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Topic: Manipur

Manipur’s Ukhrul on edge after 2 from Kuki-Zo community & 1 Naga killed in separate firing incidents

Mullam Village Authority said village came under ‘full-scale armed attack’ in early hours of 24 April. In another incident, Naga Village Guards were ambushed near Ukhrul’s Sinakeithei village.

Manipur cop held for ‘joining violent protest, turning on own force & targeting security personnel’

The police constable allegedly targeted security forces by pelting stones and using slingshots, and engaging in violence, vandalism of public property and vehicles, and arson.

Night marches, tear gas & violence—Manipur protests intensify over killing of 4-yr-old & baby sister

On Sunday, markets and shops remained closed in parts of Manipur due to the shutdown called by Meira Paibis, Meitei civil society groups and the Joint Action Committee (JAC).

Ex-soldier among 2 Nagas shot dead in Manipur’s Ukhrul day after CM visit; NIA to take over probe

The men, including retired soldier, were in a car when unidentified gunmen opened fire. Tangkhul Naga Long blames ‘Kuki militants’; Kuki Zo Council says ‘blame hastily attributed’.

Manipur on edge: 3 civilians die in CRPF firing after bomb kills 4-yr-old boy & baby sister

Meiteis blame Kukis for bomb attack and say they are shocked by CRPF firing on 'frustrated' mob. Kukis reject allegations.

Manipur: 2 missing Kukis found dead hours after assurance to find them sealed deal that freed hostages

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'.

20 including Army jawan ‘taken hostage by Kuki group’ in Manipur. CM Khemchand appeals for release

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.

Being a northeastern in Delhi—casual racism, everyday profiling and violence

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.

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Next epic election will be UP 2027. Akhilesh Yadav is hardly ready for Yogi Adityanath

With his friends MK Stalin and Mamata Banerjee voted out, Akhilesh will have to do far more than his usual ‘Muslim plus Yadav’ formula politics.

Indian firms promise $20.5 billion investment in US, ‘largest ever’ such pledge, says Sergio Gor

At a little over $19 billion, pledged investments are primarily in the pharmaceutical sector, with $11.75 billion alone from Sun Pharmaceuticals’ proposed purchase of New Jersey-based Organon & Co

Iran denies role in Fujairah oil hub attack, warns UAE— ‘don’t collude with hostile parties’

Iran said, UAE engaged in 'evident cooperation with aggressor US threatening Iran’s national security... including hosting US military bases and equipment'. Attacks left 3 Indians injured in Fujairah.

Muslim vote, X factor & limitations of regional politics: Takeaways from Bengal, TN, Kerala elections

On counting day, this special edition of National Interest looks at key takeaways from verdicts in West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Kerala and Assam. You’d err if you credit or blame BJP’s success only on Hindutva. It’s more than that.