Ladakh has now been officially recognized as a separate Union Territory in Aadhaar records, with the administration of Lieutenant Governor V.K. Saxena replacing the former “Jammu and Kashmir” label with “Ladakh.” This change comes approximately seven years after Ladakh was first carved out as a distinct Union Territory. The move is widely viewed as a symbolic step to appease the region, whose core demands, including the granting of special status under the Sixth Schedule of the Constitution, remain unresolved. According to a spokesperson for the Ladakh Lok Bhavan, the correction followed the newly appointed LG’s intervention and addressed a long-standing…
Author: KO Web Desk
Three major universities in Kashmir have terminated their academic agreements with a United States-based organization, Kashmir Care Foundation (KCF), following internal reviews, according to official documents. Separate communications issued by SKUAST-K, the University of Kashmir, and IUST confirm the cancellation of Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) or Letters of Agreement previously signed with the foundation. According to a memo issued by the Directorate of Research at SKUAST-K, the Letter of Agreement signed with Kashmir Care Foundation on April 15, 2025, has been cancelled with immediate effect. The document, dated March 25, 2026, was issued under the authority of Director Research Prof.…
India on Sunday firmly dismissed China’s move to assign new names to several locations in Arunachal Pradesh, calling the act a “mischievous attempt” that cannot change the fact that the region is an inseparable part of Indian territory. Responding to China announcing Chinese names for a number of places in the northeastern state, New Delhi said such efforts to create “baseless narratives” hold no validity and cannot alter the ground reality. External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal stated that India strongly rejects any attempt by the Chinese side to assign “fictitious names” to locations that fall within Indian territory. “These…
Legendary Bollywood singer Asha Bhosle, a two-time Grammy nominee and cultural icon, has passed away at the age of 92, her son confirmed. She died on Sunday at Breach Candy Hospital in Mumbai, where she was being treated for “extreme exhaustion” and a chest infection. Her son, Anand Bhosle, posted on X, “My mother passed away today. Her last rites will be held tomorrow at Shivaji Park in Mumbai.” Over a career spanning seven decades, Bhosle recorded more than 12,000 songs in several Indian languages. Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed he was “deeply saddened” by her death, while President Droupadi…
US Vice President JD Vance departed Islamabad on Sunday after failing to secure a nuclear deal with Iran, following an exhaustive 21 hours of negotiations. Vance blamed the lack of progress on Tehran’s refusal to accept Washington’s demands, particularly regarding its nuclear ambitions. “The bad news is we haven’t reached an agreement, and that’s worse for Iran than for America,” he told reporters. He emphasized that the US had clearly communicated its red lines, including a binding commitment from Iran not to pursue nuclear weapons or the means to quickly develop them. Vance noted that he consulted with President Donald…
An Indian LPG tanker, Jag Vikram, has successfully transited the Strait of Hormuz for the first time since a two-week conditional ceasefire was announced between the United States and Iran. According to ship tracking data, the vessel crossed the strategic waterway between Friday night and Saturday morning and was later spotted in the Gulf of Oman, heading eastward. A government statement confirmed the movement, noting that the India-flagged vessel is carrying around 20,400 tonnes of LPG along with 24 crew members. It is expected to reach Mumbai on April 15, 2026. The Jag Vikram, owned by Mumbai-based Great Eastern Shipping…
Real Kashmir Football Club (RKFC) will look to turn their fortunes around when they face Gokulam Kerala FC in an Indian Football League (IFL) clash on Sunday (April 12) at TRC Ground, Srinagar. As per a statement issued, the match is scheduled to kick off at 4 pm and will be live on several channels. Owned by Arshad Shawl, RKFC have had a challenging season so far in the IFL, formerly known as the I-League. Despite consistent performances, the team has struggled to convert dominance into victories, especially in their recent home fixtures. Head coach Ishfaq Ahmad, however, remains optimistic…
Trilateral ceasefire talks between the United States, Iran and Pakistan have started in Pakistani capital, Islamabad – the highest-level talks between Washington and Tehran since the 1979 Islamic revolution. US Vice President J D Vance leads the US delegation. He met Pakistani PM Shehbaz Sharif ahead of ceasefire negotiations. Iranian officials, including parliament speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf and Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, also met Sharif. The Iranian Foreign Ministry says it is in touch with Lebanon to make sure ceasefire commitments are being respected on all fronts, the ministry spokesperson has told Iranian state TV from Islamabad, where talks involving…
Vice President JD Vance and the US delegation have touched down in Islamabad, Pakistan for negotiations with Iran this weekend. President Donald Trump warned Iran that if a peace deal isn’t reached, the US will resume its military action with even more intensity. The US delegation is led by Vance, special envoy Steve Witkoff, and Jared Kushner, President Donald Trump’s son in law. Iranian officials will be led by Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf. Pakistan praised the United States for its “commitment to achieving lasting regional and global peace” as the American delegation touched down in Islamabad ahead of negotiations…
Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) of India has flagged serious ecological concerns over Wular Lake in Kashmir, warning that the wetland is under severe stress due to encroachment and siltation. In a recent audit report examining changes in water bodies between 1967 and 2020, the CAG, said 315 lakes in the Union Territory have disappeared, while several others have deteriorated significantly. The report noted that Wular Lake in Bandipora district has witnessed a reduction in its water spread due to large-scale encroachments along its periphery and continuous silt accumulation, affecting its role as a natural flood buffer for the Kashmir…