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Explained | Why is the Opposition insisting on a debate about Manipur under Rule 267?

Opposition want the Rajya Sabha Chairman to invoke Rule 267 to suspend business and debate Manipur in the Upper House. Read The Hindu explainer on provisions of Rule 267 of the Rajya Sabha rulebook and what is the controversy over it.

The Hindu · Jul 26, 2023

Nitish Kumar criticises Prime Minister’s silence on Manipur incident

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Wednesday slammed Prime Minster Narendra Modi for keeping mum on the Manipur situation and said this was why the no-confidence motion against his government had been put forth in Parliament by Opposition parties.

The Hindu · Jul 26, 2023

India’s Modi to face no-confidence vote over Manipur violence

The BJP has clear majority in lower house of parliament, so the vote is unlikely to affect the government’s stability.

Al Jazeera · Jul 26, 2023

Three injured, houses and buses burnt in fresh violence in Manipur

The incident occurred at Manipur’s Sapormeina when the buses were coming from Dimapur on Tuesday evening. However, no casualty has been reported. Read more on The Hindu

The Hindu · Jul 26, 2023

Several Manipur footballers opting for transfer to other states

BENGALURU: After the high of the Tri-Nation football tournament in Imphal in March, when nearly 25-30 thousand people packed the stadium to watch the India team — which had seven players from Manipur — in action, the young footballers in the state are now facing uncertain times. The mindless violence…

The Times of India · Jul 26, 2023

Rajya Sabha passes Bill to expand ST list from Chhattisgarh

Rajya Sabha passes Constitution (Scheduled Tribes) Order (Fifth Amendment) Bill, 2022 to benefit 72,000 tribal people in Chhattisgarh. Minister of Tribal Affairs Arjun Munda said the Bill corrects anomalies in spellings of tribal groups.

The Hindu · Jul 26, 2023

DCW Chief Swati Maliwal visits violence struck areas of Manipur

Swati Maliwal, Chairperson of Delhi Commission for Women, visited Manipur ion July 24 to meet victims of a viral video of two women being paraded naked. She met victims, visited relief camps, and plans to send a report to PM Modi demanding action.

The Hindu · Jul 26, 2023

Stop violence, expedite reports on complaints, NHRC tells Manipur government

NHRC directs Manipur govt to ensure no further violence, provide compensation without discrimination. Seeks reports on steps taken to address issues faced by victims, promote harmony & prevent violence.

The Hindu · Jul 26, 2023

Internet ban partially lifted in India’s violence-hit Manipur

State lifts ban on wired broadband internet but social media websites, VPNS and mobile hotspots remain inaccessible.

Al Jazeera · Jul 25, 2023

Mamata takes a dig at PM Modi, says he is impressed with name I.N.D.I.A.

NEW DELHI: Not just the Congress but also the Trinamool Congress (TMC) on Tuesday hit back at Prime Minister Narendra Modi for mocking the acronym INDIA, standing for Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance and named by the bloc of 26 opposition parties in Bengaluru on July 18.

The Times of India · Jul 25, 2023