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MEA spokesperson Arindam Bagchi appointed India's ambassador to UN in Geneva

It is learnt that around four senior diplomats, including joint secretary (G20) Nagaraj Naidu Kakanur and high commissioner to Mauritius K. Nandini Singla are being considered for the post of MEA spokesperson.

The Hindu

A message from Ladakh

The recent elections to one of the twin hill councils of Leh and Kargil, the Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council-Kargil (LAHDC-K), only brought to the fore a political barcode that needs closer scrutiny for clarity.

The Hindu

India, China agree to maintain momentum of ‘dialogue and negotiations’

The 20th round of corps commander-level India-China talks at the Chushul-Moldo border meeting point on the Indian side failed to make any headway to end the stand-off along the Line of Actual Control in eastern Ladakh.

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Local sentiments: On the Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council-Kargil election

The larger message sent by the voters in Kargil is that the final status of Ladakh remains an emotive issue

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Kargil results make BJP’s bid for Ladakh parliament seat an uphill task in 2024

BJP's poor performance in LAHDC-K elections weakens its grip in Ladakh, making it an uphill task to retain Lok Sabha seat in 2024. BJP won two seats with narrow margins, posed stiff fight in Padum constituency. Despite senior BJP leaders campaigning, party faces backlash from Buddhist population for failing to…

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Omar Abdullah asks EC to spell out factors delaying Jammu and Kashmir polls

The former J&K Chief Minister Omar Abdullah asked the EC to spell out the factors for not holding elections in J&K. Read more on The Hindu

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NC-Congress alliance sweeps Kargil election with 22 of 26 seats; BJP wins two

NC-Congress alliance sweeps LAHDC-K polls, wins 19 of 26 seats; BJP wins two. NC-Congress fielded candidates against each other in "friendly contests". BJP increased tally by one seat compared to 2018.

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ITBP on alert, conducting patrols along China border: Home Ministry

ITBP conducted 2,899 patrols along the China border between April and December 2022 to ensure security and remain vigilant. 47 new border outposts and 12 staging camps are being built in Arunachal Pradesh, while 25 strategic roads have been built and 32 are under construction.

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Kargil migrant voters flood back as discontent is palpable

Kargil's migrant population of over 6,000 students and professionals returned to vote in record numbers (78%) in the LAHDC-K polls, 8% higher than 2018. Families like Muzaffar Ali's from Kaksar village, with 23 eligible members, and Muhammad Hamza, a tour operator in New Delhi, rushed back to cast their votes.…

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In first polls post-370, Kargil hill council elections sees over 78% turnout

The counting of votes is scheduled for October 8 and the new council will be in place before October 11

The Hindu

Kargil sees first post-370 polls; big stakes for BJP, Congress, NC

BJP, NC, Congress face test in Ladakh's LAHDC-K polls. BJP hopes to increase its tally from one seat won in 2018, while NC seeks to restore its regional status. Congress, part of India Alliance, aims to reinvigorate its cadre. KDA fights for statehood & constitutional protection for land & jobs.

The Hindu

BJP highlights post-2019 development to win votes in Kargil council polls

BJP focuses on dev. projects in Ladakh after 2019 abrogation of Art. 370 & readjustment as UT. Election team gives final push to campaign. BJP's main poll plank is dev. work undertaken by Centre since 2019. BJP leaders seek votes for promoting dev. People of Kargil to vote en masse…

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Vote in upcoming Kargil polls to convey your verdict on August 5, 2019: Omar Abdullah

The Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council-Kargil (LAHDC-K) elections are scheduled for October 4, 2023. The elections will see a fight between the BJP and the NC-Congress combine for a 30-member council, with 26 seats filled through voting while four members are nominated.

The Hindu

84 artists conferred with the Sangeet Natak Akademi Amrit Awards

VP Dhankhar presents Amrit Awards to 84 artistes for preserving Indian culture, honouring those who have not been accorded national recognition in 75 yrs. Awardees from diverse fields of performing arts incl. theatre, music, playwriting, folk music & dance. Awardees from 15 states incl. J&K, Goa, Jharkhand, Ladakh, Andhra Pradesh,…

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Indian troops defending every inch of border with China, says Ladakh Lieutenant Governor

Indian troops defend every inch of border with China; no land taken over. Infrastructure development in Ladakh (roads, helipads, airfields, tunnels, bridges) to catch up with China in 4-5 yrs. China has nefarious policy to contain, threaten, coerce India. Rahul Gandhi's remarks that China has taken away land false; no…

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Explained | What is the battle over the ‘plough’ symbol in Ladakh?

SC reprimands Ladakh admin for delaying NC's 'plough' symbol for LAHDC-K polls. Dismissing appeal, SC sets aside earlier polling date and orders ₹1 lakh costs. New date Oct 4. NC accused admin of bias, BJP may not want regional force to revive politics in favour of reunification of J&K.

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Foundation stone laid for airfield within striking distance of LAC in Ladakh

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh virtually lays foundation stone for Nyoma airfield in Ladakh, inaugurates Nechiphu tunnel in Arunachal. Inaugurates 90 projects worth ₹2,900 crore across 11 States/UTs. Nyoma airfield to boost air infrastructure, Nechiphu tunnel to provide all-weather connectivity to Tawang. BRO completes projects in record time, civil-military fusion needed…

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Rajnath lays foundation stone for Nyoma airfield near the LAC in eastern Ladakh

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh lauds BRO for civil-military fusion, completing major infrastructure projects in 10 border states/UTs.

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Exploring Ladakh

Senior citizens visit Ladakh, India, despite unsolicited advice. Enjoyed awe-inspiring landscapes, picturesque oases, monasteries, quaint hamlets. Visited confluence of Zanskar and Indus, prayer flags, Pangong Tso, Chusul village, war memorial, Lamayuru monastery. Met cheerful Israeli youngsters, American gentleman who worked with IAEA. Experienced warmth and hospitality of locals.

The Hindu

After Supreme Court verdict, Ladakh hill council polls now on October 4

Referring to the SC order issued on September 6, 2023, the Ladakh administration, in a fresh order, said, “The symbol “Plough” is hereby reserved for the Jammu & Kashmir National Conference Party for the ensuing elections to the 5th LAHDC-K.”

The Conversation

G20: Xi Jinping's snub of summit the latest in escalation of ambition between two assertive powers

It might be tempting to connect Xi Jinping’s refusal to attend the G20 summit in India with continuing border tensions. These reached a peak recently when China released an “official map” claiming as its territory several areas that have long been a matter of contention between the two countries.

The Hindu

BJP expels senior leader after his son, Buddhist girl went ‘missing’ in Ladakh

A senior officer-bearer of the BJP has been accused of ‘love jihad’ and expelled after his son married a local Buddhist girl in Ladakh, triggering massive protests from local Buddhists in Leh for the past two months.

Dynamite News

Ladakh issues new notification for hill council polls, after SC verdict

The Ladakh administration has announced a new schedule for elections to the fifth Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council (LAHDC) in the Kargil region, following a directive by the Supreme Court. Read further on Dynamite News:

The Hindu

SC sets aside August 5 notification for Ladakh hill council polls

The Supreme Court on Wednesday set aside the August 5 notification of the Election department of the Union Territory of Ladakh for the hill council polls and ordered issuance of a fresh election schedule within a week.

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Officials use soccer to highlight climate worries in India's ecologically fragile Ladakh region

A first of its kind “climate-friendly” soccer tournament is underway in India's remote desert region of Ladakh, an ecologically fragile territory where oxygen is thin and breathing is hard

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