A Meitei man was abducted and shot dead allegedly by suspected Kuki militants in Manipur’s Churachandpur district, triggering protests in Kakching and parts of Imphal. Police suspect the involvement of the United Kuki National Army, a non-signatory to the Suspension of Operations pact. The killing has intensified ethnic tensions in the state, prompting demands for swift arrests and a probe by central agencies. PICS/PTI
22 January,2026 08:30 PM IST | Tarun Verma
The youth wings of Congress and BJP in Kerala on Thursday protested in the Thiruvananthapuram and Thrissur over the Sabarimala gold loss, prompting police to use barricades, water cannons, and tear gas to disperse demonstrators during the hour-long agitation (Pics/PTI)
22 January,2026 05:33 PM IST | Tarun Verma
Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi addressed the National MGNREGA Workers' Convention in Delhi, urging the poor to unite against the VB-G RAM G Act. Congress launched a nationwide ‘MGNREGA Bachao Sangram’ campaign demanding withdrawal of the new law and restoration of MGNREGA. (Pics/PTI)
22 January,2026 03:11 PM IST | Tarun Verma
Minneapolis saw fresh protests late last night as demonstrators gathered across parts of the city, raising slogans and holding placards. Police were deployed in large numbers to monitor the situation and maintain law and order. Authorities said the situation remained under control, with no immediate reports of serious injuries, while investigations into the trigger for the protest are underway. (Pics/AFP)
16 January,2026 01:15 PM IST | Tarun VermaADVERTISEMENT
