From 10 July No Helmet 25,000 Fine + Licence

From 10 July No Helmet 25,000 Fine + Licence

Blacklisting SummaryA sweeping new traffic regulation is set to take effect from July 10, 2025, imposing hefty penalties on motorcyclists who flout helmet laws. Riders caught without helmets will now face a maximum fine of ₹25,000 and risk having their licences blacklisted. This move is part of a larger push to bolster road safety and…

Manipur Villages Get Relief with Household Tap Connections Under Jal Jeevan Mission
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Manipur Villages Get Relief with Household Tap Connections Under Jal Jeevan Mission

News Summary In a significant development, rural communities in Manipur are experiencing a transformative change as the Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) brings safe and adequate drinking water directly to their homes through individual tap connections. Despite earlier delays caused by conflict, the implementation of JJM is progressing steadily, marking a new era of convenience and…

Manipur Establishes Special NIA Court in Churachandpur to Address Ethnic Violence Cases
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Manipur Establishes Special NIA Court in Churachandpur to Address Ethnic Violence Cases

News Summary In a significant move towards justice and accountability, the Indian government has designated the District and Sessions Court in Churachandpur, Manipur, as a Special Court under the National Investigation Agency (NIA) Act. This court will handle cases related to the ethnic violence that erupted in the state in May 2023. The decision aims…

India Lost 18,200 Hectares of Primary Forest in 2024: Global Forest Watch Report

India Lost 18,200 Hectares of Primary Forest in 2024: Global Forest Watch Report

News Summary In 2024, India experienced a significant loss of 18,200 hectares of primary forest, marking an increase from 17,700 hectares in 2023, as reported by Global Forest Watch (GFW). This loss contributes to a total of 2.31 million hectares of tree cover lost since 2001, equating to a 7.1% decrease in tree cover and…

NIA Arrests Two Militants for Brutal Killing of Woman in Manipur’s Jiribam
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NIA Arrests Two Militants for Brutal Killing of Woman in Manipur’s Jiribam

📰 News Summary On May 13, 2025, the National Investigation Agency (NIA) arrested two individuals affiliated with banned militant groups for their alleged involvement in the brutal killing of a woman in Manipur’s Jiribam district. The victim, identified as 31-year-old Zosangkim, was subjected to severe torture and suffered 99% burns, with several body parts missing….

Manipur Woman Held with Bottles of Banned Cough Syrup in Thoubal
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Manipur Woman Held with Bottles of Banned Cough Syrup in Thoubal

News Summary On May 13, 2025, Manipur Police, in collaboration with central security forces, arrested Fatima Begum, a 44-year-old resident of Lilong Haoreibi Turel Ahanbi Kaleikhong in Thoubal district. She was found in possession of 51 bottles of TUSSREX-TR, a cough syrup containing Codeine Phosphate and Triprolidine HCl, substances regulated under the Narcotic Drugs and…

India’s Bold Move: Taking the Fight Against Terrorism to the United Nations
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India’s Bold Move: Taking the Fight Against Terrorism to the United Nations

News Summary In a significant diplomatic initiative, India is set to present a compelling case to the United Nations Security Council (UNSC), urging the designation of The Resistance Front (TRF) as a terrorist organization. TRF, believed to be a proxy of the Pakistan-based Lashkar-e-Taiba, has claimed responsibility for multiple attacks in Jammu and Kashmir, including…

India-Pakistan Tensions and Operation Sindoor: Live Updates and What’s Next
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India-Pakistan Tensions and Operation Sindoor: Live Updates and What’s Next

Summary On May 11, 2025, India and Pakistan observed a fragile ceasefire after days of cross-border shelling, drone and missile attacks, and retaliatory strikes under “Operation Sindoor.” The Indian Army’s Chief of Army Staff, General Upendra Dwivedi, has granted field commanders “full authority” to counter any violations along the western borders. Calm has slowly returned…

🇮🇳 Operation Sindoor: India’s Precision Strikes in Response to Pahalgam Terror Attack
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🇮🇳 Operation Sindoor: India’s Precision Strikes in Response to Pahalgam Terror Attack

News Summary On May 7, 2025, India launched “Operation Sindoor,” a coordinated military operation targeting nine terror camps in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK). This action was in direct retaliation for the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir, where 26 civilians, including Indian and Nepali nationals, were killed. The Indian Armed Forces…

Manipur Police Arrest Second Accused in Mangal Football Academy Sexual Assault Case
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Manipur Police Arrest Second Accused in Mangal Football Academy Sexual Assault Case

📰 News Summary On May 5, 2025, Manipur Police arrested 28-year-old Khangembam Shitaljit Meitei, the second individual implicated in the sexual assault case at Mangal Football Academy, Imphal East. This follows the arrest of the primary accused on April 4. Both are accused of sexually assaulting at least 11 minor girls over a sustained period…