Sporadic incidents of violence were reported from some areas where voting took place in the first phase of the assembly elections in West Bengal on Saturday. Both Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and Mamata Banerjee-led Trinamool Congress (TMC) blamed each other for the incidents of violence. A war of words broke out between BJP and TMC as both blamed each other over poll rigging charges.
The first phase of West Bengal polls were held in 30 seats. Over 73 lakh voters were eligible to exercise their franchise to decide the fate of 191 candidates in these 30 seats.
United States intelligence chief Tulsi Gabbard has resigned from the federal cabinet, citing a severe family medical emergency. According to the resignation letter, the official stepped down after her husband was diagnosed with an extremely rare form of bone cancer, expressing a desire to remain by his side during his treatment.
Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif is set to visit China from May 23-26 for talks.
In this episode of In-Depth, the focus is on dowry deaths in India. A recent surge in dowry-related fatalities highlights a systemic issue across India, with four women losing their lives within a single week in mid-May.
The cancellation of the NEET-UG 2026 medical entrance examination, following a major paper leak has affected nearly 2.3 million students.
