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How Mizo creators in Israel are rewriting the narrative around the Bnei Menashe
The Bnei Menashe community, which claims descent from the biblical tribe of Manasseh, has gradually migrated to Israel since the 1990s.
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Protests intensify across Manipur demanding safe return of six missing Naga men
Under the aegis of the Naga Women Union (NWU), sit-in protests were organised in Senapati, Chandel, Noney, Ukhrul, Kamjong, Churachandpur and Tamenglong districts.
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Political tensions escalate ahead of Dimapur Municipal Council floor test
While the BJP backed the inclusion of BJP councillors in the civic body’s leadership structure, the Naga People’s Front (NPF) initiated disciplinary proceedings against six of its councillors for supporting the motion without party approval.
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International Tea Day to highlight tea heritage and sustainability
The Tea Research Association will host Tech Brew 2026 for the third consecutive year on the occasion of International Tea Day.
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Explained: How a YouTube interview triggered the Kuki–Tangkhul war of narratives
The interview also discussed the recent killing of three Kuki pastors near Kangpokpi, which Singsit linked to militant factions rather than communal hatred.
An impossible fight: Why peace in Manipur keeps losing ground
Recent discussions on Manipur have pointed towards concerns that divisions created during the conflict increasingly risk becoming embedded within social and political life.
Explained: The Arunachal tribal protection movement and the ILP debate
The current protests can be traced back to an eight-point memorandum submitted by ASTBAC to the Chief Minister in May 2025.
Weaving Mizo History: How K. Malsawmtluangi won a global fellowship
Malsawmtluangi’s project treats Mizo textiles not merely as cultural artefacts, but as living archives.
Why a private school in Tripura is drawing the ire of student bodies
The protesters described the incident as deeply disturbing and said it had damaged the trust and dignity traditionally associated with teacher-student relationships.
Beyond the NEET leak: How India’s exam system breaks students’ trust
From the AIPMT paper leak in 2015 to the NEET controversies in 2024, repeated examination scandals have steadily weakened public faith in merit-based competitive examinations.
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New snake species discovered named after famous Mizo herpetologist
The findings were published in the international journal Herpetozoa on May 19.
Tripura: Viral cash videos trigger probe, police couple among arrested
Two police personnel were also suspended after the allegations surfaced in order to facilitate an impartial inquiry into the matter.
Manipur: UNC denies allegations in killing of 3 church leaders
In a statement, the apex Naga body said the “cold-blooded murder” of the three church leaders had triggered widespread outrage and was condemned by Naga civil society organisations and Naga national groups across Nagalim.
Arunachal: 11 labourers without valid ILP detected in Tawang
Recently, the Arunachal Pradesh Cabinet, chaired by Chief Minister Pema Khandu, approved measures to make the ILP mechanism more watertight.
Mizo NGO condemns controversial comment by Manipur Instagram user
The controversy began after news pages on Instagram reported the death of Nl. Zonuntluangi of Thingsulthliah, who died in a road accident on the night of May 14. Under one such post uploaded by Zalen News, an individual identified online as Suanmuanlal from Churachandpur, Manipur allegedly commented, “Quick while the body’s still warm,” followed by emojis.
Church teams to visit Kangpokpi, Senapati amid hostage crisis
The leaders stressed that hostages on both sides should be released immediately on humanitarian grounds.
