The Kuki-Zo Council (KZC) has clarified that its chairman’s recent apology over the killing of six Naga civilians in Manipur was a humanitarian gesture and should not be interpreted as an admission that the Kuki-Zo community was responsible for the crime.In a statement issued on Friday, the council said comments made by its chairman, Henlienthang…
The All Manipur Road Transport and Motor Workers Union has warned of an indefinite strike from July 1 if urgent repairs are not carried out on National Highway-37 by June 30. The warning comes amid worsening road conditions that have left more than 1,000 goods and fuel vehicles stranded between Assam and Manipur’s Jiribam district….
A moderate earthquake measuring magnitude 5.5 struck parts of Pakistan, prompting brief panic among residents but causing no immediate reports of casualties or structural damage, according to initial assessments by local authorities and seismological monitoring agencies. The tremor was felt across several regions, with residents in affected areas rushing outdoors as buildings shook for several…
Manipur Chief Minister Shri Yumnam Khemchand Singh on Friday attended the observance of the International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking, 2026, at the Main Auditorium, City Convention Centre in Imphal.The observance was organised by the Department of Social Welfare under the theme “World Drug Problem: Persisting Issues, New Challenges, Innovative Responses”Addressing the gathering,…
JPMorgan Chase has named two new co-presidents as part of a broader leadership restructuring that signals intensified succession planning for long-time Chief Executive Jamie Dimon. The appointments are widely seen as a key step in preparing for a potential future transition at the helm of the largest US bank, even as Dimon continues to lead…
Fraudster diamond merchant Nirav Modi will have to pay ₹108 crore to Bank of India, a public sector banking institution of the country. The London High Court delivered this ruling in a case involving a personal loan guarantee and the applicable interest rate provided for the Dubai-based company ‘Firestar Diamond’. The fraudster, who has been…
Manipur Police arrested a 23-year-old passenger after allegedly recovering around 420 grams of suspected ganja from his luggage during a random security check at Imphal Airport. In a separate operation, security forces recovered a cache of arms, ammunition and communication equipment from Imphal West district, officials said. According to the police, the passenger, identified as…
Manipur Police and security forces have arrested four alleged operatives linked to different banned insurgent outfits in separate operations carried out across Kakching, Thoubal and Imphal East districts on June 24 and 25. Officials said one firearm and live ammunition were also recovered during the operations. According to the police, the coordinated operations targeted individuals…
The Kuki-Zo Council (KZC) has expressed serious concern over what it described as selective security operations, unequal treatment in investigations, and the continued hardships faced by Kuki-Zo communities in Manipur. In a statement issued on Wednesday, the council condemned the killing of six Naga hostages, describing the incident as tragic and unacceptable. It asserted that…
The Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) revised guidelines for upper-layer non-banking financial companies (NBFCs) have revived speculation that Tata Sons may receive relief from mandatory listing requirements. However, uncertainty remains as the central bank has not provided a clear exemption framework. The RBI, in its final rules issued late Wednesday, removed a key draft provision…
