Around 42,000 outsiders entered Manipur since Dec; Biren Singh calls it ‘real and ongoing’

IANS | August 21, 2025 11:37 AM

Imphal, Aug 21 (IANS) Assam Rifles Director General Lieutenant General Vikas Lakhera has stated that around 42,000 individuals have crossed into India from Myanmar since December 2024, and their biometrics have been collected. Former Manipur Chief Minister N. Biren Singh commended the Assam Rifles for their efforts in documenting illegal entrants and emphasised that the influx of outsiders is “real and ongoing.”

Delhi CM attack: Security enhanced at Rekha Gupta's residence, CRPF deployed

IANS | August 21, 2025 11:12 AM

New Delhi, Aug 21 (IANS) In the wake of a shocking attack on Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta during a Jan Sunvai event, security at the Chief Minister’s official residence in Civil Lines on Thursday has been significantly increased. A team of Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel was deployed to bolster security arrangements.

Monsoon session of Parliament to conclude today

IANS | August 21, 2025 7:14 AM

New Delhi, Aug 21 (IANS) The monsoon session of Parliament is set to conclude on Thursday after running for nearly a month since July 21. The proceedings in both Houses -- the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha -- will reconvene at 11 a.m. for the final sitting of the session.