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TopicN. Biren Singh

Topic: N. Biren Singh

Firing by ‘armed miscreants’ triggers clash between mob & security forces in Manipur’s Tengnoupal

Security personel were targeted in morning. Later, clashes occur as crowds refuse to disperse leading to tear gas shelling and baton charge.

‘Govt can resolve crisis, if it wants’: Meitei & Kuki civil society groups’ message for CM Biren Singh

Civil society groups representing the 2 communities have slammed N Biren Singh for pointing to existence of ‘too many’ such organisations in state, functioning ‘without common aspiration’.

FIR against Editors’ Guild members over Manipur report, PCI slams ‘strong arm tactic’ of Biren govt

In Imphal, CM accused members of the Editors' Guild of trying to create more clashes. Leadership of state had become partisan during the conflict, a fact-finding team had found.

Manipur Assembly’s one-day session adjourned sine die amid ruckus by Congress MLAs

The Opposition MLAs led by former chief minister Okram Ibobi Singh said one day was not enough to discuss the prevailing situation in the ethnic strife-torn state.

‘Is timing of viral video leak not suspect?’ — Biren Singh accuses Oppn of creating unrest in Manipur

Manipur CM says Union govt has assured help in rehabilitation of those affected by violence, adds 'things are much better, especially after Modi & Amit Shah's speeches in Parliament'.

Constitutional crisis averted as Manipur governor summons assembly on 29 August

New session will be notified under an emergency rule of Rules of Procedure & Conduct of Business of Manipur assembly, it is learnt.

‘Everyone entitled to speak freely in a democracy’: Manipur CM on Kuki MLAs’ letter to PM

10 Kuki MLAs, including 7 from the BJP, wrote to PM Modi requesting that 'posts equivalent to chief secretary and DGP' be established in 5 hill districts of the state.

Not just CM Biren Singh, role of civil servants & police in Manipur unrest must be probed

The way ahead for Manipur begins with the resignation of CM Biren Singh. Either replace him with another Meitei or ensure President's rule with a no-nonsense governor.

Manipur CM ‘is cooperating’ — Amit Shah rules out removing Biren Singh from post

Accusing Oppn of playing politics over Manipur, Shah questions why video of 2 Manipuri women being paraded naked leaked on social media just a day before monsoon session started.

‘Moral obligation’ — NDA partner Kuki People’s Alliance withdraws support from Biren Singh govt

The KPA has two MLAs in the 60-member Manipur assembly. KPA general secretary W Lalam Hangshing says move is 'but natural...in the present circumstances'.

On Camera

AI integration for military is risky business. Combat monopoly must remain with soldiers

The Army has plans for a technology thrust in the near term, including the use of AI to support decision-making. While well-intentioned, this may have unintended consequences.

Web of spoof sites, scam call centres. Crypto theft racket modus operandi in focus amid ED crackdown

As part of the crypto theft racket, businessman Chirag Tomar and his aides targeted 542 victims and managed to steal a total of Rs 19.9 million.

Pakistan army chief Asim Munir to attend CENTCOM chief’s farewell, second visit to US in two months

Munir was earlier in America in June when he had a two-hour luncheon meeting with the US president at the White House.

Pakistan, Dhaka have played Washington well. Back home, Modi ecosystem has an inner conflict

To protect ourselves from Trumpian diplomacy, first we must introspect the bipolarity within our establishment discourse.