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Topic: Manipur

Why won’t Modi axe Manipur CM Biren Singh? 4 reasons why he won’t & 5 reasons why he must

The violence in Manipur will pass like the Covid second wave did, and everyone will forget Biren Singh’s follies. Or so the BJP strategist must think.

Blocking rations, guarding ‘our own’: A glimpse at Manipur’s Meira Paibis in new role as vigilantes

The following series of photos seeks to capture the Meira Paibis, or 'mothers' of Manipur, as they take position on the frontlines of the ongoing Kuki-Meitei conflict.

Manipur cops make fifth arrest in connection with viral video of assault on Kuki women

Manipur police made 1st arrest in this case on 20 July, a day after 26-second video of incident from 4 May surfaced on social media.

‘Confessed to joining mob in interest of Meiteis’: Mother of man arrested over Manipur video

Kin of 2 men arrested from Pechi village in Manipur's Thoubal claim they joined mob to protect Meiteis. Women's outfits say 'it's not about community; crime and war are separate'.

No rations or school, LPG cylinders at Rs 2,500: ‘Meitei blockade, state apathy’ leave Kukis stranded

Churachandpur: At a relief centre in Kuki-dominated Churachandpur, Thethiem, who is seven months pregnant, rummages through a pile of old, worn-out clothes scattered inside...

New BJP govt, old divisive ways. Biren’s rule shows party never gave Manipur real change

If Congress made errors, BJP should've given Manipur real change. Biren Singh's statements in weeks leading up to and during flare-up show BJP persisted with same policy of divisiveness.

Women attack house of main suspect in Manipur sexual assault case, say police

The crime took place over 2 months ago but it captured national attention after a video went viral on social media earlier this week. The main suspect was arrested on Thursday.

Manipur authorities silent on women’s safety despite reaching out thrice, says NCW chief

NCW chief Rekha Sharma said she took suo motu cognisance of the incident Friday after the video surfaced and sought explanation from authorities on the matter.

‘Our hearts break whenever there’s human suffering’: US envoy Eric Garcetti on Manipur video

The top American diplomat made the comments while responding to a question on a graphic video of two disrobed women being brutalised by a mob in Manipur.

‘Crime against humanity, deserves death penalty’ — Manipur CM Biren Singh on mob parading women naked

He further said that hunt for remaining culprits is underway, but did not elaborate on arrests made so far.

On Camera

SC’s stray dog order lit a match in Delhi. Are they a menace or companions?

The last time this matter flared up was when Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, in a very similar directive in April, called for the relocation of stray dogs in the capital.

Modi’s ‘Diwali bonanza’ for the common man—next-gen GST reforms, lower tax on daily-use items soon

Finance ministry says the proposed revamp will focus on structural reforms, rate rationalisation & ease of living, & will be deliberated upon in the coming weeks.

What is Project Sudarshan Chakra, announced by Modi from ramparts of Red Fort

The project is meant to be a ‘protective shield that will keep expanding’, the PM said. It is on the lines of the ‘Golden Dome’ announced by Trump, it is learnt.

War of IAF, PAF doctrines: As Pakistan obsesses over numbers, India embraces risk, wins

Now that both IAF and PAF have made formal claims of having shot down the other’s aircraft in the 87-hour war in May, we can ask a larger question: do such numbers really matter?