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Why Is the Manipur Government Excluding Those Groups in Peace Talks?
On October 31, thousands of people led by COCOMI, JTCM, FNCC, NHAM marched demanding abrogation of the Suspension of Operations agreement with Kuki armed…
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Before Delhi Acts on Village Boundaries, Let the Ground Speak
Conflicting claims over village boundaries, alleged armed bunkers and constitutional safeguards raise a fundamental question: Is New Delhi examining the evidence behind representations from…
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Manipur Pulse 2027
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Manipur Pulse 2027
Moirang AC 2027: Shanti, Prithviraj, Congress and the Kwakta Factor
Moirang has a habit of changing its political script. Congress once held the constituency. The BJP broke through in 2017. Five years later, the…
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Manipur Pulse 2027
Manipur Pulse 2027 Begins with Uripok: What Has Changed Since the Last Election?
Signpost News begins its constituency-by-constituency journey across Manipur from AC 10–Uripok, examining electoral change, political representation, development and the issues residents want addressed before…
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Manipur Focus
Naga, Meitei and Kuki Students Come Together for Sorshia Christian College Week
Imphal, November 10 — The Royals and the Trailblazers are rivals at Sorshia Christian College’s second College Week. But when the three-day programme opened…
Mohan Bhagwat’s Vijayadashami Speech Sparks Public Discourse on Identity and Unity in Manipur
VSK Manipur brings together academics and journalists to examine cultural preservation, history education and the challenges of social harmony. Imphal, November 2, 2026: The…
RSS Pracharak Laishram Jatra Singh to Receive Karmayogi Award 2026 in New Delhi
Imphal, October 27, 2026: Veteran Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) pracharak Laishram Jatra Singh from Manipur will be conferred the 13th Swami Vivekananda Smriti Karmayogi…
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Northeast & Beyond
Northeast & Beyond
NRC Issue Comes Alive Again in Eastern India
Northeast & Beyond
RSS Meet Discusses Youth, Drug Abuse, Demography and AI
Northeast & Beyond
RSS Never Looks for Sunset, Lives with Sunrise: Prof Rakesh Sinha
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DFRAC Report Confirms Digital Propaganda Around Manipur’s Three-Year Conflict
On 23 September 2025, I warned that Manipur’s conflict was being shown through a distorted digital frame. The DFRAC report now confirms how Pakistan and South Asia linked accounts used Manipur, Kashmir, and Punjab narratives to weaken trust and spread misinformation. Manipur’s defence must begin with the defence of truth.
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Answering the Call of Nostalgia at Catholic School Canchipur
On 6 November, at around six in the evening, I came across a WhatsApp status shared by an auntie from my clan, herself a…
Guest Essay
AR Rahman Unites India, Politics Divide It
The recent uproar over AR Rahman’s role in composing for Nitesh Tiwari’s epic Ramayana—coupled with his honest insights into communal biases affecting his Bollywood…
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Guest Essay
Why Canada-China Thaw is A Wake-Up Call for US’s Fading Grip on the World
The recent meeting between Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney and Chinese President Xi Jinping on January 16, 2026, wasn’t just a diplomatic handshake—it was…
By Naorem Mohen
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Divine Panthou Urges Stronger Family Bonds Ahead of Ningol Chakouba and Preservation of Meitei Identity
Imphal, November 4: Divine Panthou urged families to celebrate Ningol Chakouba in the spirit of love and togetherness, stressing that the festival’s value lay…
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Manipur University Renews IBSD Partnership to Expand Joint Research
Imphal, November 6, 2026: Manipur University and the Institute of Bioresources and Sustainable Development (IBSD) have renewed their academic and joint research partnership, with…
Manipur University Teachers Enrichment Workshop Pushes New Approach to Mathematics Teaching
Five-day enrichment programme brings together leading mathematicians and around 40 school teachers from 35 schools; Vice-Chancellor calls for wider academic outreach and greater participation…
Manipur University Highlights ₹4-Crore Indigenous Fish Project, Trains SC Farmers in Sustainable Aquaculture
Two-day programme focuses on scientific breeding of Pengba and other native fish species as Manipur faces an estimated annual fish production shortfall of 19,500…
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Money
The SEC will consider proposed crypto offering rules on August 14.
The US SEC will consider tailored rules for certain crypto offerings on August 14. Here is what the proposal could mean for Indian investors.
Ripple Gets Full MiCA CASP License in Luxembourg to Offer Crypto Services Across Europe
Ripple has secured full MiCA authorization from Luxembourg, allowing it to offer regulated crypto-asset services across the European Economic Area as the EU enters a stricter enforcement phase for digital asset firms.
Stock Futures Rise as U.S.-Iran Pause Eases Market Fears, Oil Risks Remain
US stock futures moved higher after Washington and Tehran agreed to pause hostilities, but oil supply risks and weakness in major technology shares continue to shape investor sentiment.
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Manipur University Renews IBSD Partnership to Expand Joint Research
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Entertainment
10th Chalachitram National Film Festival to Screen Over 45 Films in Guwahati
The two-day CNFF 2026 will be held at Jyoti Chitraban on October 24 and 25, with awards in short film, documentary, direction, screenplay, cinematography…
First official poster of Priyakanta Laishram’s INTERLUDE unveiled
Priyakanta Laishram is returning to filmmaking with Interlude, a live-action short that adopts a deliberately stripped-down cinematic approach. The film’s first official poster was…
‘Sunita’ Wins Best Manipuri Film at 72nd National Film Awards 2024
Manipuri cinema achieved another major national recognition as the feature film ‘Sunita’ won the Best Feature Film in Manipuri award at the 72nd National Film Awards. Selected under the Regional Film category, ‘Sunita’ was adjudged the Best Feature Film in Manipuri. The prestigious recognition further strengthens the growing presence and reputation of Manipuri film on the national stage.
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