The Durand Cup Trophy Tour concluded in Kolkata, with organizers, the Indian Armed Forces, expressing enthusiasm for introducing a women's competition in future editions. The 135th men's tournament will feature 24 teams across five venues, including new host Ranchi, with the opening derby between Mohun Bagan Super Giant and East Bengal FC.
Kukis attempted to march towards Namdilong on the Imphal West-Kangpokpi border to protest a prolonged economic blockade by Naga groups. Security forces intercepted the marchers, preventing them from proceeding. The blockade was imposed seeking justice for six Naga civilians killed.
Kukis protested a Naga economic blockade by attempting to march towards Namdilong, sparking tension on the Imphal West-Kangpokpi border. Security forces intercepted the marchers, preventing escalation amidst ongoing community tensions over the killing of six Naga civilians.
Thousands of protesters clashed with police in Imphal on Saturday after being stopped from marching to the chief minister’s residence. The Coordinating Committee on Manipur Integrity (Cocomi) organized the march, raising concerns about a alleged proxy war, narco-terrorism linked to Kuki groups, and demanding judicial inquiry into the killing of three civilians at Tronglaobi, safe resettlement of IDPs, scrapping of the Suspension of Operations (SoO) agreement, and NRC implementation. Around 25 protesters were injured during the police dispersal using tear gas shells and smoke bombs. A Cocomi member was assaulted amid internal discontent over transparency issues.
