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Trinamool and BJP candidates at Kharagpur Sadar shake hands, while BJP candidate in Taldangra constituency touches the feet of his rival Trinamool nominee

In today’s episode, we look at the key election trends in Tamil Nadu and West Bengal, tracking major shifts ahead of polling. We also cover the political row in the United States over birthright citizenship, rising tensions in West Asia around the Strait of Hormuz, and a significant change in West Bengal’s campaign landscape, and more

After voting for the first phase of Assembly polls in West Bengal, the campaign has picked up for the final phase on April 29

Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar said that it was the highest percentage of polling in West Bengal and Tamil Nadu. “[The] ECI salutes each voter of West Bengal and Tamil Nadu,” he said

Cabinet sets a target to clear pending dues to retired employees within 100 days

IMD Director says though heatwave has not been technically declared, the hot and humid conditions are at times comparable to heatwave. Intense heat, coupled with high humidity, is likely to persist at least till April 27

The situation escalated sharply with a series of distressing incidents involving RTC staff, intensifying public anger and political pressure

India has labeled US President Donald Trump's "hell hole" remark on the country as "uninformed" and "inappropriate." The MEA spokesperson stated the comments do not reflect the reality of the strong India-US relationship, which is built on mutual respect and shared interests. Trump had reshared a post on Truth Social using derogatory terms for India and China.

Tennis sensation Aryna Sabalenka boasts an impressive net worth of $22 million, fueled by over $34 million in career prize money. Her dominance on the WTA Tour, including major wins in 2024 and 2025, coupled with lucrative endorsements from brands like Nike and Audemars Piguet, solidify her status as a top earner in women's tennis.

Pooja Dadlani, long-time manager of Shah Rukh Khan, along with her husband Hitesh Prakash Gurnani and father Mohan Seoram Dadlani, has invested in three apartments in Mumbai’s Bandra area, with the total transaction value pegged at Rs 38.21 crore. The investment has been structured across the family, with Pooja Dadlani, her husband, and her father purchasing one apartment each.

Sanju Samson completed his century on the last ball of the innings with a four off Krish Bhagat's bowl. That was his second century of the season, his second for CSK and his fifth in the IPL history.

"The player will undergo conservative treatment. Lamine Yamal will miss the rest of the season and is expected to be available for the World Cup," which runs from June 11-July 19 this year.

Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge criticized Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his silence on Donald Trump's derogatory remarks about India. Kharge questioned Modi's stance, highlighting India's contributions to the US and alleging that the government has failed to protect national interests in past dealings with the US.

The absence of joint rallies between Rahul Gandhi and alliance partners like MK Stalin in Tamil Nadu raises concerns about Congress's coalition strategy. This visual gap fuels speculation and opposition attacks, contrasting with proactive alliance building seen from other INDIA bloc leaders like Arvind Kejriwal.