The Foothills Naga Coordination Committee (FNCC) has announced an indefinite bandh in areas of Manipur inhabited by the Naga community, in response to the construction of the German and Tiger roads, the presence of illegal Kuki militants’ SoO camps, and the establishment of poppy plantations. This protest follows a significant rally held in the Tamenglong…
The police in Manipur have detained two militants affiliated with banned organizations, effectively dismantling extortion networks that have been intimidating local businesses and professionals. Thokchom Yoihenba Singh, a 21-year-old militant associated with the People’s Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK), was arrested. Prior to initiating his extortion activities, he had undergone 30 days of basic military…
The race to secure the world’s top AI talent is intense. Mark Zuckerberg, the CEO of Meta, has taken personal responsibility for the recruitment efforts aimed at establishing a “superintelligence” lab. The financial incentives are staggering: reports suggest over $200 million is being offered to lure away the head of Apple’s AI models. It is…
Google has introduced AI-powered phone calling in Search, allowing users to gather business information without having to contact places manually. The service is free for all US users and allows them to search for businesses and have Google’s AI check pricing and availability. Google AI Pro and AI Ultra subscribers have exclusive capabilities, including access…
In an effort to foster youth involvement and promote healthy lifestyles through sports, the Assam Rifles organized a volleyball tournament in Ishok village, located in the Bishnupur district. Conducted in partnership with local sports organizations and community leaders, the event attracted enthusiastic participation from five teams representing the village. The tournament showcased dynamic performances and…
A juvenile cadre of the banned Peoples’ Liberation Army (PLA) was arrested by security forces in Manipur’s Thoubal district and recovered seven firearms in a separate operation in Jiribam. The PLA cadre was involved in extortion activities and recruitment of members. The arrested militant was active in Thoubal and Bishnupur districts. The PLA has carried…
The Directorate of Enforcement has submitted a Supplementary Prosecution Complaint against M/s Birla Emporium Pvt Ltd and its Director Yumnan Irabanta Singh under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002, concerning the defrauding of 5,000 investors. The inquiry was initiated following FIRs lodged by the CID under various provisions of the Indian Penal Code, 1860….
Security forces in Manipur have prevented nearly 100 internally displaced persons (IDPs) from returning to their villages in Dolaithabi, located in the Imphal East district, as a precautionary measure aimed at averting any untoward incidents. Dolaithabi, situated in a “sensitive fringe zone” and experiencing multiple attacks from the adjacent hill areas of Kangpokpi district, has…
Puneet Kumar Goel has been appointed as the new Manipur chief secretary in a bid to restore peace and facilitate the return of displaced people to their homes. The Union Cabinet’s appointments committee approved Goel’s inter-cadre deputation on the curtailment of central tenure. Manipur officials say the state has been relatively peaceful, but top government…
Microsoft has launched a new update for Windows 11 that enhances the battery life of laptops when they are not connected to a charger. This update features an adaptive energy saver mode that automatically activates or deactivates the primary energy saver depending on the workload of the laptop. This mode reduces the brightness of the…
