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.
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.
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.
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'.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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