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Parliament breach accused charged under anti-terror law

Parliament breach accused charged under anti-terror law

Rediff.com14 Dec 2023

Police said the four were part of a group of six people who planned the incident.

2 more Myanmarese soldiers enter Mizoram following attack

2 more Myanmarese soldiers enter Mizoram following attack

Rediff.com15 Nov 2023

Two more Myanmarese soldiers entered Mizoram after militia group People's Defence Force (PDF) overran their camp in the neighbouring country's Chin state, a police officer said on Wednesday.

Fresh clashes in Imphal between RAF, riotous mob

Fresh clashes in Imphal between RAF, riotous mob

Rediff.com16 Jun 2023

Police used tear gas shells to disperse the mob as it was believed that it would target other properties.

Cong will conduct wealth survey if voted to power: Rahul Gandhi

Cong will conduct wealth survey if voted to power: Rahul Gandhi

Rediff.com20 Feb 2024

Without making two-thirds of the country's population a development partner, India's prosperity is impossible, the Congress leader added.

Over 63% voter turnout recorded in phase 2; Tripura highest with 79.46%

Over 63% voter turnout recorded in phase 2; Tripura highest with 79.46%

Rediff.com26 Apr 2024

The IMD has warned of heatwave to severe heatwave conditions in parts of West Bengal, Odisha, Bihar, Jharkhand, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Karnataka and Uttar Pradesh during the next five days.

BJP-led govt wins trust vote in Manipur

BJP-led govt wins trust vote in Manipur

Rediff.com10 Aug 2020

Eight Congress MLAs skipped the proceedings, defying a party whip.

Curfew imposed in entire Manipur valley

Curfew imposed in entire Manipur valley

Rediff.com24 Dec 2012

Five police personnel have been placed under suspension in connection with the incident in which a 29-year-old journalist was killed in police firing in Manipur, official sources said on Monday. The sources said a three-member enquiry committee headed by Principal Secretary, Home, Suresh Babu has been constituted to probe Sunday's incident and the panel would submit its report to the government for further action within a week.

Grenade found in Manipur secretariat complex

Grenade found in Manipur secretariat complex

Rediff.com12 Sep 2012

A powerful grenade suspected to have been thrown by terrorists was on Wednesday found in the compound of the heavily guarded Manipur secretariat, official sources said.

Bandh hits normal life in Manipur

Bandh hits normal life in Manipur

Rediff.com27 Oct 2004

Shops, markets and business establishments were closed while very thin attendance was reported in government offices due to the 24-hour strike called by the Kuki Students Organisation.

Thirty injured in Manipur violence

Thirty injured in Manipur violence

Rediff.com7 Aug 2004

For the first time in the three-week-long agitation, police opened fire on agitators in Imphal East and West districts.

After JNU, posters in JU demand 'freedom' for Kashmir, Manipur

After JNU, posters in JU demand 'freedom' for Kashmir, Manipur

Rediff.com17 Feb 2016

"Hum kya chahe - Azadi. Kashmir ki Azadi. Manipur ki Azadi. Nagaland ki Azadi (We demand freedom. Kashmir's freedom. Manipur's freedom. Nagaland's freedom)," one of the posters said.

Govt decides to reduce 'disturbed areas' under AFSPA in NE: Shah

Govt decides to reduce 'disturbed areas' under AFSPA in NE: Shah

Rediff.com25 Mar 2023

Shah said for the first time in India's history, Modi prioritised security, peace and development in the northeast and as a result of it, the region is now rapidly heading on the path of peace and development.

11 militants killed in Manipur

11 militants killed in Manipur

Rediff.com24 Dec 2009

At least 11 militants have been killed and three women civilians injured in separate incidents of firing in three districts of Imphal East, Thoubal and Chandel in Manipur, official sources said.

Insurgents ambush Manipur minister, DIG

Insurgents ambush Manipur minister, DIG

Rediff.com24 Jan 2003

It was not yet known whether Manipur's Agriculture Minister K Ranjit and Deputy Inspector General of Police Jathang were injured in the attack that took place at Tingkhanphai in Chandel district.

