The political equations in Ladakh witnessed a dramatic twist as the National Conference (NC) and the BJP came together in the Kargil Autonomous Hill Development Council (LAHDC-K) to ensure the passage of the Rs.255 crore annual budget for 2026-27, triggering speculation that the over two-and-a-half-year-old NC-Congress alliance in the Council may have effectively collapsed.
The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) and representatives of Ladakh's apex civil society groups on Friday formally signed the minutes of their May 22 meeting, unanimously agreeing to establish a Union Territory-level elected body with executive, legislative and financial powers along with constitutional safeguards under Article 371.
For more than two decades, India’s nuclear doctrine has been treated as a settled matter.
The visits reflect the strong emotional and political resonance that developments in Iran have generated across parts of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh.
Historically in the year following a crisis, the defence budget witnesses a jump, whether it be 1962, ‘65, ‘71, Kargil or Sindoor.
Dhruv Jurel, the latest wicketkeeper to don the India cap at the ongoing third Test against England, found the selectors’ nod after incumbent KS Bharat failed to impress in the first two games, and Ishan Kishan unavailable for selection.
The Congress has so far bagged 8 seats and the BJP 2. One seat has gone to an independent. Results of 21 out of the 26 seats have been declared so far.
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, who is currently on visit to Ladakh region, on Friday visited the Kargil War Memorial in…
Covering the rugged landscape of 104 km on his motorbike, Congress MP Rahul Gandhi reached Kargil on Thursday afternoon on…
The Kargil war, whose anniversary was held last week with the defence minister and all service chiefs honouring those who sacrificed their lives at the war memorial in Drass, had brought to the fore serious shortcomings in India’s management of defence.
