Exit polls predict exit for CM Vijayan and Left in Kerala

IANS | April 29, 2026 7:45 PM

Thiruvananthapuram, April 29 (IANS) The Congress-led United Democratic Front (UDF) is likely to return to power in Kerala, after a decade in the opposition, as per a broad convergence of exit poll projections released on Wednesday.

DMK set to return to power in Tamil Nadu, indicate exit polls

IANS | April 29, 2026 7:41 PM

Chennai, April 29 (IANS) Exit polls for the 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections released on Wednesday indicate a clear advantage for the ruling Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK)-led alliance, suggesting that Chief Minister M.K. Stalin is likely to secure a second consecutive term in office.

India’s domestic demand, resilient financial system provide some insulation amid global crisis: Eco Review

IANS | April 29, 2026 6:47 PM

New Delhi, April 29 (IANS) While the West Asia conflict constitutes a significant supply shock with rising risks to inflation, trade, and financial flows, India's domestic demand, policy buffers, resilient financial system, and sustained public investment provide some insulation, the Finance Ministry’s Monthly Economic Review for the month of April said on Wednesday.