Manipur govt extends AFSPA excluding 19 police stations for 6 more months

IANS | September 30, 2024 5:40 PM

Imphal, Sep 30 (IANS) The Manipur government extended the promulgation of the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act, 1958 (AFSPA) in the entire state, except in the jurisdiction of 19 police stations in seven districts of the Imphal Valley, for another six months with effect from October 1, officials said on Monday.

Shutdown in Manipur hill districts today

IANS | September 29, 2024 8:58 AM

Imphal, Sep 29 (IANS) The shutdown that began in Manipur’s hill districts including Churachandpur and Kangpokpi districts on Friday over fears of attacks on Kuki-Zo tribals, will continue on Sunday.

Hezbollah chief Nasrallah eliminated, confirms Israel

IANS | September 28, 2024 2:10 PM

Jerusalem, Sep 28 (IANS) The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) on Saturday announced that Hezbollah chief Hassan Nasrallah has been eliminated following a deadly strike on the headquarters of the Lebanese militant group in the southern suburbs of Beirut late Friday.