The BJP is poised to script history in West Bengal by forming government with an overwhelming mandate in the state assembly polls.

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.

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.

Counting of votes for the Assembly elections in Assam, West Bengal, Kerala, Tamil Nadu and the Union Territory of Puducherry is underway.

China remains the world’s largest prison for journalists, and its regime conducted a campaign of repression against journalism.