Here are the Top 10 India News Headlines on Monday, 4th May ,2026

On Monday, May 4, 2026, the Indian political landscape is undergoing a tectonic shift as the results of five major Assembly elections are being declared. The day is being called “Super Monday” by political analysts, marked by historic upsets and a major shift in Dravidian politics.

Top 10 India News Headlines

1. BJP Breaches “Fortress Bengal”: In a historic first, the BJP has crossed the majority mark in West Bengal, ending Mamata Banerjee’s 15-year rule. The party has won 156 seats and is leading in over 50 others.

    

2. Vijay’s TVK Stuns Tamil Nadu: Actor-turned-politician Vijay’s party, Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), has made a sensational debut, leading in 107 of 234 seats and disrupting the decades-long DMK-AIADMK bipolar dominance.

    

3. Sitting CM Stalin Defeated: In a major upset, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin has lost his seat in the Kolathur constituency to TVK’s V.S. Babu.

    

4. UDF Sweeps Kerala: The Congress-led UDF has returned to power in Kerala with a massive mandate. However, the BJP has made significant inroads, winning three key seats, including Nemom.

    

5. Assam Hat-trick for NDA: The Himanta Biswa Sarma-led NDA is set to form the government for a third consecutive term, crossing the simple majority mark easily.

    

6. Mamata Banerjee Loses Bhabanipur: In a symbolic blow to the TMC, Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has lost her home constituency of Bhabanipur to BJP’s Suvendu Adhikari by over 15,000 votes.

    

7. Supreme Court Expands “Acid Attack” Definition: The Apex Court ruled today that survivors of “forcible acid ingestion” are now covered under the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016.

8. Sunetra Pawar’s Record Victory: In Maharashtra bye-elections, Deputy CM Sunetra Pawar created history in Baramati, winning by a staggering record margin of over 2.18 lakh votes.

9. PM Greets VP Radhakrishnan: Prime Minister Modi extended warm birthday greetings to Vice President Thiru CP Radhakrishnan, praising his commitment to democratic values and a “Viksit Bharat.”

    

10. IPL Update on MS Dhoni: Amidst the election frenzy, CSK bowling coach Eric Simons confirmed that MS Dhoni has not traveled for the away game against Delhi Capitals due to a persistent calf injury.