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Three influential Naga organisations on Friday sent a 48-hour ultimatum to the Manipur government demanding justice for two Naga men who were reportedly “brutally beaten up”, allegedly by the Meitei group Arambai Tenggol in Imphal. The Naga People’s Organisation, Senapati District Students’ Association, and Senapati District Women’s Association issued a joint statement setting up a 48-hour deadline to the state government and said that they would continue to pursue justice for the two Naga men. “The Manipur government must deliver justice to both victims without delay within 48 hours. Failure to do so would leave us no option but to pursue further action to safeguard our community. We also call upon all citizens of the… Read More »3 Naga Bodies Set 48-Hour Deadline Over Assault On 2 Men By Meitei Group In Manipur

How much influence can the world’s richest man have over one of the world’s oldest democracies? Next week’s elections are not just about Donald Trump and Kamala Harris but also a measure of Elon Musk’s influence on American democracy. Although Musk has donated modestly to both Republicans and Democrats in the past, including $5,000 to Hillary Clinton in 2016, this time he has spent a whopping $119 million to mobilise Trump’s supporters, and has been leveraging his social media platform, X, to spread pro-Trump propaganda. He’s also an important presence in Trump’s rallies in crucial battleground states, recently unveiling his “Dark gothic MAGA” side. Musk’s involvement has drawn scrutiny, particularly after he skipped a hearing… Read More »The Elon Musk Effect: The Impact Of The World’s Richest Man On US Democracy

GATE 2025: The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Roorkee has announced an extension of the application correction period for the Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) 2025 until November 10, 2024. Candidates registered for the examination can amend their GATE 2025 application forms by accessing the official site at gate2025.iitr.ac.in. The correction window opened on October 31 and was originally scheduled to close on November 6, 2024. Exam Schedule The examinations will be held on February 1, 2, 15, and 16, 2025. Each test will last three hours and include thirty different subjects, all conducted in a Computer-Based Test (CBT) format. The exams will be held in two sessions daily: the morning shift from 9.30am to… Read More »GATE 2025: Application Correction Deadline Extended, Details Here

The Thadou tribe in what its leaders called a “historic” event released a 10-point declaration to protect the tribe’s distinct identity and heritage amid the ethnic crisis in Manipur, the organisers of the Thadou Convention held in Assam’s Guwahati said in a statement. Leaders and delegates of the Thadou tribe from across the country and abroad, and leaders of Mizoram-based organisations attended the event, the organisers said, adding they released a 10-point declaration and a 9-point resolution after the event. The Thadou Convention’s declaration on the first of the two-day event emphasised on the tribe’s distinct ethnic identity having its own language, culture, traditions, and history. “Thadou is not Kuki, or underneath Kuki, or part… Read More »Thadou Tribe Leaders, Delegates In “Historic” Convention Seek To Protect Distinct Identity

Kamala Harris has cemented her place as a pioneer in American politics acheiveing many firsts in her inspiring journey – first woman, African-American, South Asian and person of Indian origin to hold the office of US Vice President. From her early days as a student leader to her current role as the Democratic presidential nominee, following Joe Biden’s endorsement after his withdrawal from the 2024 race, here is a detailed look at her journey. Kamala Harris: Age and Early Life Kamala Devi Harris was born on October 20, 1964, in Oakland, California, to immigrant parents. She is 60. Kamala Harris grew up in a multicultural environment, influenced by both her African American and Indian heritage.… Read More »All About Kamala Harris: Life, Family, Wealth And Her Impact On US Politics