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Friday, January 23, 2026
TopicIndia-Myanmar border

Topic: India-Myanmar border

Ladakh to Mizoram—India’s border regions are unstable. We need a new internal security policy

China and Pakistan are fishing in troubled waters, Bangladesh is reopening old wounds—like Macbeth’s witches, stirring the cauldron of conflict and disorder.

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.

On Camera

Controversial dog-walker IAS Sanjeev Khirwar is back in Delhi. What happened to his wife?

In 2022, athletes claimed they were asked to wind up training early at Thyagraj Stadium so that the IAS couple could walk their dog. Then came the memes and public outrage.

IndiGo profit plunges 78% as Dec meltdown with 3k flight cancellations takes a toll

Net income for InterGlobe Aviation Ltd slipped 78 percent to Rs 5.5 billion for the three months ended Dec 31 compared with the year-ago period.

Rafale saga: 25 yrs of detours, deadlocks & political hesitation. Now IAF getting what it always wanted

Instead of buying more Mirages outright in early 2000s, the requirement was tweaked in favour of a medium-weight, multi-role fighter with Mirage-like performance. 

Pakistan se azaadi. Grow up India, stop giving it prime real estate in your psyche

Pakistan not only has zero chance of catching up with India in most areas, but will inevitably see the gap rising. Its leaders will offer its people the same snake oil in different bottles.