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Biren Singh Gets 58% in Signpost Leadership Poll, Ibobi 15%, Bimol 14%
For one month, from August 15 to September 15, Signpost News asked its readers a simple but difficult question: “Which leadership will heal Manipur…
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When Condemnation Is All That Political Leaders Have Left
A killing takes place in Manipur. Within hours, political leaders issue statements. They are “deeply shocked.” They “strongly condemn” the crime. They demand an…
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Manipur Pulse 2027
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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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RSS Organises Prominent Citizens’ Meeting in Ningthoukhong
Bishnupur, September 14: The Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), Bishnupur Vibhag, held a Prominent Citizens’ Meeting at the Gopinath Mandir Guest House in Ningthoukhong on…
RSS Manipur Condemns Killing of Manipuri Musician Chongtham Vikram in Delhi
Imphal, September 8, 2026: The Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), Manipur Prant, has condemned the death of Manipuri musician Chongtham Vikram following an assault in…
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.
Regional affairs and wider connections
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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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…
By Naorem Mohen
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
Guest Essay
Sangai Festival Must Not Be Silenced: A Call for Cultural Resilience, Economic Revival, and Inclusive Rehabilitation
The Sangai Festival stands as one of the most resplendent manifestations of Manipur’s civilizational heritage, encapsulating the state’s intricate mosaic of traditions, arts, and…
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Respect Is the Beginning of Harmony: Divine Panthou on Living With Difference
FAITH & WISDOM | DIVINE PANTHOU We often speak of harmony as if it were something that governments, religious leaders or community organisations must…
Teaching · Reflection
Let Faith Never Become a Wall: Divine Panthou’s Message for a Divided World
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MU Vice-Chancellor Assures Support for Working Women as MUWWA Marks Foundation Day
Imphal, September 19, 2026: Manipur University Vice-Chancellor Prof. R.K. Hemakumar Singh has assured that the University will make every possible effort to address the…
Manipur University Concludes Hindi Pakhwada 2026, Promotes Hindi in Official Work
Imphal, September 18: Manipur University concluded Hindi Pakhwada 2026 with a closing ceremony organised by its Official Language Cell at the Court Hall on…
MU Calls for Ideas Over Money in Free and Fair MUSU Elections
Experts urge candidates to reject intimidation, excessive spending, political interference and personal hostility during student union polls Imphal, September 17, 2026: Manipur University on…
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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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Respect Is the Beginning of Harmony: Divine Panthou on Living With Difference
Let Faith Never Become a Wall: Divine Panthou’s Message for a Divided World
MU Vice-Chancellor Assures Support for Working Women as MUWWA Marks Foundation Day
Manipur University Concludes Hindi Pakhwada 2026, Promotes Hindi in Official Work
Local cinema · Manipur & Northeast
Entertainment
‘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.
The Great Regression of Manipuri Cinema: When Commercial Success Rewards Mediocrity
Manipuri cinema has never lacked talented actors, writers, cinematographers, musicians, or directors. The crisis stems from something far more troubling: the growing normalization of mediocrity.
Witnessing Disability, Care, and Humanity in I AM SPECIAL
I AM SPECIAL (2017), a 47-minute English-language docufiction written, edited, and directed by Priyakanta Laishram, and produced by Harendra Laishram under the banner of Priyakanta Productions, confronts one of the most persistent problems in disability representation: not invisibility, but the way disability is seen.
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