Markets across Imphal remained shut on Saturday as the city observed the second anniversary of the ethnic violence that has gripped Manipur since 2023, with residents marking the day in silence and reflection amid continued tensions.
As Manipur completes two years of ongoing unrest, the Federation of Civil Society Organisations (FCSO) on Saturday hosted a peace event, calling for reconciliation and unity among the state's diverse communities.
An OpEd by Aleya Sheikh in Eurasia Review warns that Pakistan's Army Chief General Asim Munir is driving the country toward collapse through reckless military provocations, economic mismanagement, brutal internal repression, and failed foreign policies.
Protests erupted across Balochistan and Karachi after allegations surfaced of torture against Baloch Yakjehti Committee (BYC) leaders in custody, with demonstrators demanding an end to state violence and enforced disappearances.
The advisory cites the ongoing risk of terrorist attacks and civil unrest, particularly in areas like Srinagar, Gulmarg, and Pahalgam, and restricts US government personnel from travelling to the region.
Assam Minister Jayanta Malla Baruah criticised West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee for failing to maintain law and order amid unrest in Murshidabad, allegedly linked to the Waqf Amendment Act.
Rahatkar, who is part of the probe committee constituted by the NCW, is visiting affected areas, including Malda and Murshidabad, and is on a three-day visit. She said her visit aims to boost the morale of women who have been left traumatised by the communal unrest.
Rahatkar, who is part of the probe committee constituted by the NCW, will visit affected areas, including Malda and Murshidabad, over the next three days. She said her visit aims to boost the morale of women who have been left traumatised by the communal unrest.
TMC leader Kalyan Banerjee addressed the situation in Murshidabad on Thursday, defending the state administration and accusing the opposition of spreading misinformation and inciting unrest.
Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut on Thursday supported West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's claim that the BJP is behind the violence in Murshidabad.