scorecardresearch
Add as a preferred source on Google
Monday, February 2, 2026
TopicEthnic conflict

Topic: ethnic conflict

Manipur gangrape & parading of women was ‘barbaric’—CBI court junks bail plea of prime accused

Manipur Police first arrested the bail applicant, Ningombam Tomba Singh, in July 2023. He is the main accused in the 4 May 2023 Manipur gangrape.

A casket, poster & 3 photos—what’s left after the Meitei man’s funeral in Manipur

Mayanglambam Rishikanta Singh, 31, was killed on 21 January, a month after he began living with his Kuki partner.

5 days after landing in Delhi, Manipur BJP MLAs yet to get an audience with Amit Shah & Nadda

The leaders, including ex-CM Biren Singh, met with Sambit Patra, the BJP's Northeast in-charge, urging him to push the high command to form the state govt.

Manipur deserves more than a ‘stopover’ after 2 yrs of strife—Congress MP Akoijam on Modi visit

In an interview with ThePrint, Lok Sabha MP Angomcha Bimol Akoijam said people expect nothing but a genuine apology from the PM for his government’s failure to protect its own people.

SubscriberWrites: How the British Empire engineered today’s border conflicts

From Kashmir to Palestine, many modern border conflicts trace their roots to Britain’s imperial exits—hasty, divisive, and devastatingly enduring.

Centre’s talks with Manipur SoO groups to extend tripartite agreement hit a wall over 2 key issues

Suspension of Operation (SoO) agreement has to be renewed every yr in February. However, after the ethnic conflict that erupted in May 2023, it was not extended after it lapsed in 2024.

Manipur solution isn’t in politics. Meiteis, Zo Kukis, Tangkhul Nagas vie for political power

The Supreme Court’s delimitation order for Manipur and other Northeast states risks deepening ethnic fault lines in a volatile region.

Sharing stage with Meiteis in Delhi, forum of Manipur’s Thadous asks not to be clubbed with Kukis

However, Thadous are divided, with one section identifying as Kuki & the other seeing themselves as a distinct tribe that should collaborate with the Meiteis for restoration of peace.

As Centre steps in, Manipur underground groups tell cadre to ‘lie low’, but situation still volatile

Cadre of Arambai Tenggol & other groups ‘hiding weapons or lying low for now’ as crackdown intensifies post President’s Rule. Security officials warn situation still complex, volatile.

‘Would gladly resign if it stops conflict, but there are reasons I must stay’ — Manipur CM Biren Singh

In an exclusive interview to ThePrint, Singh said general public, his followers have shown faith in his leadership & that he intends to resolve the crisis 'with all available resources'.

On Camera

Budget 2026 didn’t address a critical issue—promoting MSME exports & keeping input costs high

Administrative efficiency and targeted schemes can ease frictions, but they cannot offset the competitiveness loss from expensive imported intermediates.

Floundering PM Internship Scheme has seen 44% drop out since 2024 launch. Budget deals drastic blow

Only 21 percent of interns complete programme as Centre slashes budget by over 50% after poor joining and high attrition.

CDS Gen Chauhan in Armenia, focus on deeper defence ties including new deals

Armenia has procured significant defence equipment from India, including artillery guns, multi-barrel rocket launchers, air defence system, sniper rifles, weapons locating radars, anti-drone weapons.

Swiss report should now close Op Sindoor debate. Knowing when to stop the fight is key too

The key to fighting a war successfully, or even launching it, is a clear objective. That’s an entirely political call. It isn’t emotional or purely military.