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TopicManipur violence

Topic: Manipur violence

2 sides of Manipur clashes: Kukis blame Biren Singh’s ‘majoritarian’ agenda’, Meiteis fear ‘demographic shift’

Simmering distrust between the Kukis and the Meiteis of Manipur exploded in unprecedented violence last week that claimed an estimated 60 lives.

Gunfights, IED fuel fears over security in Manipur. Situation ‘stable’, says military officer

Assam Rifles jawan sustained minor injury while diffusing IED in Bishnupur district Friday, it is learnt. Manipur policeman was killed and 2 injured in gunfight the previous day.

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.

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60% increase in India’s carbon emissions by 2050, coal to remain top energy source: BP Energy Outlook

The country will account for 12 percent of global energy demand by 2050 from 7 percent in 2023, adds BP report.

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.

How Pakistan thinks: Army for hire, ideology of convenience

Pakistan’s army has been a rentier force available to a reasonable bidder. It has never come to the aid of any Muslims including Palestinians or the Gazans, except making noises here and there.