Nearly 73 died and around 250 were injured as a result of the ethnic violence that broke out in Manipur on May 3. Thousands of men and women have taken shelter in the neighbouring districts of Mizoram and Assam.

Ethnic violence in Manipur claims 73 lives; resulting in mass exodus

The North-Eastern Indian state of Manipur was rocked by violent ethnic clashes this past week. At least sixty people have reportedly died in these clashes over a controversial government move. Curfew was imposed and internet services cut off in a bid to curtail widespread arson & anarchy. Thousands have been evacuated from the violence-affected areas. Sensing that the situation could spiral out of control, shoot at sight orders were also issued.

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New violence has hit India’s remote northeast region, local media reported, despite authorities rushing in troops to restore order after ethnic clashes. Thousands of soldiers were sent to Manipur state after a protest march by a tribal group turned violent.

India: Situation remains tense in various parts of Manipur, governor urges people to cooperate

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Soldiers of the Indian Army held flag marches and evacuated thousands of civilians amid curfew to quell violence between tribal and non-tribal groups in Manipur, India.

Indian army steps in to quell violence in Manipur

The official death toll in the violence in India’s northeastern Manipur state has reached 54 even as Union Home Minister Amit Shah reviewed the situation with Chief Minister N Biren Singh and top officials.

Manipur violence toll reaches 54, Indian Army in ‘firm control’ of affected regions

A fight has broken out among ethnic groups in Manipur. The government has issued a shoot-at-sight order. What do the tribals want? Molly Gambhir reports.

Gravitas: Tribal march bursts into battle between ethnic groups in Manipur

On Wednesday, violence broke out in the Indian state of Manipur during a rally dubbed the tribal solidarity march. The march was organized in protest against the demand for inclusion of the meitei community in the scheduled tribe category, following a Manipur high court directive. As clashes turned violent, the Indian state had to deploy army & Assam rifles on Thursday. The Indian army has flagged fake videos, which it says are being circulated by inimical elements for vested interests. Officials say the situation is now under control. India's home minister is in touch with the chief minister of Manipur & mobile internet has been suspended. Last evening, the government of Manipur issued shoot-at-sight orders to maintain public order & tranquillity. IAF undertook continuous sorties from two airfields in Assam employing c17 Globemaster & an32 planes. Flag marches are being held in sensitive areas. Meanwhile, India's northeast frontier railway has stopped all Manipur-bound trains.

Indian Army flags fake videos | Situation in Manipur under control, IAF sorties from Assam airfields

Amid violent clashes between tribal groups in various parts of Manipur, the Indian Army cautioned people about fake videos being circulated on the security situation in the state.

Manipur violence: Indian Army sounds alert about circulation of fake videos online

The Manipur Government issued a ‘shoot at sight' order to control the spiraling violence in the state. The state government in their directive said that authorities should ‘shoot at sight’ in ‘extreme cases’ as fifty-five columns of the Army and Assam Rifles have been deployed to contain widespread rioting. Violence broke out between between tribals and the majority Meitei community which has displaced over 9,000 people from their villages.

Manipur Violence: 'Shoot at sight' orders issued to contain spiraling unrest

As clashes between tribal groups in various parts of Manipur turned violent, the state had to deploy the Army and Assam Rifles on Thursday. Union Home Minister Amit Shah spoke to Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh to take stock of the situation.

Manipur violence: Govt issues shoot-at-sight order in 'extreme cases' as violence erupts in state

Veteran boxer Mary Kom, one-time Olympic medal-winner boxer and Rajya Sabha MP appealed for calm, on Thursday (May 04), after widespread violence in her home state Manipur amid protests against the decision to include the majority Meitei community in the Scheduled Tribes (ST) category.

'Manipur is burning': Olympic medallist Mary Kom appeals for calm amid violence in her home state

After fighting broke out during the tribal solidarity march on Wednesday, a curfew has been imposed in eight districts of India, and internet service has been suspended throughout the Northeastern State of Manipur.

Manipur violence: Fight breaks out between two communities during tribal rally

At least 14 people have died while more than 60 are feared buried after a rain-induced landslide wept a railway construction camp, where the workers were sleeping in a makeshift camp, in India’s northeast Manipur state.

At least 14 dead, over 60 feared buried after landslide hits India’s northeastern Manipur state

Fourteen people were killed and several others are feared trapped in the rubble of an under-construction railway site at Indian state Manipur's Noney district which was hit by a massive landslide.

India: At least 14 dead, several trapped in Manipur landslide, rescue operation underway

A drone captured the havoc caused by a massive landslide in the Indian state of Manipur. The landslides have claimed at least 14 lives so far while 60 are feared to be trapped.

Watch: Drone footage of the destruction caused by a massive landslide in the Indian state of Manipur

As per an official of the Archaeological Survey of India, Artefacts dating back to 1600-2000 BC including weapons made of copper and pieces of pottery have been found in the Mainpuri district of India's Uttar Pradesh, reported PTI.

Copper age weapons, pottery found in India's Uttar Pradesh

Next month, elections will be held in Uttar Pradesh, India's most populous state and a vital battleground for Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The election in the northern state, which is currently dominated by Modi's Bharatiya Janata Party, is viewed as a harbinger of national elections in 2024.

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The Indian Election Commission convened a news conference at 12 p.m. on Thursday in response to calls to postpone the vote due to the Omicron danger. "Representatives of all political parties met us and told us that elections should be conducted on time, following all COVID-19 rules," said Chief Election Commissioner Sushil Chandra.

No shifting of India Assembly election 2022? Poll body says parties want vote held on time

In India's five states of Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Manipur, Goa, and Punjab, the stage is set for local elections (Legislative Assembly elections). The Bharatiya Janata Party governs the first four, while the Congress governs the fifth.

Five crucial states of India including Punjab, Uttar Pradesh gear up for bellwether local polls

Congress MLA K Meghachandra Singh has submitted a notice to the Secretary of Manipur Assembly for the removal of the Assembly Speaker Yumnam Khemchand Singh for 'preponing the date for proceedings regarding disqualification of 7 Congress MLAs'.

Congress submits notice to remove Manipur Assembly Speaker

The Japanese government has conferred a Manipuri doctor to the 'Order of Rising Sun' for his efforts in promoting a better understanding of Japan in India and bringing the two nations closer.

Manipuri doctor Thangjam Dhabali Singh conferred Japan's 'Order of Rising Sun'

An improvised explosive device (IED) blast occurred at Nagamapal RIMS road in Imphal West on early Thursday morning. Security forces have reached the spot to probe the matter.

Improvised Explosive Device blast in Imphal

The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) on Wednesday extended the inner line permit (ILP) system to Manipur and some other parts of the northeast. "In the Third Schedule to the Adaptation of Laws Order, 1950, for the directions relating to the Bengal Eastern Frontier Regulation, 1873, the following shall be substituted, namely: `Preamble.

Ministry of Home Affairs extends inner line permit to Manipur

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