Strategic Paranoia: Uday Kotak Warns India of Imminent Economic Shock from US-Iran Tensions
Billionaire banker Uday Kotak has issued a stark warning to Indian businesses and households, urging a mindset of “strategic paranoia” as the economic fallout from the escalating US-Iran conflict intensifies. Speaking at the CII Annual Business Summit 2026 on Tuesday, May 12, the founder of Kotak Mahindra Bank cautioned that while the domestic impact has…
Kuki-Zomi Groups Announce Joint Monitoring Cell and Boycott of CM’s Programme
In a significant political development, the Kuki National Organisation (KNO) and the Zomi Re-unification Organisation (ZRO) have officially resolved to boycott the upcoming visit of Manipur Chief Minister Y. Khemchand Singh to Churachandpur, scheduled for May 15. The decision was finalized during a high-level joint meeting held on May 11 at the residence of the…
ICICI Prudential Life BSE Enhanced Value 30 Index Fund Targets Disciplined Value Exposure
ICICI Prudential Life Insurance has announced the launch of the ICICI Prudential Life BSE Enhanced Value 30 Index Fund for customers investing through its Unit Linked Insurance Plans (ULIPs), aiming to provide long-term wealth creation opportunities through disciplined exposure to value-focused equities. The company said the fund is designed to invest in 30 attractively valued…
Arunachal DIG Issues Anti-Corruption Directive to Police Units
The Deputy Inspector General (DIG) of Itanagar Capital Range Police, Tumme Amo, has issued a strict zero- forbearance directive against corruption across all police establishments and public haggling points under the range. The order instructs all SPs, SDPOs, OCs, and administrative officers to uphold the loftiest norms of integrity, translucency, and responsibility in policing. It…
Myanmar-Based Militants Target Three Villages in Manipur, Security Concerns Rise
A fact-finding mission by the Ukhrul District Working Journalists’ Association (UDWJA) has uncovered alarming evidence of an alleged coordinated cross-border militant attack from Myanmar that ravaged three Naga villages in Kamjong district, exposing serious lapses in border security along the Indo-Myanmar frontier. The UDWJA team visited Namlee, Wanglee, and Z. Choro villages on May 8,…
Imphal’s “Vision 2042” Blueprint Hits Financial Hurdle Amid State Funding Delay
The ambitious Imphal Ring Road project, a cornerstone of Manipur’s “Vision 2042” master plan, is facing a significant roadblock. Despite a fast-approaching 2026 deadline, the project has been hit by delays in fund disbursement. Reports indicate that the state government owes nearly 200 crore rupees to executing agencies, sparking fears that the vital infrastructure meant…
Two KCP cadres arrested, arms and explosives recovered during security operations in Manipur
Security forces carried out a series of search and area domination operations across different parts of Manipur over the last two days, leading to the arrest of two alleged cadres linked to banned militant outfits and the recovery of a large quantity of arms, ammunition and explosives, officials said on Sunday. According to security officials,…
Minority communities can help restore peace in Manipur, says Lilong assembly aspirant
Dr Muhammad Riyajuddin Khan, an intending candidate from the Lilong Assembly Constituency for the upcoming Manipur Assembly elections, on Sunday stressed the importance of peace and communal harmony in the state and said minority communities could play an important role in bringing different groups together. Speaking during a “Developmental Public Discussion” programme organised in Lilong…
“Your Utility is Done”: Opposition Attacks Government on Imminent Fuel Price Hikes
The political temperature in the capital is rising with opposition parties launching a scathing attack on the ruling government warning of an imminent and ‘crushing’ hike in petrol and diesel prices. Senior opposition leaders alleged that the government betrayed the common man in the name of fuel price cuts only to serve electoral interests. “The…
Ibobi Singh Slams Centre, State Over Kamjong Violence; Questions Border Security Lapses
Manipur Congress leader and former Chief Minister Okram Ibobi Singh launched a sharp attack on both the Central and State governments over the recent violence in Manipur’s Kamjong district, questioning how armed attacks could take place in sensitive Indo-Myanmar border villages despite the presence of security forces in the region. Addressing a press conference at…
