Modi vs Meta: New Delhi Threatens Legal Action Over Takedown

WHEN thousands of desperate young people took to the streets across India, they were not merely expressing anger over a single examination scandal; they were crying out against a completely broken system. The recent NEET-UG paper leak proved to be the final straw after a staggering total of 152 exam paper leaks across the country over recent years, leaving millions of hardworking students trapped in endless cycles of stress, re-tests, and uncertainty. Tragically, the human cost of this widespread institutional collapse has been utterly devastating, with around 21 heartbroken students committing suicide after seeing their dreams and years of …
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14 Civilians Reportedly Killed in Rakhine Airstrike

Rakhine State, August 11, 2026:  At least 14 civilians were reportedly killed and eight others injured after a fighter jet allegedly carried out an airstrike in Kyaukkyi Village, Thandwe Township, Rakhine State, Myanmar, in the early hours of August 10. According to a statement issued by the United League of Arakan/Arakan Army (ULA/AA) , troops belonging to the SSPC carried out the attack at around 1:00 am , dropping three bombs from a fighter jet near the Dhamma Yaung Chi monastery school in Kyaukkyi Village. The statement said the bombing caused extensive destruction, with approximately 20 civilian houses reportedly completely destroyed . Severa…
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NHAC Appoints Henkholun Sithlou as Thadou Mouzadar

Haflong, August 11, 2026: The North Cachar Hills Autonomous Council (NCHAC), Haflong, has appointed Henkholun Sithlou , son of late Lienkhaopao Sithlou of Songbung Village, Mahur, as Thadou Mouzadar . The appointment was made through an order issued by the General Administration Department of the NCHAC on August 3, 2026. The order stated that the appointment was made in the interest of public service and followed the approval of the Council’s Chief Executive Member dated August 1, 2026. As part of the appointment, Sithlou has been directed to deposit Rs 500 as security , in the form of a National Savings Certificate (NSC), duly pledged to the Secr…
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Manipur Offers Medical Aid to Eligible SC, ST Patients

Kakching, August 11, 2026: The District Social Welfare Office, Kakching, has announced financial assistance for eligible patients from Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities under the Dr. Ambedkar Medical Aid Scheme (Revised-2026) . According to a notice issued by the District Social Welfare Officer, Kakching, on August 7, the scheme is being implemented by the Dr. Ambedkar Foundation (DAF) , an autonomous organisation under the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, Government of India. The scheme provides financial assistance for the treatment of serious and life-threatening diseases to eligible patients belonging to SC…
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Manipur Opens NEET-UG 2026 Medical e-Counselling

Imphal, August 11, 2026: The Directorate of Medical Education , Manipur, has announced the commencement of the Manipur Medical e-Counselling 2026-27 for candidates who have qualified in NEET-UG 2026. According to a notification issued on August 10, eligible candidates can participate in the online counselling process for allotment of MBBS, BDS and BASLP seats under the State Government quota at RIMS, JNIMS, Shija Academy of Health Sciences (SAHS), Churachandpur Medical College (CMC) and Regional Dental College (RDC), Guwahati. The counselling will also cover MBBS Management quota and NRI quota seats at SAHS, Langol . The entire counselling proce…
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Meghalaya Congress Protests Proposed FCRA Amendment Bill

Shillong, 11 August 2026:  The Congress in Meghalaya held a protest rally against the proposed Foreign Contribution Regulation Act (FCRA) Amendment Bill. Congress leader Vincent Pala described the proposed legislation as the “first attack after Independence” on churches and NGOs receiving foreign contributions. He alleged that the amendment could adversely affect organisations dependent on foreign funding for their activities. Congress workers and supporters raised concerns over the proposed changes and urged the government to reconsider the legislation. The protest comes amid growing opposition from sections of civil society and religious organ…
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Security Forces Recover Arms, Ammunition in Kakching

IMPHAL, 11 August 2026: Security forces recovered a cache of arms, ammunition and military-related items during a search operation at Wabagai Turenmamei area under Hiyanglam Police Station in Kakching district on August 11, 2026. The recovered items included one .303 rifle, one 9mm pistol, three single-barrel guns and three carbines, all with empty magazines where applicable. The cache also contained one 51mm mortar bomb, three tube-launching devices and two hand grenades. Security forces further recovered 18 live rounds of ammunition of different calibres and one INSAS rifle bayonet. Military fatigues, BP plates and covers, communication sets a…
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Kuki Chiefs Rally Against Indo-Myanmar Border Demarcation

Khengjoi, August 11, 2026: A massive public rally was held at Khengjang and Molcham villages in protest against the proposed Indo-Myanmar border demarcation in the Khengjoi Sector of Chandel district, Manipur on August 11 . The rally was organised under the aegis of the Affected Border Area Kuki Chiefs of Khengjoi Sector . In a press note issued on August 10, the affected Kuki chiefs said they had learnt with “grave concern” that, following a meeting held on May 11, 2026 , under the chairmanship of the Union Home Minister, the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) had directed that the demarcation process be completed within three months. The directive…
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Kuki Diplomat Lhilhing Sitlhou Dies in Bolivia

Miss Lhilhing Sitlhou, a Kuki woman from Motbung village in Kangpokpi district, who was serving as a Commercial Representative at the Embassy of India in Bolivia under the Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India, passed away on 10 August 2026. According to information shared by her community, Sitlhou died in Bolivia following kidney-related complications. She was serving at the Indian Embassy in Bolivia at the time of her death. Her mortal remains are expected to be flown to New Delhi before being taken to her native village, Motbung, for the final rites. Further details regarding the transportation of her body and funeral arrangemen…
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Meitei Alliance Urges Census Delay Until IDPs Return Home

IMPHAL, August 10, 2026: The Meitei Alliance has urged the Government of India and the Government of Manipur to postpone the Census in the state until all internally displaced persons (IDPs) have safely returned to their original homes. In a press statement issued  by The Meitei Alliance , which has offices in India and the United Kingdom, on August 10, the alliance said the violence that began in May 2023 had “forcibly altered Manipur’s demographic landscape”. It expressed concern that conducting the Census under the present circumstances could record a demographic pattern shaped by violence and displacement rather than the state’s actual dem…
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