INDIA
At 395, Delhi records highest single-day Covid death toll
The situation in Delhi has been quite alarming, with many patients not getting bed in hospitals, along with a widespread shortage of medical oxygen. The city has recorded its highest single-day Covid toll even as Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal said there was "no more panic on availability of oxygen".
BJP confident of forming govt in Bengal by winning 200+ seats
BJP's IT cell head Amit Malviya, the West Bengal co-in charge, told IANS: "The BJP is going to win more than 200 seats regardless of whatever the figures of the exit polls suggest. During the 2019 Lok Sabha elections, nobody said that the BJP may win 18 seats. However, the party stunned everyone. Let's wait for the results on May 2... everything will become clear."
Qatar Airways to ferry key medical aid to India free of charge
The airline intends to transport 300 tonnes of aid from across its global network to Doha where it will be flown in a three-flight cargo aircraft convoy directly to destinations in India "where it is most desperately needed".
BJP to grab Trinamool, Left strongholds in Bengal
Out of the 79 important constituencies, the Trinamool is likely to win 40 seats, while the BJP is projected to win 37, and one each would go to the Congress and the Left, as per the exit poll. Even though the Trinamool is leading, there would be a close contest between Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and BJP's Suvendu Adhikari, her former close aide, in Nandigram.
Why MP, Maharashtra got more oxygen but Delhi's quota was less: HC to Centre
A high court bench comprising Justices Vipin Sanghi and Rekha Palli asked said that the Centre should show some justification for this or make amends. Solicitor General Tushar Mehta told the court that the Central government will respond to the court's query and will also explain the reason behind supplying more oxygen to Madhya Pradesh and Maharashtra.
LDF to retain power in Kerala, vote swing in favour of UDF: CVoter Exit Poll
According to the CVoter Exit Poll for Times Now/ABP News, it's a straight forward electoral battle between the incumbent LDF and the Congress-led United Democratic Front (UDF). The exit poll predicts that the ruling LDF is expected to retain power in the southern state, defying the trend of the incumbent tasting defeat in every second electoral cycle.
NDA to form govt in Puducherry with clear majority: CVoter Exit Poll
According to the CVoter Exit Poll for Times Now/ABP News, the projected seat variation for the 30-member Puducherry Assembly for the NDA is 19 to 23 seats, well over the majority mark, while the UPA is likely to win 6 to 10 seats. Others are projected to win a maximum of 2 seats.
NDA, UPA poised for photo-finish in Assam with former having slight edge: CVoter Exit Poll
As per the CVoter Exit Poll for Times Now/ABP News, the ruling BJP-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) would win 65 seats in the 126-member Assam Assembly, just one more than the majority mark of 64, with the Congress-led United Progressive Alliance (UPA) closely following on its heels with 59 seats.
UAE's special cargo of medical aid arrives in India
Official sources said that External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar had received a call of support from UAE Foreign Minister Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan on April 25. The UAE Foreign Minister had expressed his solidarity with India as the rise in Covid-19 infections have triggered a massive crisis. To convey their support, iconic buildings in the UAE were lit up in the Indian tricolour.
Mamata set to retain Bengal, DMK clear winner in Tamil Nadu: CVoter Exit Poll
As per the CVoter Exit Poll for Times Now/ABP News, the NDA is winning Puducherry, barely retaining Assam and losing Tamil Nadu. The exit poll stated that the Mamata Banerjee-led Trinamool is likely to retain West Bengal, while the Pinarayi Vijayan-led LDF is set to return to power for the second time in a row in Kerala.
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