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Topic: Nagas

At spectacular show of strength in Senapati, Muivah calls for ‘honourable Indo-Naga solution’

Muivah’s call for an honourable political solution comes at a crucial juncture, when many among Nagas have grown weary of the peace talks dragging on for over two decades.

3 killed in gunfight between villagers in Manipur’s Ukhrul, prohibitory orders imposed

Mobile internet service was suspended in the entire Ukhrul district. A Manipur Rifles personnel among those who lost lives, several others injured.

How long-decayed insurgent groups are growing across Northeast as Manipur conflict drags on

NIA has charged PLA with receiving military assistance from NSCN-IM. Charges show ethnic warfare, coupled with Myanmar meltdown, can spark off renewal of violence across region.

Ethnic bitterness, pressure groups & ‘silence’ of parties — factors at play in Outer Manipur LS seat

All candidates in fray are Nagas, with no Kuki in fray following call of influential pressure groups to abstain from contesting. BJP has extended support to NPF nominee.

Naga peace talks set to resume, a dive into issues surrounding one of India’s oldest insurgencies

Guwahati: Negotiations between the Narendra Modi government and the National Socialist Council of Nagalim-Isak Muivah (NSCN-IM) will resume from next month, intelligence sources told...

‘People of Manipur have lost confidence in Biren Singh govt’ — what Naga MP & MLAs told Amit Shah

Delegation of 10 Naga MLAs & one MP from Manipur met Home Minister Amit Shah Wednesday, told him that Biren Singh govt was very slow in responding to violence.

A broken Manipur is out of sight, out of mind. Here’s why we can’t be so callous & arrogant

For most of us, the Manipur crisis is out of sight, out of mind. The story in a state so small and so far out is a ‘Big Yawn’ for many. I try to persuade you to wake up.

On Camera

Bareilly birthday party attack puts all friendships with Muslims on trial in India

The assumption is simple: A Hindu woman’s proximity to a Muslim man is never neutral. It always requires scrutiny, explanation, and, if necessary, punishment.

2025 was a busy trade year for India. King of Tariffs strain, FTA with New Zealand, UK & Oman deals

The year began with two major trade announcements—opening of negotiations for “first tranche” of a bilateral trade agreement with the US following PM Modi’s visit to Washington.

2025 was Indian Army’s year. New battalions & platoons, embracing next-gen warfare

Amidst a doctrinal shift towards joint theaterisation and greater synergy between the various wings of the forces, the Indian Army in 2025 moved further on its path to Vision@2047.

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.