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**India Focus: Manipur Turmoil, Supreme Court Cases, and Global Concerns**

**New Delhi, May 28, 2025** – Several significant developments are unfolding both within India and on the international stage, impacting various aspects of Indian society and its global relations.

**Political Instability in Manipur:** More than 40 Members of the Legislative Assembly (MLAs) in conflict-ridden Manipur are reportedly seeking to form a new government, converging at the Raj Bhawan to meet the Governor. The state has been under President’s Rule since February, with BJP legislator Thokchom Radheshyam Singh claiming the support of 44 legislators. Adding to the state’s woes, a series of earthquakes, including a magnitude 5.2 tremor, struck Manipur early Wednesday, although no casualties or damage have been reported.

**Supreme Court in Action:** The Supreme Court addressed cases involving freedom of speech and high-profile individuals. It told Ashoka University professor Ali Khan Mahmudabad, accused of contentious social media posts, that while his right to expression is protected, he cannot post anything online related to the ongoing cases against him. Additionally, the court extended protection from arrest for Madhya Pradesh Minister Kunwar Vijay Shah, who faces criminal proceedings for derogatory remarks against Colonel Sofiya Qureshi. The Supreme Court Collegium also recommended the transfers of four Chief Justices from the High Courts of Madras, Rajasthan, Tripura and Jharkhand.

**Diplomatic Efforts:** The Indian Embassy has taken up the case of three missing Indian citizens in Iran with Iranian authorities. The family members reported that their relatives are missing after having traveled to Iran.

**Domestic Political Spat:** Congress leader Udit Raj criticized his party colleague Shashi Tharoor over a statement made in Panama, accusing Tharoor of acting as a “spokesperson for the publicity stunts of the BJP.”

**Linguistic Controversy:** Actor and politician Kamal Haasan’s recent remark claiming that the Kannada language “was born out of Tamil” has sparked a backlash in Karnataka. The BJP and pro-Kannada groups are demanding an apology.

**Emergency Preparedness Drill:** The Haryana government will conduct a state-wide civil defence exercise, named Operation Shield, on Thursday to vet its emergency preparedness.

**Infrastructure Development:** The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) approved two multi-tracking railway projects, worth ₹3,399 crore, to improve passenger and goods transportation between Ratlam-Nagda and Wardha-Balharshah.

**Jammu and Kashmir Statehood:** Chief Minister Omar Abdullah affirmed that the restoration of statehood to Jammu and Kashmir remains a topic of conversation with the central government.

**Economic Trends:** A Ministry of Finance report highlights that increased outward foreign direct investment by Indian companies “warrants attention,” amid domestic investment caution and global economic uncertainty.

**Global Scrutiny of Students:** The United States is tightening its scrutiny of foreign students, including Indian students (who are the second-largest group in the U.S. after China), potentially requiring social media vetting for visa applicants.

**Gaza Conflict:** Amidst ongoing conflict in Gaza, reports indicate that Israeli forces opened fire on crowds at an aid distribution site, resulting in casualties.

**IPL Playoffs:** In the Indian Premier League (IPL), Punjab Kings and Royal Challengers Bengaluru, who finished in the top two, have earned spots in Qualifier 1.

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