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A woman’s half-burnt body was recovered in Mirza (Kakraban area), Gomati district, Tripura, on September 20, 2025. Her husband alleges that she was assaulted by associates of the local BJP MLA and later found burned; the police initially registered an unnatural-death probe and later an abetment-to-suicide case. Four people have been arrested and an assistant…
In a major organizational blow to the BJP in Manipur, dozens of key office-bearers and grassroots leaders from the party’s Phungyar Mandal — including the Mandal President, leaders of Mahila, Yuva and Kishan Morchas, an ST Morcha executive and 53 booth presidents — tendered their resignations from primary membership. The step was led by Ngachonmi…
Speculation is swirling in Manipur as Prime Minister Narendra Modi is widely reported to be likely to visit the state around September 13, 2025. Local BJP leaders and state party offices are publicly keeping quiet about possible political changes or announcements tied to the visit, even as the Governor and administration hold preparatory meetings. Meanwhile,…
Manipur Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla held a meeting with five Kuki-Zo MLAs in Churachandpur on 9 September 2025 to discuss preparations for Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s likely visit to the state, with local BJP leaders present. The selective nature of the meetings drew criticism from the opposition, which called the invitations partisan What actually happened…
Summary of the News ArticlePresident’s Rule in Manipur—first imposed on February 13, 2025—has been extended for another six months, as approved during the Monsoon session of Parliament on July 24, 2025. Despite hopes of an elected state government by early August, ongoing ethnic tensions and political deadlock have delayed restoration. The Manipur Legislative Assembly remains…
Summary of the News A powerful protest erupted outside the Odisha Assembly on July 16, 2025, following the tragic death of a 20‑year‑old B.Ed student from Fakir Mohan Autonomous College in Balasore. The student self-immolated on campus after alleging prolonged sexual harassment by her department head and inaction by the college authorities. The unrest escalated…
Short Summary of the News On July 9, 2025, Manipur Police arrested eight volunteers from the Meitei socio-cultural outfit Arambai Tenggol, who allegedly assaulted an Additional Superintendent of Police (ASP) and his team during a bandh in Bishnupur district on June 9. The violent mob at Nambol Thongkha attacked the ASP and personnel while they were…
Summary Former Manipur Chief Minister N. Biren Singh expressed optimism that a popular, democratically elected government could soon be restored in Manipur, which has been under President’s Rule since February 13, 2025, following months of ethnic violence and his own resignation. Speaking after releasing PM Modi’s book Emergency Diaries, Biren Singh noted that “over seven…
Former Manipur Chief Minister and BJP leader N. Biren Singh today released Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s latest book, Emergency Diaries, at the BJP state headquarters in Imphal’s Thambal Shanglen. During the event, Biren Singh reflected on the Emergency period of 1975, noting that 10 people from Manipur were arrested and jailed. He emphasized the importance…
News Summary On May 11, 2025, tensions escalated in Bishwanath’s 21st Burigang Aarabari, 5th ward, following the Assam Panchayat Election vote counting. BJP candidate Rupali Boruah, after securing victory, allegedly led over fifty supporters to the residence of opposition supporter Apu Boruah. The group’s celebratory activities reportedly turned violent when Apu requested them to cease…