. New Delhi: The Indo-Bangladesh border witnessed the highest 1,104 infiltration attempts among the country’s international borders, along with 2,556 arrests between January and November 2025, according to data provided by the government in the Lok Sabha on Tuesday.Also, 79% per cent of the border with Bangladesh and 93.2% of the border with Pakistan have been fenced.In a written reply, junior home minister Nityanand Rai said there 32 infiltration cases and 49 infiltrators were arrested on the Indo-Pakistan border this year till November. The Indo-Myanmar border saw 95 infiltration cases and 437 arrests and the Indo-Nepal and Indo-Bhutan border, 54 infiltration cases and 78 arrests in the first 11 months of this year. IPL Auction 2026IPL Auction 2026: Full list of sold and unsold players for all teamsIPL 2026 team and squad List: Updated players for all 10 Teams; who got whomNo infiltration cases were reported along the India-China border, the minister said.Rai said that since 2014, more than 8,500 infiltration attempts have been detected across India’s borders, while over 20,800 infiltrators have been arrested.The India-Bangladesh border, which is 4,096.70 km long, accounted for the bulk of these cases, with over 7,500 infiltration attempts and more than 18,800 arrests recorded between 2014 and 2024.About the AuthorBharti JainBharti Jain is senior editor with The Times of India, New Delhi. She has been writing on security matters since 1996. Having covered the Union home ministry, security agencies, Election Commission and the ‘prime’ political beat, the Congress, for The Economic Times all these years, she moved to TOI in August 2012. Her repertoire of news stories delves into the whole gamut of issues related to terrorism and internal strife, besides probing strategic affairs in India’s neighbourhood.Read MoreEnd of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosPM Modi Holds Talks With Abiy Ahmed Ali, India-Ethiopia Ties Elevated To Strategic PartnershipLok Sabha Erupts Over MGNREGA: Priyanka Gandhi, Tharoor Slam VB‑G RAM G Bill, Shivraj Singh RespondsEx-Maharashtra CM Prithviraj Chavan’s ‘Op Sindoor’ Remark Sparks Row, BJP Hits BackFrom Jordan To Ethiopia: How PM Modi’s Viral Car Diplomacy Is Redefining Diplomatic OpticsBondi Beach Shooting: Terrorists’ Origin Mystery Deepens As Indian Passport, Hyderabad Link EmergesIn Israel, Jaishankar Condoles Sydney Attack Targeting Jews, Sends Zero Tolerance on Terror MessagePM Modi Lands In Addis Ababa, Indian Diaspora In Ethiopia Awaits To Meet PMFrom Kolkata Chaos to Delhi Celebration: Lionel Messi’s G.O.A.T India Tour At A GlancePM Modi Pitches New Economic Corridor As King Abdullah Praises India’s Growth At Jordan Forum MeetPriyanka Gandhi Targets VB-G RAM G Bill Over MGNREGA, Blasts Centre’s Name Change Tactics123Photostories4 common fruits and their parts to avoid and why9 fruits and vegetables that are the best sources of ironFrom frilled lizards to Mandrills: 5 cool animals that stand out from the othersHow to make Beetroot Pulao for weekday dinner during winterIs Your Ruling Planet Upset With You? Watch These Warning SignsShakira makes a case for sustainable fashion as she re-wears Gaurav Gupta couture for a milestone performanceFrom a walk-in wardrobe to a bathtub: Debinna Bonnerjee and Gurmeet Choudhary give a glimpse into their aesthetically done white havenTop 10 fastest wealth creators: Which stocks have grown your money the most in the last 5 years? Check List10 world leaders and their favourite foods7 countries and territories so small you can explore them in a day — and what it costs to visit123Hot Picksilia TopuriaCorona RemediesJetBlue flight VenezuelaGold rate todaySilver rate todayPublic Holidays NovemberBank Holidays NovemberTop TrendingRams Fan FallGabrielle UnionVanessa BryantNicholas HumTyreek HillCBSE Class 10 Biology Exam Preparation 2026Bukayo Saka and Tolami Benson Net WorthConnor McDavidZac TaylorTyler Glasnow

