The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has described the party’s performance in the recent Assembly elections as a “historic mandate.” 

It has been more than a week since Raghu Rai departed. The first wave of tributes came swiftly—glowing, rich, heartfelt, and entirely deserved. 

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.

The domestic share market indices traded on a positive note on Monday, with the Nifty finishing above 24,100 mark, amid intraday volatility.

The Congress-led UDF is likely to secure a massive victory in the 2026 Kerala Assembly elections, maintaining a commanding lead as counting of votes entered the final stages across constituencies.

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.