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Topic: Manipur

Poonch legend Havildar Abdul Majid to civilian hero Parshotam — stories of gallantry award winners

New Delhi: Havildar Abdul Majid, from the 9 Para SF, was considered a hero not only within his own unit but also in Poonch...

‘Protection money’ to Arambai Tenggol — how traders are operating in strife-torn Imphal

Commercial properties owned by Kukis in Imphal have been torched or taken over allegedly by radical Meitei revivalist group. Traders 'allowed' to operate 'if they pay protection money'.

What happened at Kangla Fort meeting between Arambai Tenggol & MLAs-MPs it had ‘summoned’

As many as 37 MLAs of Manipur and the state’s 2 MPs answered Arambai Tenggol’s ‘summons’ for a meeting Wednesday at Imphal’s Kangla Fort, and pledged to fulfil their demands in 15 days.

Myanmar border-fencing idea isn’t a masterstroke. It comes from Manipur’s complete collapse

Residents of Arunachal Pradesh, Nagaland, Manipur, and Mizoram have had familial connections with Myanmar for centuries. It will be impossible to completely seal the man-made line.

After Arambai Tenggol meet, Manipur MLAs & MPs vow NRC tweak, end of pact with Kuki insurgents in 2 wks

Meitei group had asked all MLAs from Imphal Valley to attend Wednesday meeting after which Metei lawmakers gave their word to pursue commitments in 15 days.

Assam Rifles jawan shoots himself after opening fire at colleagues in Manipur camp, injures 6

The jawan later succumbed to his injuries. Others stable, receiving treatment. Manipur Police say incident not connected to ongoing ethnic conflict in state.

‘You are not here to observe but to protect’ — Manipur CM Biren Singh slams central forces

Imphal/Guwahati: Manipur Chief Minister N. Biren Singh Sunday criticised the central security forces, saying that they had been deployed in the state “to protect...

Burnt houses, schools — Manipur commandos ‘led arson spree’ in Moreh, Myanmar fire dept ‘came to rescue’

CCTV footage matches version of Moreh residents who allege that Manipur Police commandos set fire to homes on 17 January as Assam Rifles personnel played mute spectators.

Our take on India’s antibiotic abuse, Iran airstrikes on Pakistan & Manipur chaos—in 50 words

ThePrint view on the most important issues this week.

On Camera

How Saba Azad became the accidental voice of Bengal’s language protests

Bengalis are hurt over a statement by the Delhi police calling Bangla a ‘Bangladeshi language’ and the lines Azad sang have unwittingly become protest music in Kolkata now.

Slashing GST on waste can unlock Rs 1.8 lakh crore, high tax hurting circular economy goals—CSE

Centre for Science and Environment in new report makes case for rationalising GST on waste material, saying most informal operators can’t afford high tax & it also hinders recycling.

President awards 1st set of Sarvottam Yudh Seva medals since Kargil, 7 honoured for leading Op Sindoor

This year, the Indian Air Force received four of the seven awards, followed by the Indian Army with two medals, and the Indian Navy with one. 

Modi’s ready to risk it all for farmers. Farm reform can answer Trump with new Green Revolution

Standing up to America is usually not a personal risk for a leader in India. Any suggestions of foreign pressure unites India behind who they see as leading them in that fight.