- Voters in four states and one Union Territory are currently awaiting exit poll results.
- The second phase of West Bengal polling is held today in 142 constituencies.
- Trump again criticized Iran’s approach to ongoing negotiations while repeating his warning that he was “no longer Mr. Nice Guy.”
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Ganga Expressway, the longest highway in Uttar Pradesh so far.
- King Charles III’s first visit to the US as monarch combines celebration of US independence with push for strong alliances, democratic checks and balances and climate action
Here are the top 5 stories of the day
2026 exit polls : As voting closes, focus turns to predictions
As the final phase of the West Bengal Assembly elections comes to an end, attention turns to the exit polls, which will be released after 6:30 pm as per the Election Commission of India guidelines. High voter turnout in West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Assam, Kerala and Puducherry has raised expectations ahead of vote counting on May 4, with tight races expected in several regions. As per EC norms, exit poll results will be announced 30 minutes after the closing of the final phase of polling at the polling station. Follow real-time updates
Bengal Election 2026 second phase polling live updates: Mamata accuses CRPF of ‘atrocities’, casts votes in Kolkata
As the second phase of West Bengal polls concluded on Wednesday, Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee launched a blistering attack on the polls. central reserve police force She alleged intimidation of party workers and polling booth personnel after casting her vote at Mitra Agency in Babanipur. “The atrocities committed by the Center are unprecedented. What is happening is not at all a free and fair poll,” she said. Follow real-time updates
‘They better get smart soon’: Trump warns Iran to ‘get its act together’ as nuclear talks stall
US President Donald Trump has criticized Iran’s approach to ongoing negotiations, saying the country “doesn’t know how to sign a non-nuclear deal” and warning it to “get smart as soon as possible”. “Iran can’t get its act together. They don’t know how to sign a non-nuclear deal. They better get smart and fast!” Trump posted on Truth Social. Read more
Ganga Expressway, the longest highway in Uttar Pradesh, inaugurated by PM Modi
Ganga Expressway, the longest highway in Uttar Pradesh so far, was inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The 594-km-long Ganga Expressway is a six-lane expressway designed to reduce travel time between Meerut and Prayagraj to just 6 hours! Read more
Epstein’s silence, subtle messages and NATO push: Highlights from King Charles III’s historic US speech
King Charles III, on his first visit to the United States as monarch to commemorate the 250th anniversary of American independence and deal with diplomatic tensions, delivered a rare address to Congress acknowledging differences with Donald Trump’s administration but emphasizing shared democratic values, strong alliances such as NATO, support for Ukraine and the urgency of climate action, while using humor to ease tensions. Read more
