An aggregate of exit polls indicates that the NDA is poised to secure 365 seats, with the BJP projected to win 327 seats in the Lok Sabha elections 2024. This forecast comes from a combination of exit polls, with the highest prediction by Jan ki Baat placing the NDA between 362-392 seats. Despite variations among polls, all predict NDA's strengthened performance in the south and Bengal. The BJP is anticipated to make gains in states like Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Tamil Nadu, and Kerala. Bengal could see BJP surpassing Trinamool Congress, while Odisha might witness a significant BJP win with 15 seats.

Part of Delhi experienced light rainfall and a dust storm, offering respite from the scorching heat that has plagued the city with temperatures hovering around 50 degrees Celsius. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecasted thunderstorms, dust storms, and rain with strong winds until June 4. Despite a recent record-breaking temperature of 52.9 degrees Celsius, IMD clarified a potential bias of 3 degrees Celsius. The extreme heat has surged power demand to an all-time high, prompting government calls for electricity companies to ensure adequate supply. Delhi also faces water shortages, seeking assistance from neighboring states.

Exit polls for the 2024 Lok Sabha elections indicate a decisive victory for the BJP-led NDA, with projections of over 350 seats. The voter turnout for the final phase was 58.3%. Prominent pollsters such as India News-D-Dynamics and Republic Bharat-P Marq forecast a landslide, predicting the NDA to win between 353-371 seats. NDTV India-Jan Ki Baat projects 362-392 seats for the NDA. Meanwhile, the opposition INDIA bloc is expected to secure 141-161 seats. In states like Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, and Chhattisgarh, the BJP is predicted to sweep all seats. Karnataka shows a strong NDA performance with 20-25 seats. Official results will be announced on June 4, confirming if the predictions hold true.

Television actress Ridhima Pandit has dismissed rumors about her marriage to cricketer Shubman Gill. Recently, reports circulated online suggesting the couple would wed in December 2024. However, Pandit clarified on Instagram, stating, "I woke up to calls about my marriage, but there's no truth to it. If something significant like this happens, I would announce it myself." Known for shows like "Bahu Hamari Rajnikant" and "Khatra Khatra Khatra," Pandit emphasized the inaccuracy of the claims. She also highlighted the issue of abuse on TV sets in a recent interview with News18 Showsha.            

The INDIA bloc, including the Congress, announced participation in exit poll debates after a meeting at Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge's residence. This follows Congress's previous decision to abstain from such debates, citing a desire to avoid speculation before official results on June 4. Pawan Khera, Congress's media head, stated the bloc aims to expose the BJP's influence on exit polls. Union Home Minister Amit Shah and BJP president J.P. Nadda criticized the initial boycott, suggesting it indicated Congress's electoral defeat. The exit poll results for the Lok Sabha elections will be aired on June 1.

The final phase of the Lok Sabha elections saw a 58.3% voter turnout till 5 pm across 57 seats. Voting occurred in nine West Bengal seats, marked by violence, including an incident in South 24 Parganas where an Electronic Voting Machine was thrown into a pond. All 13 seats in Punjab and key constituencies like Varanasi, represented by PM Narendra Modi, were also contested. Prominent candidates included BJP's Anurag Thakur and TMC's Abhishek Banerjee. The Congress reversed its exit poll boycott. Vote counting is scheduled for June 4, with results also expected for state polls in Odisha and Andhra Pradesh.

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) revealed that Delhi's record-breaking temperature of 52.9 degrees Celsius on May 29 was due to a sensor malfunction at the Mungeshpur weather station. The automatic weather station (AWS) reported temperatures 3 degrees higher than standard instruments. An expert committee confirmed the anomaly, noting Mungeshpur's reading surpassed Delhi's previous record. Other observatories recorded temperatures below 50 degrees. The IMD assured corrective measures to prevent such errors, emphasizing the accuracy of other AWS stations in the city. Manual observatories, like Safdarjung, recorded a maximum of 46.8 degrees Celsius on the same day.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi concluded a 45-hour meditation session at Kanniyakumari's Vivekananda Rock Memorial on Saturday, coinciding with the final phase of Lok Sabha elections 2024. Dismissing the event as mere "photo shoots," former Bihar deputy chief minister Tejashwi Yadav criticized Modi's spiritual activity. Modi's visit to Kanniyakumari, symbolizing national unity at India's southern tip, marks the end of his extensive election campaign, which included around 206 campaign events across 75 days. The elections, spanning seven phases, will conclude on June 4, with vote counting to follow.    

Mother of the17-year-old accused of killing two techies with his Porsche was arrested on Saturday. Police confirmed that Shivani Agarwal’s blood samples were swapped with her son's to show he was not drunk. She was arrested after returning to Pune from Mumbai. The teen, who crashed the car on May 19, is in an observation home. His father and grandfather were also arrested for allegedly trying to shift the blame to the family's driver. Police have charged the family and two doctors with tampering with evidence.

Senior Republicans reacted strongly to Former US President Donald Trump’s conviction on 34 felony counts of falsifying business records. They accused the trial of being politically motivated and criticized the judicial system. Trump called the trial "rigged" and a "disgrace." His campaign saw a surge in donations and began selling special caps. Experts warn that this distrust in institutions could fuel political unrest in an already volatile election year. Historian Tim Naftali noted that Trump's actions are likely to increase partisan attacks on the judicial system, posing a significant threat to democratic stability.