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National Governance & Policy 11 Nov 2026, 08:00 PM IST

Ladakh Polls Row Deepens as Civil Society Rejects Election Timeline

The announcement of hill council elections in Ladakh has failed to satisfy protesting civil society groups, which say the schedule ignores winter realities and was framed without meaningful consultation. The Ladakh Apex Body and the Kargil Democratic Alliance are pressing for the polls to be deferred to April-May next year, arguing that the current timing could undermine participation and fairness.

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National Governance & Policy21 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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Macro Economy & Fiscal Policy15 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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