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Manipur political crisis put to rest as 4 disgruntled NPP MLAs back BJP again

Four NPP lawmakers had tendered resignations complaining 'mistreatment' by Manipur CM Biren Singh. The decision to return came after meeting BJP leaders in Delhi.

BJP’s Manipur crisis averted, NPP agrees to remain ally after meeting Amit Shah and Nadda

The NPP was upset with Manipur Chief Minister N. Biren Singh’s 'one-man style of functioning' and had quit the government.

CBI questions ex-Manipur CM Ibobi in Rs 332-crore embezzlement case

The CBI action came at a time when BJP-led coalition government in Manipur has plunged into crisis after nine MLAs resigned last week.

4 ministers who resigned from Manipur govt taken to Delhi for meeting with BJP leaders

BJP is struggling to retain power in Manipur following the resignation of 4 NPP ministers, 3 rebel BJP MLAs, one TMC legislator & an Independent MLA last week.

CBI summons Manipur ex-CM Ibobi Singh in Rs 332-cr scam as BJP struggles to hold onto state

Case against Manipur ex-CM Ibobi Singh was registered a day before he was to sit in a protest in Delhi against non-disclosure of Naga Peace Accord contents.

Mizoram, Manipur are using this traditional practice to keep coronavirus in check

Snippets from the vibrant Northeast that capture politics, culture, society and more in the eight states.

Cross-voting, turncoat MLAs allowed to vote: How BJP won lone Rajya Sabha seat in Manipur

The victory is a shot in the arm for the BJP govt in the state that was thrown into a crisis after nine ruling coalition members, including four ministers, resigned Wednesday.

Manipur Congress moves to remove assembly Speaker, says he’s behaving like BJP MLA

The notice comes after Speaker Y. Khemchand advanced proceedings on disqualification of 7 Congress MLAs, who crossed over to the BJP, to 18 June from 22 June.

Would have quit BJP govt long ago if not for Covid lockdown, says Manipur deputy CM

Yumnam Joykumar of National People’s Party is one of nine MLAs who resigned from Manipur’s Northeast Democratic Alliance government, leaving it in a minority.  

Year-long power tussle between CM & his deputy — how the Manipur crisis came to be

Nine MLAs have deserted the NDA, reducing it to a minority in the 59-member Manipur assembly. Deputy CM Y. Joykumar Singh is leading the revolt.

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The speech PM Modi should deliver this Independence Day

For the last 11 years, Nehru has been constantly blocking my efforts and causing the fiascos that are my many yojanas and abhiyans. He is the reason most of my initiatives turn into disasters.

How mining, manufacturing & power sectors weighed on India’s industrial output since January 2024

India’s industrial output growth saw a 10-month low in June, with Index of Industrial Production (IIP) growing by mere 1.5% as against 1.9% in May 2025.

Can’t restrict ‘extent of induction’—why SC struck down gender quotas in Army’s JAG recruitment

New Delhi: The Supreme Court has ruled that the Indian Army cannot cap the number of women in its Judge Advocate General (JAG) branch...

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.