Evening news wrap: PM Modi visits Manipur, meets violence victims; 19 students killed in Myanmar airstrike & more

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated over Rs 7,300 crore in development projects during his first visit to Manipur since ethnic violence erupted in 2023. A 33-year-old IT professional in Pune was attacked with a billhook outside an IT firm, leaving him seriously injured, while two suspects have been identified. In Myanmar’s Rakhine state, an airstrike on two high schools killed 19 students and injured 22, marking the latest in ongoing military operations. Meanwhile, Pakistan captain Salman Agha expressed confidence in his team after a 93-run victory over Oman in Dubai ahead of the Asia Cup clash with India.

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PM Modi makes first Manipur visit since 2023 violence

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday made his first visit to Manipur, two years after ethnic violence devastated the state and left more than 260 people dead. In Churachandpur, a Kuki-dominated district, he inaugurated development projects worth ₹7,300 crore and laid the foundation for additional schemes valued at around Rs 7,000 crore.


Addressing a public gathering, PM Modi said, “There is ‘Mani’ in the name of Manipur. It is that ‘Mani’ which is going to make the entire Northeast shine in the future. The Government of India has been trying to take Manipur forward in the path of development.” His visit comes amid continued opposition criticism over his absence during the prolonged ethnic clashes between the Kuki and Meitei communities, which, since May 2023, have displaced thousands and claimed hundreds of lives. Read full story

IT professional attacked with billhook in Pune; two booked

A 33-year-old IT professional from Mahalunge was attacked with a billhook by two men outside an IT firm on Airport Road in Vimannagar, Pune, around 3.00 am on Thursday. A video of the assault has since gone viral on social media. Police said the victim, originally from West Bengal, had arrived to pick up his fiancée, also an IT employee, when the assailants struck, fracturing his right hand and inflicting injuries to his back and head.

The Yerawada police have registered a case under Section 118(2) (voluntarily causing grievous hurt by means of a dangerous weapon or means) and Section 3(5) (common intention) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, along with relevant provisions of the Maharashtra Police Act. The accused have been identified as Balaji Shivaji Munde and Siddharth Ishwar Daliya, both 19 and residents of Hadapsar. Read full story

Air strike on Myanmar schools kills 19 students in Rakhine

At least 19 high school students were killed and 22 others injured in an air strike in western Myanmar’s Rakhine state, the ethnic armed group Arakan Army (AA) said on Saturday, as reported by AFP. The strike took place around midnight on Friday in Kyauktaw township, where heavy clashes have been ongoing between the AA and Myanmar’s military.

In a statement, the AA said the attack hit two private high schools, killing students aged between 15 and 21. The group accused the country’s ruling military junta of carrying out the strike. The air strike is the latest in a series of military operations in Rakhine, where the AA has captured significant territory over the past year. Read full story

Asia Cup: Pakistan captain issues warning to India after Oman win

Pakistan captain Salman Agha expressed confidence in his team’s ability to take on any opponent, including India, after their dominant 93-run win over Oman in Dubai on Friday. The statement comes ahead of the much-anticipated India vs Pakistan clash in the Asia Cup scheduled for Sunday.

Opting to bat first, Pakistan posted 160 for 7 in their 20 overs, with Mohammad Haris scoring a blistering 66 off 43 balls, including seven fours and three sixes. The bowlers then took control, dismissing Oman for just 67 in 16.4 overs. Saim Ayub, Faheem Ashraf, and Sufiyan Muqeem each claimed two wickets as Pakistan sealed a victory. Read full story

Priya Kapur wins a correction in Sunjay Kapur's estate proceedings

The Delhi High Court on Friday permitted a fresh application by Priya Kapur seeking the removal of her late husband Sunjay Kapur’s sister from a court order in proceedings related to his alleged will. Justice Jyoti Singh allowed Priya’s plea for correction of an earlier order in the ongoing multi-crore estate dispute over the late industrialist’s assets.

The rectification application, filed under Sections 151 and 152 of the Code of Civil Procedure, noted that the September 10 order had incorrectly recorded the appearance of Mandhira Kapur, Sunjay’s sister, even though she was neither a party to the suit nor had sought to be heard. Read full story

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