The British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA) is facing criticism after removing the acceptance speech of Manipuri filmmaker Lakshmipriya Devi from its official social media platforms, days after her film Boong made history at the BAFTA Awards. As of now, BAFTA has not issued any official explanation for the removal. However, the controversy has sparked debate over possible reasons and broader concerns…

An FIR has been registered against Athokpam Gokulchandra, popularly known as Gokul, over the alleged physical assault of his wife, Athokpam Ongbi Sonia. The complaint was lodged by Sonia’s father, Wanglembam Gunajit, at the Women Police Station in Imphal West district. He alleged that his daughter was physically assaulted by her husband following a heated argument after…

Narendra Modi on February 24 met a three-member delegation from the Government of Manipur led by Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh at the Prime Minister’s Office in New Delhi. The delegation included Deputy Chief Ministers Nemcha Kipgen of the Bharatiya Janata Party and Losii Dikho of the Naga People’s Front. Notably, Nemcha Kipgen, who hails from Kangpokpi district, is the first woman Deputy Chief Minister…

The Manipuri film Boong, directed by Lakshmipriya Devi and backed by Excel Entertainment, has won the Best Children’s & Family Film award at the British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA) 2026 Awards. As the only Indian nominee in this category, Boong achieved the historic win on February 22, 2026, marking a landmark moment for Northeast Indian cinema on the global stage. The film competed against major…