Ladakh

DNA: Why Chinese soldiers object to the birthday celebration of Dalai Lama?

Chinese soldiers and some civilians entered inside "Indian" territory along the Line of Actual Control in ​​Ladakh's Demchok area and objected against the ongoing birthday celebrations of the Dalai Lama. To stop the ceremony, the PLA personnel shouted at the local people and asked them to stop the ceremony. However, the locals remained adamant and the celebrations continued throughout the day.

Jul 13, 2021, 21:58 PM IST

Bollywood Breaking: Aamir Khan and team face allegations of littering in Ladakh!

Aamir Khan, Kiran Rao, their 'Lal Singh Chaddha' team are currently on target for spreading filth in Ladakh. In fact, he is camping in Wakha village for the shooting of his film, where his team has allegedly created a lot of filth.

Jul 13, 2021, 15:36 PM IST

Chinese soldiers infiltrated in Demchok, Ladakh

Chinese soldiers have infiltrated in Demchok, Ladakh. This incursion is the result of Chinese resentment after the birthday of the Dalai Lama.

Jul 13, 2021, 13:54 PM IST

India-China status quo in eastern Ladakh will be achieved in a gradual manner: CDS Bipin Rawat

In an address at a think-tank, CDS Gen Bipin Rawat, at the same time, said that India must remain prepared for "any misadventure" and respond accordingly as it has done in the past.

Jul 02, 2021, 17:44 PM IST

Heatwave sweeps north India with mercury over 30-degree mark in Himachal, Ladakh

According to IMD data, Drass, which is one of the coldest places in the country recorded a high of 22.6 degrees Celsius.

Jul 01, 2021, 23:38 PM IST

Madhya Pradesh to take legal action against Twitter over distorted India map

The social media platform had late on Monday removed the distorted map from its site.

Jun 29, 2021, 18:54 PM IST

Twitter withdraws incorrect map showing Jammu and Kashmir, Ladakh outside India

On late Monday night, the global map which earlier appeared under the 'Career' section of Twitter website under the header ‘Tweep Life' was removed completely from the webpage.

Jun 28, 2021, 22:48 PM IST

DNA: Not Pakistan, now China is India's enemy number 1?

The Indian Army has deployed 2 lakh soldiers on the border of India and China and this is the largest deployment in this area so far. In this segment of DNA, we will talk about this historic reorientation of the Indian Army on LAC.

Jun 28, 2021, 22:02 PM IST

Twitter website displays distorted map of India, Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh shown as separate country

The US digital giant has been engaged in a tussle with the Indian government over the new social media rules. The government has slammed Twitter for deliberate defiance and failure to comply with the country's new IT rules, which has led to the microblogging platform losing its legal shield as an intermediary in India, and becoming liable for users posting any unlawful content.

Jun 28, 2021, 17:19 PM IST

Twitter tampered with the map of India in the world map, J&K and Ladakh were shown as separate countries

India's map has been tampered with in the world map by Twitter. In fact, in the map of India on Twitter's website, instead of showing Jammu-Kashmir and Ladakh as part of India, a separate country has been shown.

Jun 28, 2021, 16:22 PM IST

Defense Minister warns enemies from Ladakh, "It is not acceptable to show anyone's eyes to India"

Defense Minister Rajnath Singh on Monday cited terrorism and lack of social and economic development as the primary reasons behind the government's decision to make Ladakh a union territory. "The incidents of terrorism have come down after the area was made a union territory," Singh said.

Jun 28, 2021, 16:22 PM IST

Twitter tampered with the map of India in the world map, J&K and Ladakh were shown as separate countries

India's map has been tampered with in the world map by Twitter. In fact, in the map of India on Twitter's website, instead of showing Jammu-Kashmir and Ladakh as part of India, a separate country has been shown.

Jun 28, 2021, 14:56 PM IST

Defense Minister warns enemies from Ladakh, "It is not acceptable to show anyone's eyes to India"

Defense Minister Rajnath Singh on Monday cited terrorism and lack of social and economic development as the primary reasons behind the government's decision to make Ladakh a union territory. "The incidents of terrorism have come down after the area was made a union territory," Singh said.

Jun 28, 2021, 14:06 PM IST

With eye on China, India shifts 50,000 additional troops to border in historic move: Report

The reorientation means that India will have more troops acclimatized to fight in the high-altitude Himalayan areas, while the number of troops destined exclusively for the western border with Pakistan will see a gradual decline.

Jun 28, 2021, 11:14 AM IST

Defense Minister Rajnath Singh to reach the Forward Post on the second day of his Ladakh tour

Defense Minister Rajnath Singh is on a three-day visit to Ladakh, where he will review projects after holding a meeting with Army personnel. Defense Minister Rajnath Singh also met veterans of the Indian Army on the first day of his Ladakh visit.

Jun 28, 2021, 08:42 AM IST

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh to visit Ladakh tomorrow

India's Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will be on a visit to the union territory of Ladakh from Sunday. The visit will have BRO infrastructure programmes as the key focus. 

Jun 26, 2021, 12:47 PM IST

Ladakh administration renovating Rezang La memorial on Sino-Indian border

The UT administration along with the Indian Army is renovating the Rezang La memorial, situated in Chushul in Ladakh, and we hope for its timely completion this year, Lieutenant Governor R K Mathur said.

Jun 25, 2021, 14:53 PM IST

Indian Army plans to buy 1,750 Futuristic Infantry Combat Vehicles, 350 light tanks for deployment in high altitude areas

The FICV project has been in plans for a long time and the need for a modern troops carrier equipped with tank-busting capabilities was felt during the recent Ladakh conflict.

Jun 24, 2021, 14:26 PM IST

People worried about future without protection of Article 370: Ladakh BJP leaders demand legislature, constitutional safeguards

A group of political and social leaders including Ladakh BJP MP Jamyang Tsering Namgyal, veteran party leader Thupstan Chhewang on Wednesday (June 23) demanded for a legislature in the union territory of Ladakh and sought protection in land ownership, job reservation etc. which they enjoyed under Article 370 and Article 35A.

Jun 23, 2021, 22:05 PM IST

Chinese Army realised it needs better training, preparation after Galwan clash, Ladakh faceoff: CDS Bipin Rawat

General Rawat said that India is keeping to keep a watch on all activities of China in the region and Indian soldiers are very adept in fighting in the region.

Jun 23, 2021, 12:12 PM IST