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.
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.
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.
The anti-India insurgency in Manipur threw its weight behind reviving pre-Hindu cultural traditions and faith among the Meitei, excluding groups like the Kuki and Naga.
Kuki-Zo & Zomi civil society groups welcome the move, but maintain demand for separate administration, Meiteis term it ‘deliberate ploy’ to push ‘state further into turmoil’.
The sigh of relief from the Kuki--Zo-Hmar group at the declaration of President’s Rule in Manipur was almost a whoop of victory. But the Meitei community has taken a completely contrary stance.
The unit will include representatives from Manipur Police, CAPF, Assam Rifles & army. Data shows over 200, mainly from Meitei-dominated Imphal Valley, have been arrested for extortion.
The team probing murder & heinous crimes has made arrests in 3.7% cases since the onset of violence & closed 27.7%. The one probing sexual assault made only 2 arrests.
The concern is not that 2025’s rally was irrational, but that it may be difficult to repeat. Outlooks remain anchored to AI investment and growth without reigniting inflation.
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.
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.
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