Char Dham Yatra Helicopter Services Suspended Amid Rising Tensions

Char Dham Yatra Helicopter Services Suspended Amid Rising Tensions

Summary of the News Article On May 10, 2025, the Uttarakhand Civil Aviation Development Authority (UCADA) announced the immediate suspension of all helicopter services for the Char Dham Yatra. This decision comes in the wake of escalating tensions between India and Pakistan, coupled with a tragic helicopter crash near Gangotri that claimed six lives. The…

Meitei Pilgrimage to Thangjing Hills Aborted Amid Kuki Objections: A Deep Dive into Manipur’s Ethnic Tensions​
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Meitei Pilgrimage to Thangjing Hills Aborted Amid Kuki Objections: A Deep Dive into Manipur’s Ethnic Tensions​

đź“° News Summary On April 14, 2025, a planned pilgrimage by the Meitei community to the sacred Thangjing Hills in Manipur was abruptly halted. The decision came after objections from the Kuki community, who raised concerns over security and territorial rights. This incident underscores the ongoing ethnic tensions between the Meitei and Kuki communities in…