Explained: How National Testing Agency functions

Explained: How National Testing Agency functions

Rediff.com27 Jun 2024

Here is an explainer on the functioning of the seven-year-old body.

Blast rocks Manipur: 17 killed, 30 hurt

Blast rocks Manipur: 17 killed, 30 hurt

Rediff.com21 Oct 2008

A security source informed that the bomb was planted in a moped in the area that is close to a barrack of Manipur State Police Commandos and a camp of Assam Rifles, both of which are engaged in counter-insurgency operation in the state.

7-year-old injured in IED blast targeting BSF camp in Manipur

7-year-old injured in IED blast targeting BSF camp in Manipur

Rediff.com10 Aug 2016

An IED went off at about 9 am near off a BSF camp at Moirangpurel area, injuring a seven-year-old girl Tinoi in Imphal East district.

Top Manipur militant killed in New Delhi

Top Manipur militant killed in New Delhi

Rediff.com12 Nov 2007

The chief of the outlawed Kuki Revolutionary Army (KRA) of Manipur died under mysterious circumstances at his brother's rented house on Monday morning.

Top BSNL official abducted in Manipur

Top BSNL official abducted in Manipur

Rediff.com20 Feb 2003

The abductors have demanded a ransom of Rs30 lakh for the release of J Lumkim, an official said.

Manipur CM escapes unhurt as militants open fire

Manipur CM escapes unhurt as militants open fire

Rediff.com24 Oct 2016

A jawan of the Manipur Rifles was injured in the firing which took place when the chief minister stepped out of the helicopter at the Ukhrul helipad

IRB jawan on Gujarat poll duty shoots dead 2 colleagues

IRB jawan on Gujarat poll duty shoots dead 2 colleagues

Rediff.com27 Nov 2022

These jawans belong to Manipur SAP Company, IRB, a Gujarat Police release said in the night.

Curfew in Imphal, mobile Internet snapped after violence

Curfew in Imphal, mobile Internet snapped after violence

Rediff.com18 Dec 2016

The curfew was imposed this noon and covers Porompat and Sawombung subdivisions of Imphal East district, said an order issued by the district magistrate. It will continue till further directions.

Manipur, Meghalaya seek exemption from Citizenship Bill

Manipur, Meghalaya seek exemption from Citizenship Bill

Rediff.com11 Jan 2019

The BJP, which has two MLAs in the MDA government, backed the Cabinet decision.

How mob justice in Manipur was given a communal tone

How mob justice in Manipur was given a communal tone

Rediff.com10 Nov 2015

The incident became grist for media attention for people scanning 'cow' along with a Muslim name, regardless of the fact that in Manipur Muslims occupy a specific socio cultural and political positioning with the community having assimilated with the majority Meiteis, says Chitra Ahanthem.

Militants attack Manipur minister's house

Militants attack Manipur minister's house

Rediff.com23 Sep 2008

Militants hurled a powerful grenade at the private house of Manipur Panchayati Raj Minister Mohammed Alaudin in East Imphal district, official sources said on Tuesday. No one was injured in the attack as the grenade failed to explode, they said.

MLA's son arrested over Manipur drug haul case

MLA's son arrested over Manipur drug haul case

Rediff.com26 Feb 2013

The son of a Manipur Member of Assembly was arrested on Tuesday in connection with the incident in which a Colonel-rank Defence Public Relations Officer and five others were held for allegedly transporting illicit drugs estimated at over Rs 24 crore for smuggling to Myanmar, said the police.

Delhi on alert as Nuh violence spreads to NCR

Delhi on alert as Nuh violence spreads to NCR

Rediff.com2 Aug 2023

Hindu outfits Bajrang Dal and Vishwa Hindu Parishad are staging protests across the national capital against the Haryana violence.

