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86 illicit firearms are seized by security forces in a significant operation throughout Manipur.

In a major joint operation across five valley districts in Manipur, security forces recovered 86 illegal weapons and nearly 1,000 rounds of ammunition, marking one of the largest crackdowns in recent months. Acting on specific intelligence inputs, combined teams of Manipur Police, CAPFs, the Indian Army, and Assam Rifles conducted simultaneous raids in Imphal East, Imphal West, Kakching, Thoubal, and Bishnupur. The seized arms included AK-series rifles, SLRs, pistols, and explosives such as grenades and mortar shells. Inspector General of Police (Zone-II) K Kabib described the operation as a significant step toward curbing illegal arms proliferation and restoring peace in the region.

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A rights group is suing over claims that minorities in Bangladesh are being harassed.

The Human Rights Congress for Bangladesh Minorities (HRCBM) has filed a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) in the Bangladesh Supreme Court, seeking urgent intervention against what it describes as a pattern of legal harassment and false criminal cases targeting religious minorities. The petition highlights the misuse of First Information Reports (FIRs) to intimidate and dispossess minority communities, with a focus on the ongoing detention of monk and social reformer Chinmoy Krishna Brahmachari on allegedly fabricated charges. The HRCBM calls for judicial reforms, including mandatory preliminary investigations before filing FIRs in sensitive cases and disciplinary action against officials involved in malicious prosecutions. The PIL warns that the weaponisation of false cases represents a dangerous evolution of anti-minority violence in Bangladesh. The High Court is yet to schedule a hearing on the matter.

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Assam: Pakistani hackers compromised the remote login system of Gauhati University Library.

The website of Gauhati University’s Krishna Kanta Handiqui Library was hacked on Sunday night by suspected Pakistan-based hackers, disrupting student access to vital e-resources. The attackers defaced the site with pro-Pakistan and anti-India messages, including slogans about Kashmir. University officials detected the breach early Monday and quickly worked to restore control, coordinating with the Indian Access Management Federation to secure the system. While access to the library’s digital resources has been restored, the incident has raised serious concerns among students, who are calling for stronger cybersecurity measures. University authorities have yet to issue a detailed official statement.

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To improve access in the isolated Northeast, a passport Seva mobile van was flagged off in Guwahati.

In a move to improve passport service accessibility in remote and rural areas of Northeast India, the Ministry of External Affairs launched the Passport Seva Mobile Van service in Guwahati as part of its “Passport Seva Aapke Dwar” programme. Inaugurated by Dr. K.J. Srinivasa, Joint Secretary and Chief Passport Officer, the mobile van will enable residents in far-flung regions under the Guwahati Regional Passport Office to complete the entire passport application process without traveling to distant Passport Seva Kendras. This initiative aims to strengthen last-mile delivery of citizen services and promote inclusive, citizen-friendly governance. Dr. Srinivasa highlighted that similar vans have been allocated to each of the 37 Regional Passport Offices nationwide, with plans for further expansion.

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Arunachal Pradesh worker shot in Assam dies from wounds; suspect detained.

A construction labourer from Assam, Shankar Pegu, died after being shot in the head at a worksite in Roing, Arunachal Pradesh’s Lower Dibang Valley district, following a reported dispute over financial matters. The accused, Tadar Bhai of Papum Pare district, drove the injured man over 400 km to a hospital in Naharlagun instead of seeking immediate treatment nearby. Pegu succumbed to his injuries early Monday morning. Police have arrested the accused and recovered the weapon. The case has been registered under murder and arms act provisions, and authorities are investigating the delay in medical attention. This marks the second violent incident involving migrant labourers in the district within a week, prompting the imposition of prohibitory orders in the area.

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A man was detained in Assam for posting offensive videos of his wife on social media.

A 28-year-old man, Zakir Hussain, has been arrested in the Bajarisora Police Station area of Sribhumi district for allegedly recording and circulating objectionable photos and videos of his wife on social media without her consent. According to police, Hussain secretly filmed intimate moments and later shared the content via Facebook and WhatsApp, leading to its rapid spread online.

The victim discovered the breach of her privacy and dignity and promptly filed a complaint with local authorities. Police acted swiftly, arresting Hussain and seizing the mobile phone used in the crime. He was subsequently produced before the local court and remanded to district jail.

The incident has sparked widespread condemnation, with community members expressing outrage over the violation of trust within a marital relationship. Authorities have reiterated the importance of digital privacy and warned of strict action against those misusing social media for exploitative or defamatory purposes.

