Bomb explosions were heard earlier Wednesday, followed by sound of gunfire, say residents. India Reserve Battalion post was targeted around 3:30 am, after which firing was reported, it is learnt.
While communal harmony was the primary theme of the Yatra, the Congress has said the east-west event will also advance ideas of social, economic and political justice.
Army chief Gen Manoj Pandey says deployment in Manipur done in coordination with state govt, adds efforts on to ensure ‘normalcy is established & security situation remains stable’.
The free movement regime allows tribes living along the border on either side to travel up to 16 kilometres inside the neighbouring country without a visa.
Indefinite curfew has been imposed in all Valley districts & additional forces deployed in sensitive areas. CM N Biren Singh appeals to Manipuri Muslims & Meitei people to remain calm.
According to Software Freedom Law Centre, India's been global leader in internet shutdowns for last 5 yrs, giving rise to concerns about adherence to due process in executing shutdowns.
Tonsing Hangshing, his mom & family friend were killed while on their way to avail treatment in Imphal. SC had ordered Manipur to ensure burial for victims of ethnic violence.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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