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Muslim organisations oppose creation of 5 new districts in Ladakh: Read why the administrative restructuring was needed and how it will have no impact...

Shraddha Pandey -
The Nubra, Sham, and Changthang districts were carved out of the existing Leh district, while Zanskar and Drass were formed out of the existing Kargil district.
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Uttarakhand marks 25th Statehood Day: PM Modi to visit Dehradun, launch development projects worth ₹8000 crore

OpIndia Staff -
PM Modi will also inaugurate and lay the foundation stones for multiple developmental projects worth more than ₹8,140 crores.
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Statehood protest turns violent in Leh: BJP office set ablaze, police van torched, BJP accuses Congress leader for rioting – What sparked violence in...

Anurag -
Leh witnessed violent clashes during statehood protests, leaving dozens injured and reports of casualties. Restrictions were imposed, while Sonam Wangchuk urged youth to maintain peace, ending his strike amid mounting criticism of the Centre’s slow response.
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Why is May 1 known as ‘Gujarat Foundation Day’: Know the history behind formation of Gujarat and Maharashtra in 1960

ભાર્ગવ રાજ્યગુરુ -
On this day, the Gujarati people celebrate Gujarat Foundation Day.  The greatness of the state, ancient culture and heritage of Gujarat are celebrated on this day.
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Massive protest erupts in Leh seeking statehood for Ladakh, sixth schedule inclusion and other demands

OpIndia Staff -
The Leh Apex Body (LAB) and the Kargil Democratic Alliance (KDA) jointly organised the protests, which saw men and women march through Leh's major city despite the frigid conditions.
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‘J&K’s statehood will be restored, Ladakh will remain a Union Territory’: SG Tushar Mehta during Article 370 hearing

OpIndia Staff -
The SG reiterated the govt’s stance that the statehood of J&K would be reinstated. However, he added that Ladakh will remain a UT. 
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By hailing SC judgement, Kejriwal is giving up his last excuse

Abhishek Banerjee -
Who will Kejriwal blame now?
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Kejriwal’s melodrama: Will campaign for BJP if Centre approves full statehood for Delhi

OpIndia Staff -
The Bill was tabled by Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia.

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