Ladakh: News
Amitabh Bachchan to narrate Farhan Akhtar's '120 Bahadur'?
Bollywood megastar Amitabh Bachchan will lend his voice as a narrator in the much-anticipated movie 120 Bahadur, starring Farhan Akhtar.
Supreme Court to hear plea challenging Sonam Wangchuk's detention today
The Supreme Court will hear a plea filed by Gitanjali J Angmo, wife of climate activist Sonam Wangchuk, challenging his detention under the National Security Act (NSA) over recent violence during protests in Leh.
'Will stay in jail until judicial inquiry launched': Sonam Wangchuk
Sonam Wangchuk, the detained climate activist and education reformer, has said he will remain in Jodhpur Central Jail until an independent judicial inquiry is launched into the recent killings in Ladakh.
No contact since arrest, Sonam Wangchuk's wife moves Supreme Court
Gitanjali Angmo has moved the Supreme Court against her husband Sonam Wangchuk's arrest under the National Security Act (NSA). She is seeking his immediate release and calls his detention "illegal."
26 Ladakhis released in goodwill gesture after violent statehood protests
The Indian government has released 26 men detained during violent protests in Ladakh last week. The protests were sparked by demands for statehood and constitutional safeguards.
Congress slams Centre over killing of ex-serviceman in Ladakh protests
The Congress party has slammed the central government for its handling of recent protests in Ladakh, which resulted in the death of an ex-serviceman.
Sonam Wangchuk under investigation for Pakistan links: Ladakh DGP
Ladakh's Director General of Police (DGP) SD Singh Jamwal has claimed that climate activist Sonam Wangchuk is under investigation for alleged connections with Pakistan.
Internet suspended in Leh after activist Sonam Wangchuk arrested
Internet services have been suspended in Leh following the arrest of climate activist Sonam Wangchuk on Friday.
Ladakh activist Sonam Wangchuk arrested after statehood protest kills 4
Climate activist Sonam Wangchuk has been arrested by the Leh Police, two days after the central government blamed him for inciting a mob with provocative statements.
More trouble for Sonam Wangchuk as CBI probes his institute
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) is conducting a preliminary inquiry to probe Ladakh-based activist Sonam Wangchuk and his Himalayan Institute of Alternatives Ladakh (HIAL) for alleged violations of the Foreign Contribution Regulation Act (FCRA).
Complete shutdown in Kargil after protest in Leh kills 4
Life came to a standstill in Kargil on Thursday after the Kargil Democratic Alliance (KDA) called for a complete shutdown.
Congress leader charged after Centre blames Wangchuk for Ladakh protests
Congress Councilor Phuntsog Stanzin Tsepag has been charged in connection with the violence in Leh, Ladakh on Wednesday, that left four protesters dead and 90 others injured.
'My message of peaceful path failed': Sonam Wangchuk ends strike
Ladakh has been rocked by violent protests demanding statehood and inclusion under the Sixth Schedule of the Constitution.
4 dead, curfew imposed as Ladakh's statehood protests turn hostile
As many as four people died and 70 others were injured when protests in Leh, Ladakh demanding statehood and Sixth Schedule inclusion turned violent on Wednesday.
Ladakh statehood protest turns violent; BJP office torched, stones pelted
Violence erupted in Leh city, Ladakh, on Wednesday as protesters demanding statehood and constitutional safeguards clashed with police.
'Battle of Galwan': Salman braves injuries, prepares for next schedule
Bollywood superstar Salman Khan recently completed his part in a 45-day shooting schedule for his upcoming film, Battle of Galwan.
Salman shoots 'Battle of Galwan' climax sequence in Ladakh
Salman Khan is currently filming his upcoming film, Battle of Galwan, in Leh and Ladakh. Reportedly, the team plans to shoot the crucial climax sequences of the movie in this very schedule, aiming to be done with them within the next two to three weeks.
Chitrangda Singh joins Salman in Leh for 'Battle of Galwan'
Bollywood actor Chitrangda Singh has joined her co-star Salman Khan in Leh, Ladakh, for the next schedule of their upcoming film Battle of Galwan.
Modi invites Xi to BRICS summit in India
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has invited Chinese President Xi Jinping to attend the BRICS Summit in India in 2026.
Ranveer's 'Dhurandhar' shoot halts after 100+ crew members get hospitalized
The shooting of Ranveer Singh's upcoming film Dhurandhar has been halted in Leh, Ladakh, after over 100 crew members were rushed to a hospital due to food poisoning.
