


The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) may come to power for the first time in West Bengal with Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee’s Trinamool Congress (TMC) trailing close behind, says a Matrize Exit Poll projection, which was telecast on India TV this evening. The exit poll projection says the BJP may win 146 to 161 seats in a House of 294 members. The magic mark for scoring a majority is 148.
Read moreA high-stakes telephonic conversation between Russian President Vladimir Putin and his US counterpart Donald Trump stretched well over an hour and a half, with both leaders discussing some of the most critical global flashpoints, as per AFP. According to the Kremlin, the interaction was “friendly and businesslike”. The Kremlin confirmed that the two leaders placed significant emphasis on developments in the Middle East, particularly the ongoing war involving Iran. Putin’s top diplomatic aide, Yuri Ushakov, briefed reporters that the leaders “paid particular attention to the situation regarding Iran and in the Persian Gulf.”
Read moreVoting for the Tamil Nadu Assembly election was held on April 23 amidst tight security across the state in a single phase, with counting scheduled for May 4. The main contest is between the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) and the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK), while actor-politician Vijay-led TVK and Tamil nationalist Seeman-led NTK are putting up a determined fight.
Read moreThe Assam assembly went to poll on April 9 amidst tight security in a singe phase with counting scheduled to held on May 4. The main contest is between the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and Congress. The Assam assembly has recorded a turnout of 85.21 per cent, surpassing the previous figure of 82.04 per cent in the previous election in 2021. Dalgaon recorded the highest voting turnout of 94.57 per cent, while the lowest voting turnout recorded in Amri at 70.40 per cent.
Read moreAs polling for the 2026 Assembly elections concludes with the final phase in West Bengal today, attention has now shifted to Kerala, where exit poll projections are expected later this evening. With a voter turnout of 78.03 per cent, anticipation is building around what the early trends may indicate ahead of the final results.
Read moreThe much-awaited teaser of Malayalam thriller Drishyam 3 is finally out. The teaser give fans a glimpse into the next chapter of the hit thriller film series. Apart from Mohanlal, the film also features Meena, Siddique, Asha Sharath, Murali Gopy, Ansiba Hassan, Esther Anil in key roles.
Read moreBharatiya Janata Party (BJP) candidate Pravesh Wahi on Wednesday elected as mayor of the Municipal Corporation of Delhi, presiding officer Raja Iqbal Singh announced on Wednesday (April 29). As the BJP witnessed a clear majority in the civic body with AAP opting out of the contest, Wahi has been appointed as the next Mayor of Delhi.
Read moreUS President Donald Trump on Tuesday claimed that Iran was in a state of collapse and wants the United States to open the Strait of Hormuz while it sorts out its leadership. However, it was not clear from Trump’s social media post how Iran had communicated that message and no immediate comment from Iran was available. “Iran has just informed us that they are in a ‘State of Collapse.’ They want us to ‘Open the Hormuz Strait,’ as soon as possible, as they try to figure out their leadership situation (Which I believe they will be able to do!)” Trump said in a social media post.
Read moreThe second phase of the West Bengal Assembly Election will witness polling on 142 seats on Wednesday, with the Election Commission of India enforcing an unprecedented security plan. More than 3.5 lakh personnel from CRPF, SSB, RPF, ITBP and CISF have been stationed across seven districts. In Kolkata alone, around 35,000 security personnel have been deployed, while 2,550 companies of central forces are guarding the state. Along with this, 142 general observers and 95 police observers have been appointed to monitor polling.
Read moreThe Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Tuesday (April 28 announced its candidates for the 2026 by-elections to the Legislative Councils in Bihar and Maharashtra. The party also named candidates for the biennial Legislative Council Elections in Maharashtra.
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