Tamil Nadu, West Bengal Phase 1 Assembly Election Voting Live Updates: Voting is underway in Tamil Nadu and West Bengal for Assembly polls. TN votes in single phase for 234 seats, Bengal holds Phase 1 for 152 seats under tight security. Moderate voter turnout has been recorded till now. Tune in for Assembly Elections 2026 LIVE Updates:

West Bengal Phase 1 polls across 152 seats saw clashes, attacks on candidates Subhendu Sarkar and Agnimitra Paul, EVM row and voter intimidation even as turnout crossed 62%, prompting the Election Commission to seek reports.

Nita Ambani at TIME100 Summit in New York highlights Indias soft power role, wears handwoven Jamdani saree from West Bengal, crafted over two years by Biren Kumar Basak, showcasing Indian artisanal heritage.

The Delhi High Court has ordered the removal of Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma recusal hearing videos and issued notice to Arvind Kejriwal and Manish Sisodia in the liquor policy case.

A Ranthambore tiger has entered the cheetah territory of Kuno National Park, officials said, highlighting continued wildlife movement across Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh landscapes.