The Latest Breaking News from Manipur

New front in Internet ban debate after Manipur video

As the Manipur sexual assault video went viral, opponents of Internet shutdowns argue they can prevent information on atrocities from being discovered. Security forces and experts say the video surfacing after two months vindicates the need for “calibrated and nuanced” shutdowns

The Hindu · Jul 28, 2023

Manipur violence is a tribal conflict, not a religious one: BJP quotes Christian priest

NEW DELHI: Christian priest Oswald Cardinal Gracias has said the ongoing ethnic violence in Manipur is a tribal and it is not a religious clash.

The Times of India · Jul 28, 2023

‘The next Kashmir’: On Manipur ground zero, ‘rising’ bullet prices, armed youth at police bunkers

Eight Meitei ‘village volunteers’ at Terakhongsangbi in Manipur’s Bishnupur district quietly formed an arc and bowed their heads before the shrine of village goddess Keithel Leirenbi on Thursday afternoon – moments before they headed to the site of a gunfight. Donning the Manipur commando fatigues, these ‘volunteers’ were cheered on…

Newslaundry · Jul 28, 2023

Will assess ground situation to make recommendations to govt., Parliament: leaders ahead of INDIA bloc’s Manipur visit

The delegation of INDIA bloc MPs which will visit Manipur over the weekend will assess the ground situation first-hand and then make recommendations to the government and Parliament for a solution to the problems in the violence-hit State, Opposition leaders said on July 28.

The Hindu · Jul 28, 2023

No arrest made by CBI in six Manipur violence cases so far, say officials

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), which is probing six cases related to violence in Manipur, has not made any arrest so far, officials said. In accordance with the procedure, the federal agency took over the FIRs from the State police last month and the investigation is continuing, they said.

The Hindu · Jul 28, 2023

Monsoon Session: Lok Sabha passes mines and minerals amendment bill

The Lok Sabha on Friday passed Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2023. Read further on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News · Jul 28, 2023

Manipur row | Supreme Court to hear Hyderabad Professor’s plea on July 31

The Supreme Court on Friday agreed to hear on July 31 a plea moved by Hyderabad University professor Kham Khan Suan Hausing to quash the summons issued and criminal proceedings initiated against him by a Manipur court shortly after his interview to a news portal.

The Hindu · Jul 28, 2023

Before viral video, little primetime space for Manipur, few ground reports by big anchors

Cornered by Shiv Sena (UBT) spokesperson Priyanka Chaturvedi on the lack of debates on Manipur until the emergence of a viral video, Times Now chief editor Navika Kumar on Wednesday denied the allegation and also promised to send her “links” of the channel’s coverage.

Newslaundry · Jul 28, 2023

Nagaland to probe illegal ammo transport by cop

The Nagaland police have constituted a panel headed by an inspector-general of police to probe the involvement of a police officer and five others in the illegal transportation of service ammunition presumably to violence-hit Manipur, officials said.

The Hindu · Jul 28, 2023

Morning Digest | CBI to take over Manipur sexual assault case; Warmest July on record since human civilisation, say scientists

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The Hindu · Jul 28, 2023