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Thursday, January 8, 2026
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Topic: Meitei

Fresh violence in Manipur leaves 2 dead, home dept says drones used in attack

Such act of terrorising unarmed villagers is viewed very seriously when the State is putting all possible efforts towards bringing normalcy and peace, adds govt.

Books are Manipur’s new battlefield. Kukis & Meiteis fighting for their truths

The story of the Manipur conflict is being captured in a sudden flood of new literature. At least eight books have been released between July 2023 and June 2024.

Kukis call removal of Assam Rifles from 2 Manipur areas ‘biased, appeasement’, Meiteis call it ‘victory’

2 battalions of Assam Rifles will be withdrawn from Bishnupur & Kangpokpi, replaced by CRPF. Decision was taken despite civil society groups of Kuki community & Kuki MLAs opposing move.

Kuki-Zo community urges Centre not to replace ‘neutral’ Assam Rifles with CRPF in Manipur hill areas

Though no official decision has been communicated, a notification 'may be expected soon' for two Assam Rifles units posted at Kangvai & Kangpokpi district, it is learnt.

‘We were like siblings’ — how a skill training initiative inspired hope in 30 women from Manipur

Women from Kuki, Meitei, Naga communities were part of skill training programme initiated by Hindu College. For them, it was much-needed respite, besides training in perfumery.

‘Arrests arbitrary’ — Manipur’s Kuki-Zo groups demand release of 5 men, warn of more protests

Hundreds of protesters gathered in Churachandpur, Kangpokpi and Tengnoupal during a 12-hour shutdown called by Kuki Inpi Wednesday. Security official says 'due process was followed'.

Kuki-Zo groups ready for NRC in Manipur, but conditions apply — ‘should be done under SC supervision’

Meitei civil society organisation COCOMI, meanwhile, explains why base year for NRC implementation should be 1951, and not 1961, as suggested by state government.

‘Modi & Biren playing a game’ — Meitei group calls for resignation of ‘incompetent’ Manipur CM

At press conference, Delhi Meitei Committee accused central govt of 'supporting Kuki militants by providing arms as part of strategy related to conflict in Myanmar'.

In ‘counter blockade’, Kuki women stop trucks carrying essentials on key Manipur highway

Trucks blocked by Kukis had to be sent back to strife-torn Jiribam. Kuki union claims Meiteis have been blocking highway, stopping essential supplies from reaching them.

In Manipur, Meira Paibis won’t budge. Forces flustered as women vigilantes lead mobs, block convoys

In some instances, police register cases against 'unknown women', however, no arrests have been made in any of these cases so far, it is learnt.

On Camera

How artificial intelligence is reshaping terrorism and state security risks

Terrorist groups are increasingly using AI for propaganda, recruitment and attacks, forcing states to rethink security strategies.

2025 marked key point in India’s power sector: Clean energy surge pushed coal power into rare decline

Coal-based power generation fell 3% in 2025 while renewable capacity surged to 40% of India’s installed power mix, according to India Power Sector Review 2025 by CREA.

Bangladesh-Pakistan look to expand ties to defence procurement as Dhaka shows ‘interest’ in JF-17s

Pakistan military said it has assured Bangladesh of fast-tracked delivery of Super Mushshak trainer aircraft during high level defence meet held Tuesday.

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.