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…
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…
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 (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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Toyota Kirloskar Motor (TKM) continues its upward trajectory in the Indian automotive market, reporting a solid 7 percent year-on-year growth for May 2026. The automaker clocked total sales of 33,128 units during the month, up from the 30,864 units recorded in May 2025. This steady growth reflects sustained consumer demand and strong market sentiment for…
Tension escalated in Manipur’s Kangpokpi district after an abandoned village was set on fire by unidentified miscreants on Thursday afternoon, triggering a fresh security concern in the area. The incident occurred at Kharam Vaiphei village, located behind the National Sports University, at around 2:30 pm. According to intelligence inputs, the abandoned village was reportedly being…
