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1,574 Search Operations Later, Manipur Still Cannot Call It Peace
As India prepares to celebrate Independence Day, Manipur must confront a difficult question: can citizens be considered truly free when their movement, safety and…
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Manipur’s Peace Test Begins After the Independence Day Speeches End
Independence Day brought a renewed call for mutual trust, justice and dignity. Manipur must now translate those promises into measurable action.
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Why Transparency in Manipur’s Electoral Roll Matters More Than Political Narratives
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Why Equal Movement Matters After Zomi Delegation Visit and Gamgiphai Detention
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India-Myanmar Land Exchange: Manipur Deserves to Know Which Land Is Being Given and Which Land Is Being Taken Back
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14 CSOs Call Total Shutdown Over Delay in NRC Update
Fourteen civil society organisations have called a statewide shutdown in Manipur from August 9 midnight over the Government’s alleged delay in organising a seminar on updating the NRC.
Folklore Preservation Highlighted at The Mystic Tales of Kangleipak Launch
YAI Publications launched The Mystic Tales of Kangleipak by Mutum Mir in Imphal, with dignitaries highlighting folklore preservation, youth participation, cultural identity and freedom of expression.
Imagi Meira Seeks FIR, Independent Probe into Kanto Sabal Arson
Civil society organisation Imagi Meira has submitted a complaint to the Director General of Police, Manipur, seeking registration of an FIR and an independent investigation into the alleged burning of six civilian houses by Kuki and the reported use of force by Central Armed Forces personnel at Kanto Sabal in the Leimakhong area on July 11.
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RSS Never Looks for Sunset, Lives with Sunrise: Prof Rakesh Sinha
Northeast & Beyond
PEC Report Says Decline in journo-murders during first half of 2026
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Japan Visa Fees to Increase from July 1, First Revision Since 1978
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China’s Chang’e-7 Mission to Target Moon’s South Pole
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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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Manipur University Celebrates 80th Independence Day with Patriotic Fervour
Manipur University celebrated India’s 80th Independence Day at its Canchipur campus on Saturday with patriotic fervour and a renewed commitment to national unity, progress and nation-building through education.
Manipur University Joins 33 Assam Rifles Pipe Band Performance, Takes Out Har Ghar Tiranga Yatra
Manipur University participated in a Pipe Band performance organised by the 33 Assam Rifles at the Biodiversity Park, near Centenary Hall, Manipur University, on Wednesday, bringing together personnel of the Assam Rifles and the University community in a celebration of patriotism, national unity and respect for the country’s armed forces.
Viksit Bharat Yuva Connect Phase–2 Held at Manipur University
The National Service Scheme (NSS) Cell, Manipur University, organised Viksit Bharat Yuva Connect Phase–2 at the Court Hall, Manipur University, Canchipur, on August 12 under the aegis of the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, Government of India. The programme focused on engaging young people with the vision of Viksit Bharat 2047 and encouraging them to become responsible, disciplined and socially conscious citizens while promoting a drug-free society.
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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 Celebrates 80th Independence Day with Patriotic Fervour
1,574 Search Operations Later, Manipur Still Cannot Call It Peace
The SEC will consider proposed crypto offering rules on August 14.
Manipur University Joins 33 Assam Rifles Pipe Band Performance, Takes Out Har Ghar Tiranga Yatra
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