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National Governance & Policy 21 Oct 2026, 08:00 AM IST

Centre Draft Puts Ladakh’s Lieutenant Governor at Final Authority in Proposed UT Body

The Centre’s draft proposal for a new Union Territory-level body in Ladakh places the Lieutenant Governor at the apex of decision-making, according to a document accessed by The Hindu. The draft also raises unresolved questions over how constituencies would be delimited and whether women would be guaranteed one-third or up to half of the seats.

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National Governance & PolicyJust now (12:43 AM IST)

Operation Drishti in Kashmir Border Areas Marks a Milestone, Says J&K Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha

Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha has described the Army’s Operation Drishti in the Union Territory’s border areas as a milestone, calling it a living embodiment of service, compassion, courage, and resolve. His remarks underscore the continuing emphasis on security-linked civic outreach in sensitive frontier regions, where military presence often intersects with humanitarian support and public confidence-building.

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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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National Governance & PolicyJust now (12:02 AM IST)

Operation Drishti in Kashmir Border Areas Marks a Milestone, Says J&K L-G Manoj Sinha

Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha has described the Army’s Operation Drishti in the Union Territory’s border areas as a milestone, calling it a living embodiment of service, compassion, courage, and resolve. His remarks underscore the continuing emphasis on security-linked outreach in frontier regions where civilian welfare and strategic preparedness increasingly intersect.

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National Governance & Policy06 Oct 2026, 12:13 PM IST

Former Bureaucrats, Activists Demand Removal of CEC Gyanesh Kumar, Cite Loss of Public Trust

A delegation of former civil servants, activists and public figures on Tuesday sought to deliver what they described as a “public impeachment notice” to Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, accusing him of losing public trust and failing to uphold the credibility of the Election Commission of India. Heavy police barricading prevented the group from reaching the poll body’s office in New Delhi, underscoring the political and institutional sensitivity surrounding the protest.

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National Governance & Policy05 Oct 2026, 11:45 PM IST

Former Bureaucrats, Activists Demand Removal of CEC Gyanesh Kumar, Citing Loss of Public Trust

A delegation of former civil servants, activists and public figures on Tuesday attempted to submit what they described as a “public impeachment notice” against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, accusing him of eroding confidence in the Election Commission of India. Heavy police barricading prevented the group from reaching the ECI headquarters in New Delhi, turning the protest into a sharp confrontation over institutional accountability and electoral credibility.

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National Governance & PolicyJust now (06:17 PM IST)

Delhi Chief Minister Meets Prime Minister Amid Policy and Governance Focus

Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta met Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi on Monday evening, in a meeting that comes at a politically sensitive moment for the capital’s administration. While no detailed official readout was immediately available, the interaction is being watched closely for signals on coordination between the city government and the Centre over governance, infrastructure, and administrative priorities.

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