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Topic: Kukis

Centre reopened Imphal-Dimapur NH-2 before PM’s visit, but Meiteis’ & Kuki-Zos’ ‘trust deficit’ persists

Despite govt’s push & Modi’s first visit to Manipur since May 2023, people from both communities stay away from the highway, preferring costlier air travel or gruelling long detours.

Sharing stage with Meiteis in Delhi, forum of Manipur’s Thadous asks not to be clubbed with Kukis

However, Thadous are divided, with one section identifying as Kuki & the other seeing themselves as a distinct tribe that should collaborate with the Meiteis for restoration of peace.

10 Kuki MLAs ask PM for direct routing of funds to hill districts ‘discriminated against’ by Biren govt

In memorandum to Modi, the MLAs including 7 from BJP alleged Biren govt 'failed to even ensure supply of life saving drugs as it dances to diktats of radicalised Valley groups'.

More bodies recovered near Manipur’s Jiribam, toll in fresh spate of violence climbs to 20

Late Saturday evening, decomposed body of 27-yr-old was recovered in Jiribam. The same day, body of a woman was found floating in river along Manipur's border with Assam.

Jiribam fallout reaches Imphal as mob gathers outside Manipur CM’s private home, MLAs’ houses stormed

Total curfew has been imposed in Imphal East, Imphal West, Bishnupur & Thoubal districts. Internet services have also been suspended in hill, valley districts for 2 days.

‘No drone bombs or infiltration’, Army Chief says ‘battle of narratives’ must be controlled in Manipur

Chief of Army Staff General Upendra Dwivedi says the Manipur conflict was triggered by a rumour and that the situation may be ‘stable today, but it is tense’.

What can fix Manipur crisis—emotional connect, not govt orders. Kukis, Meiteis talk in Delhi

'If only these conversations could reach the ears of the current establishment...but sadly, that will never happen," said a Manipur resident at the discussion held by non-profile WISCOMP.

On Camera

Jana Sangh leader VK Malhotra brought Advani to Delhi, kept the party afloat after 1984 setback

Unlike his colleagues from the time of the BJS, several of whom became governors and held other constitutional posts, Malhotra chose to lead a quiet and simple retired life after the massive 2014 victory of the BJP.

Market regulator SEBI clears Adani Group of impropriety alleged by Hindenburg Research

SEBI probe concluded that purported loans and fund transfers were paid back in full and did not amount to deceptive market practices or unreported related party transactions.

In Nepal, young dreams of serving in Indian Army crash as Agnipath halts a centuries-old tradition

Since 1815, Nepali Gorkhas have served in Indian & British Armies, as well as in Bihar, Bengal & Assam Police. Since Agnipath scheme came in, no Nepal-domiciled Gorkha has enlisted.

Something’s hidden in the Oval Office photo of Trump, Munir, Sharif. India must look closely

What Munir has achieved with Trump is a return to normal, ironing out the post-Abbottabad crease. The White House picture gives us insight into how Pakistan survives, occasionally thrives and thinks.