Almost 1 billion people in the world's most populous nation are eligible to vote, with results set for June 4.

The second phase on Friday will involve 89 constituencies in 13 states and territories, including Assam and Kerala.

The collision happened at 9:32 a.m. at the Lumut Naval Base in Perak, a western state, according to the Navy.

Raisi arrived in Pakistan on Monday to begin his visit, marking the first head-of-state visit since the intensely contested general.

Raisi was greeted at the airport by Housing Minister Riaz Hussain Pirzada among other officials.

No group has claimed responsibility for these attacks, which began on Thursday. Police are currently investigating the incidents.

The Chief Electoral Officer of Manipur issued a statement late Saturday declaring the initial voting at these locations void and.

Polling stations opened at 7:00 a.m. local time (0130 GMT), with voters queuing early under stringent security measures.

In the first attack, gunmen abducted nine men from a bus and subsequently killed them, officials said Saturday.

The ministry also urged Indian nationals currently in these countries to contact the Indian embassies and register themselves.