BJP’s Suvendu Adhikari on Monday defeated West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee in Bhabanipur. She  lost Nandigram also.

Initial trends from the counting of votes across four states and the Union Territory of Puducherry have largely held steady as rounds progressed through the day.

West Bengal’s high-stakes electoral battle entered its decisive phase on Monday as counting trends showed the BJP crossing the halfway mark and maintaining a clear lead over the ruling TMC.

In TN,  dismantled tents at the DMK HQ, marked a sombre Monday morning as trends placed the ruling party at a surprise 3rd position.

Counting of votes for the 2026 Puducherry Assembly elections is underway, with early trends indicating an advantage for the AINRC-led NDA as it seeks a second consecutive term in the Union Territory.

India’s services sector has emerged as a key pillar of external sector resilience, cushioning the impact of a widening merchandise trade deficit, according to the April Monthly Economic Review.

Tamil Nadu, long regarded as the citadel of Dravidian politics dominated by the DMK and the AIADMK, appears to be witnessing a dramatic political shift as early counting trends.

The battle for Assam’s political future entered its crucial phase on Monday as counting of votes for all 126 Assembly constituencies began, with early trends indicating a strong lead for the BJP-led NDA.