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Topic: kuki community

Buried with her favourite red dress. How Manipur gangrape survivor’s family dealt with her death

Her death has brought back the memories of the horrific sexual assault women endured for months since violence broke out in May 2023, and re-traumatised a community.

Over 50 Kuki women hurt in clash with forces in Manipur’s Kangpokpi, cops say situation ‘under control’

Locals say over 80 women were protesting 'forceful occupation' of community bunkers by security personnel in Saibol village. CoTU announces 'indefinite economic blockade' on NH-2.

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.

No joint meeting on Manipur, home ministry holds separate talks with Kuki-Zo MLAs & Meitei, Naga MLAs

Kuki-Zo MLAs requested pvt meeting with MHA, stating they didn't want to hold discussions with Meitei MLAs without consulting their constituents. MHA says joint meeting will be held soon.

Kukis call removal of Assam Rifles from 2 Manipur areas ‘biased, appeasement’, Meiteis call it ‘victory’

2 battalions of Assam Rifles will be withdrawn from Bishnupur & Kangpokpi, replaced by CRPF. Decision was taken despite civil society groups of Kuki community & Kuki MLAs opposing move.

Formed post 3 May horror, Kuki-Zo outfit banned by Manipur govt has ‘students, teachers, writers’

World Kuki-Zo Intellectual Council president says press release that spurred Biren govt to declare WKZIC as unlawful organistation is 'fake', adds that outfit works for 'world peace'.

‘Fear psychosis’ in Moreh after cop’s murder, residents decry ‘harassment’ by Manipur police commandos

Around 1,000 residents who were camping outside Assam Rifles company base & 5 other locations are returning to their homes after assurances of safety, but 'fear' persists.

‘Govt can resolve crisis, if it wants’: Meitei & Kuki civil society groups’ message for CM Biren Singh

Civil society groups representing the 2 communities have slammed N Biren Singh for pointing to existence of ‘too many’ such organisations in state, functioning ‘without common aspiration’.

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The debate about spheres of influence reorders India’s position

New world reordering tests New Delhi’s strategic autonomy, balancing ties without succumbing to exclusive dominance zones.

Urban co-op banks doubled loan book in 5 yrs, but stuck at under 2% of credit market—Sahakar Trends

UCBs accounted for 1.8% of total industry credit in September 2025—down from 2.2% five yrs ago—showing that they are losing ground to faster PSU banks.

US military commander, envoy Sergio Gor visit Indian Army Western Command, Bengaluru next

At the Western Army Command, the American delegation was briefed on the capabilities of the formation, past operations and the path ahead.

The new Great Game—Trump’s playing for time, China for leverage & India for wiggle room

This is the game every nation is now learning to play. Some are finding new allies or seeing value among nations where they’d seen marginal interest. The starkest example is India & Europe.