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Malicious propaganda: Another deepfake targets Ladakh officials, falsely claims arrest of Sonam Wangchuk

Within hours of the Leh Police filing an FIR over a deepfake video of the DGP Ladakh, another fabricated clip went viral on social media, this time falsely showing ADC Leh Ghulam Mohammad claiming climate activist Sonam Wangchuk was arrested on the orders of the Union Home Ministry.

23 days ago

Leh police registers FIR over deepfake video of Ladakh DGP; search for culprits underway

Leh Police on Thursday registered an FIR after a deepfake video of Ladakh DGP SD Singh Jamwal went viral on social media, falsely suggesting that climate activist Sonam Wangchuk was arrested on the defence minister's instructions.

25 days ago

Ladakh groups reject magisterial probe, LBA puts four pre-conditions for resuming dialogue

The agitating groups in Ladakh have rejected the magisterial inquiry announced by the Union Territory administration into the September 24 violence in Leh that claimed four lives. The Ladakh Buddhist Association (LBA) has also set four conditions for resuming dialogue with the Union Government.

25 days ago

Sonam Wangchuk's wife appeals to president, PM, home minister for his release

A day after rejecting the allegations of the authorities, Dr. Gitanjali J. Angmo, wife of jailed climate activist Sonam Wangchuk, appealed to President Droupadi Murmu, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, and Home Minister Amit Shah for his unconditional release

25 days ago

Magisterial inquiry ordered into Leh violence amid demand for judicial probe by LAB, KDA

The Union Territory administration has ordered a magisterial inquiry into the September 24 violence in Leh, which claimed four lives, even as local bodies such as the Leh Apex Body (LAB) and Kargil Democratic Alliance (KDA) continue to demand a judicial probe.

26 days ago

Congress eyes Rajya Sabha seat in J&K amid coalition arithmetic

The ECI has announced elections for four Rajya Sabha seats from J&K, lying vacant since February 2021. While the NC, Congress, and allies are confident of winning three seats, the BJP is well-positioned to secure one.

26 days ago

Hundreds of schools in Jammu declared unsafe in floods aftermath; fresh audit sought

A month after devastating floods and incessant rains battered Jammu province, hundreds of school buildings have been declared unsafe, forcing students to shift to adjoining institutions. An official safety audit found 758 schools unfit for use, while over 5,200 were cleared as structurally sound.

26 days ago

Centre reaffirms commitment to dialogue as LAB withdraws from talks

Amid heightened tension in Ladakh following recent violence, the LAB announced a boycott of further engagement with the Union Government, citing fear and unrest after alleged excesses by security forces. Within hours, the MHA reaffirmed that the Centre remains committed to holding meaningful discussions with agitating groups.

27 days ago

Ladakh unrest: LAB to boycott talks with Centre; demands judicial probe into Leh violence

Hours before a scheduled meeting with the Ministry of Home Affairs in New Delhi, the Leh Apex Body (LAB) announced it would not participate in talks with the High-Powered Committee (HPC) until normalcy is restored in violence-hit Leh.

28 days ago

Amid Eerie Silence in Leh, Ladakhi Leaders Reach Delhi for Monday's Preparatory Talks

Amid heightened political tensions following Wednesday's unprecedented violence in Leh and the arrest of climate activist Sonam Wangchuk, leaders of agitating groups from Ladakh reached New Delhi on Monday for preliminary talks with the MHA. The discussions aim to finalize issues to be raised during the HPC meeting scheduled for October 6.

29 days ago

Historic Milestone: Mithun Manhas Elected BCCI President, Jammu Celebrates

Jammu rejoiced as Mithun Manhas, a native of Bhalessa in Doda district, was unanimously elected as the new President of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI). He becomes the first person from Jammu and Kashmir and the first uncapped cricketer to head the cricket board.

29 days ago

Infiltration attempt foiled on LoC; One Pak terrorist arrested, another killed in Uri

Security Forces Foil Infiltration Bid in North Kashmir's Kupwara, Two Terrorists Killed

Security forces on Sunday morning foiled an infiltration attempt along the Line of Control (LoC) in north Kashmir's Kupwara district, killing two terrorists near Hyder Post in the Keran sector. The identity of the slain terrorists is being ascertained.

29 days ago

Now PoJK refugees demand inclusion in scheduled tribe list of J&K

A fresh controversy has erupted in Jammu and Kashmir as refugees from Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoJK) demanded Scheduled Tribe (ST) status, accusing the government of discriminatory exclusion

Sep 27, 2025

Sonam Wangchuk under lens for suspected links with PAK Agent: Ladakh DGP

Ladakh DGP S.D. Singh Jamwal accused climate activist Sonam Wangchuk of being the key conspirator behind the September 24 violence in Leh, which left four civilians dead and scores injured. The DGP said Wangchuk's alleged links with a recently arrested Pakistani intelligence operative are under investigation.

Sep 27, 2025

J&K HC adjourns hearing on challenge to "unconstitutional" nomination of five MLAs; hearing on Oct 16

The Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh High Court on Friday adjourned the hearing of a petition challenging the nomination of five MLAs under the J&K Reorganisation Act, 2019. The case, filed by Congress leader Ravinder Sharma, questions the constitutionality of empowering the Lieutenant Governor to nominate legislators without consulting the elected government.

Sep 27, 2025

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Malicious propaganda: Another deepfake targets Ladakh officials, falsely claims arrest of Sonam Wangchuk

Leh police registers FIR over deepfake video of Ladakh DGP; search for culprits underway

Ladakh groups reject magisterial probe, LBA puts four pre-conditions for resuming dialogue

Sonam Wangchuk's wife appeals to president, PM, home minister for his release

Magisterial inquiry ordered into Leh violence amid demand for judicial probe by LAB, KDA

Congress eyes Rajya Sabha seat in J&K amid coalition arithmetic

Hundreds of schools in Jammu declared unsafe in floods aftermath; fresh audit sought

Centre reaffirms commitment to dialogue as LAB withdraws from talks

Ladakh unrest: LAB to boycott talks with Centre; demands judicial probe into Leh violence

Amid Eerie Silence in Leh, Ladakhi Leaders Reach Delhi for Monday's Preparatory Talks

Historic Milestone: Mithun Manhas Elected BCCI President, Jammu Celebrates

Security Forces Foil Infiltration Bid in North Kashmir's Kupwara, Two Terrorists Killed

Now PoJK refugees demand inclusion in scheduled tribe list of J&K

Sonam Wangchuk under lens for suspected links with PAK Agent: Ladakh DGP

J&K HC adjourns hearing on challenge to "unconstitutional" nomination of five MLAs; hearing on Oct 16

Ranveer Singh touches Sanjay Leela Bhansali's feet; Sara Ali Khan, Aditi Rao Hydari radiate in ethnic outfits at reception

Omar lambasts "arrogant" Congress after BJP's historic victory; Mehbooba reacts [details]

BJP leads in 53 seats, crosses majority mark in Chhattisgarh