MINISTRY OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS LAUNCHES PASSPORT SEVA MOBILE VAN IN NORTHEAST: TAKING DIPLOMATIC SERVICES TO THE DOORSTEPS

MINISTRY OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS LAUNCHES PASSPORT SEVA MOBILE VAN IN NORTHEAST: TAKING DIPLOMATIC SERVICES TO THE DOORSTEPS

Summary of the News The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has rolled out a transformative initiative in the Northeastern region of India by launching the Passport Seva Mobile Van service. This mobile facility, launched on July 14, 2025, aims to make passport services more accessible, especially in remote and underserved areas of the Northeast. Inaugurated…

CONGRESS SLAMS KIREN RIJIJU FOR HIS “GRATEFUL” REMARK TO NORTHEAST: POLITICAL FIRESTORM IGNITES

CONGRESS SLAMS KIREN RIJIJU FOR HIS “GRATEFUL” REMARK TO NORTHEAST: POLITICAL FIRESTORM IGNITES

Summary of the News Union Minister Kiren Rijiju recently landed in hot water after a comment that Northeastern people should be “grateful” to the central government. His remark, made during a public address, drew sharp criticism from the Indian National Congress, which accused him of belittling the region and displaying a patronizing attitude. Congress leaders…

MANIPUR POLICE BUST MAJOR AUTO THEFT GANG: 27 ARRESTED, STOLEN VEHICLES RECOVERED
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MANIPUR POLICE BUST MAJOR AUTO THEFT GANG: 27 ARRESTED, STOLEN VEHICLES RECOVERED

Summary of the News In a massive breakthrough, the Manipur Police successfully dismantled a large-scale vehicle theft racket operating across the state and beyond. A total of 27 individuals were arrested, and several stolen vehicles were recovered during the operation. The gang, believed to have deep connections with inter-state criminal networks, had been targeting two-wheelers…

EDIBLE WATER BUG ‘NAOSEK’ FACES EXTINCTION IN MANIPUR
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EDIBLE WATER BUG ‘NAOSEK’ FACES EXTINCTION IN MANIPUR

Summary Naosek (Lethocerus indicus), the giant edible water bug long cherished in Manipuri cuisine, is teetering on the brink of extinction in the state’s paddy fields and wetlands. Once abundant across Loktak Lake and other shallow water bodies during the monsoon, this insect—valued for its distinctive aroma in dishes like eronba, laphu eromba, and morok…

Patna in Panic: Lawyer Shot Dead Amid 24-Hour Shooting Spree That Claims 4 Lives

Patna in Panic: Lawyer Shot Dead Amid 24-Hour Shooting Spree That Claims 4 Lives

News Summary In a shocking escalation of violence, Patna, the capital of Bihar, has witnessed a terrifying 24-hour shooting spree that claimed four lives, including a prominent lawyer. The most alarming case unfolded in Beur locality, where advocate Sanjay Kumar Singh was shot dead in broad daylight. CCTV footage showed two armed men firing at…

Durand Cup Returns to Manipur: Imphal Welcomes Football Glory with a Grand Trophy Tour
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Durand Cup Returns to Manipur: Imphal Welcomes Football Glory with a Grand Trophy Tour

News Summary The historic Durand Cup, Asia’s oldest and India’s most prestigious football tournament, is making a glorious return to Imphal, Manipur. As part of the 133rd edition of the Durand Cup, the city is not only hosting key matches but also celebrating with a grand trophy tour. Organized jointly by the Eastern Command of…

Tripura Student Missing in Delhi for a Week: Phone Switched Off, No Bank Activity

Tripura Student Missing in Delhi for a Week: Phone Switched Off, No Bank Activity

News Summary A 19-year-old Delhi University student from Tripura, Sneha Debnath, has been missing since July 7, 2025, after informing her family she was heading to Sarai Rohilla station with a friend. Her phone has been switched off, there’s been no bank transaction for months, and she left without any belongings. The Delhi Police, aided…

Manipur Security Forces Crack Down: Five Militants Arrested Amid Rising Insurgent Activities
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Manipur Security Forces Crack Down: Five Militants Arrested Amid Rising Insurgent Activities

News Summary In a decisive move against escalating insurgency in the region, Manipur security forces arrested five militants during a well-coordinated operation. These arrests are part of an intensified crackdown on insurgent activities that have disrupted peace in the northeastern state. The militants are reportedly associated with active underground outfits responsible for various recent disturbances….

Manipur: 42-year-old man arrested with illegal firearm in Imphal West
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Manipur: 42-year-old man arrested with illegal firearm in Imphal West

Short Summary A 42-year-old man, Warepam Shanta Singh of Kanglatombi Bazar Board, Imphal West, was arrested during a routine naka (roadblock) checking by Manipur Police on Friday. Officers recovered a 9 mm pistol, one magazine loaded with six rounds of 9 mm ammunition, and a mobile phone with an active SIM card from his possession….

Patna Airport Bomb Threat: When a Hoax Shakes Security
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Patna Airport Bomb Threat: When a Hoax Shakes Security

Short Summary Security at Jayaprakash Narayan International (JPNI) Airport in Patna was ramped up on Friday night after the airport director received a bomb threat via email at around 9 pm. The Bomb Threat Assessment Committee (BTAC) convened immediately, labeled the threat “non-specific” and ultimately deemed it a hoax. In response, additional security measures were enforced…