Two women militants arrested in Manipur
The Hindu
Two women militants arrested in Manipur for extortion, linked to banned outfits, police report on February 16, 2026.
“Security forces have arrested two women militants belonging to different banned outfits for their alleged involvement in extortion in Manipur,” police said on Monday (February 16, 2026). “The arrests were made in Imphal West and East districts on Sunday (February 16, 2026),” a police statement said.
Twenty-nine-year-old Sanasam Ongbi Santikumari Devi, an insurgent of the United National Liberation Front (Koireng) outfit, was nabbed from Nongpok Ingkhol area in Imphal East district.
“Another woman militant, identified as Mutum Joshika Chanu (19), of Kangleipak Communist Party (Apunba) outfit, was apprehended from her residence at Lamdeng in Imphal West district,” it added.
India AI Impact Summit 2026 LIVE: PM Modi to inaugurate India AI Impact Expo 2026 on February 16, showcasing global AI collaboration and innovation in New Delhi.
During pepper harvest season, children of migrant workers in Karnataka miss school as they need to take care of siblings while parents work.
Following representations from residents, the Cantonment Board and the Tambaram Corporation have coordinated to restore and install street lights along affected stretches of Old Trunk Road
Karnataka's toll revenue from FASTag surpasses ₹11,000 crore in three years, reflecting a major shift to electronic tolling.
Residents of Godrej Eternity in Bengaluru raise health concerns over an Organic Waste Converter's proximity to their homes.
Two women militants arrested in Manipur for extortion, linked to banned outfits, police report on February 16, 2026.
Karnataka's Rohith Vemula Act remains delayed amid Supreme Court's stay on UGC regulations, igniting renewed debates on caste discrimination on college campuses.
PM Modi emphasizes India's leadership in AI transformation, highlighting its impact on various sectors at the AI Impact Expo 2026.
India's first 'cow culture' museum in Mathura will highlight the spiritual and scientific significance of cows and their products.
E-application for Agniveer recruitment in Telangana is now open, inviting eligible candidates to apply until April 1, 2027.
A man dies after an SUV driven by a minor hits his scooter, leaving his wife in critical condition.
Suryakumar Yadav dedicates India's T20 World Cup win over Pakistan to fans, while Salman Agha seeks perspective post-defeat.
The Centre approves over ₹11,000 crore for road projects in Maharashtra, Gujarat, and Telangana to enhance connectivity and reduce travel time.