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Thursday, January 8, 2026
TopicKuki Zo

Topic: Kuki Zo

Breakthrough before PM’s likely Manipur visit: MHA, Kuki-Zo groups renew arms-down pact, NH-2 to reopen

Suspension of Operation pact between Centre, Manipur & 2 umbrella organisations representing insurgents was not renewed in wake of ethnic strife.

MHA resumes talks with Kuki-Zo insurgent groups after 2 yrs to discuss ‘way forward’, renewal of SoO pact

Kuki-Zo groups are demanding a ‘revision in ground rules’ of the suspension of operations (SoO) agreement that remains in limbo, it is learnt.

10 ‘militants’ killed in clash with CRPF in Manipur. Kuki groups call for shutdown in solidarity

Police say they recovered several weapons and that 3 CRPF men were injured in the incident. Kuki groups say the men were not militants, but 'village defence volunteers'.

Kuki-Zo community urges Centre not to replace ‘neutral’ Assam Rifles with CRPF in Manipur hill areas

Though no official decision has been communicated, a notification 'may be expected soon' for two Assam Rifles units posted at Kangvai & Kangpokpi district, it is learnt.

Manipur exhibition reminds Indians of Kuki-Zo heritage—beyond victim, oppressor stereotypes

Viewers get a glimpse of the market, women selling vegetables, auto-rickshaws, a Hollywood-inspired clothing market, and food stalls.

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How artificial intelligence is reshaping terrorism and state security risks

Terrorist groups are increasingly using AI for propaganda, recruitment and attacks, forcing states to rethink security strategies.

2025 marked key point in India’s power sector: Clean energy surge pushed coal power into rare decline

Coal-based power generation fell 3% in 2025 while renewable capacity surged to 40% of India’s installed power mix, according to India Power Sector Review 2025 by CREA.

Bangladesh-Pakistan look to expand ties to defence procurement as Dhaka shows ‘interest’ in JF-17s

Pakistan military said it has assured Bangladesh of fast-tracked delivery of Super Mushshak trainer aircraft during high level defence meet held Tuesday.

A year-end Mea Culpa in National Interest—The Army-Islam combo doesn’t kill democracy

Many of you might think I got something so wrong in National Interest pieces written this year. I might disagree! But some deserve a Mea Culpa. I’d deal with the most recent this week.