Ladakh taps Bollywood to attract global tourists
Ladakh's Lieutenant Governor Kavinder Gupta has announced plans to promote the Union Territory as a world-class tourist destination, using star power.
NASA is growing Ladakh's superfoods in space: Here's why
Seeds of seabuckthorn and Himalayan buckwheat from Ladakh have been sent to the International Space Station (ISS) as part of a NASA experiment.
Boulder hits Army vehicle in Ladakh, kills lieutenant colonel, soldier
A massive boulder fell on an Indian Army vehicle in Leh, Ladakh.
After Salman, Abhimanyu Dassani to lead another Galwan war drama
The 2020 India-China clash in Galwan Valley has inspired several films, including Salman's upcoming Battle of Galwan.
India test-fires nuclear-capable missiles, Prithvi-II and Agni-I; why it's important
India successfully test-fired its nuclear-capable ballistic missiles, Prithvi-2 and Agni-1, on Thursday.
Jaishankar meets Xi Jinping, briefs him on India-China bilateral ties
India's External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar met Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing on Tuesday.
Aamir's 'Sitaare...' gets special screening at world's highest altitude theater
A special screening of Aamir Khan's latest film, Sitaare Zameen Par, was held on Saturday evening at the mobile digital company Picturetime's cinema hall in Ladakh.
'Battle of Galwan': Salman Khan's gritty army officer look unveiled
Bollywood superstar Salman Khan has unveiled his first look from the upcoming film Battle of Galwan.
Centre answers why census was pushed to 2027
The Indian government announced that the long-overdue census will be conducted in two phases before March 1, 2027, last week.
Salman Khan-Apoorva Lakhia's film to begin production in July
Bollywood superstar Salman Khan will begin shooting for his next with director Apoorva Lakhia in July 2025, according to Pinkvilla.
India to experience above-average monsoon in 2025: IMD
India will witness an above-average monsoon in 2025, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has said.
IMD predicts rainfall in several states, longer heatwave in Northwest
The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has released a weather forecast expecting light to heavy rains in several states, and heatwave conditions in others.
'Next Maha Kumbh could be on sand...': Wangchuk to PM
Climate activist Sonam Wangchuk has penned an open letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, raising alarm over the rapid melting of Himalayan glaciers.
Jaishankar meets Chinese foreign minister in Johannesburg
India's Minister of External Affairs S Jaishankar met Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi in Johannesburg on Friday.
Army orders probe into leaked letter criticizing women commanding officers
The Indian Army has ordered a court of inquiry into the leak of an internal letter that slammed the performance of women commanding officers (COs).
China conducts military drills near LAC; India on alert: Reports
China has carried out military exercises close to the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in Eastern Ladakh.
PM Modi to inaugurate Z-Morh tunnel in Jammu and Kashmir
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the Z-Morh tunnel in Sonamarg, Jammu and Kashmir on Monday.
Why a Shivaji statue in Ladakh has sparked a debate
The Indian Army has placed a statue of Maratha king Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj on the bank of Pangong Tso in eastern Ladakh.
Sonam Wangchuk meets fasting farmer leader Jagjit Dallewal
Climate activist Sonam Wangchuk met farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal, who has been on an indefinite hunger strike since November 26, at the Khanauri border protest site on Saturday.
Who's Tashi Namgyal, shepherd who alerted about 1999 Pakistan intrusions
Tashi Namgyal, the Ladakhi shepherd who was instrumental in alerting the Indian Army about Pakistani intrusions during the 1999 Kargil war, passed away on Friday at the age of 58.
Locals to get 95% of jobs in Ladakh, women 1/3rd
The Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has proposed a major initiative for Ladakh; 95% reservation in government jobs for locals.
Rajnath Singh meets Chinese counterpart; review situation at LAC
India's Defence Minister Rajnath Singh met his Chinese counterpart Dong Jun in Vientiane, Laos, on Wednesday.
'120 Bahadur'—Farhan Akhtar honors 1962 war heroes with gritty poster
On the 62nd anniversary of the Battle of Rezang La, actor-director-producer Farhan Akhtar paid tribute to the 120 brave soldiers who laid down their lives in the historic battle of the 1962 Indo-China war.
India, China ministers to meet for 1st time post-border truce
India's Defense Minister Rajnath Singh will meet his Chinese counterpart Dong Jun next week, the first ministerial-level contact since the recent troop disengagement in eastern Ladakh.
