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Normal life was disrupted across parts of Manipur as Kuki Zo and Naga groups enforced shutdowns protesting the killings of three church leaders and a civilian. Schools, markets and transport services were affected in Kangpokpi, Churachandpur and Chandel districts amid heightened tensions

The incident happened between Kotzim and Kotlen villages

Elangbam Johnson resigned from the Bharatiya Janata Party citing failure of the state government to meet people’s aspirations amid ongoing ethnic conflict in Manipur since May 2023, which has killed over 260 people and displaced thousands

Heavily armed militants allegedly crossed the India-Myanmar border and attacked villages in Manipur’s Kamjong district, torching homes and forcing residents to flee into forests. Local leaders termed it “external aggression” and demanded stronger security measures along the sensitive border region

Sixteen-year-old Akshra Dutta from Poonch in Jammu and Kashmir has earned a place in Hockey India’s Under-18 coaching camp. Overcoming social barriers, she impressed in national championships and now aims to represent India at the highest level

In Imphal, protests led by COCOMI demanding peace and justice in Manipur turned violent as police blocked marchers heading to the CM’s residence. Tear gas was used, though a delegation later submitted a memorandum to the Chief Minister

Fresh violence has shattered hopes of stability following the restoration of popular government, deepening despondency in the turbulent north-eastern State

Konthoujam Govindas Singh said additional CAPF troops will return after elections in West Bengal and other states. He urged peace amid shutdown calls following ethnic violence and assured security, relief measures, and compensation for recent incidents

Two Naga civilians were shot dead by unidentified gunmen along the Imphal–Dimapur National Highway (NH-2) in Manipur, triggering outrage and conflicting claims between community groups, as security forces launched operations amid rising tensions in the conflict-hit region

Manipur government restored mobile internet and broadband services in five Imphal Valley districts after reviewing improved law and order following a bomb attack in Bishnupur suspension had caused widespread disruption while security operations, protests and investigations continue across the state

Four cadres of the banned NSCN Eastern Flank were shot dead by members of a rival militant group in Manipur’s Kamjong district. Police said the attackers opened fire on a vehicle carrying six cadres, while two others managed to escape.

Twenty-one Tangkhul Naga civilians detained by Kuki villagers and armed men in Manipur’s Ukhrul district were released after overnight negotiations between authorities and civil society groups. Security forces intensified patrols along the Ukhrul-Imphal road to prevent further tensions

The Meitei–Kuki-Zo divide remains deep, and rebuilding trust will test the new State government 

The Supreme Court extended the tenure of the Justice Gita Mittal committee until July 31, 2026, to oversee relief, rehabilitation, and compensation for Manipur ethnic violence victims. The panel has submitted 42 reports since its 2023 formation

Security forces recovered a large cache of arms and ammunition from Imphal East district in Manipur and arrested an NRF militant in a separate operation in Tengnoupal district, seizing pistols, magazines and live ammunition.

Former CM Ashok Gehlot expressed concern over reports that a Rajasthan team at the National School Games in Manipur was allegedly held at gunpoint and robbed. He demanded a thorough investigation and stronger security for traveling students

A special CBI court in Guwahati framed 15 charges, including gang-rape, murder, and atrocities under SC/ST Act, against six accused in the May 2023 Manipur ethnic violence case

Security forces recovered six firearms, explosives and ammunition during an operation in Manipur’s Kakching district. Seized items included rifles, grenades, an IED, mortar bomb, live rounds and a quadcopter drone. Searches continue in vulnerable areas across multiple districts statewide Thursday

The RSS chief's remarks assume significance as they come nearly months ahead of the high-stakes West Bengal Assembly elections scheduled in 2026

A transgender social activist cycling from Delhi to Manipur for peace safely crossed the Kuki-dominated Kangpokpi district under central forces’ security after a Kuki outfit issued a warning, highlighting the deep ethnic divide in violence-hit Manipur