Evening news wrap: Exit polls today for 4 states, 1 UT; Trump’s fresh warning to Iran & more | India News
- Voters in four states and one union territory are now awaiting exit poll results.
- The second phase of polling is underway in 142 constituencies of West Bengal today.
- Trump has criticized Iran’s approach to ongoing negotiations, reiterating the ‘no more Mr Nice Guy’ warning.
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated Ganga Expressway, the longest expressway ever in Uttar Pradesh.
- King Charles III used his first US visit as monarch to mix celebrations of American independence with strong coalitions, democratic checks and a push for climate action.
Here are the top 5 stories for the day
Exit Poll 2026 : Focus shifts to estimates as polling closes
With the final phase of the West Bengal assembly elections coming to an end, attention has turned to the exit polls to be released after 6:30 pm as per the Election Commission of India guidelines. Strong voter turnout across West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Assam, Kerala and Puducherry raised expectations ahead of May 4 counting, with stiff contests expected in several regions. According to EC rules, exit polls cannot be published until 30 minutes before the end of voting in the final round. Follow the live updates
Bengal Election Phase 2 Voting 2026 Live Updates: Mamata accuses CRPF of ‘brutality’, votes in Kolkata
As the second phase of polling in West Bengal concluded on Wednesday, Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee launched a scathing attack. Central Reserve Police Force After voting at Mitra Institution in Bhavanipur, party workers and polling agents were allegedly intimidated at the booth. “The brutality of the central forces is unprecedented. What is happening is not a free and fair election at all,” he said. Follow the live updates
‘They’ll get smart soon’: Trump warns Iran to ‘get their act together’ amid stalled nuclear talks
US President Donald Trump has criticized Iran’s approach to ongoing negotiations, saying the country “doesn’t know how to sign a denuclearization deal” and warned to “get smart soon”. “Iran can’t get their act together. They don’t know how to sign a denuclearization deal. They smarten up soon!” Trump said this through a post on Truth Social. Read the full story
Ganga Expressway, the longest expressway in UP, was inaugurated by PM Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated Ganga Expressway, the longest expressway in Uttar Pradesh so far. The 594 km long Ganga Expressway is a six-lane expressway that aims to reduce the travel time between Meerut and Prayagraj to just 6 hours! Read the full story
Epstein silence, subtle messaging and the NATO push: key takeaways from King Charles III’s historic US speech
King Charles III used his first visit to the US as monarch to mark 250 years of American independence while navigating diplomatic tensions, delivering a rare address to Congress that acknowledged differences with Donald Trump’s administration but emphasized shared democratic values, strong alliances like NATO, support for Ukraine, and an urge to de-escalate. Read the full story
