![India imposes direct rule on its restive Manipur state India imposes direct rule on its restive Manipur state](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-11/81732793477_TBMeiteis.jpg)
India imposes direct rule on its restive Manipur state
The Indian federal government took over direct control of the restive northeastern state of Manipur.
Fri Feb 14 2025
![Ethnic strife frustrates peace efforts in India's Manipur Ethnic strife frustrates peace efforts in India's Manipur](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-11/81732793477_TBMeiteis.jpg)
Ethnic strife frustrates peace efforts in India's Manipur
Ethnic clashes over land and quotas in education and govt jobs killed at least 258 people and displaced more than 60,000 since last year.
Fri Nov 29 2024
![Why has ethnic violence escalated in India's Manipur state again? Why has ethnic violence escalated in India's Manipur state again?](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-11/41732010847_Demonstrators.jpg)
Why has ethnic violence escalated in India's Manipur state again?
The state of 3.2 million people, which borders Myanmar, has been hit by a fresh spate of violence over the last week.
Wed Nov 20 2024
![Internet suspended in parts of India's Manipur as students clash with police Internet suspended in parts of India's Manipur as students clash with police](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-09/61726032977_protest.jpg)
Internet suspended in parts of India's Manipur as students clash with police
Hundreds of Meitei students took to the streets over continuing ethnic strife, calling for a change in the leadership.
Wed Sep 11 2024
![US rights report on India cites abuses in Manipur, harassment of media and minorities US rights report on India cites abuses in Manipur, harassment of media and minorities](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-04/41713848876_tbIndia.jpg)
US rights report on India cites abuses in Manipur, harassment of media and minorities
The US assessment said religious minorities in India reported discrimination including calls for violence and spread of misinformation.
Tue Apr 23 2024
![India's Manipur state buries victims of ethnic clashes India's Manipur state buries victims of ethnic clashes](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-12/61703144120_TBImphaljpg.jpg)
India's Manipur state buries victims of ethnic clashes
Earlier efforts to carry out the last rites of the deceased were marred by conflicts between the communities.
Thu Dec 21 2023
![India imposes curfew in strife-hit areas of Manipur state India imposes curfew in strife-hit areas of Manipur state](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-07/41689934092_IndiasModi.jpg)
India imposes curfew in strife-hit areas of Manipur state
Scores of students were injured in violence following protests against the alleged abduction and murder of two students, authorities said.
Thu Sep 28 2023
![India landslides block trucks taking supplies to strife-torn Manipur India landslides block trucks taking supplies to strife-torn Manipur](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-08/71692266679_landslide.jpg)
India landslides block trucks taking supplies to strife-torn Manipur
Rocks and mud engulfed part of a highway, stranding 400 trucks and incessant rain was hampering efforts to clear the road, police said.
Thu Aug 17 2023
![Rahul Gandhi rips into Indian PM Modi over Manipur violence Rahul Gandhi rips into Indian PM Modi over Manipur violence](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-04/61680525585_TBRahulGandhi.jpg)
Rahul Gandhi rips into Indian PM Modi over Manipur violence
You have killed mother India in Manipur, Indian opposition leader Rahul Gandhi said.
Wed Aug 09 2023
![India internet shutdowns hurt women more, Manipur assaults show India internet shutdowns hurt women more, Manipur assaults show](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-07/71690454898_TBManipur.jpg)
India internet shutdowns hurt women more, Manipur assaults show
Officials imposed a statewide internet shutdown on May 3, saying it was needed to curb rumours and disinformation.
Thu Jul 27 2023
![India's Modi govt faces no-confidence vote over ethnic clashes India's Modi govt faces no-confidence vote over ethnic clashes](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-06/41687330274_NarendraModi.jpg)
India's Modi govt faces no-confidence vote over ethnic clashes
The opposition wants to trigger a debate about the violence in BJP-ruled Manipur state, in which more than 130 people have been killed.
