Manipur Police Foil Major Heroin Smuggling Bid: A Thorough Breakdown
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Manipur Police Foil Major Heroin Smuggling Bid: A Thorough Breakdown

Summary of the News ArticleManipur Police, acting on verified intelligence, intercepted a white Maruti A‑Star on July 19 in Singjamei Chinga Makhong, Imphal West. They found 10 soap-case packets carefully concealed within the car, containing approximately 105.4 grams of heroin. The sole occupant, Md. Azad Yumkhaibam (32) from Thoubal district, was arrested, and charges under…

Delta’s Boeing 767 engine catches fire mid-air, makes emergency landing in LA

Delta’s Boeing 767 engine catches fire mid-air, makes emergency landing in LA

Summary A Delta Air Lines Boeing 767‑400 flight (DL446) route from Los Angeles to Atlanta experienced a frightening engine fire in its left engine shortly after takeoff. Pilots declared an emergency, circled over Los Angeles to troubleshoot, and safely returned to LAX. The fire was extinguished upon landing and no injuries were reported. The FAA has…

Under the Mask: The Incredible Neha-Abdul Identity Fraud in Bhopal
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Under the Mask: The Incredible Neha-Abdul Identity Fraud in Bhopal

Summary A shocking identity fraud in Bhopal has uncovered a Bangladeshi national, Abdul Kalam, who lived in India for nearly 30 years—eight of them as “Neha,” a transgender individual—holding forged Aadhaar, passport, and voter ID. He integrated into the local hijra community and even traveled abroad using fake credentials. Now detained under the Foreigners Act,…

The ₹76 Crore Drug Bust in Jiribam: Manipur’s Biggest Anti-Narcotics Strike
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The ₹76 Crore Drug Bust in Jiribam: Manipur’s Biggest Anti-Narcotics Strike

Summary On July 20, 2025, Manipur’s Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI), with support from Assam Rifles and local police, seized heroin and methamphetamine worth an estimated ₹76 crore in Jiribam district. This massive drug bust is part of an intensified crackdown on cross-border narcotics trafficking via the porous India–Myanmar frontier 1. Introduction – A Wake‑Up…

Empowering Futures: Indian Army Launches Computer Training Centre for IDPs in Saiton, Manipur
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Empowering Futures: Indian Army Launches Computer Training Centre for IDPs in Saiton, Manipur

Summary of the News ArticleThe Indian Army, under its civic engagement initiative Operation Sadbhavana, inaugurated the Phanjoubam Birendro Memorial Computer Institute at Lamjing Meira Maheikol School in Saiton Keithel, Bishnupur District, Manipur on July 19, 2025. This newly equipped facility—featuring computers, printers, and projectors—aims to enhance digital literacy among internally displaced persons (IDPs) and local…

Manipur’s Security Surge — Militant Crackdown & Massive Arms Haul
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Manipur’s Security Surge — Militant Crackdown & Massive Arms Haul

Manipur police, alongside CAPFs and Assam Rifles, launched intelligence-driven raids across multiple districts, including Churachandpur, Imphal East & West, Thoubal, Kakching, and Bishnupur. On July 19–20, four militants from outfits like UPPK, PREPAK, RPF/PLA, and KCP (PWG) were arrested. A major cache of arms and ammunition—featuring rifles, pistols, mortars, grenades, wireless gear, and improvised explosives—was…

A Game-Changer in Rural Healthcare: Assam Rifles’ Medical Camp in Tamenglong
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A Game-Changer in Rural Healthcare: Assam Rifles’ Medical Camp in Tamenglong

Summary of the News ArticleA medical outreach initiative by Assam Rifles at the Eklavya Model Residential School in Tamenglong, Manipur, on July 19, 2025, benefited 170 students—many of them girls. The camp included general health screenings, on‑the‑spot medication, and follow‑up advice. A special session on menstrual hygiene aimed to break taboos and advance awareness among…

From Manipur to at United Nations, Vienna: Pioneering an Inclusive AI Future on the Global Stage
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From Manipur to at United Nations, Vienna: Pioneering an Inclusive AI Future on the Global Stage

Short SummaryHaobam Joyremba, Managing Director of CubeTen Technologies from Manipur, represented India at the prestigious Global Artificial Intelligence (AI) Summit held at the United Nations Office in Vienna from July 15–17, 2025. Acting as a member of the summit’s speaker selection committee, he reviewed more than 160 applications across eight evaluation rounds. In his address,…

On the Brink: Manipur VDF Association Threatens Indefinite Strike from August 1
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On the Brink: Manipur VDF Association Threatens Indefinite Strike from August 1

Short SummaryThe All Manipur Village Defence Force (VDF) Employees’ Welfare Association has announced an indefinite “Gun Down‑Pen Down” strike starting August 1, 2025, citing the state government’s failure to address their demands—including service extension, honorarium hike, and deployment rights. The strike follows a similar protest initiated in mid‑May 2025 which involved over 10,000 VDF personnel. The…

NIA Takes Over Investigation of Arms Looting from 5th IRB Camp in Manipur
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NIA Takes Over Investigation of Arms Looting from 5th IRB Camp in Manipur

Summary of the NewsThe National Investigation Agency (NIA) has officially taken over the probe into the looting of arms and ammunition from the 5th India Reserve Battalion (IRB) camp at Chingarel Tezpur, Imphal East, which occurred on the night of February 13, 2024. A mob stormed the camp, leading to a shootout with security forces….