. New Delhi: The Indo-Bangladesh border witnessed the highest 1,104 infiltration attempts among the country’s international borders, along with 2,556 arrests between January and November 2025, according to data provided by the government in the Lok Sabha on Tuesday.Also, 79% per cent of the border with Bangladesh and 93.2% of the border with Pakistan have been fenced.In a written reply, junior home minister Nityanand Rai said there 32 infiltration cases and 49 infiltrators were arrested on the Indo-Pakistan border this year till November. The Indo-Myanmar border saw 95 infiltration cases and 437 arrests and the Indo-Nepal and Indo-Bhutan border, 54 infiltration cases and 78 arrests in the first 11 months of this year. IPL Auction 2026IPL Auction 2026: Full list of sold and unsold players for all teamsIPL 2026 team and squad List: Updated players for all 10 Teams; who got whomNo infiltration cases were reported along the India-China border, the minister said.Rai said that since 2014, more than 8,500 infiltration attempts have been detected across India’s borders, while over 20,800 infiltrators have been arrested.The India-Bangladesh border, which is 4,096.70 km long, accounted for the bulk of these cases, with over 7,500 infiltration attempts and more than 18,800 arrests recorded between 2014 and 2024.About the AuthorBharti JainBharti Jain is senior editor with The Times of India, New Delhi. She has been writing on security matters since 1996. Having covered the Union home ministry, security agencies, Election Commission and the ‘prime’ political beat, the Congress, for The Economic Times all these years, she moved to TOI in August 2012. Her repertoire of news stories delves into the whole gamut of issues related to terrorism and internal strife, besides probing strategic affairs in India’s neighbourhood.Read MoreEnd of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosPM Modi Holds Talks With Abiy Ahmed Ali, India-Ethiopia Ties Elevated To Strategic PartnershipLok Sabha Erupts Over MGNREGA: Priyanka Gandhi, Tharoor Slam VB‑G RAM G Bill, Shivraj Singh RespondsEx-Maharashtra CM Prithviraj Chavan’s ‘Op Sindoor’ Remark Sparks Row, BJP Hits BackFrom Jordan To Ethiopia: How PM Modi’s Viral Car Diplomacy Is Redefining Diplomatic OpticsBondi Beach Shooting: Terrorists’ Origin Mystery Deepens As Indian Passport, Hyderabad Link EmergesIn Israel, Jaishankar Condoles Sydney Attack Targeting Jews, Sends Zero Tolerance on Terror MessagePM Modi Lands In Addis Ababa, Indian Diaspora In Ethiopia Awaits To Meet PMFrom Kolkata Chaos to Delhi Celebration: Lionel Messi’s G.O.A.T India Tour At A GlancePM Modi Pitches New Economic Corridor As King Abdullah Praises India’s Growth At Jordan Forum MeetPriyanka Gandhi Targets VB-G RAM G Bill Over MGNREGA, Blasts Centre’s Name Change Tactics123Photostories4 common fruits and their parts to avoid and why9 fruits and vegetables that are the best sources of ironFrom frilled lizards to Mandrills: 5 cool animals that stand out from the othersHow to make Beetroot Pulao for weekday dinner during winterIs Your Ruling Planet Upset With You? Watch These Warning SignsShakira makes a case for sustainable fashion as she re-wears Gaurav Gupta couture for a milestone performanceFrom a walk-in wardrobe to a bathtub: Debinna Bonnerjee and Gurmeet Choudhary give a glimpse into their aesthetically done white havenTop 10 fastest wealth creators: Which stocks have grown your money the most in the last 5 years? Check List10 world leaders and their favourite foods7 countries and territories so small you can explore them in a day — and what it costs to visit123Hot Picksilia TopuriaCorona RemediesJetBlue flight VenezuelaGold rate todaySilver rate todayPublic Holidays NovemberBank Holidays NovemberTop TrendingRams Fan FallGabrielle UnionVanessa BryantNicholas HumTyreek HillCBSE Class 10 Biology Exam Preparation 2026Bukayo Saka and Tolami Benson Net WorthConnor McDavidZac TaylorTyler Glasnow

New Delhi: The Indo-Bangladesh border witnessed the highest 1,104 infiltration attempts among the country’s international borders, along with 2,556 arrests between January and November 2025, according to data provided by the government in the Lok Sabha on Tuesday.Also, 79% per cent of the border with Bangladesh and 93.2% of the border with Pakistan have been…

