Evening News Coverage: Exit polls in 4 states, 1 UT today; Trump issues new warning about Iran and more

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