Thousands protested in Ukhrul, Manipur against the Union government's decision to end the free movement regime (FMR) and build a barbed-wire fence along the India-Myanmar border. Tribal communities, like the Tangkhul Naga, voiced strong opposition, stressing that the move would sever familial ties and heighten tensions.
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Telugu actor Allu Arjun was released from Hyderabad's Chanchalguda prison Saturday morning after a night in jail, following his arrest in connection with a deadly stampede at his film's premiere. Despite receiving interim bail Friday night, jail procedures delayed his release. The stampede at the Pushpa 2 premiere resulted in one death and several injuries, sparking public outrage.
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Stock market crash: The Indian stock market has experienced a severe downturn, with the Sensex falling 3,000 points over nine sessions, particularly affecting the smallcap and microcap segments. Continued FII withdrawals and high valuations suggest prolonged market weakness. Experts anticipate further volatility but expect recovery starting in Q1 FY26.
A murder suspect, Sajjak Alam, who had escaped after shooting two policemen, was killed in an encounter while attempting to flee to Bangladesh in West Bengal. Intercepted by an eight-member police team, Sajjak fired at officers, prompting retaliatory shots. He succumbed to his injuries during surgery. Four officers involved in the incident have been suspended pending further investigation.
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