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. New Delhi: As hill cities and major tourist destinations face the challenge of tackling mammoth landfills of plastic and other municipal waste, Centre has decided to roll out Clean Himalayan Cities Initiative soon to provide financial and technical assistance. Speaking at a workshop organised by the housing and urban affairs ministry, experts working in these areas flagged the culture of consumption of instant noodles and energy drinks rather than local food, which also generate huge plastic waste.Addressing experts and stakeholders, housing and urban affairs secretary S Katikithala said that there is an urgent need to address growing concerns as cities in hill states witness a tourism surge and organise events and festivals bringing in large crowds.IPL Auction 2026IPL Auction 2026: Full list of sold and unsold players for all teamsIPL 2026 team and squad List: Updated players for all 10 Teams; who got whomOfficials said that besides the cities in hill states, foothill cities of West Bengal — Darjeeling, Kurseong, Kalimpong, Mirik and Siliguri — are also included in the initiative.“Under the Swachh Bharat Mission–Urban, Himalayan hill cities have demonstrated several impactful on-ground initiatives and best practices that offer replicable and scalable solutions, driven by strong community participation and supported by appropriate technologies. Building on these successes and with an aim to further accelerate and amplify such efforts, this initiative will strengthen collaboration, share knowledge and chart a sustainable pathway for clean and resilient hill cities,” the ministry said.Officials said that India’s hill and Himalayan states — including Jammu & Kashmir, Ladakh, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Sikkim, Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, Meghalaya, Manipur, Mizoram, Nagaland, Tripura, and select cities in West Bengal — face distinct urban challenges due to fragile ecosystems, steep and unstable terrain, dispersed settlements and extreme climatic conditions.The ministry said, “Following the workshop, participating states/ UTs will undertake detailed assessments to identify priority focus areas, evaluate requirements, and prepare comprehensive plans for submission to the ministry. These interventions are proposed to be rolled out in early 2026, with the objective of bringing about tangible improvements and visible changes in the Himalayan hill cities.”End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosPM Modi Holds Talks With Abiy Ahmed Ali, India-Ethiopia Ties Elevated To Strategic PartnershipLok Sabha Erupts Over MGNREGA: Priyanka Gandhi, Tharoor Slam VB‑G RAM G Bill, Shivraj Singh RespondsEx-Maharashtra CM Prithviraj Chavan’s ‘Op Sindoor’ Remark Sparks Row, BJP Hits BackFrom Jordan To Ethiopia: How PM Modi’s Viral Car Diplomacy Is Redefining Diplomatic OpticsBondi Beach Shooting: Terrorists’ Origin Mystery Deepens As Indian Passport, Hyderabad Link EmergesIn Israel, Jaishankar Condoles Sydney Attack Targeting Jews, Sends Zero Tolerance on Terror MessagePM Modi Lands In Addis Ababa, Indian Diaspora In Ethiopia Awaits To Meet PMFrom Kolkata Chaos to Delhi Celebration: Lionel Messi’s G.O.A.T India Tour At A GlancePM Modi Pitches New Economic Corridor As King Abdullah Praises India’s Growth At Jordan Forum MeetPriyanka Gandhi Targets VB-G RAM G Bill Over MGNREGA, Blasts Centre’s Name Change Tactics123Photostories9 fruits and vegetables that are the best sources of ironFrom frilled lizards to Mandrills: 5 cool animals that stand out from the othersHow to make Beetroot Pulao for weekday dinner during winterIs Your Ruling Planet Upset With You? Watch These Warning SignsShakira makes a case for sustainable fashion as she re-wears Gaurav Gupta couture for a milestone performanceFrom a walk-in wardrobe to a bathtub: Debinna Bonnerjee and Gurmeet Choudhary give a glimpse into their aesthetically done white havenTop 10 fastest wealth creators: Which stocks have grown your money the most in the last 5 years? Check List10 world leaders and their favourite foods7 countries and territories so small you can explore them in a day — and what it costs to visitLove seasonal fruits? Then transform them into dry fruits to relish throughout the year123Hot Picksilia TopuriaCorona RemediesJetBlue flight VenezuelaGold rate todaySilver rate todayPublic Holidays NovemberBank Holidays NovemberTop TrendingRams Fan FallGabrielle UnionVanessa BryantNicholas HumTyreek HillCBSE Class 10 Biology Exam Preparation 2026Bukayo Saka and Tolami Benson Net WorthConnor McDavidZac TaylorTyler Glasnow

