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Summary of the News ArticleThe National Investigation Agency (NIA) has arrested key suspects in connection with the November 2024 killings in Manipur’s Jiribam district, involving six Meitei individuals—including three women and three children. The arrests have added fuel to an ongoing exchange of accusations between Meitei and Kuki–Zo community groups, each blaming the other for…
Summary The Government of Manipur, through its Forest Department, issued a strict prohibition on camping, trekking, picnicking, expeditions, and gatherings within various Reserved Forest areas such as Langol, Punshilok, Nongmaiching, Heingang and others. The ban, effective from July 29, 2025, stems from the rising number of unauthorised entries triggering forest fires and ecological disruption. Under…
Summary On February 13, 2025, President’s Rule was imposed in Manipur following the resignation of Chief Minister N. Biren Singh amid months of ethnic violence that left over 260 people dead and displaced thousands. The BJP failed to form a consensus government, triggering central oversight under Article 356. On July 25, 2025, the Centre moved…
Summary On July 30–31, 2025, U.S. President Donald Trump declared a 25% reciprocal tariff on imports from India, effective August 1, and hinted at an additional penalty tied to India’s energy and trade relationship with Russia and its role in BRICS. Trump characterized India as a friend but emphasized that its high tariffs and trade barriers…
Summary In a massive intelligence-led operation between midnight of July 3 and the morning of July 4, 2025, Manipur’s security forces—including Manipur Police, Assam Rifles, Central Armed Police Forces, and the Indian Army—carried out coordinated raids across the hill districts of Tengnoupal, Kangpokpi, Chandel, and Churachandpur. They seized a staggering 203 firearms, including INSAS rifles, AK-series rifles,…
News Summary In a significant crackdown on insurgency, Manipur security forces arrested five active cadres belonging to proscribed underground groups on July 31, 2025. The operation led to the recovery of multiple weapons, ammunition, and various illegal items, including suspected contraband. Conducted in separate coordinated missions across the valley and hill districts, the arrests dealt…
News Summary On July 31, 2025, security forces in Manipur averted a major tragedy by successfully detecting and neutralizing an improvised explosive device (IED) planted near Tamil Sangam, a key area in Moreh town, located on the Indo-Myanmar border. The bomb, which could have caused significant casualties and panic in the densely populated region, was…
Quick News Summary In a significant disruption to interstate connectivity, heavy rainfall triggered multiple landslides along National Highway-102B, cutting off a vital road link between Manipur and Mizoram. The landslides occurred in the Churachandpur district of Manipur, particularly affecting areas near Sinzawl village. As a result, transportation of essentials, including food, fuel, and medical supplies,…
News Summary In a firm move to expedite justice, the Manipur High Court on July 29, 2025, granted the National Investigation Agency (NIA) a final one-month deadline to file its chargesheet in the gruesome Jiribam killings case. In November 2024, six Meitei community members—three women and three children—were abducted and brutally murdered, allegedly by Kuki-Hmar…
Summary In a landmark operation on July 29, 2025, the Arunachal Pradesh Police unearthed an interstate luxury vehicle theft and smuggling racket, recovering 57 high-end cars worth over ₹30.5 crore. Acting on specific intelligence, they registered a suo motu FIR under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and formed a Special Investigation Team (SIT) led by SDPO…