Mamata Banerjee has rejected exit poll predictions for the 2026 West Bengal elections, claiming her party will win over 226 seats and return to power.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi flagged off two Amrit Bharat Express trains connecting Varanasi to Pune and Ayodhya to Mumbai, enhancing long-distance rail connectivity.
PM Modi says BJP will end appeasement politics in Bengal and ensure Bengalis never become a minority in their own state.
Polling is underway across Assam, Kerala and Puducherry as voters participate in key assembly elections with major political stakes.
Rajnath Singh termed Mamata Banerjee’s CRPF convoy claim “unfortunate” and defended central forces deployment in West Bengal ahead of elections.
Rajnath Singh warned Pakistan that any misadventure would invite unprecedented action, referring to India’s response after the Pahalgam terror attack.
Rahul Gandhi launched a sharp attack on PM Modi and Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma during a rally in Assam ahead of the assembly elections.
Sensex plunged 1,400 points and Nifty fell below 22,300 as oil prices crossed $105 amid rising geopolitical tensions.
PM Modi attacked Congress in Assam rallies and highlighted development work while pitching the Viksit Assam vision ahead of elections.
Premium petrol and ATF prices surge in Delhi, with LPG rates also seeing multiple hikes since January.