. New Delhi: As hill cities and major tourist destinations face the challenge of tackling mammoth landfills of plastic and other municipal waste, Centre has decided to roll out Clean Himalayan Cities Initiative soon to provide financial and technical assistance. Speaking at a workshop organised by the housing and urban affairs ministry, experts working in these areas flagged the culture of consumption of instant noodles and energy drinks rather than local food, which also generate huge plastic waste.Addressing experts and stakeholders, housing and urban affairs secretary S Katikithala said that there is an urgent need to address growing concerns as cities in hill states witness a tourism surge and organise events and festivals bringing in large crowds.IPL Auction 2026IPL Auction 2026: Full list of sold and unsold players for all teamsIPL 2026 team and squad List: Updated players for all 10 Teams; who got whomOfficials said that besides the cities in hill states, foothill cities of West Bengal — Darjeeling, Kurseong, Kalimpong, Mirik and Siliguri — are also included in the initiative.“Under the Swachh Bharat Mission–Urban, Himalayan hill cities have demonstrated several impactful on-ground initiatives and best practices that offer replicable and scalable solutions, driven by strong community participation and supported by appropriate technologies. Building on these successes and with an aim to further accelerate and amplify such efforts, this initiative will strengthen collaboration, share knowledge and chart a sustainable pathway for clean and resilient hill cities,” the ministry said.Officials said that India’s hill and Himalayan states — including Jammu & Kashmir, Ladakh, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Sikkim, Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, Meghalaya, Manipur, Mizoram, Nagaland, Tripura, and select cities in West Bengal — face distinct urban challenges due to fragile ecosystems, steep and unstable terrain, dispersed settlements and extreme climatic conditions.The ministry said, “Following the workshop, participating states/ UTs will undertake detailed assessments to identify priority focus areas, evaluate requirements, and prepare comprehensive plans for submission to the ministry. These interventions are proposed to be rolled out in early 2026, with the objective of bringing about tangible improvements and visible changes in the Himalayan hill cities.”End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosPM Modi Holds Talks With Abiy Ahmed Ali, India-Ethiopia Ties Elevated To Strategic PartnershipLok Sabha Erupts Over MGNREGA: Priyanka Gandhi, Tharoor Slam VB‑G RAM G Bill, Shivraj Singh RespondsEx-Maharashtra CM Prithviraj Chavan’s ‘Op Sindoor’ Remark Sparks Row, BJP Hits BackFrom Jordan To Ethiopia: How PM Modi’s Viral Car Diplomacy Is Redefining Diplomatic OpticsBondi Beach Shooting: Terrorists’ Origin Mystery Deepens As Indian Passport, Hyderabad Link EmergesIn Israel, Jaishankar Condoles Sydney Attack Targeting Jews, Sends Zero Tolerance on Terror MessagePM Modi Lands In Addis Ababa, Indian Diaspora In Ethiopia Awaits To Meet PMFrom Kolkata Chaos to Delhi Celebration: Lionel Messi’s G.O.A.T India Tour At A GlancePM Modi Pitches New Economic Corridor As King Abdullah Praises India’s Growth At Jordan Forum MeetPriyanka Gandhi Targets VB-G RAM G Bill Over MGNREGA, Blasts Centre’s Name Change Tactics123Photostories9 fruits and vegetables that are the best sources of ironFrom frilled lizards to Mandrills: 5 cool animals that stand out from the othersHow to make Beetroot Pulao for weekday dinner during winterIs Your Ruling Planet Upset With You? Watch These Warning SignsShakira makes a case for sustainable fashion as she re-wears Gaurav Gupta couture for a milestone performanceFrom a walk-in wardrobe to a bathtub: Debinna Bonnerjee and Gurmeet Choudhary give a glimpse into their aesthetically done white havenTop 10 fastest wealth creators: Which stocks have grown your money the most in the last 5 years? Check List10 world leaders and their favourite foods7 countries and territories so small you can explore them in a day — and what it costs to visitLove seasonal fruits? Then transform them into dry fruits to relish throughout the year123Hot Picksilia TopuriaCorona RemediesJetBlue flight VenezuelaGold rate todaySilver rate todayPublic Holidays NovemberBank Holidays NovemberTop TrendingRams Fan FallGabrielle UnionVanessa BryantNicholas HumTyreek HillCBSE Class 10 Biology Exam Preparation 2026Bukayo Saka and Tolami Benson Net WorthConnor McDavidZac TaylorTyler Glasnow

