Shanu Singh

  Here is some detailed information about the recent violence and protests in Manipur: What happened? Violence broke out in the northeastern state of Manipur on May 3, 2023, after a 'Tribal Solidarity March' was organized by the All Tribal Students' Union Manipur (ATSUM) to protest against the Meitei community's demand for Scheduled Tribe (ST) status. The march turned violent, with mobs setting fire to houses, shops, and vehicles in the Churachandpur district. The violence quickly spread to other parts of the state, and by the end of the day, at least 54 people had been killed and over 200 injured. What are the underlying causes of the violence? The violence in Manipur is rooted in long-standing ethnic tensions between the Meitei community and the Kuki-Zomi tribes. The Meiteis are the majority ethnic group in the state, and they have traditionally dominated the political and economic life of Manipur. The Kuki-Zomi tribes, on the other hand, are a minority group, and t...

 Former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan has been arrested by paramilitary troops on multiple corruption charges. The arrest was made in a dramatic and sudden manner as the troops smashed their way into a courthouse in Islamabad where Khan was submitting his biometric data for a court appearance. The arrest was made based on charges brought by the National Accountability Bureau, which is the country’s anti-corruption agency. Khan, who was a former cricket star turned leader, was ousted last year, and his arrest is the latest chapter in the ongoing political turmoil in Pakistan. The arrest was captured in a video provided to CNN by Khan's party, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), where the paramilitary forces can be seen attacking the Islamabad High Court premises before apprehending Khan. Source: CNN -https://www.cnn.com/2023/05/09/asia/imran-khan-arrest-intl In the video, Khan can be seen watching the chaotic scene with dark sunglasses on, appearing impassive. This development has ...