Patidar’s Goal is a Hat-trick of Titles After Reaching the Target
MS Dhoni and Rohit Sharma have been equaled in terms of success by Rajat Patidar. He has now emerged as only the third captain to win the IPL trophy twice consecutively. Immediately after winning the title yesterday, the RCB captain revealed his next target. In the press conference, Patidar said— “It feels wonderful. Today is…
RBI Intervention Shields Rupee from Broader Selloff, Dragging Forward Premiums to Multi-Month Lows
The Indian rupee managed to escape a deeper slump against the surging U.S. dollar due to timely dollar-selling interventions by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI). Strong state-run bank interventions kept the domestic currency afloat amid sustained capital outflows from local equities. While this central bank action effectively contained the rupee’s depreciation, it simultaneously triggered…
Manipuri Film ‘Boong’ Wins Big at New York Indian Film Festival 2026
Acclaimed Manipuri film Boong emerged as one of the biggest winners at the 2026 New York Indian Film Festival (NYIFF), securing three major awards, including the prestigious Best Child Actor honour for its young lead performer. Directed by Lakshmipriya Devi, Boong earned the Best Child Actor award for Gugun Kipgen, while Lakshmipriya Devi was recognised…
Indefinite Bandh Cripples Life in Noney and Kangpokpi Districts Following JTC Ultimatum
Normal life came to a grinding halt across the Zeliangrongpui-inhabited areas of Manipur following an indefinite emergency shutdown called by the Joint Tribes’ Council (JTC). The total shutdown, which commenced Monday night, severely crippled movement in Noney district and completely choked National Highway 37—the vital Imphal–Jiribam supply route. More than 250 loaded vehicles, including critical…
India Defeated in Second Match
A night of misfortune for India on British soil. Following a defeat in the Unity Cup football, the Indian women’s cricket team was defeated in the second match of the T20 series against England. With a 26-run victory in the match held last night, England has leveled the series.Batting first, helped by an unbeaten 39…
Kuki Inpi Manipur Temporarily Suspends Shutdown Across Kuki-Zo Areas
Kuki Inpi Manipur (KIM), the apex body representing the Kuki community in Manipur, has announced the temporary suspension of the total shutdown that had been imposed across Kuki-Zo inhabited districts in the state. In a statement KIM said the decision was taken following discussions with government authorities on May 29 and 30, during which several…
Trump Says Iran Eager for Agreement as US-Iran Talks Continue Amid Tensions
US President Donald Trump has said that Iran is keen to reach a deal with the United States, expressing optimism about ongoing negotiations despite recent military tensions between the two countries. In a statement posted on Truth Social, Trump said Iran “really wants to make a deal” and claimed that any potential agreement would benefit…
KOHUR seeks court-monitored NIA probe into kil*ling of three Kuki church leaders
The Kuki Organisation for Human Rights Trust (KOHUR) has demanded a court-monitored investigation by the National Investigation Agency (NIA) into the killing of three Kuki church leaders in Manipur, while disputing recent claims made by the United Naga Council (UNC) regarding the incident. In a statement issued on Saturday, KOHUR said the May 13 ambush…
Centre deploys elite COBRA commandos in Manipur to strengthen anti-violence operations
In a major step aimed at strengthening security and supporting peace-building efforts in Manipur, the Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has approved the deployment of two battalions of the elite Commando Battalion for Resolute Action (COBRA) of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) in the state.According to official sources, the two battalions selected for…
Pakistani Youth Crosses LoC for Girlfriend; Couple Detained by Army
Bypassing even the tight security at the border, a youth from Pakistan-occupied Kashmir entered Indian territory just to meet his girlfriend. The youth, who crossed the Line of Control in the Uri sector of Jammu and Kashmir, has now been detained by a team of the Indian Army. Along with him, security forces have also…
