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Macro Economy & Fiscal Policy 15 Oct 2026, 04:02 AM IST

India Reasserts Ladakh Is Integral as China Denies Recognising Union Territory

India has rejected China’s assertion that Ladakh was created “unilaterally and illegally,” reiterating that the Union Territory is an integral part of the country. The exchange underscores the continuing diplomatic friction between New Delhi and Beijing over sovereignty, even as both sides manage a broader and fragile relationship shaped by border tensions and strategic competition.

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Macro Economy & Fiscal Policy04 Oct 2026, 05:26 PM IST

Ladakh Tests High-Altitude Saffron Farming as Cold Desert Seeks New Cash Crop

Ladakh has begun an ambitious experiment in saffron cultivation at Spituk Pharka in Leh, where 800 kg of premium Iranian saffron corms have been planted across 4,000 square metres. Lieutenant Governor Vinai Kumar Saxena said the initiative could help diversify livelihoods in the cold desert by testing whether one of the world’s most valuable spices can adapt to the region’s extreme climate and sparse water conditions.

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Macro Economy & Fiscal Policy03 Oct 2026, 07:13 AM IST

Ladakh Tests High-Altitude Saffron as Cold Desert Seeks New Cash Crop

Ladakh has launched an experimental saffron plantation at Spituk Pharka in Leh, with Lieutenant Governor Vinai Kumar Saxena saying 800 kg, or about 90,000 premium Iranian saffron corms, have been planted across 4,000 square metres. The initiative is being watched as a potential high-value diversification play for one of India’s most fragile and arid economies, where agriculture is constrained by extreme climate and limited arable land.

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Banking, Fintech & InsuranceJust now (06:53 PM IST)

India Credit Card Spending Slips 2.8% in August as New Card Additions Slow

India’s credit card market showed signs of moderation in August, with spending falling 2.8% month-on-month to ₹2.02 lakh crore from ₹2.08 lakh crore in July. The slowdown came alongside a softer pace of new card issuance, as banks added 1.19 million cards during the month, down 5.6% from July, even as the total outstanding card base rose to 124.1 million.

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Clean Energy & Climate TransitionJust now (10:05 PM IST)

In Hanle, Young Women Are Turning Dark Skies Into a Climate-Economy Asset

In the high-altitude village of Hanle in Ladakh, a new generation of young women is helping guide visitors through one of India’s clearest night skies, turning astronomy tourism into a source of local income and community pride. The model is drawing attention as a low-impact development strategy that aligns tourism with conservation, education, and rural livelihoods in a fragile Himalayan ecosystem.

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National Governance & Policy11 Oct 2026, 06:50 AM IST

Sonam Wangchuk Warns of Fresh Protest if Detained Ladakh Activists Are Not Released in Delhi

Ladakh activist Sonam Wangchuk has warned that protests could resume if those detained during recent demonstrations are not released in Delhi. In a video message posted on social media, he said the government of the world’s largest democracy should allow peaceful protest and respond to public grievances through dialogue rather than detention.

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India Entertainment & Culture5h ago

Gitanjali Angmo Questions Ladakh Festival Timing as Martyrs' Month, Wangchuk Detention Marked

Educator and activist Gitanjali J. Angmo has criticised the Ladakh administration for staging its festival during a period she says should be reserved for remembrance, not celebration. Her remarks came as the Union Territory observed Martyrs' Month for four Leh residents killed in police firing last year and marked one year since the detention of her husband, Sonam Wangchuk.

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