Jammu's Reasi district bans sale, possession, and consumption of tobacco products in Katra town, the base camp of Vaishno Devi cave shrine.

UCSL, a subsidiary of Cochin Shipyard Limited, secures orders to build three 70 T Bollard Pull ASD Tugs for Ocean Sparkle Limited, an Adani Harbor Services Limited company.

Congress claims exit polls orchestrated by PM Modi, predicts different results. Exit polls suggest Modi to retain power for third term with BJP-led NDA winning big majority.

Polling for the seven parliamentary constituencies in Delhi was held on May 25 in the sixth phase of the Lok Sabha elections. According to the Election Commission of India, a voter turnout of 58.69% was recorded in the national capital. Among the seven constituencies, North East Delhi recorded the highest turnout at 62.89%, while New Delhi had the lowest at 55.43%.

Air India apologizes for a 30-hour delay of Delhi-San Francisco flight, offering $350 travel voucher to affected passengers.

The BJP, which spearheaded an aggressive campaign against Mamata Banerjee in West Bengal, has extended its gains in the state with the exit polls predicting huge gains for the party in 2024 Lok Sabha elections. Two exit polls, Matrize and Jan Ki Baat have given 21-25 and 21-26 seats to the BJP respectively.

BJP poised for victory in Madhya Pradesh as exit polls predict significant seat gains. Congress may see marginal improvements. Voter turnout across phases varied in the state during the Lok Sabha elections.

Several INDIA bloc leaders arrived in New Delhi to discuss the Lok Sabha elections. Tejashwi Yadav, Raghav Chadha, Champai Soren, and Anil Desai expressed confidence in their alliance's performance. Tejashwi criticized exit polls and predicted surprising results in Bihar.

Prem Lal, under the guidance of the Additional District Commissioner Rahul Jain, heads to Tashigang with an EVM for elections, drawing from past experience at Hikkim, another high-altitude polling station.

The Delhi high court has cautioned that allowing each sadhu, baba, and guru to construct shrines or samadhi sthals on public land for personal benefits could have severe repercussions on public interests. The court expressed that naga sadhus, who are devotees of Lord Shiva, are meant to live lives of complete detachment from worldly affairs. Seeking property rights conflicts with their beliefs and practices.

Amidst soaring temperatures and intense heat wave conditions, the Congress has accused the Rajasthan government of concealing the true extent of heatstroke-related deaths in the state. The opposition party has expressed concerns over the reliability of the official data and called for an independent probe to ascertain the correct death toll. This allegation has triggered a heated political debate, with the ruling party defending its figures and the Congress demanding greater transparency.

India's final election phase commenced, pivotal for Narendra Modi's potential third term. Modi's campaign, initially focused on economic promises, shifted to polarizing rhetoric against Muslims. Stiff opposition, led by Rahul Gandhi, challenges Modi's narrative, focusing on economic grievances. Regional dynamics, particularly in West Bengal, underscore the broader contest between Modi's BJP and regional forces.

Punjab recorded a voter turnout of 23.91% till 11 am in the polling for the 13 Lok Sabha constituencies. Chandigarh's voter turnout was at 25.03% amid tight security arrangements. Various leaders also casted their votes at their respective constituencies.