Dinesh Manhotra

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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.

Oct 3, 2025

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.

Oct 2, 2025

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.

Oct 2, 2025

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

Oct 2, 2025

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.

Oct 1, 2025

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.

Oct 1, 2025

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.

Oct 1, 2025

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.

Sep 29, 2025

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.

Sep 29, 2025

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.

Sep 28, 2025

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.

Sep 28, 2025

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.

Sep 28, 2025

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

MHA blames climate activist Sonam Wangchuk, others for provoking youth to violence in Leh

Sonam Wangchuk shifted to Jodhpur jail under NSA over Leh violence

Arrested under the NSA, Sonam Wangchuk was shifted to Jodhpur Jail in Rajasthan amid tight security. The Ladakh administration said Wangchuk's "provocative speeches and videos" triggered the September 24 Leh violence that left four people dead and dozens injured.

Sep 27, 2025

LAB calls Leh violence "spontaneous youth outburst", denies Congress, Sonam Wangchuk's role in clashes

Soon after the arrest of climate activist Sonam Wangchuk, the Leh Apex Body (LAB) described the September 24 violence as a spontaneous reaction of angry youth, triggered after two hunger strike participants were hospitalized.

Sep 26, 2025

Centre initiates dialogue with agitating Ladakh groups amid Leh violence; Delhi meet next month

After violent protests in Leh, representatives of the Leh Apex Body (LAB) and Kargil Democratic Alliance (KDA) held talks with the Union Home Ministry. Both groups will attend a preparatory meeting in New Delhi on September 27 or 28, ahead of the High-Powered Committee dialogue scheduled for October 6.

Sep 26, 2025

Four killed, 61 injured; Indefinite curfew imposed in Leh after unprecedented violence

Leh witnessed unprecedented violence on September 24, leaving four dead and 61 injured, after a bandh call by the youth wing of the Leh Apex Body turned violent. Authorities imposed an indefinite curfew following large-scale arson, including attacks on the BJP office and a police vehicle.

Sep 24, 2025

J&K HC admits habeas corpus plea of MLA Mehraj Malik against PSA detention; Rs 5cr compensation sought

The Court on Wednesday admitted a habeas corpus petition filed by Doda (East) MLA Mehraj Din Malik, challenging his preventive detention under the PSA. Justice Vinod Chatterji Koul issued notices to the J&K Government and other respondents, directing them to file their response by October 14.

Sep 24, 2025

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Articles by Dinesh Manhotra

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

Sonam Wangchuk shifted to Jodhpur jail under NSA over Leh violence

LAB calls Leh violence "spontaneous youth outburst", denies Congress, Sonam Wangchuk's role in clashes

Centre initiates dialogue with agitating Ladakh groups amid Leh violence; Delhi meet next month

Four killed, 61 injured; Indefinite curfew imposed in Leh after unprecedented violence

J&K HC admits habeas corpus plea of MLA Mehraj Malik against PSA detention; Rs 5cr compensation sought

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