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PM Modi is likely to visit Mizoram and Manipur on September 13, inaugurating the new Bairabi-Sairang railway in Mizoram as part of the Centre’s Act East Policy. It will also mark his first visit to Manipur since the 2023 ethnic violence.

The Rajya Sabha passed a six-month extension of President’s Rule in Manipur amid loud protests by Opposition MPs demanding debate on Bihar’s electoral rolls. The resolution was adopted via voice vote, with the House adjourned till August 6

Eight militants from KCP and UPPK were arrested in Manipur by security forces. A large number of weapons, grenades, and personal items were found. Police are warning people against fake videos and asking for return of stolen arms

Security forces recovered 86 weapons and 974 ammunition rounds in a major joint operation across five districts in Manipur. Arms included AK rifles, pistols, and explosives. Officials praised the effort as a big step toward restoring peace in the region

Security forces faced mob resistance during a failed militant arrest attempt in Manipur’s Molhoi village

Ethnic insurgents in Manipur from Meitei and Kuki groups are modifying looted police weapons, including rifles, into makeshift sniper guns. Security forces have seized hundreds of these from multiple districts, averting a deadly shift to long-range community-targeted violence

The ambush took place near Mongjang village around 2 pm when the victims were travelling in a car

The Indigenous Tribal Leaders’ Forum (ITLF) in Manipur’s Churachandpur district has ended its indefinite shutdown following an agreement with local authorities after the death of a Kuki woman during a crossfire. Her funeral will be led by a philanthropic organisation

A government order said that Internet and mobile data services, including VSAT and VPN services, were suspended in the territorial jurisdiction of Imphal West, Imphal East, Thoubal, Kakching and Bishnupur districts for five days, effective Saturday midnight

Security forces in Manipur have arrested more than 350 insurgents during intensified crackdown on extortion rackets that have taken an unusual turn, with groups mainly from the Valley now demanding money to resolve matrimonial disputes, property disputes

A police official said that shops, markets, business establishments, government and non-government offices, banks, and educational institutions were closed due to the shutdown, while most vehicles, except those of security forces, went off the roads

RSS joint general secretary C R Mukunda said, "Intense decisions on some of the contemporary and burning issues," will be addressed during the meeting, which will be attended by heads of 32 affiliated organisation of RSS

Police officials stated that the renewed violence broke out when a group of individuals attempted to remove a flag belonging to a Zomi armed group in Churachandpur town, a tribal-dominated area. Before security forces could arrive, clashes erupted between mobs and armed members of both the Zomi and Hmar tribes, leading to intense stone-pelting.

Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh’s resignation does not absolve him of his unpardonable acts

According to officials, eight CRPF personnel have been injured in the firing and they have been shifted to the Regional Institute of Medical Sciences in Imphal

The assembly has also been put under suspended animation

The resignation of N Biren Singh offers a window of opportunity for the Centre to find a political solution to the Manipur unrest

Singh was accompanied by 14 MLAs belonging to the BJP and NPF; State BJP president A Sharda and senior saffron party leader Sambit Patra was also part of the delegation

During a search operation at Phougakchao Mamang Leikai area near the banks of Khuga river in Bishnupur district, security forces seized huge cache of arms and ammunition

Militants belong to Imphal East, Imphal West, Kakching and Thoubal districts. One 9mm pistol, a magazine, 11 live rounds of ammunition, two hand grenades, and three mobile phones, were seized from their possession