‘Will return after May 4’: PM Modi assure BJP’s win ahead of Bengal elections Phase 2; lists 5 job guarantees, benefits for women

Prime Minister Narendra Modi concluded BJP’s election rally in West Bengal with a big announcement of returning back after May 4. During his election speech, PM Modi listed 5 job guarantees for various sections of society and various benefits for women.
West Bengal Election 2026: ‘Maa Kali filled me with new energy’, PM Modi says as poll campaign concludes

In an open letter to the voters, which was shared on social media, PM Modi invoked the Hindu goddess Kali, saying the deity filled him with “new energy.” The prime minister also equated the West Bengal election campaigning to a pilgrimage.
Ganga Expressway to have two main tolls, charges at 19 entry-exit points, check details

Under the project terms, the concessionaire will handle toll collection for 30 years through the designated plazas and entry-exit locations.
Heatwave Alert: IMD warns of severe heat wave conditions across north, central India; Maximum temperature touches 46.9°C in Akola

India Meteorological Department forecasted heat wave to severe heat wave conditions in isolated pockets of Himachal Pradesh on April 26 and heat wave conditions on April 27.
Delhi-Zurich-bound Swiss flight carrying 228 passengers cancels takeoff after engine failure, 6 injured

The A330 aircraft, operating flight LX147, was carrying 228 passengers and four infants when the incident occurred
Ex-cricketer Harbhajan Singh gets CRPF security after AAP protest outside Jalandhar residence, days after switch to BJP

Harbhajan Singh has been given CRPF security after protests by AAP workers outside his Jalandhar home following his switch to BJP.
Rain coming? Back-to-back Western Disturbances to bring relief from severe heatwave in North India

A Western Disturbance is a weather system that originates in the Mediterranean region and travels eastwards, inducing moisture and instability to parts of North India. These systems are key in breaking prolonged spells of heat during peak summer months.
PM Modi slams Mamata Banerjee’s TMC at Bengal rally: ‘BJP will hunt down every single goon, rapist’

Addressing a massive public rally in Bangaon, PM Modi labelled the current government’s tenure as “Jungle Raj”, and outlined promises aimed at women’s empowerment in the state.
Raghav Chadha, other AAP rebels to be disqualified from Rajya Sabha? Arvind Kejriwal’s party moves petition

Seven AAP MPs in the Rajya Sabha — including Raghav Chadha, Swati Maliwal, and cricketer Harbhajan Singh — announced their exit from the party on Friday and said that they would join the saffron party.
Rahul Gandhi hits out at PM Modi: ‘He is controlled by Donald Trump, sold off India’s agriculture sector’

At an election rally in West Bengal’s Hooghly, Gandhi said: “Narendra Modi made a trade deal with America, in which he sold off India’s agriculture sector, small and medium industry, and energy security. Along with that, he handed over all our data to America as well.”