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Wednesday, February 18, 2026
TopicLadakh protests

Topic: Ladakh protests

In SC, Centre reluctant to share grounds of Wangchuk’s arrest, accuses wife Gitanjali of creating ‘hype’

Angmo has challenged Wangchuk’s detention in top court. Solicitor General says grounds disclosed to Wangchuk himself, no provision in law requires detaining authorities to share with family.

Inside Wangchuk’s havens of learning, now in govt crosshairs—ice hockey, DIY labs & growing your own food

For years, SECMOL & HIAL, founded by Sonam Wangchuk and wife, among others, offered students a unique approach to learning. Both are now on govt’s radar over alleged FCRA violations.

Ladakh solution requires Modi govt to go against its instincts—and devolve power to people

India was fighting both China and Pakistan during Operation Sindoor. In such a situation, it is utter folly to alienate key border regions like Ladakh and Manipur.

Sonam Wangchuk’s wife in Delhi. ‘Not allowed to speak to him, felt like I was under house arrest’

Gitanjali Angmo says she plans to meet senior lawyers in Delhi for her husband’s case. Sonam Wangchuk was detained under NSA and moved to Jodhpur jail last week.

ThePrint photos of the week: Leh protests, World Para Athletics in Delhi & GST ‘bachat’ kicks in

New Delhi: From tense scenes in Leh amid violent protests, to a grand opening ceremony of World Para Athletics Championship in the national capital,...

Silence in Ladakh after Wangchuk’s arrest. Youth agitation stares at uncertain future

Wednesday’s violence highlights a fresh wrinkle in Ladakh’s political history that has not been seen in the past four decades.

Ladakh cops deny direct role of Congress councillor in violence, hunt on for 2 persons of interest

SSP says Wednesday’s protest and subsequent violence triggered by emotional speeches given by various persons. Over 40 people apprehended so far, including ex-servicemen.

On Camera

Telangana spoke up for Muslim vendor who was attacked. South is different from the North

A poor Muslim man from Kurnool, selling khoya buns during the Medaram Jatara in Telangana, was harassed by some YouTubers and surrounded by a mob over allegations of 'food jihad'.

Venezuela crude returns to India’s oil basket. But only as ‘supplementary’ supply

Indian refiners are testing Venezuelan barrels again as Russian supply sinks, but analysts say volumes will remain limited due to refinery constraints & supply capacity.

US military commander, envoy Sergio Gor visit Indian Army Western Command, Bengaluru next

At the Western Army Command, the American delegation was briefed on the capabilities of the formation, past operations and the path ahead.

The new Great Game—Trump’s playing for time, China for leverage & India for wiggle room

This is the game every nation is now learning to play. Some are finding new allies or seeing value among nations where they’d seen marginal interest. The starkest example is India & Europe.