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Wednesday, August 12, 2026
TopicEthnic violence Manipur

Topic: Ethnic violence Manipur

Manipur: Naga village in Kangpokpi attacked & houses torched, day after similar attack in Kuki village

Tokpa Naga Village Authority alleges assailants resorted to indiscriminate firing & set fire to 9 houses, church & other properties, causing extensive damage & displacing affected families.

46 cadres of banned Kangleipak Communist Party voluntary surrender in Manipur, hand over weapons

Defence ministry says the surrender ‘degrades’ operational capabilities of the militant outfit. Different KCP factions have also been involved in disturbances in Manipur since 2023.

There is only one path to peace in Manipur—weapons must be surrendered

History will look at the one who lays down arms first as not the one who surrendered, but the hero who saved Manipur.

In Delhi Gymkhana Club row, security matters but heritage must be preserved too

ThePrint view on the most important issues.

How northeast India swept global film awards with ‘Boong’ and ‘Not A Hero’

Lakshmipriya Devi's debut Manipuri film 'Boong' won a BAFTA for Best Children's and Family Film, whereas Rima Das won a special mention at the 2026 Berlinale for her film 'Not A Hero'.

In fragile Manipur, Kuki leaders term CM adviser choice a ‘setback’. Nishikanta Singh says ‘bygones’

Retd army officer L. Nishikanta Singh has been picked as Adviser (Coordination) to CM. He had in 2023 drawn criticism for his post on ‘lungi-clad Kuki terrorists from Myanmar’.

Boong brought Meiteis and Kukis together in Delhi, Bengaluru. ‘Best outcome,’ says director

The film has been produced by Farhan Akhtar and Ritesh Sidhwani’s Excel Entertainment in association with Chalkboard Entertainment and Suitable Pictures.

‘At least I’m not dead’: Life inside a Kuki relief camp as President’s Rule nears end in Manipur

At D. Phailien camp in Churachandpur, displaced Kukis still await relief. They say not much has changed with change in administration, call for separate identity for hill areas.

‘Won’t cremate body till justice is served’—family of Meitei man abducted, killed in Manipur

M. Rishikanta was living in Churachandpur with his partner, a Kuki woman, when he was abducted and shot dead. Police said the murder case will be transferred to the NIA.

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Why the FCRA Bill is an asset grab in disguise

The FCRA Bill is meant to reduce foreign influence over Indian charities. But it may end up forcing them to keep taking foreign money, just to keep their own hospitals and schools.

Birlas to Tatas, all await West Bengal’s new industrial policy, says state BJP chief Samik Bhattacharya

In interview with ThePrint, RS MP says new policy will incentivise industry. Bengal’s industrialisation hit pause after 2008 Singur land agitation drove away Tata Nano project.

As India-China face-off in Arunachal Pradesh, MEA says state of border will reflect state of ties

Face-off happened late July when patrol parties of 2 countries came face to face in remote Taksing village. The Chinese are said to have returned in early August.

Guru RSS is cautioning shishya Modi govt. Bhagwat’s endorsement of Gen Z has an Indira lesson

It’s evident Bhagwat was watching from a distance and was worried about youth’s anger towards Modi govt. The first thing he did was to demolish any criticism of Gen Z protesters as anti-national.