Manipur Shutdown Ends, But Fails to Ease Ethnic Divide

Kuki-Zo Council lifts Manipur shutdown after protests; tensions persist amid ethnic strife, security concerns, and disruptions.
Amit Shah Vows to Evict Bangladeshis from Delhi
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Amit Shah vows to expel illegal Bangladeshis from Delhi if BJP wins, sparking debate ahead of provincial polls.
What’s in a Name? Kashmir and the Politics of Identity

The debate over the name of Kashmir, sparked by Amit Shah’s remarks, highlights identity, history, and political agendas.
Nine Killed in Roadside Bomb Attack in Central India
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At least 8 policemen killed in a Maoist bomb blast in central India, highlighting decades of conflict in the Red Corridor.
Amit Shah’s Vision for India’s Anti-Naxal Operations: A Divided Legacy
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Union Home Minister Amit Shah vows to eradicate Naxalism by 2026. Does India’s anti-Naxal operations strategy focus on force over reconciliation?
India: Congress Alleges Pressure to Remove Tweet on Amit Shah’s Remarks
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Congress claims pressure to remove tweet on Amit Shah’s remarks, with no action taken by X despite government request.
Rising Cyber Threats Amid Canada-India Diplomatic Dispute

Amid rising tensions, Canada confronts increased cyber threats from India, impacting immigration and diplomatic relations.
Karnataka High Court Ruling, Hijab Ban Sustained
‘The hijab is not an essential religious practice’, the Karnataka High Court ruled today as it backed the ban on hijab in classrooms, challenged by a group of Muslim students in a row that spread to many districts since protests began at a school. A Full Bench of the High Court comprising three judges held […]