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Monday, October 13, 2025
TopicManipur violence

Topic: Manipur violence

‘Gunfire, bombs every night’ — caught between Meiteis & Kukis, Muslim village wants peace

In Kwakta village, perched between Meitei-dominated Bishnupur and Kuki-dominated Churachandpur, fear hangs heavy. Caught in the crossfire, villagers are desperate for a resolution.  

How women’s movement in Manipur became a platform for chauvinist elements

Few places in India have seen a sustained women’s movement of the kind seen in Manipur—but the grinding ethnic war tearing the state apart has revealed it also has an ugly face.

Woman lawyer in CPI ‘fact-finding’ team for Manipur granted protection from arrest by SC after FIR

SC restrains police from coercive against lawyer who went with CPI women's wing team to Manipur. National Federation of Indian Women report purportedly labelled violence as 'state-sponsored'.

‘Don’t want court to be used as platform to escalate violence in Manipur’, says Supreme Court

While hearing Kuki group's plea calling central govt’s assurances of handling situation 'false', judges advised the parties not to argue in partisan manner as it was a humanitarian issue.

Our take on Manipur schools’ re-opening, NCP power struggle, UCC debate—in 50 words

ThePrint view on the most important issues this week.

Meitei village surrounded by 6 Kuki settlements defies violence with unity — ‘we grew up together’

Surrounded by six Kuki and three Naga villages, Kwatha presents a stark contrast to rest of Manipur — not a single Meitei has left Kwatha, nor has there been a single clash.

What US Ambassador Eric Garcetti said when asked about Manipur violence

Garcetti affirmed that although the United States does not have 'strategic concerns', he emphasised that the issue is primarily a matter of 'human concern'.

How Manipur man carried father, who died fleeing mob, back to ravaged village to ensure burial at home

The night of 4 May was the longest ever for Albert Vaiphei, 35, of Salam Pattong village. It was the night they were forced to flee their home. During the escape, his father collapsed.

Tears, tales of harrowing escape & a few reasons to smile — life at a Kuki relief camp in Manipur

On 3 May, clashes broke out between non-tribal Meiteis and tribal Kukis in Manipur. But at Tengnoupal relief camp, the displaced have found solace in each other's joys & sorrows.

No talks on Manipur, 3 Opposition MPs walk out of parliamentary committee meeting

MPs Digvijaya Singh, Pradeep Bhattacharya and Derek O'Brien wanted the committee to discuss unrest in the northeastern state and not prison reforms as previously scheduled.

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Resetting Afghanistan ties is geopolitical need. Gandhis are showing their diplomatic ignorance

With two hostile neighbours in the immediate vicinity and one in the greater region, it is imperative that New Delhi forge alliances that can offer some stability.

Niti Aayog recommends fully decriminalising 12 offences under new I-T Act to ‘foster more trust’

Recommendations appear in Niti Aayog’s Tax Policy Working Paper Series–II. It says there is a need to shift away from fear-based enforcement to trust-based governance.

India, UK sign £350 mn deal for Martlet. What are these Lightweight Multirole Missiles

In service with the British military since 2019, it is also known as the Martlet missile. Ukrainians have also deployed these missiles against Russian troops.

CJI, IPS, IAS & Homebound: A wake-up call 75 years in the making

Education, reservations, govt jobs are meant to bring equality and dignity. That we are a long way from that is evident in the shoe thrown at the CJI and the suicide of Haryana IPS officer. The film Homebound has a lesson too.