wangchuk, arrested under NSA over Ladakh violence, shifted to Jodhpur jail; under surveillance

  India | September 26, 2025 23:39 IST

  Ladakh violence: Sonam Wangchuk was arrested on Friday by a police team led by Ladakh Police chief S D Singh Jamwal and was later shifted to a jail in Jodhpur, Rajasthan, sources said.

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  Mobile internet services suspended in Leh after Sonam Wangchuk's arrest

  India | September 26, 2025 18:46 IST

  Ladakh violence: 59-year-old Sonam Wangchuk was arrested on Friday. He has demanded statehood for Ladakh and the union territory's inclusion in the Sixth Schedule of the Constitution.

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  Sonam Wangchuk arrested, charged under NSA two days after 4 killed in Ladakh violence

  India | September 26, 2025 17:38 IST

  The arrest comes after Wangchuk's NGO was cancelled from receiving foreign funding under the FCRA, with the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) holding him responsible for instigating the mob in Leh on Tuesday.

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  Aaj Ki Baat : Which countries possess the technology to launch missiles from trains?

  Aaj Ki Baat | September 25, 2025 23:49 IST

  Today, several major revelations were made regarding India's security. From now on, indigenously manufactured weapons from India will rain fire on the enemy. You too will be surprised to hear this.

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  Aaj Ki Baat: Full episode, September 25, 2025

  India | September 25, 2025 21:03 IST

  Agni-Prime is an advanced next-generation ballistic missile with a strike range of around 2,000 kilometres. It is equipped with several modern features which gives it improved accuracy, reliability and operational flexibility compared to earlier versions of the Agni missile series.

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  Ladakh violence: Sonam Wangchuk faces ED, CBI heat after NGO's foreign funding cancelled

  India | September 26, 2025 0:00 IST

  In its order, the MHA said the Ladakh activist's nonprofit has 'repeatedly' violated the foreign funding regulations. It further said funds were received in Sonam Wangchuk's personal and joint accounts, which is a direct violation of the FCRA 2010.

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  Speed News: India Successfully Tests Agni-Prime Missile Using Rail-Based Mobile Launcher

  Originals | September 25, 2025 17:33 IST

  India successfully tested the Agni-Prime missile using a rail-based mobile launcher. Additionally, PM Modi addressed the UPITS-2025 in Noida and laid the foundation stone for ₹1,22,100 crore projects in Rajasthan. Get all the latest updates from the day in today's Speed News.