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Sunday, July 27, 2025
TopicAssam Rifles

Topic: Assam Rifles

‘Hard to see countrymen fight’ — Assam Rifles, Army soldiers in Manipur on family & ethnic strife

Eight months since ethnic conflict erupted in Manipur, security personnel remain deployed there to maintain order in a state where peace remains fragile.

Banned insurgent group PLA claims responsibility for IED attack on Assam Rifles in Manipur

No soldier was injured in attack that took place Thursday morning when troops were out on routine patrol duty. IED blast was followed by ambush of their Casspir vehicle.

District strategic to India-Myanmar road project emerges as ‘new trafficking route’ for weapons into Mizoram

Weapons sized twice this month in Lawngtlai. Security agencies on alert even as anti-junta leader denies role of Chin groups in smuggling or colluding with armed groups in Manipur.

Civilian trucks being painted in our colour & force insignia, Assam Rifles alerts Manipur Police

Old Tata 407 trucks 'being converted to resemble those of Assam Rifles' with help of valley-based insurgents to tarnish image of force or for anti-national activities, it says.

Worst is over in Manipur, state heading towards better times, says Assam Rifles chief

Lt Gen PC Nair's remark comes in the wake of controversies alleging that the Assam Rifles are biased towards a particular community in Manipur.

‘A divided house’ — as Manipur burns, state cops, Assam Rifles face ‘misunderstandings’, public distrust

A Manipur official says there are minor misunderstandings between forces under tough working conditions. On ground, situation is complicated, say paramilitary & police personnel.

Not just CM Biren Singh, role of civil servants & police in Manipur unrest must be probed

The way ahead for Manipur begins with the resignation of CM Biren Singh. Either replace him with another Meitei or ensure President's rule with a no-nonsense governor.

Why Assam Rifles’ vilification is a calculated, conniving move for revenge

Throughout its history, the Assam Rifles has served in many roles, conflicts and theatres, including World War I and II, in Europe, the Middle East, and Myanmar.

Why Manipur Police accused Assam Rifles of assisting ‘Kuki militants escape’

A selection of the best news reports, analysis and opinions published by ThePrint this week.

CRPF deploys mine-protected vehicles in Manipur ‘hotspots’ to ‘enhance operational efficacy’

Assam Rifles personnel at Moirang checkpost replaced with unit of CRPF & local police. Manipur Police last week registered FIR against Assam Rifles personnel for 'helping Kuki militants'.

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Maharashtra’s language war reaches West Bengal. Actor Prosenjit Chatterjee is the first victim

While the language war in other states is targeting those who can't speak the local language, in Bengal, even those whose mother tongue is Bengali have to constantly prove their Bengali-ness.

India-US set to ink mini trade deal soon, reach understanding on agricultural & dairy products

Mini deal will likely see no cut in 10% baseline tariff on Indian exports announced by Trump on 2 April, it is learnt, but additional 26% tariffs are set to be reduced.

DRDO successfully tests latest version of UAV-launched precision missile, ULPGM-V3

Capable of being fired in plain and high-altitude areas, it has day-and-night capability and two-way data link to support post-launch target, aim-point update.

Modi’s Bharat vs Indira’s India: 11-yr report card of politics, diplomacy, economy, nationalism

As Narendra Modi becomes India’s second-longest consecutively serving Prime Minister, we look at how he compares with Indira Gandhi across four key dimensions.