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Tehran / Washington / Jerusalem — March 1, 2026: In an extraordinary and unprecedented escalation of military conflict, Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has been confirmed dead following coordinated air and missile strikes by the United States and Israel. Iranian state media, including state television and official news agencies, announced the death early on…
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…
A Division Bench of the High Court of Manipur has stayed the issuance of appointment orders to candidates declared successful in the recruitment of 78 Group-B and Group-C posts at Manipur University (MU), citing a prima facie case against the Cadre Recruitment Rules (CRR). Court’s Interim Order After hearing arguments from counsel representing the petitioners and the respondents, the…
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…
Former Manipur Chief Minister N. Biren Singh on Tuesday, February 24, expressed deep shock over the alleged racial abuse of three women from Arunachal Pradesh in South Delhi’s Malviya Nagar, terming the incident “an assault on our collective dignity.” Taking to social media platform X, the former Chief Minister said he was “deeply disturbed” by reports that the women…
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…
Yumnam Khemchand Singh called on Amit Shah in New Delhi today, accompanied by Deputy Chief Ministers Nemcha Kipgen and Losii Dikho. During the meeting, the leaders held a detailed and constructive discussion on key issues concerning Manipur, including measures aimed at restoring peace, ensuring stability, accelerating rehabilitation efforts, and promoting overall development in the state. Assurance on IDP Rehabilitation The Union…
The Karnataka government is actively considering restricting mobile phone use for students below the age of 16, amid rising concerns over social media addiction and its impact on young minds. Chief Minister Siddaramaiah raised the issue during a discussion with vice chancellors of government universities in Bengaluru, seeking their views on the feasibility and implications of such a move….
Yumnam Khemchand Singh called on Ajay Kumar Bhalla at the Lok Bhavan on Friday evening, marking his first official meeting with the Governor after being sworn in as Chief Minister. According to an official communiqué, the meeting focused on strengthening initiatives aimed at the welfare and holistic development of the state. Cabinet Expansion on the Cards Sources close…