Royal Challengers Bengaluru arrived in Ahmedabad on the back of a famous nine-wicket win over Delhi Capitals. They bundled the hosts for 75 runs and got the job done rather comfortably with the bat. It was expected to give them confidence as RCB arrived as favourites against the inconsistent Gujarat Titans.
West Bengal Chief Minister and TMC chief Mamata Banerjee on Thursday rushed to Sakhawat Memorial School in south Kolkata, the counting centre for the Bhabanipur assembly constituency, where EVMs from the April 29 polls are stored in strong rooms, amid suspicions of malpractice and tampering of the voting machines.
Tensions flared in Kolkata’s Chowringhee area after leaders of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and Trinamool Congress (TMC) clashed outside an EVM strong room. The situation escalated when BJP leader Tapas Roy arrived at the spot, triggering heated exchanges between supporters of both parties. The confrontation drew significant attention as security personnel moved in to prevent the situation from spiralling further. The situation occurred after TMC chief and West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee urged her leaders and workers to maintain round-the-clock vigilance over EVM strongrooms.
At least four people have died, and several others are feared missing after a cruise boat carrying over 30 tourists capsized in the Bargi Dam near Khamariya Island in Madhya Pradesh’s Jabalpur on Thursday evening. According to preliminary reports, the boat was carrying more than 30 tourists when it lost balance amid a severe storm and capsized. Rescue operations were launched immediately in the area as authorities rushed to the spot.
Bollywood actor Riteish Deshmukh is all set to appear in his period drama film Raja Shivaji on Friday, May 1, 2026, based on the life and legacy of the Maratha warrior king Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. Apart from Riteish, the film stars Genelia Deshmukh, Sanjay Dutt, Abhishek Bachchan and Vidya Balan in key roles.
Sunrisers Hyderabad stunned Mumbai Indians at the Wankhede Stadium. Batting first, Mumbai opener Ryan Rickelton dictated the proceedings, smacking an unbeaten 123 runs off 55 balls. Courtesy of his blistering show, Mumbai posted 243 runs on the board in the first innings. Initially, Will Jacks supported him well, scoring 46 runs off 22 balls, while captain Hardik Pandya provided some late fireworks, hitting 31 off 15.
The exit poll results on Wednesday predicted a clear victory for the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in West Bengal and Assam while giving a clear majority for the Congress-led United Democratic Front (UDF) in Kerala in a tough fight with the Left Democratic Front (LDF). The exit polls also predicted a massive victory for the MK Stalin-led Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) in Tamil Nadu, according to Matrize.
Most exit polls on Wednesday (April 29) projected a victory for the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) in the Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly Election 2026, with at least three agencies estimating that Chief Minister MK Stalin’s party could secure between 122 and 145 seats. However, the Axis My India has offered a contrasting projection, suggesting that Vijay’s Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) could win 98-120 seats in its debut election. If this projection holds, TVK could emerge as a decisive force in the final outcome.
The second and final phase of polling for the West Bengal Assembly elections concluded on Wednesday, paving the way for a wave of exit poll assessments. As soon as voting ended, multiple agencies released their projections and most of them have indicated a strong advantage for the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). The projections suggest a significant setback for Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and the ruling Trinamool Congress. While four major pollsters predicted a BJP-led victory, one agency stood apart with a completely different outlook.
The makers of Yash’s Toxic and Varun Dhawan’s Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai have made changes to their release plans. The highly anticipated film Toxic: A Fairytale for Grown-Ups, which was earlier scheduled to release on June 4, 2026, has been postponed to a later date.
