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Thursday, April 16, 2026
TopicEthnic violence

Topic: Ethnic violence

A dangerous love in Manipur. ‘Arrest the Kuki woman’ is the new protest slogan

In Kaching, dozens of women sit beneath a tree, wearing white shawls with posters that read: ‘Punish Kuki terrorists’, ‘we condemn killing of Rishikanta’.

MHA meets Manipur Kuki-Zo insurgent groups today. Key item on agenda—finalising terms to renew SoO pact

Pact was first signed on 22 August 2008 between Centre, Manipur govt & insurgent groups to end hostilities. But it was not renewed after ethnic violence erupted in May 2023.

Brothers held by NIA over Jiribam killings ‘link’, family says ‘don’t even have money to fight case’

On its part, NIA alleged that the two brothers were ‘actively’ involved in the conspiracy behind killing of three Meitei women & three Meitei children in Manipur’s Jiribam.

Puneet Kumar Goel appointed Manipur chief secretary, 4th since ethnic conflict erupted in May 2023

New Delhi: The Centre has named Puneet Kumar Goel, a 1991 batch AGMUT cadre IAS officer, as the new chief secretary of Manipur, replacing Prashant...

Role of insurgent Hmar group under security lens after recovery of 3 bodies in Manipur’s Jiribram

HPC-D considered to be active in Mizoram’s Saitual district, in the Hmar inhabited areas of Churachandpur district in Manipur, and Assam’s Cachar.

Bodies of woman, 2 kids found near river in Manipur’s Jiribam, cops suspect were among 6 ‘abducted’

Three women and three children were reported missing from near Borobekra police station earlier this week. Identities of the three bodies found are yet to be confirmed.

Fresh violence in Hmar-dominated Manipur village. Houses burnt, woman ‘shot, sexually assaulted & burnt’

Zairawn residents say 80-100 armed attackers opened fire, looted homes & set 17 ablaze. Murdered woman was a mother of 3. Police say area was under security, but miscreants slipped in.

‘We were like siblings’ — how a skill training initiative inspired hope in 30 women from Manipur

Women from Kuki, Meitei, Naga communities were part of skill training programme initiated by Hindu College. For them, it was much-needed respite, besides training in perfumery.

‘Positive news in 2-3 months’: Manipur CM Biren hopeful Centre’s decisions will help resolve conflict

Weighing chances of his resignation if central leadership so decides, N. Biren Singh says he will ‘happily accept’ any decision, but will want state’s ‘core issues’ considered.

6 arrested in connection with loot of arms from 5th India Reserve Battalion post in Manipur’s Imphal

A fresh wave of violence Tuesday left 2 dead and a junior commissioned officer among others injured in Imphal East district. Manipur has been seeing ethnic violence since May 2023.

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The Delimitation Dilemma—What Southern politicians should be bargaining for

Instead of fighting the inevitable population shift, southern leaders should seek to integrate migrants and preserve their local influence.

Indian LNG importers accelerate spot market purchases as prices dip

The purchases mark a turnaround after Indian buyers had earlier limited spot buying and canceled tenders because offers were too expensive.

Why Siliguri Corridor is strategically important for India & how it is being secured | Cut The Clutter

This special edition of Cut The Clutter, straight from the Siliguri corridor, details the strategic importance of the narrow strip of land in West Bengal, and how it’s a vital link connecting the Northeast to the rest of India.

The world’s in a flux. India must reform, consolidate & build a strong economy

We now live in a world order that will keep shifting. India must use this window. This also means we remain disciplined enough not to be knee-jerked into reacting to what Pakistan sees as its moment in the sun.