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TopicManipur violence

Topic: Manipur violence

UNLF ‘extorted’ lakhs from BJP MLAs, gen secy as ‘donations’ to ‘fuel violence’ in Manipur—ED chargesheet

ED says the insurgent outfit has been threatening many to cough up money. List of politicians who ‘donated’ also includes a Congress MLA. Two of them deny paying anything.

Over 50 Kuki women hurt in clash with forces in Manipur’s Kangpokpi, cops say situation ‘under control’

Locals say over 80 women were protesting 'forceful occupation' of community bunkers by security personnel in Saibol village. CoTU announces 'indefinite economic blockade' on NH-2.

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

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Manipur Congress demands Modi visit violence-hit state, says not allowed to protest in Delhi

Manipur has seen unprecedented violence between Meitei and Kuki communities since May; 6 Meteis were killed last month following clashes between security forces & Kuki militants.

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.

Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi gives adjournment motion notice in LS demanding discussion on Manipur

In the notice, Gogoi pointed out that the conflict has been going on for over 2 yrs, spiralling into a humanitarian crisis. He also highlighted failure of state govt to contain violence.

DMK MP Tiruchi Siva files adjournment motion to discuss Manipur violence in Rajya Sabha

Tiruchi said that the Manipur violence has claimed more than 250 lives. He also demanded an investigation be carried out by the CBI.

Watch CutTheClutter: ‘Out of sight, out of mind’ for Delhi, Manipur’s festering crisis worsens

In Episode 1563 of #CutTheClutter, Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta and Deputy Editor Moushumi Das Gupta discuss the growing challenges in the northeastern state as the crisis festers.

Arms looted in Manipur sold beyond the valley, across border. Recovery a struggle for security forces

Security officials say weapons looted from police armouries during the initial wave of violence in 2023 are being sold to insurgents outside the valley & in Myanmar for monetary gains.

Govt schools and colleges to be shut for two days amid curfew in Imphal

Ethnic violence in Manipur escalated again Sunday leading the Manipur police to impose a curfew in both Imphal West and Imphal East districts following discovery of six dead bodies.

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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.

RSS chief Bhagwat draws the line at 75. India’s politics stares at the Modi Exception

BJP has no dynastic succession, at least not at the top. You can trace this back to Vajpayee-Advani era. This act of spotting, empowering younger talent is even more striking with the choice of BJP presidents.