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‘Everyone entitled to speak freely in a democracy’: Manipur CM on Kuki MLAs’ letter to PM

10 Kuki MLAs, including 7 from the BJP, wrote to PM Modi requesting that 'posts equivalent to chief secretary and DGP' be established in 5 hill districts of the state.

‘A divided house’ — as Manipur burns, state cops, Assam Rifles face ‘misunderstandings’, public distrust

A Manipur official says there are minor misunderstandings between forces under tough working conditions. On ground, situation is complicated, say paramilitary & police personnel.

Manipur Police file FIR against Assam Rifles, accuse force of helping ‘Kuki militants escape freely’

Case was lodged on 5 August against 'personnel of 9th battalion' after they stopped cops from 'discharging law bound duty', reads FIR. Senior officer of Assam Rifles calls it 'bizarre'.

NDA partner Kuki People’s Alliance withdraws support to Biren Singh govt in Manipur

KPA has two MLAs in the 60-member House, Kimneo Haokip Hangshing from Saikul and Chinlunthang from Singhat. Ethnic violence has claimed more than 160 lives in state over last 3 months.

Displaced in Manipur conflict, Kuki men in Mizoram resolve to return & ‘defend’ villages

About 3,000 internally displaced persons are put up at 35 relief camps in Mizoram's 3 districts. Living in shelters at parking lots, community halls is a struggle, says a Kuki woman.

After video of missing Meitei duo in Manipur being ‘shot, kicked into ditch’, families await bodies

On 4 July, Irengbam Chinkheinganba, a UPSC aspirant, and his cousin Sagolshem Ngaleiba Meitei, a farmer, left their homes & never returned. Their mothers now yearn for a last glimpse of their sons.

As anger over Manipur roils Mizoram, a call for separate Kuki state at CM Zoramthanga-led march

The march saw outpouring of anger against central & Manipur govts. However, CM says his Mizo National Front has not yet taken any decision on exiting NDA.

Blocking rations, guarding ‘our own’: A glimpse at Manipur’s Meira Paibis in new role as vigilantes

The following series of photos seeks to capture the Meira Paibis, or 'mothers' of Manipur, as they take position on the frontlines of the ongoing Kuki-Meitei conflict.

DCW chief demands strict action from PM Modi, Manipur CM over naked parade incident in Manipur

Tension mounted in the hills of Manipur after a video surfaced Wednesday showing two women from one of the warring communities being paraded naked by men from the other side.

School, games & a longing for home — children from Meitei relief camp find solace in moments of normalcy

Eastern Ideal High School at Impal’s Akampat has enrolled 199 students displaced by violence. For these children, school time represents, for a few brief moments, a life without trauma.

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Satyajit Ray to Neeraj Ghaywan’s Homebound — how Martin Scorsese plays patron saint at Oscars

Neeraj Ghaywan’s Homebound, starring Ishaan Khatter, Vishal Jethwa, Janhvi Kapoor, has been shortlisted in the Best International Feature Film category for the 98th Academy Awards.

Grounded no more: Andhra govt revives no-frills Dagadarthi airport near Nellore to boost south coast link

As Visakhapatnam readies a mega airport, the Andhra Pradesh government has revived its shelved Dagadarthi project, aiming to boost cargo and connectivity on the south coast.

Oreshnik, ATACMS & Storm Shadow: All about the missiles Russia and Ukraine are firing

Both the Russian and Ukrainian militaries are leaning on drones, but they’re also firing cruise and ballistic missiles, some of them relatively new and experimental.

Thank you Trump, again. India now has reason to shed fear of free trade and spur reform

UK, EFTA already in the bag and EU on the way, many members of RCEP except China signed up, and even restrictions on China being lifted, India has changed its mind on trade.