In the riot-hit remote state, hopes of a change following the governing party’s defeat are shortlived as deadly clashes continue. ‘Suffered under BJP rule’ As India concluded its weeks-long general election on June 4, which saw Prime Minister Narendra Modi return to power for a record third term, tensions in the remote Manipur state remain at a boil. The BJP …
Union Home Minister Amit Shah’s remarks in Parliament about Kuki immigrants from Myanmar contributing to tensions building in Manipur, drew sharp reactions from Kuki groups — both in India and in Myanmar — on Thursday. The Manipur Tribals’ Forum, Delhi, called Mr. Shah’s remarks a “disheartening blow” and the Indigenous Tribal Leaders’ Forum called it “plain wrong” to blame “helpless …
India kicked off their AFC U-17 Asian Cup 2023 Qualifiers in style, thrashing Maldives 5-0 at the Prince Saud Bin Jalawi Stadium here on Tuesday. Captain Vanlalpeka Guite, Lalhmingchhuanga Fanai, Aman, Boby Singh, Phoenix Oinam scored a goal each to make it a five-star performance for India. The India captain came close to making it three when he took charge …
The India U-17 boy's football team converted a couple of penalties to register a comfortable 3-1 win over a 10-man Oman in a friendly match held in Muscat. Gangte converted a penalty to open the scoring for the visitor with Thokchom doubling India's lead eight minutes later. Nine minutes later, Tamim Alburaiki tackled Lalpekhlua inside the box and India earned …
