On Friday evening in Manipur’s Bishnupur district, a convoy of the 33 Assam Rifles was ambushed by “unidentified terrorists” on National Highway 2 near Nambol Sabal Leikai, about 8 km from Imphal airport. The attack occurred around 5:50 pm; two personnel—Naib Subedar Shyam Gurung and Rifleman Ranjit Singh Kashyap—were killed, while five others were injured and rushed to the Regional Institute of Medical Sciences, Imphal, where their condition is stable. Search operations are underway to track down the assailants. The incident follows recent violence in the state amid ongoing tensions between the Meitei and Kuki-Zo communities. 

Two Assam Rifles jawans were killed and 5 others injured when gunmen ambushed their vehicle in Bishnupur district, Manipur. The attack took place around 6 pm Friday along National Highway-150 near Nambol Sabal Leikai. The soldiers, travelling from Patsoi to Nambol, came under sudden fire from 4-5 insurgents positioned on both sides of the road. The deceased were identified as Naib Subedar Shyam Gurung and Rifleman Ranjit Singh Kashyap. Injured personnel were taken to RIMS hospital and are stable. No group has claimed responsibility. Manipur governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla condemned the attack, calling it a “heinous act of violence.” (PC: X)

Assam chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said singer Zubeen Garg died while swimming without a life jacket in Singapore. The 52-year-old singer was on a cruise with friends when he fell into the sea during scuba diving. He was rushed to a hospital but suffered a heart attack and died at 1:10 pm IST on Friday. Garg was in Singapore for the North East India Festival and was to perform on September 20. Prime Minister Narendra Modi condoled his death, calling it a “huge loss to music.” His post-mortem will be conducted on Saturday, officials confirmed. (PC: HT)

Two Assam Rifles jawans were killed and five others injured after unidentified gunmen ambushed a convoy in Manipur’s Bishnupur district on Friday evening. The attack took place around 6 pm near Nambol Sabal Leikai on National Highway 2, when troops from the 33 Assam Rifles were moving towards Bishnupur. The Defence PRO, Guwahati, said the injured were evacuated to RIMS hospital and are stable. No group has claimed responsibility yet. Security forces have launched search operations to track the attackers. Former Manipur chief minister N Biren Singh visited the hospital to meet the injured and condemned the assault. (PC: NDTV)

Yasin Malik, jailed chief of the banned Jammu and Kashmir Liberation Front, has made new claims in an affidavit to the Delhi High Court. He said two Shankaracharyas visited his Srinagar home “umpteen times” and even held a press conference with him. He also claimed a five-hour “marathon” meeting with RSS leaders in Delhi in 2011, arranged by a think tank. Malik alleged that former PM Atal Bihari Vajpayee and officials engaged him during the 2000 Ramzan ceasefire. He further claimed former PM Manmohan Singh thanked him after he met Hafiz Saeed in Pakistan in 2006. None have responded. (PC: NDTV)

Two Assam Rifles jawans were killed and several others injured after unknown gunmen ambushed a security convoy in Manipur’s Bishnupur district on Friday evening. The attack took place near Nambol Sabal Leikai around 5:50 pm when a vehicle carrying 33 personnel was moving from Imphal to Bishnupur. One jawan remains in critical condition. The injured were rushed to nearby hospitals. Former Chief Minister N Biren Singh condemned the attack, calling it a “cruel blow.” He offered condolences to the families and urged strict action against the attackers. Additional security forces have been deployed, and search operations are underway. (PC: India Today)

The Supreme Court on Friday adjourned to September 22 the hearing on bail pleas of activists Sharjeel Imam, Umar Khalid, Gulfisha Fatima, and others in the 2020 Delhi riots conspiracy case. Justice Aravind Kumar said the matter will be taken up on Monday. Earlier, the Delhi High Court had denied bail, calling their roles “prima facie grave.” The accused have been in custody since 2020 under UAPA. Lawyers argue the trial is delayed and seek parity with others already granted bail. Senior advocates Kapil Sibal, C.U. Singh, and Abhishek Manu Singhvi appeared for the petitioners in the Supreme Court. (PC: The Hindu)

Seventy years after cheetahs vanished from India, Project Cheetah achieves a remarkable milestone with 17 Indian-born cubs in three years. Mukhi, the first cub born on Indian soil in March 2023 at Kuno National Park, symbolizes conservation success after surviving sibling deaths from heatwave, maternal abandonment, and injuries. Born to Namibian transplants Jwala and Shaurya under the 2022 reintroduction program, Mukhi was hand-reared by veterinary teams and learned independent hunting. Despite a recent leopard-cheetah territorial clash claiming one sub-adult, Kuno now hosts 25 healthy cheetahs including nine adults and 16 India-born individuals. Officials call Mukhi a symbol of courage, with her documented care serving as reference for future global conservation efforts. (PC: Zooborns)

A 20-day-old baby girl was found buried alive in Shahjahanpur, Uttar Pradesh. A shepherd heard faint cries and discovered her tiny hand sticking out from the mud. Villagers and police rushed to rescue her. The baby was taken to a government hospital where doctors said she was in critical condition. She had mud in her mouth, insect bites, and signs of oxygen loss. Doctors are treating her infection but say her condition remains serious. Police are searching for her parents. Authorities believe she was buried due to gender bias, a problem linked to India’s preference for sons. (PC: BBC)

Chief Justice of India B.R. Gavai has responded to criticism over his comment “go ask your deity” in a case concerning restoring a Lord Vishnu idol at the Javari Temple, Khajuraho. He clarified that his words were misrepresented on social media and affirmed that he “respects all religions.” The bench had dismissed a plea for restoring a damaged seven-foot Vishnu idol, stating the issue falls under the Archaeological Survey of India’s (ASI) jurisdiction. CJI Gavai labeled the plea as “publicity interest litigation,” and suggested the devotee pray instead. Solicitor General and senior advocates also highlighted the challenges posed by how remarks go viral online. (PC: NDTV)