BJP's win in West Bengal was predicted by four exit polls, namely Praja Poll, Poll Diary, Matrize and P-Marq, while TMC's win was predicted by People's Pulse. DMK could return to power in Tamil Nadu, claimed Matrize, People's Pulse and P-Marq. Congress-led UDF has edge in Kerala, said VoteVibe, Matrize and P-Marq. BJP might sweep Assam, said three exit polls.

Two exit polls, Matrize and P-Marq, predicted that the BJP would cross the majority mark of 148 in West Bengal and would likely form a government. According to Matrize, BJP would win 146-161 seats, while P-Marq predicted that the BJP would win 150-175 seats. People's Pulse predicted that Mamata Banerjee-led TMC would win 177-187 seats in the 294-seat Assembly.

Survey agencies conduct exit polls by speaking to voters immediately after they have cast their ballots. Exit polls give an idea of who could win elections, but they can sometimes be inaccurate. For West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, Assam, and Kerala Assembly polls, predictions could start coming in from 6:30 pm today, when EC's ban on such predictions would end.

The cool and wet spell in North India brought by western disturbance is expected to be short-lived, with rain and thunderstorm activity likely easing by evening of April 29. Daytime temperatures are forecast to recover to around 36-37°C as skies clear, with drier conditions returning from April 30. By early May, mercury may climb back to 40°C-plus, IMD said.

Sleepwell has launched a limited-period exchange offer on mattresses. Customers can bring their old mattress to any authorised Sleepwell store and get discounts ranging from ₹3,000 to ₹25,000*. Additionally, they also get two premium pillows free*. The deal is valid on Sleepwell Ortho and other mattresses across stores nationwide.