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From high voter turnouts in West Bengal and Tamil Nadu, Infosys’ steady Q4 earnings performance, shifting US political rhetoric on immigration, to Singapore Airlines tightening its role in Air India’s turnaround — here are today’s top political, business, and international stories you need to know.

Heavy turnout, but shrinking voter rolls make percentages deceptive in TN, Bengal

Let’s start with election voter turnouts in West Bengal and Tamil Nadu. Tamil Nadu recorded an 84.80 percent turnout in the 2026 Assembly elections, with a closely watched three-way contest between DMK, AIADMK alliance, and Vijay’s TVK, which saw strong youth participation and enthusiasm. West Bengal saw a 91.91 percent turnout till 8 pm, with a high-stakes contest between TMC and BJP, both claiming momentum from the strong voter response.

Infosys posts steady Q4 as profit jumps 28% q-o-q; guides 1.5%-3.5% FY27 growth

Next up, in corporate earnings, Infosys reported a steady Q4 performance. Revenue stood at ₹46,402 crore, up 13.4 percent year-on-year, while net profit rose 20.9 percent to ₹8,501 crore. Growth was supported by life sciences, communications, and energy sectors, though large deal wins fell sequentially. The company has guided for modest FY27 growth of 1.5 to 3.5 percent, with margins holding steady at 21 percent amid cautious global demand.

“Hellhole on the planet”: Trump reposts critique targeting India, China over birthright citizenship

In international politics, US President Donald Trump amplified criticism of birthright citizenship by sharing a video of commentator Michael Savage. The video claims the system is being exploited through immigration loopholes and argues that the Constitution is outdated. Savage also criticised legal groups and the Supreme Court debate, suggesting birthright citizenship should be decided by a national vote rather than courts.

Singapore Airlines deepens role at Air India amid record losses

 In aviation, Singapore Airlines is stepping up its operational involvement in Air India as the airline faces heavy losses and safety concerns. SIA is placing staff in key operational roles while Tata Group manages other functions. The move comes amid ongoing financial strain, regulatory issues, and turnaround challenges, with both partners now working more closely on Air India’s recovery and leadership planning.

Script & VO: Prethicshaa Gurumoorthy

Published on April 24, 2026