Guwahati, Aug. 5 -- Rajya Sabha on Tuesday approved a resolution extending President's Rule in Manipur for another six months.

Union Minister of State for Home Affairs, Nityanand Rai, introduced the resolution in the Upper House, while opposition members raised slogans in protest.

The resolution, titled "Continuance in force of the Proclamation dated the 13th February 2025 in respect of Manipur, issued under Article 356 of the Constitution by the President, for a further period of six months with effect from 13th August 2025," received the House's approval following its earlier passage in the Lok Sabha on July 30.

The central government had imposed President's Rule in Manipur on February 13, shortly after Chief Minister N. Biren Singh ...