Ladakh: News
15 Apr 2025
KeralaIndia to experience above-average monsoon in 2025: IMD
India will witness an above-average monsoon in 2025, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has said.
26 Mar 2025
Arunachal PradeshIMD 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.
26 Feb 2025
Narendra Modi'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.
21 Feb 2025
ChinaJaishankar meets Chinese foreign minister in Johannesburg
India's Minister of External Affairs S Jaishankar met Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi in Johannesburg on Friday.
14 Jan 2025
Indian ArmyArmy 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).
13 Jan 2025
ChinaChina 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.
12 Jan 2025
Jammu And KashmirPM 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.
30 Dec 2024
Chhatrapati Shivaji MaharajWhy 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.
29 Dec 2024
Droupadi MurmuSonam 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.
22 Dec 2024
Indian ArmyWho'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.
04 Dec 2024
Article 370Locals 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.
20 Nov 2024
LaosRajnath 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.
18 Nov 2024
Farhan Akhtar'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.
15 Nov 2024
ChinaIndia, 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.
04 Nov 2024
Article 370J&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.
04 Nov 2024
ChinaJaishankar 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."
01 Nov 2024
GaganyaanISRO'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.
01 Nov 2024
Indian ArmyIndia, 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.
31 Oct 2024
DiwaliIndian, 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.
30 Oct 2024
ChinaAfter 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.
25 Oct 2024
ChinaIndia, 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.
24 Oct 2024
China'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.
23 Oct 2024
BeijingModi, 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.
13 Oct 2024
Delhi PoliceSonam 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.
07 Oct 2024
Article 370ECI 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.
03 Oct 2024
Rahul GandhiSonam Wangchuk released, says meeting with PM or President soon
Ladakh climate activist Sonam Wangchuk was released on Wednesday after nearly 36 hours in detention.
01 Oct 2024
Atishi'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.
25 Sep 2024
ChinaAfter 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.
19 Sep 2024
Article 370Pakistan 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.
14 Sep 2024
Ajit DovalChina 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.
13 Sep 2024
Ajit Doval75% 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.
28 Aug 2024
DonFarhan 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.
26 Aug 2024
Amit ShahHome 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.
04 Aug 2024
Enforcement Directorate (ED)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.
02 Aug 2024
Arunachal Pradesh300 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.
30 Jul 2024
ChinaImages 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.
26 Jul 2024
Himachal PradeshAll 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.
26 Jul 2024
Arunachal PradeshIndia, 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).
26 Jul 2024
Indian ArmyExplained: How India conquered Kargil's harsh conditions in 1999
On July 26, 1999, India celebrated victory over Pakistan in the Kargil War.
25 Jul 2024
Jammu And KashmirUS advises Americans in India not to visit these states
The United States Department of State has revised its travel advisory for American citizens in India, as per an announcement made on Tuesday.