Wed Jul 26 2023
![Indian women set fire to house of suspect as Manipur sex assault case triggers outrage Indian women set fire to house of suspect as Manipur sex assault case triggers outrage](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-07/41689934092_IndiasModi.jpg)
Indian women set fire to house of suspect as Manipur sex assault case triggers outrage
The person allegedly dragged two tribal women onto the streets in May and later incited a mob to rape and parade them naked, police said.
Fri Jul 21 2023
![India's Modi promises tough action over 'shameful' Manipur sexual assault allegations India's Modi promises tough action over 'shameful' Manipur sexual assault allegations](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-07/51689907250_NarendraModi.jpg)
India's Modi promises tough action over 'shameful' Manipur sexual assault allegations
Two women were paraded naked and assaulted on a street before what townspeople on the videos say was a gang rape.
Fri Jul 21 2023
![Around 33 tribal militants killed in clashes in India's Manipur - Minister Around 33 tribal militants killed in clashes in India's Manipur - Minister](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-05/41685324707_truckwithitswinds.jpg)
Around 33 tribal militants killed in clashes in India's Manipur - Minister
The violence began when tribal groups clashed with ethnic majority Meitei people, over economic benefits and quotas given to the tribes.
Mon May 29 2023
![Manipur landslide: Death toll rises to 48 Manipur landslide: Death toll rises to 48](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-07/41657013710_MANIPUR.jpg)
Manipur landslide: Death toll rises to 48
More than 400 personnel, local volunteers and others were engaged in the rescue operation.
Tue Jul 05 2022
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US sovereign wealth fund: A feasible idea to invest strategically, or a giant opportunity for waste?
Sovereign wealth funds are usually associated with great wealth - Norway's 'oil fund' is estimated to be worth US$1.7 trillion.
Sat Feb 15 2025
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Hollywood boosts female leads but lags in people of color, report finds
Out of the top 100 movies in 2024, more than half featured a story centered on a female actor as a lead or co-lead.
Sat Feb 15 2025
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Tesla robotaxis by June? Musk turns to Texas for hands-off regulation
Nothing in Texas law would stop Tesla from launching a robotaxi service.
Sat Feb 15 2025
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Is AI making us stupider? Maybe, according to one of the world’s biggest AI companies
AI should be used as a tool to enhance, not replace, critical thinking.
Sat Feb 15 2025
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Cyber threat: Don’t talk to strangers, no longer relevant?
Today, children in the digital age can interact with anyone online, exposing them to various security risks.
Sat Feb 15 2025
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What is Trump doing - and not doing - to tackle the US debt?
The US has run budget deficits every year since 2001, spending more than it collects and steadily increasing its debt.
Sat Feb 15 2025
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DeepSeek: how China’s embrace of open-source AI caused a geopolitical earthquake
DeepSeek's rise embodies the govts push for open-source collaboration while remaining deeply embedded within a state-guided AI ecosystem.
Sat Feb 15 2025
![Judges to consider barring Musk's DOGE team from government systems Judges to consider barring Musk's DOGE team from government systems](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/81739533232_ElonMusk.jpg)
Judges to consider barring Musk's DOGE team from government systems
The states alleged that Musk's team has no legal authority to access payment systems with sensitive data of millions of Americans
Sat Feb 15 2025
![[COLUMNIST] Time to UN-Seat US on the UN Security Council [COLUMNIST] Time to UN-Seat US on the UN Security Council](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-10/51728873693_EMIR.jpg)
[COLUMNIST] Time to UN-Seat US on the UN Security Council
Why not withdraw from the most powerful international forum of all - the United Nations Security Council?
Fri Feb 14 2025
![PM calls for improvements to Sosma - Fahmi PM calls for improvements to Sosma - Fahmi](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/71739523348_FahmiFadzil.jpg)
PM calls for improvements to Sosma - Fahmi
Fahmi Fadzil says details will be presented by Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail in Parliament soon.
Fri Feb 14 2025