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TopicSixth Schedule

Topic: Sixth Schedule

Why Meghalaya’s Garo Hills have been on the boil ahead of tribal council polls

Meghalaya's Garo Hills Autonomous District Council is among the few councils in the Northeast region that still have a handful of unreserved seats.

Behind Ladakh’s demand for Sixth Schedule, a decades-old fight for identity & a place at the table

As Ladakh recovers from tragedy of 24 September violence, demands for statehood & Sixth Schedule protections persist. People fear loss of cultural identity, land rights & ecological balance.

Sonam Wangchuk arrested under NSA. Ladakh DGP cites ‘Congress, provocative speeches, Nepal & Islamabad’

Wangchuk was expected to address the press in Leh. His office earlier in the day said he would do so virtually but the activist was arrested before he could address the press.

‘Police fired in self defence’—Leh violence leaves 4 dead, MHA says Wangchuk ‘instigated’ unrest

Protests over demands for statehood & extension of the Sixth Schedule to Ladakh turned violent Wednesday. Protesters torched the local BJP office and a police van.

Mizoram’s Chakma council has had 7 heads since 2018. Why VK Singh won’t have the 8th as BJP loses power

The executive committee of the council, formed in 1972 under the Sixth Schedule, has been in a state of constant political flux since May 2018.

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.

Why Ladakh is angry with central govt — power dynamics, joblessness & ecological concern

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.

Protest, prayer & perseverance — glimpses from protest in Leh to demand Sixth Schedule for Ladakh

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.

Ladakh protest for Sixth Schedule has hit an impasse. Govt should propose middle ground

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

Why changing Ladakh L-G may not be enough to cool agitation — ‘feeding uncertainty’

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.

On Camera

New promo video by PLA Navy is a teaser of China’s deep blue capabilities

Rather than functioning as conventional propaganda, the video operates as a device for interpretation, subtly shaping expectations about future developments in China’s naval trajectory.

Adani’s giant copper plant hits technical setbacks in first year

The 500,000 tonne-per-year plant produced just 94,000 tonnes of refined copper from April 2025 to February this year.

Indian drone tech company ideaForge signs MoU with Japanese firm to develop next-gen AI powered drones

By pairing Indian drone engineering with Japanese semiconductor expertise, the two firms aim to develop more advanced autonomous systems tailored to both defence & commercial use.

Trump, Netanyahu’s Iran gamble: The regime change rebound

American objectives are unmet. They neither have muscle nor motivation to resume the war. As for Iran, the regime didn’t just survive, it’s now led by more radical individuals.