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Wednesday, March 12, 2025
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Topic: Myanmar

Islam doesn’t kill democracy. The army-Islam combo does

How come Indonesia, Malaysia, Turkey and Sri Lanka remain constitutional, democratic and stable despite Islam and Buddhism respectively, but Pakistan, Bangladesh and Myanmar don’t?

Intel of 900 Kuki militants entering from Myanmar couldn’t be substantiated—Manipur security adviser, DGP

Following Manipur Security Adviser Kuldiep Singh's claim last week, Army in a now-deleted post had said that the claims 'have very serious security implications'.

Pope Francis calls for liberation of Myanmar’s detained ex-leader Aung San Suu Kyi

Suu Kyi, 78, has been detained by the military since it overthrew her government in a 2021 coup.

Chin leader rejects Mizoram CM’s appeal to build ties with ‘strong’ Arakan Army. ‘Might cannot decide it’

Sui Khar says that Arakan Army being strong cannot be reason for ethnic outfit or Mizoram govt to choose what to do, downplays concerns of Myanmar conflict spilling into Lawngtlai.

Two Mizo teens ‘captured’ by Myanmar resistance group released, but with a warning

The two boys, aged 15 and 16, were taken captive by CDF-Hualngoram cadres last Sunday. They were also allegedly thrashed and tortured for ‘attacking’ a member of the resistance group.

Around 8,000 Rohingya Muslims have fled to Bangladesh to escape violence in Myanmar, says official

The violence has intensified as fighting between Myanmar's ruling junta and the Arakan Army, a powerful ethnic militia drawn from the Buddhist majority.

10 chargesheeted by NIA in 2022 Mizoram arms & explosives case ‘linked to Myanmar-based insurgents’

NIA probe found 'conspiracy by Myanmar insurgents along with associates in Mizoram', and that consignment was supplied by a Guwahati-based explosives firm.

Facing ‘hostility’ in Myanmar, Hindu groups write to Modi, Murmu seeking change in OCI rules

Myanmar Hindu Union & India for Myanmar urged Indian govt to reassess ties with military govt, alleged Hindu leaders often find themselves under surveillance in neighbouring country.

St. Martin’s in Bangladesh — the tiny island that Hasina has accused US of wanting & its importance

Rumours of US wanting control over the island has been doing the rounds for several years now, with Washington even officially denying such plans.

Dozens of Rohingya killed in drone attack while fleeing Myanmar

Four witnesses, activists, and a diplomat described drone attacks on Monday that struck down families waiting to cross the border into neighbouring Bangladesh.

On Camera

Balochistan train hijack is good news for Pakistan Army. It can step up military pressure now

In recent years, Balochistan has seen new democratic movements. While Pakistan Army may not welcome another insurgency, this is preferable to mass challenges to its authority.

Revenue streams stagnating, Siddaramaiah guarantees & dearth of central funds push up Karnataka debt

Karnataka’s liabilities have increased from 23.97 percent of GSDP in 2022-23 to 24.91 percent in 2025-26, the state's medium-term fiscal plan has shown.

Framework to restrict Chinese components in military drones submitted to defence ministry

Army Design Bureau Director General Major General C. S. Mann says the framework is likely to be implemented in a few months.

Trick or retreat: There’s a grand deception behind Indian military shortfalls, and in this column

It is fashionable to curse Rajiv Gandhi for Bofors and more, but the truth is that 1985-89 was the only period in our history when weapons acquisitions were proactive and futuristic.