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An investigation by Yaqut Ali (@yaqutali.bsky.social) at The Wire in India into the ongoing ethnic violence in Manipur shows the devastating impact on the lives of those forced to flee their homes and businesses which have been taken over by militant groups: thewire.in/rights/speci...
September 25, 2025 at 9:29 AM
An investigation by Yaqut Ali (@yaqutali.bsky.social) at The Wire in India into the ongoing ethnic violence in Manipur shows the devastating impact on the lives of those forced to flee their homes and businesses which have been taken over by militant groups: thewire.in/rights/speci...
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#TFYoungJournalist 🏆 Award: Here are the latest four journalists to make the shortlist for 2025 and some of the stories they reported on. 🧵👇
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September 25, 2025 at 9:29 AM
#TFYoungJournalist 🏆 Award: Here are the latest four journalists to make the shortlist for 2025 and some of the stories they reported on. 🧵👇
@fpalondon.bsky.social
@fpalondon.bsky.social
'Biren Singh Told Me He Was in Charge of Hills, Not Amit Shah': Meira Paibi Leader
'Biren Singh Told Me He Was in Charge of Hills, Not Amit Shah': Meira Paibi Leader
Lourembam Nganbi, a prominent leader of the Meira Paibis, tells The Wire that Biren Singh had privately denied that Amit Shah was handling the hill districts, as he had claimed.
thewire.in
April 8, 2025 at 6:16 PM
'Biren Singh Told Me He Was in Charge of Hills, Not Amit Shah': Meira Paibi Leader
'No Violence in Manipur Since November,' Says Amit Shah, But There Were 21 Deaths in Clashes Since Then
'No Violence in Manipur Since November,' Says Amit Shah, But There Were 21 Deaths in Clashes Since Then
Between November 2024 and March 2025, at least 34 people have died in Manipur – 21 in direct clashes and 13 in relief camps, due to what locals believe is medical neglect.
thewire.in
April 8, 2025 at 6:15 PM
'No Violence in Manipur Since November,' Says Amit Shah, But There Were 21 Deaths in Clashes Since Then
No Agreement After First Meitei and Kuki-Zo Meeting: Here's What the Two Sides Said
No Agreement After First Meitei and Kuki-Zo Meeting: Here's What the Two Sides Said
While Meitei civil society organisations expressed readiness to sign the Union home ministry's draft, the Kuki-Zo organisation refused.
thewire.in
April 8, 2025 at 6:14 PM
No Agreement After First Meitei and Kuki-Zo Meeting: Here's What the Two Sides Said
10 Kuki MLAs wrote to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, urging him to take time-bound measures to end the suffering.
#ManipurPresidentRule #ManipurCrisis
#ManipurPresidentRule #ManipurCrisis
February 16, 2025 at 5:16 AM
10 Kuki MLAs wrote to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, urging him to take time-bound measures to end the suffering.
#ManipurPresidentRule #ManipurCrisis
#ManipurPresidentRule #ManipurCrisis
New Delhi Railway Station tragedy: 15 dead.
Stampede or double-engine government’s failure to control the crowd?
Stampede or double-engine government’s failure to control the crowd?
February 15, 2025 at 8:13 PM
New Delhi Railway Station tragedy: 15 dead.
Stampede or double-engine government’s failure to control the crowd?
Stampede or double-engine government’s failure to control the crowd?
Hello Ashwini Vaishnaw, when can we expect railway services to resume for the people of Manipur? The state has only one railway station, which is still not operational. Here is the story:
thewire.in/rights/manip...
thewire.in/rights/manip...
Manipur's Only Railway Station Has Been Closed to Passengers Since Violence Began
Despite Union home minister Amit Shah’s promise in 2023 to improve connectivity in Manipur, the Khongsang railway station remains non-operational for passenger trains, an RTI reveals.
thewire.in
February 14, 2025 at 9:29 AM
Hello Ashwini Vaishnaw, when can we expect railway services to resume for the people of Manipur? The state has only one railway station, which is still not operational. Here is the story:
thewire.in/rights/manip...
thewire.in/rights/manip...
