The first phase of Manipur Assembly Elections was held in 38 constituencies across five districts including Imphal East, Imphal West, Bishnupur, Churachandpur and Kangpokpi.
Jiya Rai, an Indian para-swimmer, started swimming from Palk Strait, Talaimannar in Sri Lanka and in 13 hours she reached Arichalmunai in Dhanushkodi, Tamil Nadu.