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Topic: Manipur violence

Manipur Meiteis deserve ST status. Clergy must not turn it into a Hindu-Christian conflict

While granting ST status will take time, Modi govt can consider extending Article 371 provisions to all of Manipur to allay the fears of Meitei community.

‘Organisations on lines of RSS, Bajrang Dal have been formed in Manipur,’ says Congress

AICC Manipur in-charge Bhakta Charan Das called for President’s rule in state in light of recent ethnic conflict and violence.

TV news won’t show you Manipur violence. But it has all the space for PM, The Kerala Story

PM Modi’s speech in Rajasthan’s Nathdwara was telecast on TV as voting progressed in Karnataka.

‘What if it happens again?’ No violence in 5 days, but distrust grips Manipur, fear haunts victims

Last week's clashes in Manipur primarily took place between Meiteis and Kukis, and were marked by arson and vandalism. The official death toll is 50. 

Karnataka elections sideline Manipur violence & fuss over ‘40% commission’

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No violence in last 2 days, situation returning to normal in Manipur, state & central govts tell SC

Solicitor General Tushar Mehta tells bench led by CJI Chandrachud that flag marches and peace meetings are being held in disturbed areas, and constant vigil is being maintained.

Manipur BJP MLA attacked by mob critical in Delhi hospital, family claims ‘no one from party has visited’

MLA Vungzagin Valte was assaulted by a mob in Imphal on 4 May and was airlifted to the national capital the next day where he has undergone a series of life-saving surgeries.

23,000 civilians rescued in violence-hit Manipur, Army says. Curfew partially relaxed in Churachandpur

No major incidents of violence have been reported since the rescue operation began, resulting in the relaxation in the curfew hours, states Indian Army.

Our take on SCO meet, Pawar resignation & Manipur violence – in 50 words

ThePrint view on the most important issues this week.

‘Will be hard to return soon’: Hundreds flee violence in Manipur, but calls for peace emerge as fires ebb

On incidents of violence in Manipur, MoD spokesperson says situation 'currently stable' in Moreh, Kangpokpi & all efforts underway to restore normalcy in Imphal, Churachandpur.

On Camera

Bihar mimics 19th-century American South. Citizenship is now weaponised to exclude voters

Disenfranchisement by institutional fiat is profoundly undemocratic. The effect of the ECI's new documentary process in Bihar will tilt the scales in favour of the BJP.

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.

Strategic partner one day, tactical nightmare the next: India’s learning Trumplomacy the hard way

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.