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New Delhi: Differences have emerged among the constituents of Kuki-Zo armed groups in Manipur that signed the Suspension of Operation (SoO) agreement with the Centre in 2008. There are two sticking points—a clause in the pact that SoO groups will not undertake any activity that threatens the territorial integrity of Manipur, and bringing down the number of camps where their cadres live from 14 to 10. These disagreements are threatening to stall the ongoing talks to extend the SoO agreement, ThePrint has learnt. The tripartite agreement was first signed on 22 August, 2008, between the Centre, the Manipur government, Kuki National Organisation (KNO) and…

In another incident of language violence, a shopkeeper in Mumbai’s Vikhroli was assaulted by workers of the Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) over a WhatsApp status. The status was deemed to be offensive to the Marathi-speaking community. The Rajasthani shopkeeper had posted a WhatsApp status that read, “Dekh liya Rajasthani ka power. Hum Marwari hamare saamne kisi ki nahi chalti” (Witnessed the power of a Rajasthani. No one can stand before us Marwaris).”  Later, a video came into light that depicts the shopkeeper being forced to apologise publicly. He was also threatened and physically attacked. The assault took place in the…

In a shocking case of the murder of Lawyer Jitendra Kumar Mehta, the Patna police in Bihar have made a significant breakthrough. The incident took place on July 13 in the Sultanganj police station area. The police have revealed the whole case in just 24 hours. The murder was planned by the lawyer’s elder daughter’s lover, Mohammad Shoib alias Sonu. According to the police, Shoib had given a contract of Rs 1.5 lakh for the murder of the lawyer. He has also given Rs 10,000 in advance. The suspected reason behind this is said to be the Lawyer’s disagreement with…

The negotiations between the Congress and RJD over seat-sharing for the Bihar Assembly polls is nearing an understanding, sources in the Mahagathbandhan alliance in the state told The Indian Express.While the Congress has been pushing for the same number of seats as it contested in the 2020 polls, 70, the RJD does not want to give more than 50-55 seats. A deal may be eventually reached with the Congress getting 58-60 seats, sources said. Bihar has 243 Assembly seats. In the 2020 polls, the Mahagathbandhan alliance led by the RJD included the Congress, CPI(ML), CPI and CPI(M). While the RJD…

BAN vs SL: Tanzid Hasan Tamim’s unbeaten 73 and Mehedi Hasan’s career-best spell help Bangladesh seal dominant eight-wicket win. Tanzid produced a career-best T20I knock, while Mehedi Hasan starred with the ball as Bangladesh outclassed Sri Lanka by eight wickets in the third T20I on Wednesday (July 16) to seal the three-match series 2-1. Bangladesh Wrap Up Series with Clinical Win After electing to bat first, Sri Lanka struggled to post a competitive total. Bangladesh comfortably chased down the 133-run target with 21 balls remaining, thanks to Tamim’s fireworks and steady partnerships at the top. Mehedi Spins A Web Around…

New Delhi: The security agencies have identified the terrorists behind the 22 April Pahalgam attack, and soon, will eliminate them, Manoj Sinha said, speaking on the occasion of his completion of 5 years as the Lt. Governor of Jammu and Kashmir, at a function in Gandhi Smriti, Delhi, Wednesday. On the motive behind the attack, Lt. Governor Sinha said that it was to “create communal divide and disrupt peace of state and business activity, so that Pakistan can again start recruitment of handlers”. “Terrorism has been the state policy of Pakistan, and it is in the DNA of Pakistan…since inception, it has used…

Scientists found a way to control magnetism in ultra-thin materials using CrPS₄, opening the door to more compact and energy-efficient technologies. A recent scientific breakthrough has unveiled a promising new technique for manipulating magnetism in ultra-thin materials, potentially paving the way for faster, more compact, and energy-efficient technologies. The method centers around a material called […]

Grappling with various challenges from within and outside the ruling BJP-led Mahayuti in Maharashtra, Deputy Chief Minister and Shiv Sena president Eknath Shinde has joined hands with the Republican Sena led by Anandraj Ambedkar, grandson of B R Ambedkar, ahead of the state’s local body elections slated later this year.Both Shinde and Anandraj together made this announcement at a press conference in Mumbai Wednesday. The Shinde Sena seems to have forged this alliance with a view to boosting its prospects in the upcoming local body elections, especially the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) polls. Story continues below this ad It indicated…

The ring design has potential applications in telecommunications, medicine, and other fields. Scientists from the Harvard John A. Paulson School of Engineering and Applied Sciences (SEAS), in collaboration with the Vienna University of Technology (TU Wien), have developed a groundbreaking semiconductor laser that offers broad and precise wavelength tuning in a compact, chip-sized format. This […]

In a pulsating start to the three-match ODI series, India’s women’s cricket team edged out England by four wickets at The Rose Bowl, thanks to a composed half-century by Deepti Sharma and a standout all-round performance from Sneh Rana. The visitors now lead the series 1-0, with momentum firmly on their side. Kranti Goud, Sneh Rana Rock England Early After winning the toss and electing to bat first, England found themselves in immediate trouble as 21-year-old Indian pacer Kranti Goud made early inroads. Goud bowled with venom and swing, claiming the scalps of Tammy Beaumont and Amy Jones inside the…