InternationalWednesday, 14 October 2026·Hindu Tamil Thisai
MEA reiterates Ladakh is an inseparable part of India after China objects to 28 renamed places
India’s Ministry of External Affairs said Ladakh is an inseparable part of India after China objected to India naming 28 places in the Union Territory.
Key highlights
Direct fact
On 2026-10-13, India’s Ministry of External Affairs said Ladakh is an inseparable part of India, after China objected to India’s official naming of 28 places in the Union Territory on 2 October 2026.
Key specifics
- The official naming covered 28 places in Ladakh, including Kokra and Hot Spring.
- The names were issued by the Survey of India after consultation with the Ladakh Union Territory administration and local authorities.
- China called the move illegal and invalid, while India rejected that claim.
- The MEA spokesperson named in the report was Randhir Jaiswal.
- The naming exercise was said to help identify the places accurately and improve public awareness.
Exam lens
International relations and geography question type, Ladakh, 28 places, Survey of India, Randhir Jaiswal, Kokra, Hot Spring; TNPSC may ask which ministry reiterated sovereignty after China’s objection.