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Topic: Ladakh

Shivaji statue in Ladakh is part of an unfortunate trend. Indian Army must introspect

The most suitable place to honour Shivaji would have been Leh. As a regimental icon of the Maratha Light Infantry, his reverence should have been restricted to the unit area or the posts.

Shivaji statue has no relevance in Ladakh. Gen Zorawar is a bigger hero there

The Chushul councillor has complained that the statue of Shivaji was erected without any local consultations, questioning its relevance to the region. He just has to read the 2003 judgment.

From 1st CISF Mahila battalion to ‘success’ in counter-LWE ops—MHA hails 2024 as ‘historic’ year

In year-end statement, MHA also listed implementation of new criminal laws, successful conduct of elections in J&K and crackdown on drugs-terror nexus among its achievements.

95% govt job quota for Ladakhis, reservation for women in hill councils: Takeaways from Ladakh HPC meet

The HPC, chaired by MoS Home Nityanand Rai, met leaders from Leh & Kargil to discuss key demands, including that of statehood.

Indian Army’s first brush with the PLA was in 1951. The windfall was Chushul airfield

The incident of 1951 in Ladakh's Chushul is a lesser-known historical fact. It was India's first brush with the PLA under unusual circumstances.

Global media takes note of Kashmir’s mandate on BJP & Ladakh people’s quest for autonomy

In UP & Himachal, International media notes, it's now mandatory for restaurants to publicly display names of owners & employees, a move seen as an attack on Muslim workers & establishments.

Anger & indefinite fast, Ladakhis continue protests in detention after their ‘Delhi Chalo’ march stopped

Climate activist Sonam Wangchuk, 130 others were detained Monday night at Delhi-Singhu border. They are demanding 6th Schedule that would give tribals a greater say in administration.

A journey through Ladakh—Thiksey Monastery and the many stories within it

Thiksey was established in the mid-fifteenth century by Pon Sherab Raspa, nephew of the monk Je Tsongkhapa, who founded the Gelugpa order.

‘No territory lost to China, will defend to the last man,’ says Ladakh LG, praises Modi’s ‘willpower’

India has also demanded the Chinese pull back troops to pre-May 2020 positions, a demand that's become weaker with the realisation that forward deployment along LAC is now the new normal.

With winter coming, here’s what it takes to keep the Army marching in eastern Ladakh

Winter season is declared in Ladakh starting 15 November and the Army has to stock up for the next six months as the passes in the region shut down due to heavy snowfall.

On Camera

1948 need not define Gaza’s destiny. Arabs and Israelis must learn to live together

When Israelis pushed out Arabs in 1948, they didn’t think that embittered refugees would turn into a permanent threat to their new state. This was a catastrophic miscalculation.

60% increase in India’s carbon emissions by 2050, coal to remain top energy source: BP Energy Outlook

The country will account for 12 percent of global energy demand by 2050 from 7 percent in 2023, adds BP report.

ISKP & Lashkar converging under aegis of Pakistan’s ISI to take on Baloch fighters

ISKP, a sub-continental branch of the Islamic State, is said to have vowed to extend operations in Kashmir, on encouragement from Pakistan’s security establishment.

How Pakistan thinks: Army for hire, ideology of convenience

Pakistan’s army has been a rentier force available to a reasonable bidder. It has never come to the aid of any Muslims including Palestinians or the Gazans, except making noises here and there.