The swearing-in was a major political event, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah, Chief Ministers of BJP-ruled states, Union ministers, and senior party leaders attending it.
Follow our live updates only on The Statesman for real-time results, constituency-wise trends, and key leads as they emerge across Assam. Stay with us throughout the day for verified updates.
The voting across all the 234 constituencies began at 7 am in the morning and concluded at 6 pm, with a record 84.73 per cent turnout.
West Bengal election 2026 LIVE updates: Phase 1 voting underway across 152 seats, with 18.76% turnout recorded till 9 am amid long queues at polling booths.
Parliament’s special session opens with women’s reservation amendments, while Opposition parties raise sharp concerns over delimitation and its potential impact on federal balance.
Assam Assembly elections 2026 began on 9 April to elect 126 MLAs. Stay updated with live voting, candidate lists, and latest results ahead of 4 May.
Kerala goes to the polls on April 9, 2026, in a high-stakes Assembly election. Follow real-time updates as votes are cast and the state prepares for the results on May 4.
Saudi Arabia intercepts drones near key oil fields as diplomacy intensifies and airlines cautiously resume services across West Asia amid escalating conflict.
The US President also asserted that Washington remains in a “very strong position” in the conflict, claiming that American operations have significantly weakened Iran’s military capabilities.
Airstrikes targeting Iran’s leadership have triggered celebrations, protests, military escalation and drone incidents across the Gulf, marking a volatile turn in regional politics.
