Ladakh: News
'Battle of Galwan': Vipin Bhardwaj recalls shooting amid floods
Vipin Bhardwaj, who plays an important role in the upcoming film Battle of Galwan, recently opened up about his experience working on the project.
'1963 Pakistan-China...agreement illegal': Army chief rejects Beijing's Shaksgam Valley claim
Indian Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi has rejected China's claims over the Shaksgam Valley, calling a 1963 boundary agreement between Pakistan and China illegal.
'Dhurandhar' tax-free in Ladakh, announces LG Kavinder Gupta
Kavinder Gupta, the Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh, has declared the Bollywood movie Dhurandhar tax-free in the Union Territory on Friday.
Census 2027 in 2 phases; Union Cabinet approves ₹11,718cr budget
The Union Cabinet has approved a budget of ₹11,718.24 crore for the Census of India 2027.
Cold wave grips J&K: Srinagar shivers at -4.4°C, Anantnag -5.7°C
Srinagar, the summer capital of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K), recorded its coldest night of the season so far with a temperature of -4.4°C on Wednesday.
Farhan's '120 Bahadur' makes record with highest-altitude screening in Ladakh
Farhan Akhtar's latest film 120 Bahadur is set to make history with a screening at the Rezang La War Memorial Auditorium in Chushul village, Ladakh.
Delhi HC to hear PIL against '120 Bahadur' next week
The Delhi High Court has scheduled a hearing for November 26 on a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) challenging the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) certificate granted to the upcoming Bollywood film, 120 Bahadur.
'120 Bahadur' director reveals 6-year journey of making war drama
Farhan Akhtar's upcoming war drama, 120 Bahadur, is one of the most-awaited films. It narrates the story of the Battle of Rezang La.
India's highest airfield, Nyoma in Ladakh, becomes fully operational
India's highest airfield, the Nyoma Advanced Landing Ground (ALG), has become fully operational.
India, China hold talks on management of LAC's western sector
India and China held a new round of talks to de-escalate tensions along the western sector of the Line of Actual Control (LAC), the Chinese defense ministry announced on Wednesday.
The ultimate Ladakh rafting adventure guide
Rafting in Ladakh is an adventure of a lifetime, especially on the Zanskar River.
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.