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Summary of the News ArticleThree members of the Meitei socio-cultural outfit Arambai Tenggol—Huidrom Somokanta Singh, Huidrom Dipak Singh, and Thingujam Ranjit Singh—were arrested by Manipur Police on June 15, 2025, in connection with the abduction of 29‑year‑old differently‑abled man, Chesam Abdul Kadir (Achouba), from Paobitek Mayai Leikai in Imphal West. He had gone missing on…
Short Summary of the News The Indian Institutional Ranking Framework (IIRF) 2025 results have brought a wave of pride for Northeast India. Ten universities from the region have been ranked in the Top 50 Universities in India, a historic achievement signaling strong academic growth. Rajiv Gandhi University in Arunachal Pradesh leads at 13th position, followed…
Short Summary of the News A tense land dispute erupted on the morning of June 15, 2025, between Meitei and Kuki communities near Sadu Lampak village, Imphal East, Manipur. A Meitei farmer attempted to till a paddy field—abandoned since the May 2023 ethnic clashes—using a tractor. Kuki villagers contested, asserting that the land belonged to…
Summary of the News Article Security forces in Manipur arrested a cadre of the banned PREPAK‑Pro outfit during coordinated operations across three valley districts—Imphal East, West, and Thoubal. The arrest, involving a 28-year-old cadre named Soibam Rabichandra Singh (alias Khaba), also led to the recovery of an arsenal of weapons: SLRs, rifles (.303, 7.62 mm), grenades,…
Summary of the News Article The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a weather alert for the Northeast, warning of heavy rainfall and thunderstorms from June 14 onward. States like Assam, Meghalaya, Arunachal Pradesh, and others are expected to face extreme weather, including gusty winds and lightning. The alert calls for caution as the monsoon…
Summary of the News Article A covert militant camp in Manipur’s Imphal East (Baruni Hills near Khalong) was dismantled following sharp intelligence inputs. No arrests were made, but security forces confiscated a hefty cache of electronic and communication gear—including radio sets, solar panels, LAN cables, antennas, inverter, batteries, and more—discovered during a roughly three-hour raid…
Summary of the News ArticleAssam’s Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has issued shoot-at-sight orders in Dhubri district starting from dusk, after intelligence reports suggested a communal group was targeting Hindu temples—specifically following incidents like the discovery of cattle remains near a Hanuman temple during Bakrid celebrations. The government has deployed authorities like the Rapid Action…
Summary of the News ArticleIn a major pre-dawn operation on the night of June 13–14, 2025, Manipur Police, alongside CAPFs, Indian Army, and Assam Rifles, uncovered a massive arms cache in the outskirts of five valley districts. The security forces seized 328 guns—ranging from SLRs, INSAS rifles, AK-series, MP5s, LMGs, Amogh rifles, carbines, pistols, an…
Summary of the News ArticleManipur Police, in a joint crackdown in early June 2025, arrested several insurgents and drug traffickers across the state. They seized heroin, SLR rifles, .303 sniper rifles, SLRs, anti-riot guns, and numerous rounds of ammunition. The raids targeted both hill and valley districts, with security convoys and 111 checkpoints ensuring safe…
Breaking news In a significant breakthrough in the ongoing investigation, the black box of the ill-fated Air India aircraft that tragically crashed in Ahmedabad was discovered atop the roof of a doctors’ hostel, offering a vital clue that could potentially unravel the exact sequence of events leading up to the disaster. Authorities believe that the…