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Manipur government formation underway: Take a look at 6 probable CM names in BJP
Manipur | Feb 02, 2026, 08:58 PM ISTManipur has been under the President's rule since February last year after the resignation of N Biren Singh amid ethnic violence between the Kukis and the Meiteis. But earlier in the day, several NDA MLAs arrived in Delhi after being summoned by saffron party's top leadership.
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BJP initiates process to elect Chief Minister in Manipur; Tarun Chugh appointed as central observer
Manipur | Feb 02, 2026, 11:52 PM ISTAll BJP MLAs from Manipur were called to Delhi for a meeting today, just days before the second term of President's rule in the state is set to end.
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Manipur government formation efforts gather pace, 20 BJP MLAs headed for Delhi to meet leadership
Manipur | Feb 01, 2026, 09:57 PM ISTFormer chief minister N Biren Singh said that since MLAs from all NDA partners have been invited, he was expecting a favourable development.
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Northeast leaders bash Bangladesh's Yunus for 'landlocked' remarks on India's 'seven sisters'
India | Apr 01, 2025, 04:22 PM ISTMuhammad Yunus, during his visit to China, referred to India's northeastern region as "landlocked" and suggested Bangladesh could serve as the "guardian of ocean access," a comment sparking strong condemnation from Indian leaders.
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Manipur: Protests erupt in valley after arrest of village volunteers, markets forced to close
Manipur | Feb 21, 2025, 02:44 PM ISTThe arrests came a day after Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla urged the people of the strife-torn state to voluntarily surrender looted and illegally held weapons within seven days.
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President's Rule imposed in Manipur four days after CM Biren Singh's resignation
Manipur | Feb 13, 2025, 11:53 PM ISTPresident's Rule in Manipur: This comes four days after northeastern state's Chief Minister N Biren Singh resigned from his post on February 9. Singh resigned on February 9 and was asked by the governor to continue in office till alternative arrangements were made.
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Manipur CM N Biren Singh Resigns From His Post: A Look at His Journey From Congress Leader to BJP CM
News | Feb 10, 2025, 07:07 PM ISTBiren Singh announced his resignation as the Chief Minister of Manipur, marking the end of his 64-year-old leadership since 2017. His tenure, though initially successful, saw significant challenges that eventually led to his downfall. Watch the video to have a look at his political journey.
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Will Khemchand Singh be next Manipur CM? BJP MLA says will accept party's decision
Manipur | Feb 10, 2025, 11:53 PM ISTKhemchand Singh said the problem Manipur is facing now is how to bring back normalcy. As per the system of the party, whatever the party's high command decides, we have to accept it. All the members will accept the party's decision, he said.
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Who will replace Biren Singh as next Manipur Chief Minister? Take a look at 5 probable names
Explainers | Feb 10, 2025, 03:44 PM ISTWho will be the next Manipur CM: Thongam Biswajit Singh, Yumnam Khemchand Singh, Thokchom Satyabrata Singh, Thounaojam Basanta Kumar Singh and Govindas Konthoujam are the names that are doing the rounds for the chief minister's post in Manipur.
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What led to Biren Singh's resignation as Manipur CM after 20 months of ethnic violence? Explained
Explainers | Feb 10, 2025, 12:09 PM ISTN Biren Singh has been requested to continue in office until "alternative arrangements" are made. His resignation came hours after Singh returned from Delhi after meeting Union Home Minister Amit Shah.
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Biren Singh instigated division in Manipur, alleges Rahul Gandhi after CM's resignation
India | Feb 09, 2025, 09:04 PM ISTRahul Gandhi criticized PM Modi for allowing Manipur CM N. Biren Singh to remain in office during ongoing violence, calling for immediate action to restore peace after Singh's resignation.
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Manipur CM Biren Singh resigns nearly 2 years after ethnic violence, submits resignation to Govenor
Manipur | Feb 10, 2025, 06:06 AM ISTManipur: This comes hours after he returned from Delhi. On Saturday, Singh convened a meeting with BJP-led ruling alliance MLAs at the CM Secretariat in connection with the upcoming assembly session beginning February 10.
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Security forces seize six rockets in Manipur, destroy 4.8 hectare of illegal poppy cultivation
Manipur | Jan 29, 2025, 06:18 PM ISTAlong with six rockets, the security forces also seized a launcher, one country-made mortar (Pompi), and one each of 7.62 mm sniper rounds and sniper magazines. The illegal poppy cultivation was destroyed inthe Senapati district in a separate operation.
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Manipur: Confusion over JDU's withdrawal of support to BJP-led govt, party terms it 'baseless'
Manipur | Jan 22, 2025, 06:36 PM ISTJDU national spokesperson Rajeev Ranjan Prasad clarified that the state unit's president acted independently and has since been relieved of his position for indiscipline. The party reaffirmed its commitment to the NDA government in Manipur.
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Manipur CM praises Home Ministry for new border regulation for Myanmar residents
Manipur | Jan 09, 2025, 06:25 PM ISTManipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh Singh described the move as "a good beginning," emphasising the importance of regulating cross-border movement.
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Manipur violence: CM Biren Singh apologises to people, promises normalcy on New Year's Eve
Manipur | Dec 31, 2024, 04:42 PM ISTManipur Chief Minister addressed the media on New Year's Eve and regretted the development since last year. He hoped that normalcy would return in the northeastern state next year.
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Manipur: Army continues search ops for missing man, protestors give 3-day ultimatum to authorities
Manipur | Nov 27, 2024, 10:03 PM ISTThe missing man identified as Laishram Kamalbabu Singh left his home on Monday afternoon. After he did not return, his family reached out to authorities and subsequently a search operation was launched. Singh used to work as a supervisor for a contractor working in the Leimakhong Military Station.
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Irom Sharmila on Manipur violence: 'PM Modi's intervention essential to resolve crisis
Manipur | Nov 19, 2024, 05:04 PM ISTIron Sharmila's statement came after massive violence gripped Manipur since November 16. The fresh violence started after six bodies of individuals missing from camps were found. The deceased also included women and children.
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Manipur crisis: What does NPP's withdrawal of support mean for Biren Singh govt | Explained
Explainers | Nov 18, 2024, 01:53 PM ISTThe NPP's withdrawal of support for Manipur's BJP government highlights growing dissatisfaction with the handling of ethnic violence, though the BJP retains a majority and remains in power, facing increasing pressure to find a political solution to the crisis.
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Amit Shah reviews security situation in Manipur, key meeting today
Manipur | Nov 18, 2024, 12:01 AM ISTEarlier in the day, Union Home Minister Amit Shah cancelled his poll rallies in Maharashtra and returned to New Delhi to hold a meeting on the Manipur issue. The fresh violence started on Saturday after three bodies of missing women and children were found.