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Sunday, January 4, 2026
TopicManipur

Topic: Manipur

Tripartite ceasefire pact to settle Kuki issues operational, says security adviser to Manipur CM

In a cabinet meeting in March, Biren Singh govt had 'decided to pull out' of agreement signed between Union govt, state and tribal insurgent groups to initiate political dialogue.

Our take on Imran Khan Arrest, SC verdict on Delhi & 25 years of Pokhran – in 50 words

ThePrint view on the most important issues this week.

2 sides of Manipur clashes: Kukis blame Biren Singh’s ‘majoritarian’ agenda’, Meiteis fear ‘demographic shift’

Simmering distrust between the Kukis and the Meiteis of Manipur exploded in unprecedented violence last week that claimed an estimated 60 lives.

‘Violence by Meiteis partitioned Manipur’ — 10 Kuki MLAs demand separate administration for tribals

Ten, including 8 BJP MLAs accused Biren Singh govt of 'tacitly supporting Meiteis who perpetrated violence against hin-Kuki-Mizo-Zomi hill tribals'.

Manipur Meiteis deserve ST status. Clergy must not turn it into a Hindu-Christian conflict

While granting ST status will take time, Modi govt can consider extending Article 371 provisions to all of Manipur to allay the fears of Meitei community.

‘What if it happens again?’ No violence in 5 days, but distrust grips Manipur, fear haunts victims

Last week's clashes in Manipur primarily took place between Meiteis and Kukis, and were marked by arson and vandalism. The official death toll is 50. 

2 women rescued by Assam Rifles in violence-hit Manipur give birth at relief camps

Indian Army & Assam Rifles have rescued 23,000 civilians from Manipur’s Imphal valley, surrounding areas that have been witnessing tension between Meitei & Kuki communities since 3 May.

‘Will be hard to return soon’: Hundreds flee violence in Manipur, but calls for peace emerge as fires ebb

On incidents of violence in Manipur, MoD spokesperson says situation 'currently stable' in Moreh, Kangpokpi & all efforts underway to restore normalcy in Imphal, Churachandpur.

20,000 evacuated to camps under army protection in violence-hit Manipur

Manipur's top police official P. Doungel said the situation is not fully under control but it is gradually improving.

On Camera

India’s urban co-op banks are turning the page—crisis to cautious revival, one metric at a time

With bad loans shrinking & capital buffers stronger, urban co-op banks’ new umbrella body NUCFDC is now prioritising rollout of digital transformation.

Greece looking at TATA’s WhAP infantry combat vehicle for army procurement

If deal goes through, Greece will be 2nd foreign country to procure vehicle. Morocco was first; TATA Group has set up manufacturing unit there with minimum 30 percent indigenous content.

A year-end Mea Culpa in National Interest—The Army-Islam combo doesn’t kill democracy

Many of you might think I got something so wrong in National Interest pieces written this year. I might disagree! But some deserve a Mea Culpa. I’d deal with the most recent this week.