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PTI INFOGRAPHICS | West Bengal’s changing political map over the years As the second phase of polling concludes in West Bengal on April 29, attention turns to the counting day on May 4. The state has witnessed significant shifts in its political landscape over the past few elections. In the last three Assembly elections, the All India Trinamool Congress (AITC) steadily increased its seat share from 184 in 2011 to 215 in 2021. Meanwhile, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), which did not win a single seat in 2011, emerged as the primary opposition in 2021 with 77 seats, replacing the Left Front and the Indian National Congress. Here’s a look at the results of the past three Assembly elections in the state: #AssemblyPollsWithPTI #WestBengalPollsWithPTI

STORY | Happy with securing two points from the contest against PBKS: GT captain Gill Gujarat Titans skipper Shubman Gill on Sunday said they didn't want to take the match so deep but was happy after securing two points against table-toppers Punjab Kings in an IPL match here on Sunday. READ: ptinews.com/story/sports/h…

VIDEO | Delhi Power Minister Ashish Sood (@ashishsood_bjp) visits the spot where a fire broke out at a house in Old Delhi's Chawri Bazar. He says, "There has been a fire in a warehouse. Our firefighters have brought it under control, and there have been no casualties. Very soon, under the guidance of our CM, we are going to launch a big campaign so that we can equip our buildings with our gadgets, which will prevent fire." (Full video available on PTI Videos - ptivideos.com)

STORY | CSK pacer Ramakrishna Ghosh ruled out of IPL 2026 with fractured foot Chennai Super Kings suffered another injury blow as pacer Ramakrishna Ghosh was on Sunday ruled out of the IPL 2026 with a fractured right foot. READ | ptinews.com/story/sports/c…

Election Commission of India (@ECISVEEP) posts, "West Bengal is ready for counting. Glimpses of the Postal Ballot Counting Room of 159 Bhabanipur Assembly Constituency under DEO Kolkata South."

VIDEO | IPL 2026: GT fans laud dominant bowling display after victory over PBKS. #IPL2026 #GTvsPBKS

VIDEO | Delhi: Delhi Minister Ashish Sood (@ashishsood_bjp) visits the spot where a fire broke out at a house in Old Delhi's Chawri Bazar. He says, "This is the time to stand with those who have suffered losses. We all need to be aware of the importance of using our gadgets and electrical equipment wisely. Very soon, we will be holding a major awareness campaign." (Full video available on PTI Videos - ptivideos.com)

VIDEO | Yerevan, Armenia: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy meets UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer. They discuss defence support and ongoing peace negotiations. (Source: Third Party) (Full video available on PTI Videos - ptivideos.com)

Election Commission of India (@ECISVEEP) posts, "Assam is Ready for Counting Day. Preparations in Kamrup district showcase a well‑organised counting setup, ensuring a smooth, transparent, and efficient counting process."

IndiGo (@IndiGo6E) posts, "Travel Advisory. Bad weather over #Delhi has impacted flight schedules. We are closely monitoring the weather and doing our best to get you where you need to be, safely and smoothly. We request that you stay updated on your flight status. Please be assured that our teams are here to assist you at every step and provide full support. We look forward to clearer skies and a swift return to our regular schedule. Thank you for your patience and understanding."

EAM S Jaishankar (@DrSJaishankar) posts, "Glad to visit Old Harbour, the historic site where the first Indians arrived in Jamaica over 180 years ago. Interacted with members of the Indian diaspora, witnessing how they have preserved their culture, traditions, and identity. Thank Ministers @Babsy_grange and @edmundbartlett6 for their gracious presence."

MEA official spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal (@MEAIndia) posted, "Our response to media queries regarding comments made by Foreign Ministry of Nepal on border issue in the context of the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra."

VIDEO | Hyderabad: Telangana Minister and Congress leader Mohd. Azharuddin says, "Today is a very happy day because our brothers and sisters from Telangana are going on their hajj today. I extend my heartfelt congratulations to them." (Full video available on PTI Videos - ptivideos.com)

VIDEO | Congress leader Atul Londhe Patil on the rape and murder of a four-year-old girl in Pune district of Maharashtra, said, "This is clearly a failure of law and order. Devendra Fadnavis ji has kept the Home Ministry with himself, yet he says that even if a dog dies, his resignation is demanded. Look at the value of a human being in his eyes." (Full video available on PTI Videos - ptivideos.com)

STORY | GT beat PBKS by four wickets Opener Sai Sudharsan compiled a 41-ball 57 as Gujarat Titans defeated table-toppers Punjab Kings by four wickets in their IPL match here on Sunday. READ | ptinews.com/story/sports/g…

Gujarat Titans beat Punjab Kings by four wickets in an Indian Premier League match in Ahmedabad.

STORY | Lajpat Nagar bags best Metro station award at DMRC's 32nd foundation day Lajpat Nagar received the best Metro station award at the 32nd Foundation Day function of DMRC on Sunday. READ: ptinews.com/story/national…

STORY | India rejects Nepal's objection to Kailash Mansarovar Yatra via Lipulekh Pass India on Sunday trashed Nepal's objection to conduct of upcoming Kailash Mansarovar Yatra through the decades-old route of Lipulekh Pass in Uttarakhand and asserted that such "unilateral artificial enlargement" of territorial claims is "untenable". READ: ptinews.com/story/national…

STORY | 'Red' alert for severe thunderstorms, hailstorms issued in Delhi A "red" alert for severe thunderstorms and hailstorms was issued for Delhi late on Sunday evening, with some parts of the national capital placed under an "orange" alert, as residents were advised to be prepared for potentially-disruptive weather conditions. READ: ptinews.com/story/national…

Lipulekh Pass has been a route for Kailash Mansarovar Yatra since 1954: MEA on Nepal's objection to route. Such claims are neither justified nor based on historical facts and evidence: MEA on Nepal's territorial claims over Lipulekh. India remains open to constructive interaction with Nepal on all issues including outstanding boundary issues: MEA.

VIDEO | Pune child rape-murder: AIMIM leader Waris Pathan (@warispathan) says, "This incident is sad, heart-wrenching, a three-year-old was raped, I would not call him a human, he is worse than an animal, he murdered her. I would say that when he has been caught, he should be brought in front of people, and be executed, but what to do, we are bound by the constitution, there is law and order, we want the government to constitute a fast track court, in three months, after appointing a special prosecutor, do the trial, and must give capital punishment..." #Pune #Rape #Murder