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Saturday, July 19, 2025
TopicManipur conflict

Topic: Manipur conflict

PM Modi exploring possibility of visiting Manipur over 2 yrs after ethnic conflict divided the state

Subject was officially broached for the 1st time during Union Home Secretary Govind Mohan’s visit to the state in June, it is learnt. There’s no official confirmation yet though.

Frequent road blockades on NH 2 & 37 cripple economy and daily life in Manipur

The two highways are lifelines for the landlocked state. However, barricades and protests along these roads are choking the supply chain and deepening an already severe humanitarian crisis.

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.

Trump’s hammer-like approach to foreign students will ultimately hurt the US

ThePrint view on the most important issues.

Manipur needs a political solution, not just President’s Rule. Or peace will be a delusion

A level playing field has to be ensured for all communities. Otherwise, lasting peace will remain a delusion.

Manipur solution isn’t in politics. Meiteis, Zo Kukis, Tangkhul Nagas vie for political power

The Supreme Court’s delimitation order for Manipur and other Northeast states risks deepening ethnic fault lines in a volatile region.

Manipur violence: SC seeks fresh report from state on probe into audio clips of ex-CM Biren Singh

Two-judge bench Monday perused the forensic report on the authenticity of the leaked audio clips, alleging Biren Singh’s role in the ethnic violence, submitted by SG Tushar Mehta.

2 years of Manipur conflict—Congress demands fresh elections, says President’s Rule no solution

Manipur unit chief says both BJP governments—in state & at Centre—have failed to resolve the crisis. Earlier, party president Kharge slammed PM Modi for not visiting Manipur.

Nishikant Dubey tried to undermine the judiciary. BJP leaders supporting him is troubling

ThePrint view on the most important issues this week.

Kuki groups set up 3 pre-conditions ahead of talks with Meiteis on 5 April in Delhi

The pre-conditions include no cross movement between Meiteis & Kukis in areas where the other community is in majority. The meeting has been called by the home ministry.

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Critical minerals are the new oil. India can’t afford to depend on China

Mineral security is no longer just an economic concern but a national security imperative, underpinning the country’s ambitions in clean energy, defence self-reliance, and advanced manufacturing.

India-US set to ink mini trade deal soon, reach understanding on agricultural & dairy products

Mini deal will likely see no cut in 10% baseline tariff on Indian exports announced by Trump on 2 April, it is learnt, but additional 26% tariffs are set to be reduced.

Not just AK-203, India & Russia to jointly manufacture AK-19 and PPK-20 for domestic use and export 

India-Russia JV is also racing to deliver 7,000 more AK-203 assault rifles by 15 Aug. These are currently being made with 50% indigenisation and this will surge to 100% by 31 December.

Joys of Trumplomacy: India & the world are learning US President’s 99 moods and 1 goal

Public, loud, upfront, filled with impropriety and high praise sometimes laced with insults. This is what we call Trumplomacy. But the larger objective is the same: American supremacy.