Manipur Unrest
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Lok Sabha polls: Vandalism, shooting breaks out during voting in Inner Manipur constituency
At 4 pm, the voter turnout in the state was 63%.
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Why the BJP cannot be written off in Manipur despite the anger at its failure to end ethnic violence
In Inner Manipur, the party’s organisational strength gives it an edge whereas its ally, NPF, stands a good chance in Outer Manipur.
Rokibuz Zaman
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BJP will restore peace in Manipur soon, says Amit Shah in Imphal
The home minister’s rally was protested by the members of the Meitei women’s group Meira Paibis, who blocked roads and removed BJP flags from vehicles.
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Trending
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We will leave India if told to break encryption: WhatsApp tells Delhi HC
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By mixing Carnatic and Hindustani, Mysore’s kings helped create a unique body of music
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Why is BJP wooing Bengali-origin Muslims in Assam?
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Yamini Aiyer interview: With jobless growth, welfare has become a ‘compensation’, not a public right
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ISL: Kerala Blasters FC axe Ivan Vukomanovic as head coach
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Manipur Police registers zero FIRs over killing of two Kuki-Zo ‘village volunteers’
The men’s bodies were yet to be returned to their families, according to a police complaint filed by their relatives.
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Kuki-Zos are right to be disillusioned, but boycotting elections only endorses the status quo
Months of ethnic violence in Manipur has displaced the minority community and left them alienated and voiceless. Not voting only rewards bad politicians.
Ngaranmi Shimray
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Two Kuki-Zo ‘village volunteers’ gunned down in Manipur, bodies mutilated
Tribal groups alleged the collusion of Meitei militants and members of the Central Armed Police Forces in the killings.
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Video
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Watch: K-Pop singer Aoora sings in Assamese as he collaborates with Nilotpal Bora in a new folk song
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Watch Anu Malik and Sonu Nigam’s impromptu performance of ‘Main Hoon Na’ at Farah Khan’s home
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Watch: Doordarshan newsreader faints on live TV in Kolkata owing to severe heat
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Watch: Spice Girls sing ‘Stop’ as bandmates reunite to celebrate Victoria Beckham’s 50th birthday
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Watch: Over 350 ballerinas come together to break the world record for standing on tip toes
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Centre’s timely intervention improved situation in Manipur, claims PM Narendra Modi
Eleven months after the ethnic violence started, 219 persons have been killed and 60,000 people have been displaced from their homes.
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Manipur: Tribal forum urges Kuki-Zo candidates not to contest Lok Sabha election
The Indigenous Tribal Leaders’ Forum, however, encouraged members of the community to exercise their right vote.
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Not possible to hold civil services exams in Manipur this year, state government tells Delhi HC
Fearing a law and order situation in Imphal, students from the state’s tribal districts had asked that alternative examination centres be provided for them.
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The Reel
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The story behind the ‘Kuch Kuch Hota Hai’ title track: ‘Just write very simple poetry’
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‘Juna Furniture’ review: A simplistic crusade against the neglect of senior citizens
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‘Late Night with the Devil’ review: A deft satire on the price of success
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Watch: In ‘The Big Cigar’, the Black Panther founder flees America through a fake movie
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‘Dil Dosti Dilemma’ review: A feelgood entertainer about young love and old ties
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Manipur: Army officer rescued hours after being abducted from home
The officer, identified as Konsam Kheda Singh, is a resident of Thoubal’s Charangpat Mamang Leikai village and was on leave.
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Manipur: Army officer abducted from home in Thoubal district
The security forces have launched a search operation to rescue the soldier.
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Manipur makes use of unauthorised names of places punishable by up to three-year jail term
The offence may also attract a fine of up to Rs 2 lakh under the Names of Places Bill, 2024.
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The Field
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Paris Olympics 2024: Nethra Kumanan secures India’s second quota in sailing
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ISL: Kerala Blasters FC axe Ivan Vukomanovic as head coach
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Archery, World Cup Shanghai: Jyothi Vennam and Abhishek Verma reach the mixed compound final
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Cricket: Former Pakistan captain Bismah Maroof retires from international cricket
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Athletics, Asian U20 C’ships: India wins nine medals including four gold on Day 2