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Topic: Biren Singh

CutTheClutter: Why turmoil in Manipur is far from over after chief minister Biren Singh’s exit

In Episode 1604 of CutTheClutter, ThePrint Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta & Deputy Editor Moushumi Das Gupta discuss what led to Singh’s fall, BJP’s future in Manipur, among others.

Biren Singh resignation accepted, but asked to continue as CM ‘till alternative arrangements are made’

Singh's resignation comes nearly two years after violence erupted in Manipur. The Governor will consult the Centre and advise on possible imposition of President’s Rule.

Leaked tapes of Manipur CM? SC seeks CFSL report on private lab’s claim of voice match

Manipur govt has dismissed leaked audio recordings—which private lab Truth Labs says has 93% match with voice of Biren Singh—as doctored, saying police are investigating matter.

Our take on ISRO’s SpaDeX, Biren Singh’s apology & H1B visas—in 50 words

The print view on the most important issues this week.

Rare ‘don’t break glass in case of fire’ scenario & 2025 headed in ‘Right’ direction

The best cartoons of the day, chosen by the editors at ThePrint.

10 Kuki MLAs ask PM for direct routing of funds to hill districts ‘discriminated against’ by Biren govt

In memorandum to Modi, the MLAs including 7 from BJP alleged Biren govt 'failed to even ensure supply of life saving drugs as it dances to diktats of radicalised Valley groups'.

‘Even RSS office in BJP-ruled state not spared’. Manipur MLAs & Sangh workers, all live in fear

Attacks on properties of BJP leaders continue in the state. None of them are willing to talk to the media on record or be identified in any way, fearing repercussions by armed groups.

What’s stopping the BJP from taking decisive steps in Manipur? Electoral apathy

The BJP-led government at the Centre boasts a double-engine sarkar in Manipur, but it has done little to reassure the state or the country that Manipur matters.

On Camera

Can Syria’s tiny Druze minority survive West Asia’s new storms? There’s little hope

Indians see West Asia as one uninterrupted wash of Islam, but the reality is more complex. For the Druze, support from Israel—where they are a recognised minority—is now critical.

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.

Not just AK-203, India & Russia to jointly manufacture AK-19 and PPK-20 for domestic use and export 

India-Russia JV is also racing to deliver 7,000 more AK-203 assault rifles by 15 Aug. These are currently being made with 50% indigenisation and this will surge to 100% by 31 December.

Strategic partner one day, tactical nightmare the next: India’s learning Trumplomacy the hard way

Public, loud, upfront, filled with impropriety and high praise sometimes laced with insults. This is what we call Trumplomacy. But the larger objective is the same: American supremacy.