Union Home Minister Amit Shah reviewed Manipur’s security situation and directed the free movement of people from March 8, 2025. President’s rule was imposed following CM N Biren Singh’s resignation. The MHA calls for strict action against individuals hindering peace efforts amid ongoing ethnic violence.
Slamming the opposition by referring to them as “Lutyens Jamaat and “Khan Maket Gang”, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said that if he has brought a law like the Dramatic Performances Act, then the opposition would have pulled out his hair.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah will review Manipur’s security situation following the resignation of Chief Minister N Biren Singh and imposition of President’s rule. Ongoing violence and political instability have troubled the state for nearly two years. Shah directs Central Armed Police Forces and state police to maintain peace and order, ensuring public safety.
A violent altercation occurred at the Indo-Bangladesh border in Tripura, leading to a BSF jawan and a Bangladeshi intruder being injured. The clash involved 20-25 intruders suspected of smuggling. The incident took place during a BSF patrol, with non-lethal rounds fired to manage the situation. Meanwhile, Mumbai Police detained 16 illegal Bangladeshi nationals in separate raids.
Over 650 weapons have been surrendered in Manipur following Governor Ajay Bhalla’s appeal to turn in illegal arms. The deadline for voluntary surrender has been extended to March 6, with village heads mediating the handover to ensure anonymity and mitigate legal repercussions.
The Indian Coast Guard Ship Sachet departed for Sudan on Friday, carrying over 2 tons of life-saving medicines, including anti-cancer drugs, according to the Ministry of External Affairs.
The Supreme Court criticized staying orders by High Courts that discharge accused persons in criminal cases, stressing it should only occur in exceptional cases where the discharge order appears perverse. Staying such orders, the SC emphasized, affects the liberty granted to the discharged accused.
February saw India’s warmest temperatures since 1901, and March-May is predicted to be warmer than usual with increased heatwave days, particularly affecting winter crops like wheat and rapeseed. Key regions include Rajasthan, Gujarat, and Haryana. Vulnerable populations face significant health risks due to heatwaves. Central and South India recorded notably high temperatures.