New Delhi: As hill cities and major tourist destinations face the challenge of tackling mammoth landfills of plastic and other municipal waste, Centre has decided to roll out Clean Himalayan Cities Initiative soon to provide financial and technical assistance. Speaking at a workshop organised by the housing and urban affairs ministry, experts working in these…

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The central government has extended the term of the commission investigating the Manipur ethnic violence until May 20, 2026. This marks the fifth extension for the commission, which was initially formed in June 2023 to probe the causes and extent of the unrest that began on May 3, 2023.  NEW DELHI: The Centre has further extended the term of the commission of inquiry looking into the ethnic violence that broke out in Manipur in May 2023, leading to a cycle of unrest, notifying May 20, 2026 as the new deadline for it to submit its report.“The Commission shall submit its report to the Central government as soon as possible but not later than the 20th May, 2026,” stated a gazette notification issued by the home ministry on Tuesday.The commission was set up on June 4, 2023, to investigate the series of events, including the reasons and extent of violence and riots targeting different communities, that started in Manipur on May 3, 2023. Headed by former chief justice of Gauhati High Court Justice (Retd) Ajai Lamba, it also comprises retired IAS officer Himanshu Shekhar Das and ex-IPS officer Aloka Prabhakar as members. The commission has seen multiple extensions, the latest being the fifth one, over the past 30 months. About the AuthorBharti JainBharti Jain is senior editor with The Times of India, New Delhi. She has been writing on security matters since 1996. Having covered the Union home ministry, security agencies, Election Commission and the ‘prime’ political beat, the Congress, for The Economic Times all these years, she moved to TOI in August 2012. Her repertoire of news stories delves into the whole gamut of issues related to terrorism and internal strife, besides probing strategic affairs in India’s neighbourhood.Read MoreEnd of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosEx-Maharashtra CM Prithviraj Chavan’s ‘Op Sindoor’ Remark Sparks Row, BJP Hits BackFrom Jordan To Ethiopia: How PM Modi’s Viral Car Diplomacy Is Redefining Diplomatic OpticsBondi Beach Shooting: Terrorists’ Origin Mystery Deepens As Indian Passport, Hyderabad Link EmergesIn Israel, Jaishankar Condoles Sydney Attack Targeting Jews, Sends Zero Tolerance on Terror MessagePM Modi Lands In Addis Ababa, Indian Diaspora In Ethiopia Awaits To Meet PMFrom Kolkata Chaos to Delhi Celebration: Lionel Messi’s G.O.A.T India Tour At A GlancePM Modi Pitches New Economic Corridor As King Abdullah Praises India’s Growth At Jordan Forum MeetPriyanka Gandhi Targets VB-G RAM G Bill Over MGNREGA, Blasts Centre’s Name Change TacticsSonia Gandhi Targets Modi Govt On ASHA, Anganwadi Workers In Rajya SabhaNational Herald Case: Court Declines To Act On ED Chargesheet, Congress Claims Truth Has Prevailed123Photostories9 fruits and vegetables that are the best sources of ironFrom frilled lizards to Mandrills: 5 cool animals that stand out from the othersHow to make Beetroot Pulao for weekday dinner during winterIs Your Ruling Planet Upset With You? Watch These Warning SignsShakira makes a case for sustainable fashion as she re-wears Gaurav Gupta couture for a milestone performanceFrom a walk-in wardrobe to a bathtub: Debinna Bonnerjee and Gurmeet Choudhary give a glimpse into their aesthetically done white havenTop 10 fastest wealth creators: Which stocks have grown your money the most in the last 5 years? Check List10 world leaders and their favourite foods7 countries and territories so small you can explore them in a day — and what it costs to visitLove seasonal fruits? Then transform them into dry fruits to relish throughout the year123Hot Picksilia TopuriaCorona RemediesJetBlue flight VenezuelaGold rate todaySilver rate todayPublic Holidays NovemberBank Holidays NovemberTop TrendingRams Fan FallGabrielle UnionVanessa BryantNicholas HumTyreek HillCBSE Class 10 Biology Exam Preparation 2026Bukayo Saka and Tolami Benson Net WorthConnor McDavidZac TaylorTyler Glasnow

