Once voting concludes, attention will quickly shift to exit poll projections for West Bengal, as well as estimates for Tamil Nadu, Assam, Kerala and Puducherry. 

 The directive comes after recovery of crude bombs in the poll-bound state and reports of a minor blast. 

 Baerbock is visiting India for discussions on reforming the UN system and addressing crises such as the war in Ukraine and the West Asia conflict 

 In a 790-page chargesheet, the special investigation team (SIT) formally charged Sonam Raghuvanshi, her alleged lover Raj Kushwaha, and three hired attackers. 

 AIADMK-led NDA will contest Tamil Nadu Assembly Elections with 167 seats, while BJP, PMK, and AMMK will contest for 27, 18, and 11 seats respectively.