Sonam Wangchuk’s supporters question his alleged Pakistan links: ‘If playing cricket matches is…’
A group of activists from Ladakh addressed the media in capital Delhi and said Wangchuk should be immediately freed. Wangchuk was arrested last week under the stringent National Security Act (NSA) after violent protests in Ladakh claimed the lives of four people. Read on to know more on this.
Durga Ashtami 2025 Day 8: Maa Mahagauri vrat katha, kanya puja, puja vidhi, aarti, mantras, more
Durga Ashtami, dedicated to Maa Mahagauri, is one of the most sacred Navratri days. Devotees observe fasts, perform Kanya Puja, and recite aarti and mantras. Worshipping Maa Mahagauri on this day removes sins, brings peace, and bestows prosperity, strength, and divine blessings.
First ever India-Bhutan rail link announced, to connect THESE cities; check project cost, length, and more
To enhance connectivity between India and Bhutan, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has announced two new rail link projects to provide seamless travel the two neighboring countries. These railway links are 89-km long between India and Bhutan.
‘Pakistanis could not kill him but…’: Father of Kargil war veteran killed in Ladakh statehood protest
Police had opened fire on protesters, who had been calling for Ladakh’s statehood and extension of Sixth Schedule protection to the region. Calling his son a patriot, Tharchin’s father has expressed pain on his tragic death. Read on to know more on this.
School holidays in October 2025: From Dussehra to Diwali, check full list of holidays for these major festivals
October 2025 will witness major festivals like Dussehra, Diwali, Chatth and others. This year Dussehra and Gandhi Jayanti have coincided. Schools will remain closed on these festivals.
Ladakh Protests: Centre issues BIG statement after Leh apex body’s ‘normalcy’ demand, says, ‘Always open for…’
LAB Chairman Thupstan Chhewang Monday announced that it will stay away from talks with the High Powered Committee (HPC) till normalcy is restored in Ladakh.
Can Texas use its new congressional map for 2026? A trio of judges will decide.
The same plaintiffs who are challenging the state’s 2021 maps have asked the court to block the new GOP-approved districts from being used in the fast-approaching midterms.
Anti-DEI crusader Sid Miller urged UT to enroll student emphasizing her race and socioeconomic status
In May 2023, Miller wrote a letter urging university leaders to reconsider admitting a student whom he described as a “biracial Latina,” who was also the daughter of his political associate.
About $675 million earmarked for Texas projects is in limbo as Congress careens toward shutdown
Texas’ congressional delegation obtained tentative funding for infrastructure improvements, university research and other initiatives, but the nearly 350 earmarks are all in jeopardy.
Trump to attend Tuesday’s unprecedented gathering of US military commanders
President Donald Trump is set to attend Tuesday’s unprecedented all-hands meeting of U.S. military commanders in Quantico, Va., he said Sunday. As speculation swirls over why generals and flag officers from around the world were summoned, Trump insisted the purpose was celebratory. “It’s really just a very nice meeting talking about how well we’re doing militarily, talking about being in great shape, talking about a lot of good, positive things. It’s just a good message,” Trump told NBC News. “We have some great people coming in, and it’s just an ‘esprit de corps.’ You know the expression ‘esprit de corps’? That’s all it’s about. We’re talking about what we’re doing, what they’re doing, and how we’re doing.” SEN TAMMY DUCKWORTH: WHY TRUMP’S PATTERN OF PURGING OUR HIGHEST-PERFORMING MILITARY OFFICERS IS DANGEROUS The gathering represents a major logistical and security feat, concentrating nearly every top U.S. military leader in one location. Trump’s attendance raises the stakes further, putting the Secret Service in charge of security. Hundreds of generals, admirals and their senior enlisted leaders — ranked one star and above — were ordered last week to attend the meeting with War Secretary Pete Hegseth. The invitation offered no stated reason, fueling speculation it could herald mass cuts consistent with Hegseth’s push to shrink the general officer corps. Sen. Tammy Duckworth, D-Ill., wrote to the Pentagon seeking details on the cost of flying in officers on such short notice and whether virtual alternatives were considered. About 800 general and flag officers are stationed worldwide, and together with their enlisted advisors and aides, the number descending on Quantico could exceed 1,000, according to Duckworth. She also asked what accounts would cover the costs, whether return travel might be disrupted by a potential government shutdown, and if a cost-benefit analysis preceded the decision to meet in person. TOP US MILITARY BRASS TO HOLD SECRETIVE MEETING WITH HEGSETH AS TRUMP RAMPS UP RUSSIA CRITICISM Defense officials and analysts have suggested the meeting may preview cuts not only to the general officer ranks but also to civilian and contractor roles at bases worldwide. Others believe it could foreshadow reductions to the U.S. force posture in Europe and the Middle East, consistent with an expected national defense strategy that prioritizes homeland defense after years of emphasis on the Indo-Pacific and China. Hegseth has pledged to cut the general officer corps by 20 percent and has already dismissed roughly two dozen senior officers. Reports also suggest he intends to use the meeting to stress his “warrior ethos,” which defense sources suggest could be a way to remind commanders of their duty to remain apolitical, and reassert his personal authority over the force. Last week, Trump signed an executive order directing law enforcement and the military to counter “domestic terrorism and organized political violence.” On Sunday, at Trump’s direction, Hegseth informed the adjutant general of the Oregon National Guard that 200 troops would be deployed for 60 days to protect immigration enforcement officials facing protests. The federalized Guard members will serve under U.S. Northern Command.