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TopicManipur conflict

Topic: Manipur conflict

India’s higher education ‘paradox’ & what country’s ties with US may look like under Trump

Global media also reports that militant groups in Manipur are using Musk’s Starlink to circumvent internet curbs. While unlicensed in India, it is legal across the border in Myanmar.

What’s behind Centre’s decision to send ex-home secretary Ajay Kumar Bhalla to Manipur as governor

The Retd IAS officer has 'extensive crisis management experience'. Officers believe he may be able to 'find solution' to Manipur crisis, bring warring factions to the table for dialogue.

Starlink ‘being used by insurgent groups’ along Myanmar border, seized device ‘belonged to RPF/PLA’

Musk, owner of SpaceX which makes Starlink, has denied his devices are being used for terror activities in India. The seized device is being looked into by specialised Indian agencies.

Honoured by IPI for their coverage of Manipur violence, here are ThePrint’s journalists & their stories

5 reporters & 2 photojournalists of ThePrint criss-crossed conflict zone when ethnic strife was at its peak to bring stories from the corridors of power & people affected by the violence.

Manipur is burning but Delhi remains unmoved, and Justice Gavai takes a trip behind bars

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

Manipur Police arrest 3 armed Arambai Tenggol members amid crackdown

The police have also detained a juvenile as part of the operation. Following NIA cases implicating the group's chief Korounganba Khuman, the pressure on Arambai Tenggol has intensified.

What’s stopping the BJP from taking decisive steps in Manipur? Electoral apathy

The BJP-led government at the Centre boasts a double-engine sarkar in Manipur, but it has done little to reassure the state or the country that Manipur matters.

It’s time TV news covered Manipur like it did the Anna Hazare movement or 2012 rape-murder

The heartbreaking death of babies in the Jhansi hospital was major news—for one day. Manipur doesn’t even get a headline on most days. It's all about Maharashtra and Jharkhand elections.

Don’t know why PM hasn’t visited Manipur, forwarded many public requests to PMO—ex-governor Anusuiya Uikey

Uikey was governor when ethnic violence first broke out in Manipur in May 2023. According to her, 'broken trust' between Meiteis & Kukis 'can’t be restored despite Centre’s efforts'.

In Manipur, BJP is a ‘divided house’. CM Biren Singh’s shrinking support base a headache for party

Multiple BJP MLAs skipped a key meeting at CM’s residence Monday. While Kuki BJP MLA’s were already demanding his removal, some Meiteis have joined the chorus now, it is learnt.

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Wall Street carries big expectations this year after best run since 2009

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.

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.