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Sunday, July 20, 2025
TopicIndia-Myanmar border

Topic: India-Myanmar border

Manipur: 10 suspected Kuki militants killed, ‘war-like’ ammo stockpile seized in Assam Rifles op

The 48-hr operation started on 14 May on the basis of intelligence input on movement of cadres along border near New Samtal village in Khengjoy, ThePrint has learnt.

SubscriberWrites: Fencing Off Identity–Why India’s Northeast Rejects the Border Barrier

India’s plan to fence its 1,643 km border with Myanmar sparks outrage, threatening indigenous ties, livelihoods, and diplomatic relations while raising concerns over security and local impact.

Bangladesh, Myanmar pose new security threats for India—domestic politics isn’t helping either

Earlier, terrorist attacks emanated from Pakistan. Now, there is the possibility of Bangladesh too promoting anti-India activities. Worse, the two could work in unison.

Fighters from Myanmar civil war aggravate bitter ethnic conflict in Manipur

Sources told Reuters the conflict was spreading to new areas as militants from rival groups come across the border to Manipur.

Starlink ‘being used by insurgent groups’ along Myanmar border, seized device ‘belonged to RPF/PLA’

Musk, owner of SpaceX which makes Starlink, has denied his devices are being used for terror activities in India. The seized device is being looked into by specialised Indian agencies.

Hushed voices, shutters down, Manipur conflict has turned bustling trade hub Moreh into a ghost town

Rifle-toting security forces now dominate streets. With most families having moved out, businesses are dying and those who remain are struggling to make ends meet.

Manipur on alert after intel on ‘900 Kuki militants’ entering from Myanmar; Kuki body terms it ‘propaganda’

Security Adviser Kuldiep Singh says forces on lookout for transportation of drones, rocket systems. Kuki Students’ Organisation alleges Singh's press conference was done 'under duress'.

Two Mizo teens ‘captured’ by Myanmar resistance group released, but with a warning

The two boys, aged 15 and 16, were taken captive by CDF-Hualngoram cadres last Sunday. They were also allegedly thrashed and tortured for ‘attacking’ a member of the resistance group.

Connectivity projects, border stability — Jaishankar’s talks with Myanmarese, Thai counterparts

Jaishankar held a trilateral meeting with Thailand and Myanmar & a separate one with Myanmarese counterpart. EAM calls connectivity projects “crucial” to BIMSTEC.

India issues new advisory against fake job rackets in Myanmar, flags another ‘dangerous’ area

The Indian embassy in Yangon has previously issued advisories on the subject in July 2022, October 2022, March 2023 & September 2023. Monday’s statement flagged a new dangerous area in Pha Lu.

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.