The vote counting process for the 50 contested assembly seats in the state commenced at 6 am. Prior to the elections, the BJP had already secured victory in 10 out of the total 60 seats without opposition. ​​The assembly polls were conducted concurrently with the Lok Sabha elections during the first phase on April 19. Supporters of various political parties gathered near the counting centers across the state, undeterred by the rainy weather conditions.

The Sikkim Krantikari Morcha (SKM) is leading in 29 out of 32 assembly constituencies, with the Sikkim Democratic Front (SDF) trailing behind in just one seat. The BJP and other parties are also in the electoral battle. The final results will set the stage for the region's governance in the coming years.

The final phase of the 2024 general election concluded with a 62% turnout across 57 parliamentary constituencies and 42 assembly seats in Odisha. The overall turnout for the first six phases was 66%, with the final nationwide percentage pending Form 17C data for Phase 7.

Prem Lal and his team of booth-level officers faced challenges in Tashigang, the highest polling station in the world, serving 62 voters in Lahaul-Spiti district.

PM Modi expressed gratitude to Election Commission, security forces, and voters for their role in upholding democracy and ensuring a smooth electoral process. PM Modi also took a dig at the “opportunistic” INDI Alliance and said the “casteist, communal and corrupt” combine of dynastic parties had been rejected by people, while thanking women and youth in particular for keeping faith in BJP.

The counting of votes for the General Election as well as the State Legislative Assembly of Sikkim and Arunachal Pradesh will start at 6 am on Sunday, it added. Chief Election Commission Rajiv Kumar along with Election Commissioners Gyanesh Kumar and Sukhbir Singh Sandhu had reviewed the counting day preparations with all Chief Electoral Officers (CEO) and Returning Officers (RO).

Allahabad HC reopens Krishna Janmabhoomi-Shahi Idgah case for June 4 hearing via video-conferencing. Counsel arguments concluded with reserved order pending. Justice Mayank Kumar Jain fixed the hearing for June 4, through video-conferencing. On Friday, appearing on behalf of the mosque management committee, the defendant-respondent in the original suits, Tasneem Ahmadi concluded her arguments.

In Arunachal Pradesh, anticipation builds as residents await the state election results on Sunday. The BJP, already securing 10 seats unopposed in the 60-member assembly, has an early advantage. The opposition, particularly Congress, is weakened by internal divisions and defections, with many members joining BJP for party tickets. This strategy has bolstered BJP's support base and voter appeal.

The Election Commission has instructed Maharashtra's chief electoral officer to address a complaint by Mumbai BJP chief Ashish Shelar against Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Uddhav Thackeray. Thackeray held a press conference on May 20, the day of polling in Mumbai, alleging the Election Commission favored BJP and criticizing the slow voting pace in areas supporting his party.

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.