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Saturday, January 3, 2026
TopicManipur

Topic: Manipur

Who are the Bnei Menashe and why is Israel taking 5,800 of them from Northeast?

The process of moving all 5,800 Bnei Menashe is due to take about five years, with 1,200 people migrating to Israel by the end of 2026.

How 3,500 Tamilians still reside in a small Manipur hamlet

Over the years, the community has played a crucial role in Moreh’s economic growth. The Moreh Chamber of Commerce controls the trade here and is headed by president of Tamil Sangam.

RSS chief Bhagwat on 3-day visit to Imphal as BJP tests waters for formation of new govt in Manipur

Bhagwat’s visit comes close on the heels of BJP gen secy Santhosh & Northeast coordinator Patra’s trip to Manipur to assess if ground is conducive for formation of new govt.

BJP has given a big assurance to its Manipur MLAs frustrated with extended President’s Rule

Manipur has been under President’s Rule since February 13. It was extended in August for six months. BJP is in majority in the state. 

In pictures: Thousands turn up to catch glimpse of Naga leader Muivah in Manipur’s Senapati

At reception organised by civil society organisations under aegis of United Naga Council, nearly a thousand supporters staged a musical performance for Muivah.

At spectacular show of strength in Senapati, Muivah calls for ‘honourable Indo-Naga solution’

Muivah’s call for an honourable political solution comes at a crucial juncture, when many among Nagas have grown weary of the peace talks dragging on for over two decades.

5 days after landing in Delhi, Manipur BJP MLAs yet to get an audience with Amit Shah & Nadda

The leaders, including ex-CM Biren Singh, met with Sambit Patra, the BJP's Northeast in-charge, urging him to push the high command to form the state govt.

PM Modi has gone silent on Ladakh, like Manipur earlier. It’s a bigger blunder

Amit Shah should have been better informed about public sentiment in Ladakh, given that the party lost the 2024 Lok Sabha election to an Independent after winning in 2014 and 2019.

Member of banned outfit out on bail—Manipur cops arrest ‘prime suspect’ in Assam Rifles ambush

Khundongbam Ojit Singh, identified as the 'prime suspect' was out on bail after being arrested in 2007 and was actively working as PLA cadre. Police also recovered arms allegedly used in ambush.

NSUI’s DUSU poll drubbing deepens Kanhaiya-Varun rift & Left capitalises on Suresh Gopi’s misses

Pre-Truth — snappy, witty and significant snippets from the world of politics and government.

On Camera

How Gen-Z is changing the violent extremist landscape online

The evolving extremist threat now hinges on young people online, demanding new strategies beyond traditional counter-terror models.

India’s urban co-op banks are turning the page—crisis to cautious revival, one metric at a time

With bad loans shrinking & capital buffers stronger, urban co-op banks’ new umbrella body NUCFDC is now prioritising rollout of digital transformation.

Greece looking at TATA’s WhAP infantry combat vehicle for army procurement

If deal goes through, Greece will be 2nd foreign country to procure vehicle. Morocco was first; TATA Group has set up manufacturing unit there with minimum 30 percent indigenous content.

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.