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West Bengal poll results: BJP scripts historic victory, crosses 200 seats
West Bengal Assembly election results: BJP crosses majority mark with strong gains, while TMC suffers losses as vote share dips and key regions swing towards BJP in 2026 polls
 "West Bengal poll results: BJP scripts historic victory, crosses 200 seats")
My visa-to-citizenship journey took 17 yrs: US leader on immigration debate
US lawmaker Pramila Jayapal uses her own immigration journey to argue for expanding citizenship pathways and defending TPS holders amid policy shifts
 "My visa-to-citizenship journey took 17 yrs: US leader on immigration debate")
100% FDI in insurance: Will foreign capital lower premiums or raise risks?
Foreign capital enters insurance: What it could mean for premiums, claims, and policyholder protection
 "100% FDI in insurance: Will foreign capital lower premiums or raise risks?")
US to charge $100 yearly for asylum, non-payment could trigger deportation
New US rule adds $100 annual fee on pending asylum cases; missed payments could lead to deportation and loss of work permits
 "US to charge $100 yearly for asylum, non-payment could trigger deportation")
Withdrawing PF soon? Missing this form could quietly cut your payout
Withdrawing PF soon? A new Form 121 rule may quietly cut payouts if missed, even when your tax liability for the year is nil
 "Withdrawing PF soon? Missing this form could quietly cut your payout")
West Bengal election results 2026: How key candidates are performing
Vote counting is underway in West Bengal, with BJP ahead in 194 seats as of 2 pm. Counting began at 8 am across 77 centres for 293 constituencies in 23 districts
 "West Bengal election results 2026: How key candidates are performing")
Spouse income can't be accessed via RTI, Delhi HC stresses privacy law
Court says RTI cannot be used to access spouse income, points to legal route for maintenance disputes and disclosures
 "Spouse income can't be accessed via RTI, Delhi HC stresses privacy law")
West Bengal election: Mamata tells TMC agents to stay put as BJP leads
Mamata Banerjee urged TMC workers to stay at counting centres, alleging BJP and the Election Commission were hiding TMC's real lead as Bengal trends showed BJP ahead
 "West Bengal election: Mamata tells TMC agents to stay put as BJP leads")
Financial changes from May 1: LPG costs, MF overhaul & tax rules explained
LPG costs rise, MF overhaul, tax rules tighten, banking and card norms changes across India
 "Financial changes from May 1: LPG costs, MF overhaul & tax rules explained")
US OPT visa rules: Don't miss self-employment option, says attorney
A US immigration lawyer says many students miss OPT options, including self-employment, leading to avoidable loss of work opportunities
 "US OPT visa rules: Don't miss self-employment option, says attorney")
No visa lottery, tougher Green Card rules: What is Americans First Act
New proposal seeks to cut family visas, end diversity lottery, and prioritise skilled workers under US immigration system overhaul
 "No visa lottery, tougher Green Card rules: What is Americans First Act")
Weekly policy watch: PMI data, coal gasification push in focus this week
India's economic calendar this week will track factory and services activity alongside a major energy policy push, offering key signals on growth, inflation and industrial strategy
 "Weekly policy watch: PMI data, coal gasification push in focus this week")
Q4 results today: BHEL, Ambuja Cements, Tata Tech among 45 firms on May 4
Q4FY26 company results: Firms including Jindal Stainless, Petronet LNG, NACL Industries, Tata Chemicals, and IIFL Capital Services are also to release their January-March earnings today
 "Q4 results today: BHEL, Ambuja Cements, Tata Tech among 45 firms on May 4")
Foreign doctors in US see visa relief as Trump eases travel ban rules
Foreign doctors already in the US can resume visa processing after weeks of disruption linked to the Trump administration's travel ban policy
 "Foreign doctors in US see visa relief as Trump eases travel ban rules")
Morning showers bring relief in Delhi; rain, thunderstorms to sweep India
Widespread rainfall activity expected in multiple regions, particularly in northeast and southern states, as coastal areas brace for hot and humid conditions
 "Morning showers bring relief in Delhi; rain, thunderstorms to sweep India")
Weekly economy wrap: GST hits record, FDI rules ease, credit slows
Economy wrap April 27-May 3: India's economy showed mixed signals this week as GST collections hit a record, credit growth slowed and policy moves spanned FDI, trade, energy and statistical reforms
 "Weekly economy wrap: GST hits record, FDI rules ease, credit slows")
Berkshire after Buffett: CEO Greg Abel signals patience on record cash pile
At his first Berkshire annual meeting as CEO, Greg Abel said the conglomerate would avoid bureaucracy, keep its structure intact and deploy capital only with discipline
 "Berkshire after Buffett: CEO Greg Abel signals patience on record cash pile")
IMD forecasts rain, storms across India; issues yellow alert for Delhi
Rain and thunderstorms have brought relief from scorching heat, but the IMD warns of more showers, gusty winds and isolated heatwave conditions across regions
 "IMD forecasts rain, storms across India; issues yellow alert for Delhi")
Mobile users receive emergency alert as govt tests nationwide broadcast
Millions of users received loud test alerts as India rolled out its Cell Broadcast Alert System, designed to deliver instant disaster warnings without delays or network congestion
 "Mobile users receive emergency alert as govt tests nationwide broadcast")
India's power grid race: Can supply keep pace with surging demand?
India's power grid handled record demand this summer, but rising heat, renewable growth and industrial expansion are testing whether its infrastructure can keep pace
 "India's power grid race: Can supply keep pace with surging demand?")