Nine militants arrested in Manipur crackdown on grenade attacks and extortion

Manipur Police and security forces have arrested nine alleged militants linked to various banned insurgent outfits in a series of operations across the state, dealing a blow to networks involved in grenade attacks, extortion and the illegal supply of arms. According to police, four alleged cadres of the Kangleipak Communist Party (People’s War Group) [KCP-PWG]…

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Despite Peace Push, Certain Elements Working Against Manipur’s Progress: CM

Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh has alleged that certain elements are working against efforts to restore peace, making it difficult for the government to focus on development activities.Addressing a programme in Imphal West district, Singh recurring incidents of unrest have forced the administration to concentrate largely on maintaining law and order.“There has been unrest…

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Trump Signals Near-Completion of Landmark US-India Trade Pact, Praises Modi’s Fierce Negotiating Style

The United States and India are on the cusp of finalising a long-awaited bilateral trade agreement, U.S. President Donald Trump announced during a high-profile meeting with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the G7 summit in Evian, France. Signaling massive progress in the long-running negotiations, Trump told reporters that the two economic powerhouses are “very…

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Kuki Inpi Manipur Alleges Harassment During Security Operation

The Kuki Inpi Manipur (KIM) has accused security forces of carrying out what it described as a “military-style lockdown” in Leilon Vaiphei village and adjoining areas. In a statement issued on Wednesday, KIM alleged that security personnel conducted house-to-house searches and intimidated villagers, including women, children, students and elderly residents. The organisation claimed that the…

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Assam targets ₹700 crore concert economy as Guwahati emerges as live entertainment hub

Assam could unlock more than ₹700 crore in cumulative economic impact over the next five years through strategic investments in live entertainment, according to a report released by BookMyShow, Assam Tourism Development Corporation Ltd. (ATDC) and EY-Parthenon. Titled *The Assam Blueprint: Turning Live Music Economy into a Tourism Multiplier*, the report highlights how live entertainment…

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Manipur CM Chairs NCORD Meet; Reviews Measures Against Drug Trafficking In State

Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh on Tuesday chaired a meeting of the Narco Coordination Centre (NCORD) at the Secretariat in Imphal to review measures aimed at combating drug trafficking and substance abuse in the state.The meeting was attended by Manipur Home Minister K. Govindas Singh, Manipur DGP Mukesh Singh, senior police officials, security adviser,…

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