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Do not intend to run Manipur administration; we can scrap Gita Mittal Committee or you can trust it, CJI tells petitioners

The issues raised by various petitioners, included distribution of Aadhaar cards and disability certificates to the displaced people of Manipur, to distribution of compensation to the families of the dead, reconstruction of religious buildings and homes destroyed in the clashes, disposal of bodies to functioning of courts in the State.

The Hindu · Sep 25, 2023

Manipur violence: SC asks UIDAI & state to ensure Aadhaar cards are provided to displaced persons after verification

NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Monday directed the Unique Identification Authority of India and the Manipur government to take steps to ensure that Aadhaar cards are provided to people displaced due to the bloody ethnic conflict in the state whose records are already available with the UIDAI.

The Times of India · Sep 25, 2023

‘A tool of political control’: how India became the world leader in internet blackouts

For the past five years India has shut down the internet more times than any other country affecting over 120 million people

The Guardian - UK · Sep 25, 2023

Manipur CM asks people to surrender weapons within 15 days

Manipur CM N. Biren Singh urges people to surrender looted police weapons in 15 days; those associated with illegal weapons will be dealt with severely. 1,400 weapons have been recovered so far. Government willing to take considerate view for those submitting illegal weapons; appeals to people to cooperate in restoring…

The Hindu · Sep 22, 2023

Armed miscreants who wore police uniforms, carrying guns in Manipur get bail in UAPA case

Special NIA court in Imphal grants bail to five armed miscreants arrested in a UAPA case by the Manipur Police while they were travelling in police camouflage and with sophisticated arms and ammunition.

The Hindu · Sep 22, 2023

Beware of camouflaged civilian trucks that resemble our vehicles: Assam Rifles

Assam Rifles warns Manipur police of "Meitei miscreants" using refurbished civilian trucks to resemble Assam Rifles vehicles for anti-national activities. Protest erupted in valley districts demanding release of five armed men arrested in camouflage uniform. Central security forces in Manipur face challenge of armed men in police uniforms. Assam Rifles…

The Hindu · Sep 22, 2023

Manipur gives report on stolen, missing arms, ammunition

Chief Justice of India D. Y. Chandrachud opted to wait a “little bit” before seeking a status report from Dattatray Padsalgikar, former Maharashtra Director General of Police, who was appointed by the Supreme Court to supervise the CBI probe into 11 cases of crimes committed against women and children in…

The Hindu · Sep 22, 2023

Manipur govt accuses Airtel for alleged leakage of internet services

Manipur govt sends strong letter to Airtel for alleged internet leakage in some parts. Commissioner of Home Dept, demanded explanation. Internet services partially lifted on July 25, mobile internet still banned.

The Hindu · Sep 22, 2023

Manipur HC denies bail to ex-BJP MLA, two accused from Kuki community citing their own safety

Former BJP MLA denied bail in Manipur ethnic violence case; HC cites potential to incite fresh violence & lack of medical proof of illness.

The Hindu · Sep 22, 2023

Venugopal demands caste census, separate quota for OBC women within 33% reservation

Congress MP K.C. Venugopal demands caste census and separate OBC reservation for women in 33% quota. Criticizes BJP govt. for poor record on women safety, cites Unnao, Kathua, Manipur, Hathras incidents. Says Centre allocated only ₹156 cr of ₹848 cr budget for Beti Bachao Beti Padhao. Urges BJP to conduct…

The Hindu · Sep 21, 2023