“After a five-year pause, PM Modi is set to visit Imphal and Churachandpur in July—amid ongoing ethnic strife, new infrastructural projects and growing national scrutiny.”
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“After a five-year pause, PM Modi is set to visit Imphal and Churachandpur in July—amid ongoing ethnic strife, new infrastructural projects and growing national scrutiny.”

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Summary of the News ArticlePrime Minister Narendra Modi is expected to visit Manipur in July 2025—his first trip there since January 2019. He is likely to visit Imphal and Churachandpur, inaugurate the newly built civil secretariat in Imphal West, review road repairs, and see the helipad under construction in Churachandpur. The visit follows the continuing…

Manipur: Three KCP-PWG and UPPK Cadres Arrestedin Coordinated Security Operations
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Manipur: Three KCP-PWG and UPPK Cadres Arrestedin Coordinated Security Operations

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Summary of the News In a significant development in Manipur’s ongoing efforts to curb insurgency, security forces have arrested three active members of banned militant groups. The arrests occurred in separate operations across Bishnupur, Kakching, and Imphal West districts. The individuals apprehended are affiliated with the Kangleipak Communist Party—People’s War Group (KCP-PWG) and the United…

Congress Leadership Engages with Manipur Leaders Amid Ongoing Crisis
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Congress Leadership Engages with Manipur Leaders Amid Ongoing Crisis

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News Summary On June 5, 2025, Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge and Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi convened a crucial meeting with Manipur Congress leaders at the All India Congress Committee (AICC) headquarters in New Delhi. The discussion centered on the persistent ethnic conflict between the Meitei and Kuki communities that has plagued Manipur since May…

Manipur’s Agony Continues: Congress Raises Alarm Over Rising Imphal River Water Levels
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Manipur’s Agony Continues: Congress Raises Alarm Over Rising Imphal River Water Levels

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News Summary In the wake of relentless rainfall, Manipur faces escalating flood threats as the Imphal River surges beyond its high flood level. The Congress party has voiced deep concerns, criticizing the ongoing President’s rule and highlighting the compounded distress of the state’s residents. Authorities have issued flood warnings and advised evacuations in vulnerable areas,…

President’s Rule in Manipur: A Failing Lifeline Amidst Rising Unrest
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President’s Rule in Manipur: A Failing Lifeline Amidst Rising Unrest

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Summary Manipur is currently grappling with escalating unrest under President’s Rule, imposed in February 2025 following the resignation of Chief Minister N. Biren Singh amid ethnic violence. The situation has intensified with recent incidents, including the forced removal of “Manipur” signage from a state-run bus, sparking widespread protests led by the Coordinating Committee on Manipur…

Manipur Police Arrest Three Militant Extortionists in Statewide Crackdown
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Manipur Police Arrest Three Militant Extortionists in Statewide Crackdown

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News Summary In a significant move to curb extortion activities, Manipur Police have arrested three active insurgent cadres in separate operations across the state. These individuals were involved in various extortion schemes, including fraudulent promises of educational admissions and targeting local businesses and government institutions. The arrests underscore the ongoing efforts by law enforcement to…

COCOMI Declares Statewide Mass Agitation Over ‘Insult’ to Manipur’s Identity
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COCOMI Declares Statewide Mass Agitation Over ‘Insult’ to Manipur’s Identity

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News Summary On May 20, 2025, during the Shirui Lily Festival in Ukhrul district, security personnel allegedly instructed the removal of the word “Manipur” from a state transport bus ferrying journalists. This act sparked widespread outrage among the Meitei community, leading the Coordinating Committee on Manipur Integrity (COCOMI) to call for a 48-hour statewide bandh….

Centre Grants Fourth Extension to Manipur Violence Inquiry Commission: New Deadline Set for November 2025
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Centre Grants Fourth Extension to Manipur Violence Inquiry Commission: New Deadline Set for November 2025

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Summary of the News Article The Union Ministry of Home Affairs has granted a fourth extension to the Commission of Inquiry investigating the ethnic violence in Manipur, now setting the deadline for the final report to November 20, 2025. Established on June 4, 2023, the three-member panel—led by former Gauhati High Court Chief Justice Ajai…

Supreme Court Examines Audio Linking N. Biren Singh to 2023 Manipur Clashes
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Supreme Court Examines Audio Linking N. Biren Singh to 2023 Manipur Clashes

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News Summary On May 5, 2025, the Supreme Court of India reviewed a sealed forensic report concerning audio recordings that allegedly implicate former Manipur Chief Minister N. Biren Singh in the 2023 ethnic violence between the Meitei and Kuki communities. The petition, filed by the NGO Kuki Organisation for Human Trust through advocate Prashant Bhushan,…

21 Manipur MLAs Urge Amit Shah to Restore Popular Government Amid Ongoing Unrest
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21 Manipur MLAs Urge Amit Shah to Restore Popular Government Amid Ongoing Unrest

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Brief Summary On April 30, 2025, twenty-one Members of the Legislative Assembly (MLAs) from Manipur submitted a memorandum to Union Home Minister Amit Shah, advocating for the immediate reinstatement of an elected government in the state. Manipur has been under President’s Rule since February 13, 2025, following the resignation of Chief Minister N. Biren Singh…