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Topic: Ladakh

As trust deficit lingers, India & China prepare for another harsh winter deployment in Ladakh

Forward deployment to continue even though India & China are expected to make forward movement in Hot Springs, last unresolved face-off site, during next corps commander talks.

India says doesn’t believe in ‘clash of civilisations’ but China must end Ladakh conflict

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar told his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi that India-China ties will remain at a 'low ebb' until their military confrontation in Ladakh is resolved.

Wildlife board nod to 10 roads near Indo-China border in Ladakh over ‘strategic importance’

NWBL, however, recommends imposing a 2% ‘fine’ as a ‘mitigation’ measure for pursuing development work inside eco-sensitive zones.  

This Manipur artist is building a ‘tattoo village’ to revive Nagaland’s dying art

Snippets from the vibrant Northeast that capture politics, culture, society and more in the eight states.

India & China finally disengage in Gogra, temporary structures removed, ‘buffer zone made’

The development comes days after 12th round of corps-commander-level talks between India & China, which were held on 31 July on Chinese side of the LAC.

India-China military talks constructive, both sides agreed to resolve Ladakh issue: MEA

MEA spokesperson Arindam Bagchi said the 12th round of military talks, the two sides had 'in-depth exchange' of views on eastern Ladakh row relating to disengagement of troops.

Education minister introduces bill in Lok Sabha for setting up central university in Ladakh

The Central Universities (Amendment) Bill, 2021 is meant to increase in accessibility and quality of higher education in the Union territory, Dharmendra Pradhan said in a statement.

Kargil, Leh districts join hands to push for statehood, constitutional safeguards in Ladakh

The Leh-based Apex Body of People's Movement for 6th Schedule and Kargil Democratic Alliance (KDA) leaders will also seek one more Lok Sabha seat and two Rajya Sabha seats for Ladakh.

From doctor who partied in London to politician jailed in J&K — Farooq Abdullah’s many moments

Former Jammu & Kashmir CM Farooq Abdullah reminisces about his life so far as he talks to ThePrint, notes that change is inevitable, but warns that govt should rethink its Article 370 decision.

Salute soldiers who died for country’s safety, says President Kovind on Kargil Vijay Diwas

President Ram Nath Kovind, while paying homage to armed forces at Jammu and Kashmir's Dagger War Memorial, said it evokes profound respect for troops safeguarding our borders.

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Bihar is a state of opportunities, not challenges. Land record portal to water atlas

Under Nitish Kumar’s visionary Jal-Jeevan-Hariyali Mission, Bihar became the first Indian state to launch the Gazetteer-cum-Atlas of Water Bodies, mapping over 550 rivers, 4,500 wetlands, and 1.06 lakh ponds.

Easy loans, uneasy ‘debt traps’. Women harassed by private lenders ask ‘who will restore lost dignity?’

A public meeting, where the women voiced their protest, took place this month in Delhi, grounded on the findings of an AIDWA survey, covering 9,000 women borrowers.

Post-Sindoor, joint doctrine tasks Special Forces with fighting info warfare & countering propaganda

Joint Doctrine for Special Forces Operations, released Wednesday, also outlines plans for the future expansion of AFSOD and the creation of Joint Service Training Institutes.

That Oval Office picture for ages deserves closer Indian reading, with a geopolitical lens

Putin sees this as a victory. Europeans have decided to deal with Trump on his terms for the sake of the larger Western alliance. We look at the lessons for us in India.