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.
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.
While protesters in Ladakh are demanding protection under Sixth Schedule, govt officials say the schedule may give greater autonomy in principle but comes with its own challenges.
It’s been more than a month since people in Ladakh gathered in Leh for a peaceful protest to demand statehood, separate legislature & inclusion of UT in Sixth Schedule.
From 1947 until now, we as a nation have accommodated democratic aspirations by making necessary adjustments in our maps, boundaries, and special provisions. Let’s do the same for Ladakh
Brig. B. D. Mishra (retd.), who took over from L-G R. K. Mathur, has a tough task in hand. Agitators are up against bureaucracy rule & bent on four core demands including statehood.
Ladakh battled to become a Union territory for decades, but reality since 2019 has been bleak, say protestors, who are demanding its inclusion under 6th Schedule of Constitution.
Wangchuk has been on fast for last five days in sub-zero temperatures to highlight Ladakh's vulnerability to climate change & its link to rights accorded in Sixth Schedule.
Wangchuk claims was asked to sign bond under section 107 of CrPC. He is demanding 6th Schedule for Ladakh, and govt’s intervention against mining & unplanned development in region.
Forget comparing it with classics like Hrithik’s Ek Pal Ka Jeena or the slick title track of Dhoom 2, Janaab-e-Aali does not even come close to Ghungroo.
India’s industrial output growth saw a 10-month low in June, with Index of Industrial Production (IIP) growing by mere 1.5% as against 1.9% in May 2025.
Standing up to America is usually not a personal risk for a leader in India. Any suggestions of foreign pressure unites India behind who they see as leading them in that fight.
The whole of Mizoram must be placed under President’s Rule.
For far too long the state of Mizoram has been flouting Union government’s orders and directives, especially those pertaining to hosting refugees from Myanmar.
The whole of Mizoram must be placed under President’s Rule.
For far too long the state of Mizoram has been flouting Union government’s orders and directives, especially those pertaining to hosting refugees from Myanmar.