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Topic: Meiteis

Centre reopened Imphal-Dimapur NH-2 before PM’s visit, but Meiteis’ & Kuki-Zos’ ‘trust deficit’ persists

Despite govt’s push & Modi’s first visit to Manipur since May 2023, people from both communities stay away from the highway, preferring costlier air travel or gruelling long detours.

President’s Rule in Manipur nettles both Meiteis & Kukis, civil society organisations harden stand

Kuki-Zo & Zomi civil society groups welcome the move, but maintain demand for separate administration, Meiteis term it ‘deliberate ploy’ to push ‘state further into turmoil’.

More bodies recovered near Manipur’s Jiribam, toll in fresh spate of violence climbs to 20

Late Saturday evening, decomposed body of 27-yr-old was recovered in Jiribam. The same day, body of a woman was found floating in river along Manipur's border with Assam.

Jiribam fallout reaches Imphal as mob gathers outside Manipur CM’s private home, MLAs’ houses stormed

Total curfew has been imposed in Imphal East, Imphal West, Bishnupur & Thoubal districts. Internet services have also been suspended in hill, valley districts for 2 days.

Mizoram govt assures Meiteis after Mizo group issues warning in wake of fresh violence in Manipur

Mizoram Home Minister K. Sapdanga says some protesters used 'hate speech' threatening Meitei residents during candlelight vigil organised by lesser known Mizo Defence League.

Role of insurgent Hmar group under security lens after recovery of 3 bodies in Manipur’s Jiribram

HPC-D considered to be active in Mizoram’s Saitual district, in the Hmar inhabited areas of Churachandpur district in Manipur, and Assam’s Cachar.

Bodies of woman, 2 kids found near river in Manipur’s Jiribam, cops suspect were among 6 ‘abducted’

Three women and three children were reported missing from near Borobekra police station earlier this week. Identities of the three bodies found are yet to be confirmed.

Fresh violence in Hmar-dominated Manipur village. Houses burnt, woman ‘shot, sexually assaulted & burnt’

Zairawn residents say 80-100 armed attackers opened fire, looted homes & set 17 ablaze. Murdered woman was a mother of 3. Police say area was under security, but miscreants slipped in.

Manipur CM says working for ‘safe release’ of two Meitei men missing since 27 September

Both Meitei youths were headed to SSC General Duty military recruitment rally in Imphal West. A 3rd man travelling with them was rescued by Assam Rifles & handed over to Manipur Police.

What can fix Manipur crisis—emotional connect, not govt orders. Kukis, Meiteis talk in Delhi

'If only these conversations could reach the ears of the current establishment...but sadly, that will never happen," said a Manipur resident at the discussion held by non-profile WISCOMP.

On Camera

New promo video by PLA Navy is a teaser of China’s deep blue capabilities

Rather than functioning as conventional propaganda, the video operates as a device for interpretation, subtly shaping expectations about future developments in China’s naval trajectory.

Adani’s giant copper plant hits technical setbacks in first year

The 500,000 tonne-per-year plant produced just 94,000 tonnes of refined copper from April 2025 to February this year.

Indian drone tech company ideaForge signs MoU with Japanese firm to develop next-gen AI powered drones

By pairing Indian drone engineering with Japanese semiconductor expertise, the two firms aim to develop more advanced autonomous systems tailored to both defence & commercial use.

Trump, Netanyahu’s Iran gamble: The regime change rebound

American objectives are unmet. They neither have muscle nor motivation to resume the war. As for Iran, the regime didn’t just survive, it’s now led by more radical individuals.