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A political controversy has arisen in Delhi following allegations by Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Saurabh Bharadwaj that subsidised rice worth Rs 22,000 crore, intended for economically vulnerable populations, was diverted through a corporation based in Assam. Bharadwaj, serving as Delhi AAP president and former minister in Delhi, claimed that the rice was subsequently sold to a private company in Haryana.

The death toll from floods in Assam rose to 100 on Sunday, August 9, following the drowning of two additional individuals in Golaghat and Karbi Anglong districts, the Assam State Disaster Management Authority (ASDMA) reported. The flood situation remains critical in several areas of the state, with more than 137,000 people affected across seven districts.

The Scheduled Tribe Demand Committee, Manipur (STDCM), reiterated its demand for Scheduled Tribe (ST) status for the Meitei community during an event commemorating the International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples. The event took place at the Youth Hostel in Khuman Lampak Sports Complex, Imphal, on Sunday. The programme was conducted under the theme “The Fate of Indigenous Meitei/Meetei.”

The newly formed Kuki Youth Organisation (KYO) has called for caution following Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh’s announcement on free movement along highways during his visit to Kangpokpi on August 8. In a statement released on Saturday, the organisation emphasised that civilian safety and existing security protocols should take precedence over unilateral political announcements.

Security forces recovered a substantial quantity of arms, ammunition, explosives, and other military-related equipment during anti-insurgency search operations in multiple locations within Imphal West and Imphal East districts on Sunday.

In the initial operation, a joint team comprising Imphal West Commando, Patsoi Police Station, and a column of 33 Assam Rifles conducted searches in the area.

The recovered items include weapons and a suspected improvised explosive device (IED), as confirmed by the security personnel involved.

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An investigation into an alleged trafficking and exploitation network targeting minor girls has expanded in Tinsukia district, Assam. Authorities have rescued four minors and arrested seven individuals in connection with the case.

The rescued girls come from various parts of Tinsukia and were reportedly enticed into the suspected trafficking network with promises of education and employment, according to sources.

The Zoram People’s Movement (ZPM), the ruling party in Mizoram, has declared that it will not endorse the proposed amendments to the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act (FCRA) unless the legislation includes safeguards addressing the state’s concerns. B. Lalchhanzova, ZPM’s media and publicity chairman, stated that the party leadership has adopted a firm stance regarding the proposed changes.

Pradyot Kishore Debbarman, founder of Tipra Motha, stated on Sunday that his party would not consider an alliance with the BJP without a firm commitment to implement the Tiprasa Accord. Meanwhile, Tripura Chief Minister Dr Manik Saha suggested that he might meet Union Home Minister Amit Shah during his recent visit to New Delhi.

The Kuki Inpi Manipur (KIM) has clarified that it was not involved in organising or facilitating Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh’s recent visit to Kangpokpi.

In a statement issued on Sunday, KIM stated that the visit took place at the initiative of certain district-level civil society organisations and that the apex Kuki body had no role in the programme.