Army Colonel arrested with drugs worth Rs 15 crore

Army Colonel arrested with drugs worth Rs 15 crore

Rediff.com24 Feb 2013

A colonel of the Indian Army and five others were on Sunday arrested by the Manipur police in Chandel district after they were allegedly caught carrying illicit drugs valued at Rs 15 crore meant to be smuggled out to Myanmar, in one of the biggest such seizures in the state.

Manipur insurgents slay army major

Manipur insurgents slay army major

Rediff.com31 Oct 2007

Though the identity of the insurgents was not known, police said it suspected that they belonged to the banned United National Liberation Front.

2 militants killed, 1 arrested in Manipur

2 militants killed, 1 arrested in Manipur

Rediff.com6 Jan 2015

Two militants were on Tuesday killed in an encounter with police personnel in Bishenpur district and another militant of ZUF arrested in Tamenglong district of Manipur.

Militants attack Manipur speaker's residence

Militants attack Manipur speaker's residence

Rediff.com13 Dec 2006

Militants exploded a powerful bomb at the private residence of Manipur Assembly Speaker Maniruddin Shaikh minutes after he left the house at Lilong area in Thoubal district on Wednesday.

Manipur arms villagers to take on insurgents

Manipur arms villagers to take on insurgents

Rediff.com6 May 2008

The Manipur government has set itself on course to arm villagers as special police officers in the worst insurgency-affected pockets of the state.

Delhi Police books Sharjeel Imam under UAPA

Delhi Police books Sharjeel Imam under UAPA

Rediff.com29 Apr 2020

Imam has been booked under Section 13 (unlawful activities) of the Act in the case, said his counsel advocate Mishika Singh. The police had earlier charged Imam with sedition, alleging his speech promoted enmity between people that led to riots.

Militants attack Manipur CM's residence

Militants attack Manipur CM's residence

Rediff.com15 Nov 2006

Manipur Chief Minister Okram Ibobi Singh's residence was attacked by the proscribed People's Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak on Tuesday.

UP, Punjab, Goa, Uttarakhand, Manipur polls in Feb-Mar

UP, Punjab, Goa, Uttarakhand, Manipur polls in Feb-Mar

Rediff.com23 Oct 2016

Uttar Pradesh, which is set to witness game-changer elections, and four other states will go to polls simultaneously, most likely in February-March next, commencing shortly after the presentation of the Union Budget on February 1.

Army JCO among six killed in Manipur violence

Army JCO among six killed in Manipur violence

Rediff.com9 Sep 2008

Six persons, including an army personnel, were killed and four others injured in separate violence in militancy-hit Manipur, official sources said on Tuesday.

Only A Security Breach?

Only A Security Breach?

Rediff.com18 Dec 2023

Amidst the investigation into the security breach in Parliament -- which I emphasise, should be done -- let us not forget the grievances raised (this is, of course, assuming the protestors were there to put the spotlight on said grievances and not for any other purpose). For questionable laws, unemployment, Manipur, authoritarianism; all these are contemporary worries among sections of the public, points Shyam G Menon.

SC calls govt complaint against Editors Guild as counter-narrative

SC calls govt complaint against Editors Guild as counter-narrative

Rediff.com15 Sep 2023

The Supreme Court on Friday extended by two weeks the protection from coercive action it has granted to four members of the Editors Guild of India (EGI) in connection with two first information reports (FIRs) lodged against them in Manipur for allegedly promoting enmity between different groups.

Manipur: 18 army men killed, 11 injured in militant ambush

Manipur: 18 army men killed, 11 injured in militant ambush

Rediff.com4 Jun 2015

At least 18 army personnel were killed and 11 injured on Thursday when an insurgent group ambushed their patrol in Chandel district of Manipur.

Telecom operator in the soup for selling activated SIMs in Manipur

Telecom operator in the soup for selling activated SIMs in Manipur

Rediff.com25 Jul 2016

The Army has asked telecom companies to realise the security implications of such malpractices.