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Scientists identify Ladakh as potential analogue research site to conduct Moon, Mars mission studies

Scientists have pitched Ladakh as ideal site for India’s 1st analogue research station. Analogue research station is a place that has conditions similar to planet or planetary body.

First-ever ED raids in Ladakh in ‘fake’ crypto case, over 2,500 investors duped of Rs 7 crore

Raids conducted in Leh, Jammu districts & Haryana’s Sonipat at premises linked to Leh residents who allegedly sold fake crypto currency. They bought large parcels of land instead in Jammu.

China’s Pangong Tso bridge, capable of carrying tanks, completed in Eastern Ladakh

ThePrint was first to report in January 2022 that China’s PLA was building bridge over Pangong Tso on its territory in Khurnak, the narrowest part of the lake.

Ladakh’s ancient rock art is being demolished for development. Few hidden trails remain

In ‘Speaking Stones’, Ahtushi Deshpande brings Ladakh’s rock art to life with 260 photographs.

108-kg gold seized in Ladakh was sourced from Europe, Asia & Middle East, new route used for smuggling

Consignment was being illegally brought through route in eastern Ladakh, which security forces suspect must have been in use for some time.

Ahead of Modi’s visit, inconsistencies surface in Russian state-backed media’s stand on Kashmir

Both Sputnik and Russia Today (RT), state-backed media houses and the Russian ministry of foreign affairs have inconsistent depictions of Jammu and Kashmir across their websites.

Ladakh achieves Full Functional Literacy

ULLAS scheme propels union territory past 97% literacy mark.

Kargil vs Leh, NC-Congress rebellion, protest against Modi govt — key factors as Ladakh votes Monday

For past few months, Leh & Kargil are united over four demands including statehood. In 2014 & 2019, split in Kargil votes gave Buddhists an edge when it came to electing their MP.

BJP went back on 2019 Sixth Schedule promise. Will continue with our movement, says Sonam Wangchuk

Initially happy with the abrogation of article 370 and for Ladakh's 'own existence', Wangchuk said, that locals are now concerned about safeguards for both land and ecology.

SubscriberWrites: Navigating Ladakh’s Political Landscape

The existing Autonomous Hill Council did not have legislative powers, hence reducing the people of Ladakh to powerless subjects with just 1 Member of parliament.

On Camera

Sergio Gor as US envoy raises red flags. Delhi must read the signal, be optimistic

Delhi must see opportunity in the new envoy, to be prepared for hurdles, yet be forward-looking and free of preconceived notions that could spoil any chances of a breakthrough.

New insolvency frameworks to shorter timelines, how 2025 amendment bill proposes to transform IBC

New bill aims to fix key issues with IBC 2016, including delays & patchy implementation, and protect creditors, with window for genuine promoters to retain control of their companies.

CDS on differences on theaterisation—views welcome, final call to be in nation’s best interests

The Navy has always been on board with the theaterisation plan, but the Air Force feels splitting up air assets into several theatre commands is futile & will tie up critical systems.

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.