Eleven Suspected Militants Killed in Manipur Encounter; BJP Campaigns Against Rahul Gandhi

In a shocking turn of events, eleven suspected militants were killed during an encounter in the Jiribam area of Manipur on Monday. Two Central Reserve Police Force personnel also sustained injuries, with one reported to be critically injured.

The development comes after armed militants torched several shops located in Borobekra sub-division of Jiribam district earlier in the day. The police have confirmed that the suspects were targeted by CRPF personnel in what is believed to be an ongoing operation against militant groups operating in the region.

In other news, campaigning for the Maharashtra Assembly elections took a fresh turn with the BJP moving the Election Commission over an ‘anti-RSS’ jibe by Congress leader Rahul Gandhi.

Stock Market Sees Volatile Session; Equity Funds Surge 21%

The Nifty 50 and Sensex failed to hold gains on Monday, closing flat after a volatile trading session. Despite some losses in index heavyweights, investors seem to be using any uptick as an opportunity to sell, with sentiment remaining subdued due to concerns over softening Q2 earnings and other domestic factors.

However, equity mutual fund inflows saw a notable jump of 21.69% month-on-month to reach ₹41,887 crore in October. Data from the Association of Mutual Funds in India indicates that all three segments — small-cap, mid-cap, and large-cap —saw strong demand during the month.

Maruti Suzuki Unveils Swift Dzire 2024 with Starting Price of ₹6.79 Lakh

In the auto sector, Maruti Suzuki has launched its new Swift Dzire 2024 variant in India with a starting price of ₹6.79 lakh (ex-showroom). The new car comes with a claimed mileage of 33.73 km/kg and recently received a 5 star Global NCAP rating.

Donald Trump-Vladimir Putin Discussions; Russia Denies Reports

Meanwhile, on the international front, Russia denied reports about a conversation between US President-elect Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin on Monday. A Kremlin spokesperson also indicated that Moscow had ‘no concrete plans yet’ to communicate with the Republican politician.

The news comes as election fever heats up in the United States, where Trump is set to take office soon. The developing story highlights the ongoing diplomatic efforts of both countries amidst a backdrop of tension between nations.