Security tightened as tensions flare in Manipur. This comes hours after Kuki volunteers allegedly took 20 people captive in Ukhrul, retaliating to an 'unprovoked firing incident'.
The jawan was on leave and passing by when the incident happened. Manipur Police termed the episode a 'clash' between the two communities, the Kukis and the Nagas, and also said it will be resolved soon.
A recent attack on a woman lawyer from Manipur in a south Delhi park has once again pushed the question of racism against people from the Northeast into the public view.
Salim Khan’s doctor had no right to speak to media without the family's permission. A few doctors in Mumbai act like major celebrities themselves and love the attention.
‘For Manipuris, Thang-Ta is not just a martial art—it is mother, father, god,’ said acclaimed Manipuri dancer Priti Patel at the Triveni Kala Sangam, New Delhi.
Retd army officer L. Nishikanta Singh has been picked as Adviser (Coordination) to CM. He had in 2023 drawn criticism for his post on ‘lungi-clad Kuki terrorists from Myanmar’.
The oil math is skewed against the White House. The blockade has a slim chance of working. Iran can remain defiant, and China unconcerned, longer than Trump can remain solvent.
IEA projects sharp reversal from its earlier expectations, with global demand for oil in 2026 turning negative. Hormuz disruptions have pushed crude prices to $130 per barrel.
We now live in a world order that will keep shifting. India must use this window. This also means we remain disciplined enough not to be knee-jerked into reacting to what Pakistan sees as its moment in the sun.
Given how close West Asia was to the abyss, everyone ( including Dalal Street, no pun intended ) should applaud this two week reprieve. 2. The sustainable path ahead is ensuring Iran does not acquire nuclear weapons ( although at least a dozen major nations are now seriously considering that prospect ) and its integration into the global economy. An end to sanctions. Full restoration of its oil and natural gas production potential. Contracts to western oil majors as well, for exploration. 3. Iran, like Saudi Arabia and Israel, is a major power in the region. It has to be accommodated with respect. Making it another Syria and Libya is not good for anyone, including Israel. 4. India’s West Asia policy needs to be tweaked a little to restore the earlier warmth and trust with Iran.
Given how close West Asia was to the abyss, everyone ( including Dalal Street, no pun intended ) should applaud this two week reprieve. 2. The sustainable path ahead is ensuring Iran does not acquire nuclear weapons ( although at least a dozen major nations are now seriously considering that prospect ) and its integration into the global economy. An end to sanctions. Full restoration of its oil and natural gas production potential. Contracts to western oil majors as well, for exploration. 3. Iran, like Saudi Arabia and Israel, is a major power in the region. It has to be accommodated with respect. Making it another Syria and Libya is not good for anyone, including Israel. 4. India’s West Asia policy needs to be tweaked a little to restore the earlier warmth and trust with Iran.