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Thursday, August 28, 2025
TopicManipur violence

Topic: Manipur violence

As Manipur governor gives 7-day ultimatum to surrender arms, forces poised for ‘all out’ recovery op

Nearly 5,700 guns and 6.5 lakh rounds of ammunition have been snatched from armouries over the last 2 years amid the ethnic conflict.

Manipur BJP MLAs explore option of forming new party if President’s Rule is prolonged

The BJP in Manipur is currently divided into 2 factions—one supporting caretaker CM Biren Singh and the other led by Assembly Speaker Thokchom Satyabrata Singh, who opposes him.

As Centre steps in, Manipur underground groups tell cadre to ‘lie low’, but situation still volatile

Cadre of Arambai Tenggol & other groups ‘hiding weapons or lying low for now’ as crackdown intensifies post President’s Rule. Security officials warn situation still complex, volatile.

President’s Rule imposed in Manipur as BJP fails to break stalemate over 4 CM hopefuls

President Droupadi Murmu through exercise of her powers under Article 356 has ordered the imposition of President's Rule in Manipur. A notification to that effect was issued Thursday.

Biren Singh resignation accepted, but asked to continue as CM ‘till alternative arrangements are made’

Singh's resignation comes nearly two years after violence erupted in Manipur. The Governor will consult the Centre and advise on possible imposition of President’s Rule.

2 years after Manipur violence. The govt doesn’t care to fix the pain

The people of Manipur find themselves stuck in a limbo of unfulfilled promises. Over the months, their hopes from the government have turned into a bitter disillusionment.

Leaked tapes of Manipur CM? SC seeks CFSL report on private lab’s claim of voice match

Manipur govt has dismissed leaked audio recordings—which private lab Truth Labs says has 93% match with voice of Biren Singh—as doctored, saying police are investigating matter.

With few arrests, multiple closures, SITs probing heinous crimes, rapes in Manipur make little progress

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.

Tension erupts in Manipur’s Kangpokpi as mob attacks SP office

Kuki organizations, including CoTU, have been protesting against presence of central forces, particularly the BSF and CRPF. The situation is now under control and being monitored.

Rare ‘don’t break glass in case of fire’ scenario & 2025 headed in ‘Right’ direction

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On Camera

How economic planning stifled India’s growth and talent

The Indian planning system did not encourage individuals based on ‘what they knew’, but on ‘whom they knew’. Many left for countries that recognised their talent.

All bets off as online gaming bill shakes industry & key players suspend ‘gambling’ on their platforms

The new law, which the government has framed as a moral duty, forced major platforms like Dream11 & Zupee to shut operations, wiping out hundreds of crores in market capitalisation. 

Post-Sindoor, joint doctrine tasks Special Forces with fighting info warfare & countering propaganda

Joint Doctrine for Special Forces Operations, released Wednesday, also outlines plans for the future expansion of AFSOD and the creation of Joint Service Training Institutes.

That Oval Office picture for ages deserves closer Indian reading, with a geopolitical lens

Putin sees this as a victory. Europeans have decided to deal with Trump on his terms for the sake of the larger Western alliance. We look at the lessons for us in India.