The central government has extended the term of the commission investigating the Manipur ethnic violence until May 20, 2026. This marks the fifth extension for the commission, which was initially formed in June 2023 to probe the causes and extent of the unrest that began on May 3, 2023. NEW DELHI: The Centre has further extended the term of the commission of inquiry looking into the ethnic violence that broke out in Manipur in May 2023, leading to a cycle of unrest, notifying May 20, 2026 as the new deadline for it to submit its report.“The Commission shall submit its report to the Central government as soon as possible but not later than the 20th May, 2026,” stated a gazette notification issued by the home ministry on Tuesday.The commission was set up on June 4, 2023, to investigate the series of events, including the reasons and extent of violence and riots targeting different communities, that started in Manipur on May 3, 2023. Headed by former chief justice of Gauhati High Court Justice (Retd) Ajai Lamba, it also comprises retired IAS officer Himanshu Shekhar Das and ex-IPS officer Aloka Prabhakar as members. The commission has seen multiple extensions, the latest being the fifth one, over the past 30 months. About the AuthorBharti JainBharti Jain is senior editor with The Times of India, New Delhi. She has been writing on security matters since 1996. Having covered the Union home ministry, security agencies, Election Commission and the ‘prime’ political beat, the Congress, for The Economic Times all these years, she moved to TOI in August 2012. Her repertoire of news stories delves into the whole gamut of issues related to terrorism and internal strife, besides probing strategic affairs in India’s neighbourhood.Read MoreEnd of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosEx-Maharashtra CM Prithviraj Chavan’s ‘Op Sindoor’ Remark Sparks Row, BJP Hits BackFrom Jordan To Ethiopia: How PM Modi’s Viral Car Diplomacy Is Redefining Diplomatic OpticsBondi Beach Shooting: Terrorists’ Origin Mystery Deepens As Indian Passport, Hyderabad Link EmergesIn Israel, Jaishankar Condoles Sydney Attack Targeting Jews, Sends Zero Tolerance on Terror MessagePM Modi Lands In Addis Ababa, Indian Diaspora In Ethiopia Awaits To Meet PMFrom Kolkata Chaos to Delhi Celebration: Lionel Messi’s G.O.A.T India Tour At A GlancePM Modi Pitches New Economic Corridor As King Abdullah Praises India’s Growth At Jordan Forum MeetPriyanka Gandhi Targets VB-G RAM G Bill Over MGNREGA, Blasts Centre’s Name Change TacticsSonia Gandhi Targets Modi Govt On ASHA, Anganwadi Workers In Rajya SabhaNational Herald Case: Court Declines To Act On ED Chargesheet, Congress Claims Truth Has Prevailed123Photostories9 fruits and vegetables that are the best sources of ironFrom frilled lizards to Mandrills: 5 cool animals that stand out from the othersHow to make Beetroot Pulao for weekday dinner during winterIs Your Ruling Planet Upset With You? Watch These Warning SignsShakira makes a case for sustainable fashion as she re-wears Gaurav Gupta couture for a milestone performanceFrom a walk-in wardrobe to a bathtub: Debinna Bonnerjee and Gurmeet Choudhary give a glimpse into their aesthetically done white havenTop 10 fastest wealth creators: Which stocks have grown your money the most in the last 5 years? Check List10 world leaders and their favourite foods7 countries and territories so small you can explore them in a day — and what it costs to visitLove seasonal fruits? Then transform them into dry fruits to relish throughout the year123Hot Picksilia TopuriaCorona RemediesJetBlue flight VenezuelaGold rate todaySilver rate todayPublic Holidays NovemberBank Holidays NovemberTop TrendingRams Fan FallGabrielle UnionVanessa BryantNicholas HumTyreek HillCBSE Class 10 Biology Exam Preparation 2026Bukayo Saka and Tolami Benson Net WorthConnor McDavidZac TaylorTyler Glasnow

NEW DELHI: The Centre has further extended the term of the commission of inquiry looking into the ethnic violence that broke out in Manipur in May 2023, leading to a cycle of unrest, notifying May 20, 2026 as the new deadline for it to submit its report.“The Commission shall submit its report to the Central…

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