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Wednesday, January 14, 2026
TopicManipur

Topic: Manipur

In Lok Sabha, debutant Manipur MP likens state’s ethnic violence to Partition, questions Modi’s silence

Congress's Angomcha Bimol Akoijam rued that the Presidential address did not mention the ongoing strife despite every inch of Manipur being covered by central forces.

‘Modi & Biren playing a game’ — Meitei group calls for resignation of ‘incompetent’ Manipur CM

At press conference, Delhi Meitei Committee accused central govt of 'supporting Kuki militants by providing arms as part of strategy related to conflict in Myanmar'.

Chirus, Anals to Thadous — the origin stories of Manipur’s ethnic communities

In 'How The World Was Born', Lopamudra Maitra recalls 108 glorious creation tales and myths from all corners of India.

‘Would gladly resign if it stops conflict, but there are reasons I must stay’ — Manipur CM Biren Singh

In an exclusive interview to ThePrint, Singh said general public, his followers have shown faith in his leadership & that he intends to resolve the crisis 'with all available resources'.

In ‘counter blockade’, Kuki women stop trucks carrying essentials on key Manipur highway

Trucks blocked by Kukis had to be sent back to strife-torn Jiribam. Kuki union claims Meiteis have been blocking highway, stopping essential supplies from reaching them.

Recovery of looted weapons, action against Meira Paibis — takeaways from Amit Shah’s meeting on Manipur

It was also decided that deployment of central forces will be increased in 'sensitive pockets', and MHA will hold meetings with both Kukis & Meiteis so an amicable solution is reached.

Amit Shah to chair high-level meeting to review situation in Manipur

The state has been marred by ethnic violence since May last year. In a fresh case, several houses of Meitei and Kukis were burnt down by unknown miscreants earlier this month.

Mohan Bhagwat’s remarks on BJP & Modi’s ‘silence’ on Manipur big warning for new NDA govt — Urdu press

ThePrint’s round-up of how the Urdu media covered various news events through the week, and the editorial positions some of them took.

Elections showed that Manipur still has faith in democracy. Will new govt deliver?

The people of conflict-torn Manipur will have every right to feel betrayed if the new government doesn’t break its silence and show its commitment to addressing the state's issues.

On Camera

India’s nuclear-power goal needs more than capital

New Delhi has finally accepted that the base load power demand of the future will need supplementing, and nuclear plants are one way to go about it.

Coastal states Maharashtra, TN, Gujarat top India’s exports index, landlocked UP a surprise performer

Releasing Export Preparedness Index report, NITI Aayog CEO says Centre has ‘ticked a lot of boxes’, & responsibility of driving the next phase of export growth now rests with states.

Rafale deal to be inked in 2026, final assembly line in Nagpur, Indian firms to be roped in

The proposed project costing about Rs 3.25 lakh crore will entail procurement of 18 aircraft in fly away condition & the rest made in India with up to 60% indigenous content.

Thank you Donald Trump, again. India now has reason to shed fear of trade deals and risky reform

UK, EFTA already in the bag and EU on the way, many members of RCEP except China signed up, and even restrictions on China being lifted, India has changed its mind on trade.