Ladakh agitation

Congress Faces Backlash in Ladakh Over Omission of Statehood Demand in Letter to PM

A joint letter by Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge and Rahul Gandhi to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, demanding statehood for J&K and Sixth Schedule status for Ladakh, has triggered resentment in Ladakh. Sajad Kargili of the Kargil Democratic Alliance expressed disappointment over the omission of Ladakh's statehood demand, reminding Rahul Gandhi of his earlier promises made during his 2023 visit. Jul 19, 2025
TRF

US Designates 'The Resistance Front' as a Global Terrorist Group After Pahalgam Attack

In a major development, the US State Department has designated The Resistance Front (TRF) as a Foreign Terrorist Organisation (FTO) and a Specially Designated Global Terrorist (SDGT) group. The announcement follows the group's claim of responsibility for the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack that killed 26 civilians in Jammu and Kashmir. Jul 19, 2025
Manoj Sinha

J&K is no longer driven by fear but by hope, opportunity, and development: LG Manoj Sinha

In a wide-ranging interview marking his five-year tenure as the Lieutenant Governor of Jammu and Kashmir, Manoj Sinha declared that the authority of the Indian state has been fully established in the Union Territory. He highlighted the transformation of the region from one marred by violence to one driven by aspirations, development, and peace. Jul 17, 2025