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  Manipur ethnic clashes:  The government of Manipur has banned the sharing of images and videos "depicting violent activities" that may aggravate the law-and-order situation in the northeastern state, which has been rocked by ethnic clashes since May. According to an order issued on Wednesday by Commissioner (Home) T Ranjit Singh on behalf of Governor Anusuiya Uikey, the decision was made as a "positive step towards restoring normalcy in the state." “Nobody shall be allowed to circulate/spread such videos/images/pictures through various social media platforms...on electronic equipment like tablet, computer, mobile phone etc and sending bulk SMS,” the order further read. The order urged anyone in possession of videos/images depicting causing/inflicting harm/injury to body and/or damage to public/private property, among other things, to approach the nearest superintendent of police and submit them for appropriate legal action. According to the orders, anyone ...

Government confirms casualties, arrests made in incident involving Self-Defense Forces members Manipur Violence: In the past 24 hours, Manipur has witnessed a fresh outbreak of violence, resulting in the death of nine individuals, including a woman, and leaving several others injured. Sources in the army have reported that the fatalities occurred during a late-night incident of firing in the Khamenlok area. The injured have been swiftly transported to Imphal for medical treatment. Some of the deceased individuals display cut marks on their bodies and multiple bullet injuries, indicating the severity of the violence. In response to the recent surge in violence, the relaxation of the curfew has been limited. Manipur, a northeastern state, has been grappling with heightened tensions for over a month, primarily due to ongoing ethnic clashes. Please note that this information is based on available sources and additional updates may follow as the situation develops. Meanwhile, few days a...