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Topic: Northeast

Manipur saw ‘free’ India’s 1st flag hoisted. Now it’s BJP’s biggest internal security challenge

There are 3 things you never do in a small northeastern state: undermine local leaders, divide and rule, push homogenisation.

Manipur unrest: Army defends itself against social media attacks, says its ‘fair to all, fear none’ 

Statement follows social media posts giving out names of 21 officers belonging to one of two Manipur communities locked in violence — Kukis and Meiteis — and alleges favouritism.

Before Amit Shah’s Manipur visit, MoS, BJP spokesperson head to violence-hit Churachandpur

Speaking about the Manipur unrest at an event in Assam Thursday, Shah said that those creating violence will not be spared. The Union home minister is expected to be in Manipur on 29 May.   

‘What’s gone is gone’ — Manipur CM Biren Singh appeals for peace, says blame govt & not communities

CM says all Manipur's communities are part of one family & that govt is sending 'missionaries' to facilitate conversation. Internet services remain suspended in state till 26 May.

‘How ridiculous’ — When neighbours fled neighbours as violence burnt down Manipur villages

Many residents of Manipur villages where Kukis and Meiteis lived close to each other are trying to make sense of the violence that erupted on 3 May, which left around 60 people dead.

Tripartite ceasefire pact to settle Kuki issues operational, says security adviser to Manipur CM

In a cabinet meeting in March, Biren Singh govt had 'decided to pull out' of agreement signed between Union govt, state and tribal insurgent groups to initiate political dialogue.

2 women rescued by Assam Rifles in violence-hit Manipur give birth at relief camps

Indian Army & Assam Rifles have rescued 23,000 civilians from Manipur’s Imphal valley, surrounding areas that have been witnessing tension between Meitei & Kuki communities since 3 May.

Fresh violence in Manipur’s Churachandpur, tensions spread as arson & clashes follow ‘Tribal Solidarity March’

Amid reports of violence, prohibitory orders imposed in several districts. Mobile internet services have been suspended across Manipur for five days.

Namsai Declaration—How Modi govt is resolving border disputes in NE one state after another

In the last eight years, Modi govt has made progress in resolving several longstanding issues in the Northeast region by focusing on the people rather than territorial disputes.

India-Myanmar Kaladan waterway to open in May. But ‘real gains’ only when 110-km road is completed

Waterway is part of multimodal project to boost trade between India & Myanmar & provide strategic link to northeast. Approved in 2008, it has seen setbacks due to turmoil in Myanmar.

On Camera

XUV 7XO shows Mahindra’s engineering prowess. DAVINCI suspension makes a world of difference

The old XUV 700 was an indication that the Indian manufacturer had begun to up their game. But 7XO is world-class in terms of fit, finish, and equipment.

Grounded no more: Andhra govt revives no-frills Dagadarthi airport near Nellore to boost south coast link

As Visakhapatnam readies a mega airport, the Andhra Pradesh government has revived its shelved Dagadarthi project, aiming to boost cargo and connectivity on the south coast.

Oreshnik, ATACMS & Storm Shadow: All about the missiles Russia and Ukraine are firing

Both the Russian and Ukrainian militaries are leaning on drones, but they’re also firing cruise and ballistic missiles, some of them relatively new and experimental.

Thank you Trump, again. India now has reason to shed fear of free trade and spur reform

UK, EFTA already in the bag and EU on the way, many members of RCEP except China signed up, and even restrictions on China being lifted, India has changed its mind on trade.