Poll of exit polls 2026: Bengal cliffhanger, Congress in Kerala; status quo in Tamil Nadu, Assam, Puducherry – predictions decoded | India News

New Delhi: West Bengal may be on the brink of “Puribarton” with predictions of a hung assembly that could end Mamata Banerjee’s 15-year-old rule in the state. Most exit polls indicated a neck-and-neck race between the ruling Trinamool. Congress (TMC) and BJP In West Bengal.And another big surprise, if a voter is to be believed,…

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‘Judicial restraint needed’: VHP hits out at Allahabad HC remarks in madrasa case | India News

New Delhi: The Vishwa Hindu Parishad On Wednesday criticized the comments made by an Allahabad High Court judge in a madrassa-related case, saying they were “factually incorrect” and risked “creating controversy” and asserted that “judicial restraint is essential to maintain institutional balance.”” The response followed the observation of Justice Atul Sreedharan, who while hearing an…

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Puducherry exit polls 2026: NDA likely to retain power; Congress, TVK lag in fragmented fight | India News

Puducherry’s 2026 assembly elections turned out to be a closely watched contest, marked by a high voter turnout of 89.83 percent, multiple tight contests and the entry of a new political force. The main battle remains between the ruling NDA led by the AINRC-BJP alliance and the Congress-DMK-led opposition alliance, while the Tamilga Vetri Kazhagam…

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Assam exit polls 2026: Himanta Biswa Sarma-led BJP projected to retain govt with strong lead | India News

Gaurav Gogoi and Himanta Biswa Sharma (file photo) New Delhi: Exit polls released on Wednesday evening for the high-stakes Assam war indicated a clear majority for the incumbent Himanta Biswa Sharma-led government, with most pollsters favoring the BJP for a third consecutive term in the tea-producing state.The numbers left the Congress on the margins, further…

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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…

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Elections Exit Polls: Assembly election exit polls 2026: How accurate were predictions last time for West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Kerala and others | India News

New Delhi: With the polls in Assam, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, West Bengal and the Union Territory of Puducherry now almost over, attention is quietly shifting to the much-awaited exit polls. Exit polls or opinion polls are usually released half an hour after polls close and give a basic idea of ​​how people voted.Exit polls often…

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West Bengal polls: Bhabanipur feels the heat as Mamata and Suvendu take on each other | India News

New Delhi: Bhavanipur center is witnessing high voltage drama as chief minister Mamata Banerjee Amid ongoing voting for the second phase of the West Bengal assembly elections, incumbent and his arch-rival Subvendu Adhikari have traded barbs at each other.As polling began on Wednesday, Mamata and Subhendu landed in the same polling booth area and swiped…

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Vantara offers to take 80 Colombian hippos facing death | India News

Columbia authorized the lethal removal of 80 hippos from the Magdalena River Basin, where the animals are classified as invasive species. Authorities say the population, descended from hippos introduced in the 1980s, threatens biodiversity, damages ecosystems and poses a risk to local communities. AAnant Ambani, founder of Vantara in Jamnagar, urged Columbia to stay put…

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Fssai: FSSAI proposes plastic-free packaging for pan masala, gutka | India News

New Delhi: In a significant move to target single-use plastics in tobacco-related products, the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) proposed a complete shift to non-plastic packaging for pan masala, gutka and similar items.A draft amendment to the Food Safety and Standards (Packaging) Regulations, 2018 released on Tuesday stipulates that these products shall…

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‘This is TMC’s technique’: BJP alleges party symbol ‘taped’ over in Bengal’s Falta | India News

New Delhi: The BJP on Wednesday alleged irregularities during the second phase of the West Bengal assembly elections, claiming that its party symbol was taped on Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) at several polling stations in Phalta under Diamond Harbor centre.West Bengal Assembly Elections — Follow Live UpdatesLeader of the Opposition and BJP candidate for Bhavanipur…

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