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Manipur's chief minister Y Khemchand Singh condemned the killing of three civilians by suspected militants on Monday. Protesters placed the bodies outside the chief minister's residence, prompting police to intervene. Security forces launched a combing operation to apprehend the assailants, employing sniffer dogs and helicopters for assistance. Violence also erupted a day prior in Thoubal, leaving one person dead during community clashes.

The National Cybercrime Threat Analytics Unit has identified a rise in financial fraud on social media. Fraudsters are using deceptive ads that impersonate public figures to promote fake government schemes. Victims are tricked into making payments and providing personal information under false pretences of receiving financial assistance. They often face financial losses from repeated payments as a result of these scams.

India dismissed the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation's resolutions on Jammu and Kashmir as malicious and biased. Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk is set to visit India from October 21 to 23 for discussions. In Manipur, three individuals were killed in a militant ambush, leading to protests in Imphal. Meanwhile, three men were arrested in Rajasthan regarding the firing at actor Tiger Shroff's car.

A Family of Cheetahs, attributed to Basawan, was sold at Christie's auction for approximately Rs 120 crore. The painting, created during Mughal Emperor Akbar's reign, highlights wildlife in its natural habitat. This artwork signifies the Mughal interest in depicting nature rather than just royal figures or religious scenes. Its sale price dramatically exceeded the pre-auction estimate by 14 times, indicating high demand.

Union minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan responded to Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's prediction about the BJP's decline. Chouhan called Gandhi's remarks laughable, labeling him a failed product. Gandhi addressed a public gathering in Goa, urging voters to support Congress in the upcoming elections. He accused BJP leaders of corruption and electoral malpractice during his speech at the Congress’s ‘Goy Rakhon Yatra’ event.

The firing at Tiger Shroff’s car in Mumbai has brought the Lawrence Bishnoi gang’s alleged threats against Bollywood personalities back into focus. A purported claim of responsibility linked the attack to Shroff’s association with Salman Khan. The incident has revived scrutiny of past threats against Khan, shootings involving his associates and the gang’s alleged network across borders, while police verify the claims.

A 44-year-old woman endured extreme menstrual cramps attributed to deep pelvic endometriosis and adenomyosis. Due to her osteoporosis, any surgical intervention posed fracture risks, necessitating a cautious approach. A laparoscopic hysterectomy at AIIMS was performed, considering her petite frame and bone weakness. The successful procedure lasted about 90 minutes; she was carefully positioned and discharged three days after, recovering well.

The India Meteorological Department has launched an advanced WebGIS platform designed to boost disaster preparedness against cyclones. This Decision Support System will deliver vital cyclone alerts and marine weather updates to various stakeholders. By enhancing public awareness of the risks and effects associated with severe weather, it aims to further curtail cyclone-related fatalities, which have dropped dramatically in recent years.