Morning Digest: ECI orders repolling in Falta, West Bengal, on May 21; Trumps warns of restarting strikes if Iran ‘misbehaves’; and more
The Election Commission of India ordered repolling for the Falta Assembly seat in West Bengal on May 21, 2026, affecting all 285 polling stations, with results to be declared on May 24. U.S. President Donald Trump indicated he is considering a deal with Iran but warned of renewed strikes if Iran does not comply with terms. An Iranian official stated that their proposed agreement would lift the U.S. blockade and reopen the Strait of Hormuz, deferring nuclear talks.
- ▪The Election Commission of India ordered repolling for the Falta Assembly seat on May 21, 2026.
- ▪The repolling will take place across all 285 polling stations in the Falta constituency.
- ▪U.S. President Donald Trump warned of restarting strikes on Iran if it 'misbehaves' despite ongoing diplomatic efforts.
- ▪An Iranian official claimed their proposal would reopen the Strait of Hormuz and end the U.S. blockade of Iran.
- ▪Election results for 293 of 294 West Bengal Assembly seats will be declared on May 4, excluding Falta.
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The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Saturday (May 2, 2026) announced repolling for Falta Assembly seat in South 24 Parganas district in West Bengal on May 21. The polling will be held in all 285 polling stations in the Assembly constituency. The votes will be counted May 24. On May 4, election results will be declared for 293 of 294 Assembly seats in the State, barring Falta.U.S. President Donald Trump said on Saturday (May 2, 2026) he had been told about the concept of a deal with Iran, but was waiting for the exact wording, while warning there was still the possibility of restarting strikes on the country if Tehran misbehaves. A senior Iranian official said on Saturday (May 2, 2026) that an Iranian proposal so far rejected by Mr.
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