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Tuesday, January 13, 2026
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Topic: Manipur

Our take on Modi’s Ayodhya speech, Manipur violence, Mira road & Tata-Airbus deal—in 50 words

ThePrint view on the most important issues this week.

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.

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Don’t mistake India’s economic recovery for a new era of rapid growth

The underlying issue is that there hasn’t been enough of a structural change in the economy since the launch of reforms in 1990-91, despite per capita incomes multiplying nearly five-fold.

Grounded no more: Andhra govt revives no-frills Dagadarthi airport near Nellore to boost south coast link

As Visakhapatnam readies a mega airport, the Andhra Pradesh government has revived its shelved Dagadarthi project, aiming to boost cargo and connectivity on the south coast.

Oreshnik, ATACMS & Storm Shadow: All about the missiles Russia and Ukraine are firing

Both the Russian and Ukrainian militaries are leaning on drones, but they’re also firing cruise and ballistic missiles, some of them relatively new and experimental.

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.