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Himanta Biswa Sharma claims that the Assam police had nothing to do with the reported drone strike on the ULFA(I) camp.

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Sunday, July 13, clarified that the state government has received no official communication confirming reports of a drone strike on a United Liberation Front of Asom–Independent (ULFA-I) camp. Addressing media queries, Sarma emphasized that Assam Police had no involvement in the alleged incident, which ULFA(I) claims killed several top leaders during a funeral gathering. “There has been no strike from the soil of Assam,” the Chief Minister stated, adding that further clarity would come from the Indian Army if such an operation had taken place. As of now, neither the Ministry of Defence nor the Indian Army has issued any official statement regarding the purported attack, while ULFA(I) has threatened retaliation and accused Indian security forces of responsibility. The situation remains under close watch, with authorities awaiting further information through official channels.

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The Bangladesh Case: Investigative Journalism’s Crisis, Media Ethics, and Disinformation. (Part 2)

In 2024, Bangladesh found itself drawn into a new kind of war—not of weapons, but of words. Where previous generations fought for independence and secularism, today’s struggle is against the insidious spread of disinformation and narrative manipulation. The recent BBC Eye report, centered on an 18-second audio clip allegedly implicating former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, exemplifies the dangers of selective storytelling and omission. Released without full context or transparent forensic authentication, the clip has been used to fuel unsubstantiated claims and undermine democratic institutions.

This episode is part of a broader pattern: inflated death tolls, decontextualized data, and weaponized narratives have been wielded by political and extremist groups to erode trust, delegitimize governance, and rewrite history. When international media amplifies such claims without rigorous verification, it risks legitimizing those who seek to destabilize Bangladesh’s secular and democratic foundations.

In this war of narratives, truth demands more than good intentions—it requires precision, accountability, and unwavering commitment to context. Anything less threatens not only the integrity of journalism, but the very soul of Bangladesh’s democracy.

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The Tripura chief minister lays the groundwork for the Rs 97.7-crore Shakti Peethas Park.

Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha on Sunday laid the foundation stone for a landmark ₹97.70 crore project to establish the 51-Shakti Peethas Park at Banduar in Gomati district, approximately 68 km south of the state capital. The park, set to be completed within 15 months, will feature replicas of all 51 Shakti Peethas—revered Hindu shrines across India and neighboring countries—alongside what is expected to be the world’s tallest statue of Lord Nataraja and modern tourist facilities, including a glass skywalk bridge. Strategically located just 4 km from the historic Tripura Sundari Temple, the park aims to boost religious tourism and showcase Tripura’s spiritual heritage. The project is funded under the Union Tourism Ministry’s PRASHAD scheme, with additional support from the Asian Development Bank, and is part of broader efforts to enhance tourism infrastructure in the state.

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Regional

Two Assamese were detained in Imphal for operating an interstate cybercrime ring.

Regional

Arunachal Pradesh: The newly built Gauwahati HC Itanagar Bench building will be inaugurated by the CJI.

Regional

Meghalaya: Due to the certificate vending delay, hawkers demonstrate at the Shillong Municipal Board

State

Assam CM calls for action against USTM on forest land: demolish USTM and pray to God.

International

The High Commissioner of Bangladesh begins a three-day visit to Tripura.

Regional

USTM, which was constructed on forest property, might disappear in two years: Biswa Sharma Himanta.

Regional

ASSAM RIFLES CELEBRATES BIRTH ANNIVERSARY OF FREEDOM FIGHTER HAIPOU JADONANG AT KAMBIRON VILLAGE, MANIPUR

National

The Election Commission decides on the electoral college and prepares for the vice presidential election.

Regional

Commercial vehicles in Mizoram will not operate for a week in order to assist with NH-306 repairs.

Regional

The centre approves Rs 69,342 cr rail projects in the Northeast and builds more than 16,000 km of roadways.

State

Assam: With 148 tigers, Kaziranga is currently one of the densest tiger sanctuaries in the world.

Regional

To encourage tourism, the Tripura government plans to create six nature parks throughout the state.

National

RBI Governor: The US tariff hike does not pose a significant threat to the Indian economy.

State

Meghalaya detains two Assamese guys in possession of more than 50g of heroin.

Sports

Purple rice from Assam Agricultural University is registered under the Plant Variety Act.

State

Three people are being held for attacking Northeast students in Delhi with knives.