Ladakh
Chinese National Detained in Kashmir After Unauthorized Entry and Suspicious Searches on CRPF and Article 370
Dec 08, 2025 12:32 pm CST
A 29-year-old Chinese national was detained in Kashmir after entering restricted areas without authorization. Security agencies apprehended Hu Congtai following suspicious internet activity, discovering searches related to CRPF deployments and Article 370 on his phone. Despite having a limited tourist visa, he traveled to Ladakh and Kashmir, visiting sensitive locations and staying in unregistered accommodations before authorities intervened.
India's Defence Minister Highlights Restraint in Operation Sindoor While Emphasizing Border Connectivity Importance
Dec 07, 2025 06:46 pm CST
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh praised the Indian armed forces for their restraint during Operation Sindoor following the Pahalgam terror attack, while inaugurating 125 BRO infrastructure projects. He emphasized how improved connectivity in border areas enhances national security and contributes to economic growth, highlighting the 8.2% GDP expansion partly enabled by strengthened communication networks.
Ladakh's Democratic Crisis: Hill Council Term Ends Without Election Plans
Oct 31, 2025 08:20 pm CST
The Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council's term has ended without scheduled elections, eliminating the region's last democratic institution as locals continue fighting for statehood and constitutional protections. Since becoming a Union Territory in 2019, Ladakh has experienced diminishing local governance powers, with recent protests turning violent after the BJP allegedly abandoned promises to implement the Sixth Schedule.
Ladakh's Critical Role in India's National Security: A Veteran Air Force Officer's Perspective
Oct 08, 2025 07:53 pm CST
In this reflective account, a retired Air Vice Marshal of the Indian Air Force shares his four-decade connection with Ladakh and expresses concern over recent unrest in the region. The author highlights the strategic importance of Ladakh's resilient people, their historical contributions to India's security, and the need for reconciliation following violent protests that resulted in civilian casualties. The piece emphasizes how Ladakhis have supported military operations in extreme conditions and argues that maintaining strong civil-military relations in this border region is essential for India's national security posture.
Sonam Wangchuk Appeals for Peaceful Protest While Detained Under National Security Act in Ladakh Statehood Movement
Oct 05, 2025 04:15 pm CST
Activist Sonam Wangchuk, detained under the National Security Act following violent protests in Ladakh, has issued a statement advocating for peace and Gandhian non-violence while maintaining his support for Ladakh's statehood demands and constitutional protections. His wife has filed a petition with the Supreme Court challenging his detention as the movement for Ladakh's autonomy continues.
Ladakh Schools and Shops Reopen as Region Recovers from Recent Violence
Oct 03, 2025 02:48 am CST
Educational institutions up to Class 8 and local businesses in Leh, Ladakh are set to reopen following a gradual return to normalcy after violent clashes that resulted in four fatalities on September 24. Authorities have implemented phased curfew relaxations while maintaining prohibitory orders against gatherings as the region continues its recovery process.
Omar Abdullah Criticizes Central Government for Breaking Statehood Promises to J&K and Ladakh
Sep 29, 2025 04:52 pm CST
Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has accused the central government of failing to honor its commitments on restoring statehood to both J&K and Ladakh, deepening public mistrust despite high electoral participation. Speaking at journalist Harinder Baweja's book launch, Abdullah highlighted the government's unfulfilled three-stage roadmap and questioned why statehood restoration appears contingent on cross-border events rather than democratic principles.
Ladakh Activists Demand Sonam Wangchuk's Release After Climate Conference Controversy
Sep 29, 2025 04:50 pm CST
Activists from Ladakh are demanding the immediate release of environmental leader Sonam Wangchuk, who was detained under the National Security Act following his attendance at a UN climate conference in Pakistan. The Kargil Democratic Alliance questions the government's contradictory stance on Pakistan relations while reiterating demands for Ladakh's statehood and constitutional protections under the Sixth Schedule.
Congress Leader Charged Over Ladakh Violence, BJP Claims He Was Part Of Mob
Sep 25, 2025 01:33 pm CST
Congress Councilor Phuntsog Stanzin Tsepag has been charged over the massive violence in Ladakh yesterday, for which the government has blamed climate activist Sonam Wangchuk and his provocative speeches.
General Anil Chauhan: Air Force Use in 1962 War Would Have Significantly Impeded Chinese Offensive
Sep 25, 2025 12:55 pm CST
Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan reflects on strategic lessons from the 1962 Sino-Indian war, stating that deploying air power would have substantially slowed Chinese advances. Speaking at the release of Lt Gen Thorat's revised autobiography "Reveille to Retreat," he critiqued the uniform application of forward policy across different terrains and highlighted how military thinking has evolved since then, as demonstrated by recent operations like Operation Sindoor.