Archive · 14 Aug 2026
Two Nagas killed in Manipur; Supreme Court quashes multiple FIRs
Many big news stories happened in India on the day before Independence Day.
In a state called Manipur, an armed group attacked a village named Langka and sadly killed two people from the Naga community.
A group called the Liangmai Naga Council said it believes militants from the Kuki National Front (P) were behind the attack, and asked people in its areas to stay home.
The Supreme Court decided that comedian Samay Raina and a few others can stop facing criminal proceedings because they are doing good work to help people with disabilities.
The court also closed a case against leader Rahul Gandhi for things he said about a historical figure named Savarkar.
The government said the next big population count, called Census 2027, will ask everyone about the community they belong to, which has never happened since India became independent.
Around the same time, scary emails and calls warned of bombs at the Delhi High Court, the airport, and other places in Delhi.
Officials checked the places but found no bombs, so everyone stayed safe.
These stories show how people disagree about jokes, history, and community safety, but also how the courts and police keep working to solve problems.
Two Naga persons were killed in firing by suspected militants who attacked Langka Naga village in Manipur's Kangpokpi district at around 8 am.
The Liangmai Naga Council-Manipur alleged that militants from the Kuki National Front (P) were behind the attack and announced an immediate shutdown across areas inhabited by Liangmai Nagas.
The Supreme Court quashed criminal proceedings against comedian Samay Raina and four others over purportedly insensitive remarks about persons with disabilities on India's Got Latent.
The Supreme Court also quashed a criminal complaint against Congress leader Rahul Gandhi over his November 2022 remarks about VD Savarkar, citing no disclosure of sanction for prosecution.
On the eve of Independence Day, bomb threats were received at the Delhi High Court, Terminal 3 of Indira Gandhi International Airport and other Delhi locations, but no suspicious objects were found.
- Who
- Two Naga persons killed in the attack; suspected militants; the Liangmai Naga Council-Manipur, which alleged the Kuki National Front (P) was behind it.
- What
- Armed men with sophisticated weapons attacked Langka Naga village, killing two Naga persons; the Liangmai Naga Council-Manipur announced an immediate shutdown in Liangmai Naga areas.
- When
- At around 8 am (the specific date was not stated in the article).
- Where
- Langka Naga village, Kangpokpi district, Manipur.
- Why
- An attack by suspected militants; the Liangmai Naga Council-Manipur alleged militants from the Kuki National Front (P) were responsible.
Supporters of the accused
Complainants and critics
Remarks about persons with disabilities on India's Got Latent
Supporters of the accused
The Supreme Court quashed criminal proceedings against Samay Raina and four others, saying their awareness programmes and fundraising for persons with disabilities showed 'genuine efforts' and a positive direction.
Complainants and critics
The remarks made on the show were purportedly insensitive to persons with disabilities, which led to criminal proceedings being initiated.
Rahul Gandhi's remarks about VD Savarkar
Supporters of the accused
Gandhi said during his Bharat Jodo Yatra that Savarkar was a British servant who received a pension from colonial authorities, and the Supreme Court quashed the complaint, noting there was no disclosure of sanction for prosecution.
Complainants and critics
A complaint alleging defamation was filed over the remarks, and the Supreme Court criticised Gandhi for stating that Savarkar had collaborated with the British.
- Fatalities
- Two Naga persons killed in firing by suspected militants
- Attack location
- Langka Naga village, Kangpokpi district, Manipur
- Suspected culprits
- Liangmai Naga Council-Manipur alleges militants from the Kuki National Front (P)
- Local response
- Immediate shutdown announced across areas inhabited by Liangmai Nagas
- Supreme Court ruling on comedians
- FIRs quashed against Samay Raina and four others over remarks on India's Got Latent
- Census 2027
- Caste to be enumerated across all communities for the first time in independent India
- Supreme Court ruling on Rahul Gandhi
- Criminal complaint over VD Savarkar remarks quashed; no sanction for prosecution disclosed
- Bomb threats in Delhi
- Received at Delhi High Court, IGI Airport Terminal 3 and other sites on Independence Day eve; no suspicious objects found