Budget sitting resumes today amid delimitation, three-language debates | India News – The Times of India

Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman (File photo) NEW DELHI: The budget session of Parliament resumes on Monday in the shadow of a spate of controversies along the ‘opposition vs government’ battleline, ranging from Trump’s comments on tariffs, duplicate voter identity card numbers, three-language policy and delimitation, amid indications that the non-budget issues may set off fireworks.Adding…

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Uneasy calm in Manipur as tribal areas shut down over protester’s death | India News – The Times of India

Uneasy calm in Manipur as tribal areas shut down over protester’s death GUWAHTI: Manipur’s restive hills resonated with disquiet on Sunday amid the silence of an indefinite shutdown called by the Kuki-Zo Council in Kangpokpi, Churachandpur, Tengnoupal, Pherzawl and other tribal-dominant areas after weekend clashes with security personnel left a Kuki protester dead and over…

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Manipur: Uneasy calm in Kangpokpi district, additional security forces deployed – The Times of India

NEW DELHI: The situation in Manipur’s violence-hit Kangpokpi district remained tense yet calm on Sunday morning as an indefinite shutdown called by Kuki-Zo groups in protest against the “crackdown by security forces” disrupted normal life in all areas inhabited by the community. Officials reported that clashes between Kuki demonstrators and security forces in various parts…

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Security forces dismantle illegal check posts in Manipur amid rising tensions | India News – The Times of India

NEW DELHI: Joint security forces in Manipur have dismantled several “illegal check posts” set up by “village volunteers” along the Imphal-Churachandpur road, ensuring the free movement of vehicles. Police on Saturday informed that these check posts had been established since the beginning of conflict in the state. “Joint security forces dismantled volunteer check posts at…

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Meitei groups oppose Prez rule, tribal bodies call it ‘a ray of hope’ | India News – The Times of India

Meitei groups oppose President’s rule in Manipur GUWAHATI: Meitei opposition to Manipur being brought under President’s rule within days of chief minister Biren Singh’s resignation accentuated the ethnic divide in state Thursday, contrasting with what tribal groups said was “a ray of hope for Kuki-Zos”.Ginza Vualzong of Indigenous Tribal Leaders’ Forum (ITLF) said President’s rule…

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Ahead of central rule, Biren recalls ‘tireless’ efforts to curb influx – The Times of India

N Biren Singh (File photo) GUWAHATI: Hours before news of President’s rule in Manipur broke Thursday, caretaker chief minister Biren Singh addressed an open letter on X to “Indigenous Friends” underscoring how his battle against illegal immigrants from Myanmar was stopped by ethnic conflict that erupted on May 3, 2023.“Our land and identity are under…

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President’s Rule imposed in Manipur days after resignation of CM Biren Singh | India News – The Times of India

NEW DELHI: The ministry of home affairs on Thursday announced that President’s Rule has been imposed in Manipur. This came days after Manipur CM Biren Singh tendered his resignation to the governor of the state.“Whereas, I, Droupadi Murmu. President of India, have received a report from the Governor of the State of Manipur and after…

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