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A stranded resident of Ladakh, a union territory in India, is thermal screened before being seated in buses which will take them back to Ladakh, in New Delhi, India. (REUTERS file photo)

Outrage after India’s Ladakh removes Urdu mandate in govt department

  • Language has enjoyed official status in border region for more than 130 years
  • "Ever since Ladakh has been made a union territory there has been an attempt to undermine Islamic ethos in the region"
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Indian Embassy’s festival delights Urdu lovers in KSA

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SRMG announces soft launch of IndependentUrdu.com

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