NIA arrests second accused in Manipur IED attack case
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has arrested Thangmang Haokip, aged about 48 years, of Churachandpur,…
NIA arrests second accused in Manipur IED attack case
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has arrested Thangmang Haokip, aged about 48 years, of Churachandpur, Manipur, in a case related to the improvised explosive device attack at a residential house in Tronglaobi Awang Leikai, Moirang in Manipur’sBishnupur district on April 7, 2026.Two children had died and another person was injured in the attack. Haokip is…
Nvidia Launches AI Safety Tools After Rise in Agent-Related Incidents
Nvidia has released software tools designed to improve the safety of AI agents, as technology companies confront incidents involving autonomous systems that can perform complex tasks and potentially access computer systems without adequate controls. The chipmaker said its new tools could have prevented the recently disclosed attack involving Hugging Face, an AI development platform that…
Truecaller expands anti-scam offering with new Scam Checker platform
Truecaller has expanded its digital safety offering with the launch of Truecaller Scam Checker on Android in India and on its website globally, bringing together scam detection tools and community intelligence to help users assess potentially fraudulent messages before taking action. The new platform consolidates several capabilities, including checks for suspicious web links, phone-number lookups…
NPO Calls 12-Hour Senapati Shutdown Over Killing of Three Naga Civilians
The Naga People’s Organisation (NPO) has called for a 12-hour shutdown across Senapati district of Manipur on September 28 in protest against the killing of three Naga civilians at Kailenjang village and demanding justice for the victims.According to the NPO, the shutdown will begin at 6 pm on September 28 and continue until 6 pm…
Flipkart Ventures Backs Alive and Keploy in Latest AI Startup Push
Flipkart Ventures, the investment arm of e-commerce major Flipkart, has invested in two Indian artificial intelligence startups, Alive and Keploy, as part of its efforts to support early-stage technology companies and emerging AI applications. The financial details of the transactions were not disclosed. The latest investments bring together two startups operating in different segments but…
254 Acres Transformed: How Project Hinchi Replaced Opium Fields With Ginger and Banana in Churachandpur
Project Hinchi, a joint initiative of Manipur Police and Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) in Churachandpur district to curb poppy cultivation through sustainable alternative farming, has won the SKOCH Gold Award in Police and Safety category.With CSR support of Rs. 28 lakhs, 154 households were provided 55,000 kgs ginger seeds, 6,500 banana saplings and 700 kgs…
Two Killed, Two Injured in Incident in Manipur’s Senapati District
Two persons were killed and two others sustained injuries in an incident reported from Kalengjang in Kangpokpi Tehsil under Manipur’s Senapati district on Saturday. According to reports, the deceased have been identified as Rocky Mao of Chowainamei village and Kumar Poumai of Laii Shirafii. Both victims reportedly died on the spot. The exact time of…
United Naga Council suspends Manipur economic blockade after talks
The United Naga Council (UNC) has announced the suspension of its ongoing economic blockade in Manipur from 6 pm today, following an agreement reached during tripartite talks involving the Government of Manipur, the Government of India and the UNC.In a statement, the UNC said the decision was taken following an agreement reached during the tripartite…
Ministry of Home Affairs Balances Progressive Regional Rollback With Targeted Security Extensions Under Section 3
The Ministry of Home Affairs has officially announced a six-month extension of the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act across designated volatile regions in Manipur, Nagaland, and Arunachal Pradesh, taking effect from October 1 following a comprehensive security review. While this latest directive maintains the “disturbed area” status under Section 3 of the statute—granting security forces…
Centre declares most of Manipur as disturbed area for another six months
The Ministry of Home Affairs has classified most of Manipur as a ‘disturbed area’ under the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act, 1958, as violence continue to rage in the state.The gazette notification issued by the ministry stated that the decision followed a “further review of the law and order situation” in three states, including specified…
