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Sunday, May 5, 2024
TopicManipur violence

Topic: Manipur violence

After receiving report of ‘firefight’, security forces find 13 dead in remote Manipur village

Identity of the deceased — found in Leithou in state's Tengnoupal district — yet to be ascertained. Investigation is ongoing. No insurgent group has claimed responsibility.

SC fixes deadline for last rites of unclaimed bodies in Manipur — ‘don’t want to keep pot boiling’

CJI-led bench issued order on court-appointed panel’s report that alleged civil services organisations were obstructing families of those killed in Manipur clashes from claiming bodies.

‘What about our future?’ Kuki medical students barred from university exam protest 75% attendance rule

Unable to attend college in Imphal following Kuki-Meitei violence, displaced tribal medical students demand to be allowed to migrate to colleges outside Manipur to continue their education.

Manipur clash a ‘political problem’, 4000 looted weapons yet to be recovered — Eastern Army Commander

Lt Gen Rana Pratap Kalita says India giving shelter to anyone from Myanmar seeking refuge in Mizoram and Manipur, but not 'armed cadres of militant groups of drug traffickers'.

IRB jawan among two killed by suspected insurgents in Manipur’s Kangpokpi district

Henminlen Vaiphei, who was serving as rifleman in 6th India Reserve Battalion, was 'not on duty' at time of attack. Both victims were unarmed and from Kuki community, it is learnt.

‘Overwhelming moment’ — ThePrint journalist wins Danish Siddiqui Freedom Award for Manipur coverage

Ananya Bhardwaj, who received the award for her coverage of this year's Manipur ethnic violence, calls the assignment among her 'most challenging', because of language barrier & lack of access.

Banned insurgent group PLA claims responsibility for IED attack on Assam Rifles in Manipur

No soldier was injured in attack that took place Thursday morning when troops were out on routine patrol duty. IED blast was followed by ambush of their Casspir vehicle.

MHA extends ban on 9 ‘Meitei extremist’ outfits under UAPA for ‘secession bid, anti-India objectives’

Extension of ban comes in the wake of months-long ethnic violence in Manipur between the Meiteis and the Kukis, which has led to dozens of killings and left thousands displaced.

Manipur Police search for 4 ‘abducted’ Kuki-Zo persons, tribal body ITLF blames armed Meitei group

The 5th person travelling with them — a 65-yr-old 'left for dead' — was rescued by security forces in critical state. He's said to be the father of a serving soldier in the Indian Army.

On Camera

‘Trade, not aid’—Narasimha Rao’s 1991 reforms speech that changed India’s economic landscape

On 9 July 1991, then-PM PV Narasimha Rao addressed the nation days before the Budget presentation, admitting that the job of repairing India's sick economy won't be easy, quick, or smooth.

Air India reduces baggage allowance by 5-15 kg, bringing it in line with rest of industry

Air India’s new policy, effective from 2 May, introduces new weight limits for tickets in each of the different 'fare families' — Comfort, Comfort Plus, and Flex.

China builds road through Shaksgam Valley, India registers protest

New Delhi has, in past, too, objected to Chinese construction activities in Shaksgam Valley. Work in this strategic region gathered pace after the 2017 Doklam stand-off.

Frontrunner is letting the challenger define this poll campaign. Modi still hasn’t found a big theme

A theme has not yet emerged for BJP & people see lack of a contest, which makes it unexciting. For all these reasons, 2024 is turning out to be an unexpectedly theme-less election.