Officials said the operation was based on intelligence inputs and evidence gathered during ongoing investigations.

Manipur security forces intensify operations amid protests over Kuki patients and civilian death claims.

Sources say the second phase of the Census may be conducted slightly earlier so that government staff are available for election duty.

Since the elections in these five states are due around the same period that Census operations will be underway, the Commission may consider advancing polling dates by a few weeks or even a few months if required.

The developments came as Naga organisations renewed their demand for justice for six Naga civilians who were abducted and killed last month, adding another layer of tension to the state's fragile security situation.

Clashes were reported between security personnel and angry mourners, including family members and residents who had gathered to pay their last respects.

The Nagas have now declared that they will not accept the bodies of the six hostages until their charter of demands is fully addressed.

The bodies were found after nearly 24 hours of sustained search operations involving around 450 personnel from the Manipur Police, CRPF and Assam Rifles, assisted by sniffer dogs and forensic teams, the Manipur Police said.

The release came after central and state governments ensured that all possible efforts would be made to trace and establish the status of the six missing Naga hostages.

Manipur Chief Minister Y Khemchand Singh condemned the killing of the civilian, and said the security forces are carrying out operations to bring the attackers to justice

The Commando Battalion for Resolute Action (CoBRA) is the CRPF's specialised jungle warfare unit and has played a major role in anti-Naxal operations across central India.

Hundreds of participants carrying placards and banners joined the procession, raising slogans against the Census exercise and urging the authorities to defer it until normalcy is restored in the state.

The personnel must not hesitate to open fire if needed, CRPF Director General GP Singh is heard saying in a speech that has since gone viral.

The incident comes amid an ongoing dispute over a temporary Assam Rifles post established at New Heaven, which local organisations claim falls under the jurisdiction of Shokvao Village.

While no group has officially claimed responsibility, local residents have alleged the involvement of armed militant elements.

The contents of NFHS-6 are more or less similar to NFHS-5, which allows comparisons over time. However, NFHS-6 also cover

Disinformation bid on social media comes at a time when Manipur's common people cutting across community lines are trying to return to their normal lives and live in peace, officials said

Manipur ambush: The Konsakhul Village Authority asked the government to take "immediate and decisive measures" to ensure the safety of residents, restore essential services

The final Electoral Roll will be published on September 6 after all claims and objections have been duly considered and disposed of.

The Manipur Police said the convoy "came under heavy attack in... a hill area by armed Kuki militants who had taken tactical positions along the route"

The security forces had been clearing blockades on the highway since this morning amid protests by villagers

Manipur Chief Minister Y Khemchand Singh said that for border states like Manipur, concerns over illegal immigration and abnormal demographic changes have long been significant

A major international astronomy study led by an Indian scientist has discovered a massive structure of young galaxies in the early universe, naming it after a famous lake in Manipur.

The development comes at a time whne is Manipur is facing trouble in the hill region between the Kuki and Naga communities.