Mass Defections in India: How the Anti-Defection Law Is Failing the Voter’s Mandate
India’s anti-defection law was meant to stop political betrayal, but the two-thirds merger clause has created a legal route for mass defections by MPs and MLAs.
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Rhodes Scholarship 2027 Applications Open for Indian Students
Applications are now open for the Rhodes Scholarship 2027 for Indian students. Five fully funded scholarships will be awarded for postgraduate study at the University of Oxford. The application deadline is July 23, 2026.
US Drops “Indo” From Indo-Pacific Command: Why India Should Read the Signal Carefully
The U.S. decision to restore Pacific Command may be symbolic, but it raises important questions for India, the Quad, maritime security, and the future of the Indo-Pacific idea.
Manipur University Holds Electoral Sensitisation Programme on Electoral Roll Revision
The Department of Political Science, Manipur University, organised a one-day electoral sensitisation programme on the Special Intensive Revision of Electoral Roll, Manipur-2026, highlighting voter awareness and democratic participation.
Indian Sailors Are Paying the Price of Great Power Sanctions
The killing of three Indian sailors near Oman and the prosecution of Captain Ajay Pant in Britain reveal a growing danger for Indian maritime workers caught between law, war, oil, and geopolitics. The sea has always been a difficult workplace. For Indian seafarers, it is now becoming a geopolitical danger zone.
Six Naga Civilians and the Questions Manipur Cannot Avoid
The recovery of the mutilated bodies of six abducted Naga civilians has become more than a criminal case. It has become a test of truth, credibility, and accountability in Manipur. The central question is no longer only who committed the crime. That must be established through investigation and evidence. The equally important question is whether some people knew more than they admitted while the victims were still missing.
As China Expands Across the Indian Ocean, India Looks to Great Nicobar
The Rs 90,000-crore Great Nicobar Island Project is not merely an infrastructure scheme. It is not just about a transshipment port, an airport, power generation facilities, or a modern township. It is about India’s place in the Indo-Pacific. It is about whether the country intends to shape the maritime century or merely watch others do so.
Manipur University Hosts Consultative Meeting on Sustainable Utilisation of Loktak Phumdi Biomass
Imphal, June 8: Manipur University on Monday hosted the first consultative meeting for a Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC), Government of…
Before Pointing Fingers at Nagas, Show the Evidence of Leibol Khullen
Within hours of many incidents occurring in Kuki-dominated areas, fingers are often pointed toward Naga organizations, Naga villages, or Naga armed groups. Statements are issued, accusations are amplified through social media, and a narrative is carefully constructed. Yet when the public asks for evidence, very little is produced beyond suspicion, speculation, and political rhetoric.
Manipur University Honours Excellence in Academics, Research and Service on it’s 46th Foundation Day
Manipur University celebrated its 46th Foundation-cum-Commendation Day with enthusiasm and dignity at the Court Hall of the University on Friday, marking more than four decades of academic growth, institutional achievements, and service to society. The occasion also served as a platform to honour faculty members and staff for their outstanding contributions in academics, research, innovation, patents, and dedicated service to the institution.
Manipur University Holds Mass Cleanliness Drive, Anti-Plastic Campaign Ahead of WED
In observance of World Environment Day 2026, the Department of Environmental Science and the NSS Cell of Manipur University jointly organised a Mass Cleanliness Drive and “No to Single-Use Plastic” Campaign under the theme “Mission LiFE: Lifestyle for Environment” on Thursday at the university campus in Canchipur.
Why the Future of Manipur, the Northeast, and India’s Strategic Security May Depend on Myanmar
The Modi-Min Aung Hlaing meeting gives India direct leverage to push for better intelligence sharing, coordinated action against cross-border armed groups, and stricter controls on illegal crossings.