J&K Assembly's first session sees chaos over Article 370
The Jammu and Kashmir Assembly met for its first session in six years on Monday, November 4.
Jaishankar hails India-China disengagement as 'welcome step'
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has described the recent disengagement of Indian and Chinese troops at two major friction points in eastern Ladakh as a "welcome step."
ISRO's Mars simulation mission begins in Ladakh: Know its significance
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has launched its first-ever "analog space mission" in Leh and Ladakh.
India, China resume patrolling along LAC after 4 years
After more than four years, Indian and Chinese troops have resumed patrolling along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in eastern Ladakh.
Indian, Chinese troops exchange sweets at LAC on Diwali
Indian and Chinese soldiers deployed along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) celebrated Diwali by exchanging sweets at multiple border points on Thursday.
After LAC disengagement, India's tri-services exercise in eastern sector
India is preparing for a major tri-services military exercise, named "Poorvi Prahaar," in the eastern sector.
India, China begin LAC disengagement, remove temporary tents
India and China have started disengaging troops at the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in eastern Ladakh, CNN-News18 quoted sources as saying.
'Consensus on patrolling...grazing': What Rajnath said on India-China border agreement
India and China agreed this week to disengage troops along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in Ladakh, bringing an end to the 54-month-long military standoff that started with Chinese incursions in April 2020.
Modi, Xi Jinping hold 1st formal talk in 5 years
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping held their first formal talks in five years on Wednesday.
Sonam Wangchuk, 20 others detained for protesting outside Ladakh Bhavan
Climate activist Sonam Wangchuk and around 20 other protesters were detained by the Delhi Police on Sunday.
ECI begins counting of votes for Haryana, J&K election
The counting of votes for the recently concluded assembly elections in Haryana and Jammu & Kashmir began on Tuesday.
Sonam Wangchuk released, says meeting with PM or President soon
Ladakh climate activist Sonam Wangchuk was released on Wednesday after nearly 36 hours in detention.
'Stopped from meeting Sonam Wangchuk': Atishi
Delhi Chief Minister Atishi on Tuesday claimed that she was stopped outside the Bawana Police Station and was not allowed to meet Sonam Wangchuk when she was heading to meet the climate activist demanding autonomy for Ladakh.
After confusion over '75% India-China border dispute sorted,' Jaishankar's clarification
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has clarified his recent statement on the India-China border dispute, stating that the "75% progress" he mentioned referred only to troop disengagement in eastern Ladakh.
Pakistan happy over Congress-NC manifesto, showing support: PM Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday criticized the Congress-National Conference (NC) alliance in Jammu and Kashmir, stating that Pakistan is pleased with their manifesto for the Assembly election.
China announces troop disengagement at 4 border points, including Galwan
China announced on Friday that it has disengaged its troops from four locations in eastern Ladakh, including the Galwan Valley.
75% of disengagement problems with China sorted out: Jaishankar
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has stated that approximately 75% of the "disengagement problems" between India and China along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in eastern Ladakh have been resolved.
Farhan Akhtar is secretly shooting for this film in Ladakh!
Actor and filmmaker Farhan Akhtar created a buzz on social media on Wednesday by sharing a glimpse of his upcoming project, which is being shot in the picturesque region of Ladakh.
Home Ministry announces five new districts in Ladakh
The Ministry of Home Affairs has announced the formation of five new districts in the Union Territory (UT) of Ladakh.
ED seizes ₹1cr in crypto scam raids across north India
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has confiscated ₹1 crore in cash and several incriminating documents, during raids against a fraudulent cryptocurrency firm.
300 families evacuated in Sikkim as land sinks toward river
Nearly 300 families were forced to evacuate from the Mangan district in Sikkim after multiple buildings collapsed due to land subsidence toward the Teesta River, PTI reported on Friday.
Images show Chinese bridge across Pangong Lake in use
China has successfully completed the construction of a 400-meter bridge across Pangong Lake, according to high-resolution satellite images accessed by NDTV on July 22.
All about world's highest tunnel Shikun La that Modi inaugurated
Prime Minister Narendra Modi virtually carried out the first blast of the Shinkun La Tunnel project on Kargil Vijay Diwas on Friday.
India, China agree to expedite troop withdrawal from disputed border
India and China have pledged to urgently initiate the withdrawal of their respective troops stationed along the disputed border known as the Line of Actual Control (LAC).