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TopicN. Biren Singh

Topic: N. Biren Singh

Manipur govt endorsed firm’s bid to transport, use cannabis seeds, flowers & leaves, says report

Australian national Reza Borhani met then CM N. Biren Singh in September 2019 for the purpose. In November, he was arrested in Mumbai for alleged involvement in a drug racket.

Victorious leaders, top ministers — BJP has clear contenders for CM post in Goa & Manipur

The party has incumbent CMs in Manipur and Goa — N. Biren Singh and Pramod Sawant, respectively — and plausible alternatives from second-rung leadership.

As BJP comes close to majority in Manipur, here are the 4 men who could be the next CM

The BJP emerged as the single-largest party in Manipur Thursday. It had maintained prior to the polls that its face would be decided after the results are declared.

BJP motors towards single-largest party status in Manipur, Congress looks headed for wipe-out

According to trends as of noon, the BJP is leading in 21 seats while the Congress is leading in 3 seats.

The five factors that determine politics and voting behaviour in Manipur 

The political landscape in Manipur is marked by Meitei-tribal rivalry, insurgency, AFSPA, the development agenda and influx of money. Added to this is a culture of defections. 

Manipur alliance with BJP has been ‘very, very challenging’, says NPP chief Conrad Sangma

NPP has been BJP's coalition partner in Manipur, but now parties are fighting polls separately. Meghalaya CM Sangma says post-poll alliance will depend on numbers.

BJP on edge, Nadda to visit Manipur as resentment against CM Biren Singh grows ahead of polls

Last week, BJP high command summoned Manipur CM N. Biren Singh and state party chief A. Sharda Devi to Delhi, and made several inquiries about the current situation.

Journalist, activist jailed under NSA for 45 days over cow posts. In Manipur, it’s not unusual

Journalist Kishorechandra Wangkhem and activist Erendro Leichombam were arrested last month for Facebook posts that said ‘cow dung and cow urine’ don’t cure Covid.  

CM Biren Singh wants Bose statue at Moirang where INA flag was hoisted first time, says PM keen

Manipur CM Biren Singh also tells ThePrint he is confident BJP will win West Bengal and retain Assam where 'there will be no impact of CAA'.

Manipur CM N Biren Singh tests positive for Covid, under home isolation

The chief minister requested all who came in close contact with him in the last few days to get themselves tested.

On Camera

Ghatkopar hoarding collapse a typical Mumbai disaster—too many agencies, no one to blame

As per the BMC, there are 1,025 officially approved hoardings in the city right now. However, any Mumbaikar can tell you that number is a ludicrous underestimate.

India’s GDP to grow at 6.9% in 2024 — UN agency revises its January projection of 6.2%

Latest report by UN Department of Economic and Social Affairs says global growth to be faster than estimated earlier & India’s 'robust performance' to boost South Asia’s growth.

Spain denies port call to vessel carrying shipment of ‘arms to Israel from India’

The Spanish foreign minister says 'the Middle East does not need more weapons, it needs more peace'. Spain has been very critical of Israel’s offensive in Gaza.

Abki baar 90 paar for Congress? Why even 30 more seats will ruffle BJP

Discussion about outcome of Lok Sabha polls continues to boil in cauldron of expectations only from BJP. Now reverse this equation, what if we asked about the performance of the 'loser'?