Am I the only one who noticed Modi’s eyes widen upon hearing Adani’s name?
February 14, 2025 at 9:10 AM
Am I the only one who noticed Modi’s eyes widen upon hearing Adani’s name?
Another important story revealed that in the past seven years, the Biren Singh government issued the highest number of gun licenses in the Northeast. I reported this story for
@thewire.in in July 2023, but the Centre ignored it. Read the full story here:
thewire.in/security/man...
@thewire.in in July 2023, but the Centre ignored it. Read the full story here:
thewire.in/security/man...
Exclusive: In Past 7 Years, Biren Singh Govt Has Issued Highest Number of Gun Licences in Northeast
Data received by The Wire under RTI shows that there are 35,117 active gun licences in Manipur – up from 26,836 in December 2016.
thewire.in
February 14, 2025 at 9:06 AM
Another important story revealed that in the past seven years, the Biren Singh government issued the highest number of gun licenses in the Northeast. I reported this story for
@thewire.in in July 2023, but the Centre ignored it. Read the full story here:
thewire.in/security/man...
@thewire.in in July 2023, but the Centre ignored it. Read the full story here:
thewire.in/security/man...
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India, Globally: The Rupee, Persecution and an Ideology of Concern
A fortnightly highlight of how the world Is watching our democracy.
A fortnightly highlight of how the world Is watching our democracy.
India, Globally: The Rupee, Persecution and an Ideology of Concern
A fortnightly highlight of how the world Is watching our democracy.
thewire.in
February 11, 2025 at 11:31 AM
India, Globally: The Rupee, Persecution and an Ideology of Concern
A fortnightly highlight of how the world Is watching our democracy.
A fortnightly highlight of how the world Is watching our democracy.
In his first reaction to President’s Rule, Paolienlal Haokip, a Kuki MLA from the BJP, told me,
“It is 260 lives lost, 60,000+ IDPs, 200+ burnt villages, 7,000+ burnt houses, and generational trauma late.”
#Manipur #ManipurViolence #manipurnews
“It is 260 lives lost, 60,000+ IDPs, 200+ burnt villages, 7,000+ burnt houses, and generational trauma late.”
#Manipur #ManipurViolence #manipurnews
February 13, 2025 at 8:17 PM
In his first reaction to President’s Rule, Paolienlal Haokip, a Kuki MLA from the BJP, told me,
“It is 260 lives lost, 60,000+ IDPs, 200+ burnt villages, 7,000+ burnt houses, and generational trauma late.”
#Manipur #ManipurViolence #manipurnews
“It is 260 lives lost, 60,000+ IDPs, 200+ burnt villages, 7,000+ burnt houses, and generational trauma late.”
#Manipur #ManipurViolence #manipurnews
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A senior state BJP leader told The Wire, “Till the last minute, Singh tried hard to convince the national leadership to keep him, but he failed to get the adequate support from party MLAs.
Yaqut Ali✍
m.thewire.in/article/poli...
Yaqut Ali✍
m.thewire.in/article/poli...
Manipur CM N. Biren Singh Goes After 649 Days of Ethnic Violence
His resignation comes amid mounting political pressure, with the opposition demanding a floor test for his government in Monday’s session.
m.thewire.in
February 10, 2025 at 8:05 AM
A senior state BJP leader told The Wire, “Till the last minute, Singh tried hard to convince the national leadership to keep him, but he failed to get the adequate support from party MLAs.
Yaqut Ali✍
m.thewire.in/article/poli...
Yaqut Ali✍
m.thewire.in/article/poli...
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#TheWireLive | Biren Singh Resigns: Will the BJP Govt Fall in Manipur?
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Sangeeta Barooah Pisharoty | Yaqut Ali
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Biren Singh Resigns: Will the BJP government fall in Manipur? | Wire Live
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February 10, 2025 at 10:29 AM
#TheWireLive | Biren Singh Resigns: Will the BJP Govt Fall in Manipur?
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Sangeeta Barooah Pisharoty | Yaqut Ali
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