Manipur Congress Legislature Party (CLP) leader Keisham Meghachandra Singh met senior Congress leader Rahul Gandhi in New Delhi on Monday to brief him on the prevailing crisis in Manipur, including ongoing tensions between the Naga and Kuki communities as well as the conflict between the Kuki-Zo and Meitei groups. During their discussions, both leaders underscored…
Indian Oil Corporation (IOC) plans to invest ₹2,449 crore, or about $255.6 million, to develop and operate a natural gas pipeline connecting Kochi in Kerala with Thoothukudi in Tamil Nadu. The investment is part of India’s broader efforts to expand its natural gas infrastructure, strengthen regional connectivity and increase the share of gas in the…
Naga and Kuki-Zo legislators of Manipur, who serve as members of the constitutionally mandated Hill Areas Committee (HAC), held a joint meeting on Friday using a hybrid format that combined in-person attendance with video conferencing. HAC Chairman Dinganglung Gangmei, who represents the Nungba assembly constituency, expressed satisfaction at bringing the committee members together after a…
Maruti Suzuki India has crossed the milestone of dispatching one million vehicles through in-plant railway terminals at its manufacturing facilities in Hansalpur, Gujarat, and Manesar, Haryana. The Hansalpur siding began operations in March 2023, while the Manesar facility became operational in June 2025. Of the one million vehicles dispatched through the two terminals so far,…
Manipur has been recognized as the Best Performing State among Hilly and North-Eastern States in NITI Aayog’s India Electric Mobility Index (IEMI) 2025, honoring the state’s significant progress in expanding electric vehicle (EV) adoption and developing supportive infrastructure. While Delhi, Maharashtra, Karnataka, and Chandigarh topped the national open category, Manipur led its regional peer group…
Manipur Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla on Tuesday emphasised the important role of young people in achieving the vision of Viksit Bharat-2047 and Viksit Manipur-2047, urging citizens, particularly the youth, to contribute in their respective fields. Addressing the presentation ceremony of the Governor’s Award, 2026 and Rajkumari Sanatombi Devi Awards, 2026, Bhalla said the development goals…
Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh on Monday chaired an all-party meeting at the Chief Minister’s Secretariat to discuss issues surrounding the implementation and updating of the National Register of Citizens (NRC) in the state. The meeting was attended by senior leaders of the BJP and Congress, along with representatives of civil society organisations. According…
Questions are being raised over the lack of electricity facilities at several Anganwadi centres across Assam, where young children reportedly continue to spend time in rooms without power or fans amid high temperatures. Anganwadi centres provide essential care, nutrition and early childhood development services, making a safe, well-ventilated and comfortable environment particularly important for the…
Tensions within the Manipur government escalated on Thursday after Deputy Chief Minister Losii Dikho boycotted a scheduled Cabinet meeting at the Civil Secretariat, highlighting deep ethnic divisions among key political figures. Dikho, a Naga People’s Front (NPF) leader representing the Mao constituency, took the step following a collective decision by the Naga Legislators’ Forum in…
Apple has official launched the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max alongside its foldable iPhone Duo, bringing major advancements to performance, mobile photography, and artificial intelligence. The flagship 2026 Pro series introduces Apple’s first variable-aperture 48MP Fusion main camera, utilizing six laser-cut blades to smoothly adjust lighting and depth-of-field, with full manual control…
