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Majority of Bengal voters don't even acknowledge questions: Poll analyst Pradeep Gupta

IANS | April 29, 2026 8:38 PM

New Delhi, April 29 (IANS) As the exit polls started pouring in following the conclusion of Assembly polls in five states and a UT, Axis My India Ltd Chairman and Managing Director Pradeep Gupta observed that a major section of voters in West Bengal simply refused to even acknowledge questions regarding the elections in the state, citing the fear of poll violence as the reason.

Bengal exit polls signal political shift, youth leaning towards change: Matrize Director

IANS | April 29, 2026 8:21 PM

Noida, April 29 (IANS) Exit polls for the West Bengal Assembly elections point towards a possible political shift in the state, with indications of changing voter sentiment and rising expectations among the youth, according to Matrize News Communications Private Limited Director Manoj Kumar Singh.

Bengal not a cliffhanger, BJP ahead in 3 exit polls; one projects win for Mamata

IANS | April 29, 2026 7:48 PM

New Delhi, April 29 (IANS) Out of four exit polls, three agencies have projected a comfortable victory for the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) over the Trinamool Congress in the keenly contested Assembly elections in West Bengal, potentially ending weeks of suspense over the outcome.

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.

DRDO & Indian Navy achieve historic NASM-SR salvo launch, Rajnath Singh hails success

IANS | April 29, 2026 7:45 PM

New Delhi, April 29 (IANS) In a significant boost to India’s maritime strike capabilities, the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and the Indian Navy successfully carried out the maiden salvo launch of the Naval Anti-Ship Missile–Short Range (NASM-SR).

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.

Exit polls: BJP set to sweep Assam, seen bettering its tally than 2021 elections

IANS | April 29, 2026 7:12 PM

New Delhi, April 29 (IANS) The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is set to sweep the high-stakes electoral battle in Assam and return to power with a thumping majority for a second consecutive term under Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, said a number of Exit Polls on Wednesday.

BJP leader Ravinder Singh Negi 'purifies' Rajghat after Kejriwal, Sisodia's visit

IANS | April 29, 2026 6:51 PM

New Delhi, April 29 (IANS) Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Ravinder Singh Negi on Wednesday sprinkled the holy Ganga water at the Rajghat in an attempt to "purify" the place, a day after AAP national convener Arvind Kejriwal and leader Manish Sisodia visited the memorial.

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.

Prayer meet for journalist-turned politician and BJP veteran Balbir Punj on April 30 in Delhi

IANS | April 29, 2026 6:36 PM

New Delhi, April 29 (IANS) A prayer meeting in memory of senior journalist, author and former BJP Rajya Sabha MP Balbir Punj will be held on Thursday at the Dr Ambedkar International Centre in the national capital.

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Majority of Bengal voters don't even acknowledge questions: Poll analyst Pradeep Gupta

Bengal exit polls signal political shift, youth leaning towards change: Matrize Director

Bengal not a cliffhanger, BJP ahead in 3 exit polls; one projects win for Mamata

Exit polls predict exit for CM Vijayan and Left in Kerala

DRDO & Indian Navy achieve historic NASM-SR salvo launch, Rajnath Singh hails success

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

Exit polls: BJP set to sweep Assam, seen bettering its tally than 2021 elections

BJP leader Ravinder Singh Negi 'purifies' Rajghat after Kejriwal, Sisodia's visit

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

Prayer meet for journalist-turned politician and BJP veteran Balbir Punj on April 30 in Delhi

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