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WORLD
US Senate Republicans retain John Thune despite midterm losses
Thune faced calls for a leadership rethink after Republicans lost at least seven Senate seats, but no challenger emerged in the secret-ballot vote.
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Rubio says Iran war was 'necessary' despite lack of public support
The US Secretary of State defends Trump's decision to attack Tehran, arguing that confronting Iran's nuclear ambitions was essential for national security.
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Trump admits US immigration crackdown may have gone too far after defeat in midterm
The US president says the policy hurt Republicans at the polls, while insisting it had helped secure the border and remove undocumented immigrants.
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Democrats eye clean energy push, investigations and Hegseth impeachment after midterm wins
With new majorities in Congress, Democrats plan to tackle rising energy costs, challenge Trump's fossil fuel policies and step up scrutiny of his administration, including a proposed impeachment resolution against Pete Hegseth.
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America took a giant step back with midterm election results: Trump
The US president claimed that the stock market had suffered a $3 trillion loss in a single day following the election results.
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JD Vance distancing himself from Trump over midterm losses ahead of 2028 bid: Ex-US NSA Bolton
The former US national security adviser said Vance was wrong to blame the Iran war alone, pointing to economic discontent and Trump's tariff policies.
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Carney welcomes Democrat push to repeal Trump's tariffs on Canada
Carney says restoring free trade would lower costs for American families and benefit US workers, as Ottawa weighs its next move in trade negotiations with Washington.
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Trump names Stephen Miller as chief of staff after midterm setback
Susie Wiles steps down after leading Trump's White House operation, as the president prepares to face a Democratic-controlled Congress in the final two years of his term.
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Indian-American Harmeet Dhillon quits US Justice Department post
The Assistant Attorney General for Civil Rights said she resigned voluntarily, becoming the first senior Trump administration official to leave since the midterm elections.
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Saba Haider makes history with Illinois House election victory
The India-born Democrat secured 70.9% of the vote in the 84th District, becoming the first South Asian woman elected to Illinois' General Assembly.
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Marco Rubio dismisses exit rumours, says serving Trump's full second term remains his plan
The US Secretary of State rejects speculation about stepping down or entering the 2028 presidential race following Republican setbacks in the midterm elections.
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Nithya Raman defeats Karen Bass, becomes LA's first South Asian mayor
Raman defeats incumbent Karen Bass to become the first South Asian mayor of LA, as Indian-American candidates register significant gains in the US midterm elections.
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Elon Musk faces political and business setbacks after Republicans lose midterm elections
Musk's reported $445 million spending spree failed to help Republicans retain control of Congress, while Democrats in Texas have vowed to scrutinise his companies' state incentives.
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Democrats vow investigations into Trump's alleged 'tentacles of corruption'
The proposed investigations is expected to focus on Trump's business dealings, family interests, the Jeffrey Epstein case and the activities of government agencies.
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Indian-American physician Amish Shah makes history, wins Arizona congressional seat
Shah becomes the first Indian-American to represent Arizona in Congress after defeating Republican Jay Feely and flipping a Republican-held seat.
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BUSINESS
Sensex surges, Nifty hits three-month high post US Democratic win
BSE jumped 1,403.71 points to 78,689.87 whereas NSE surged 378.85 points to 24,340.40 in early trade.
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Mamdani calls midterm results a ‘referendum’ on politicians ignoring working-class needs
Welcoming the Democrats' sweeping victories, the New York City mayor said Americans were tired of politicians dismissing their concerns while catering to the wealthiest.
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Trump says Iran war was ‘the only answer’ despite Republican election losses
Trump acknowledged that the Iran war contributed to Republican losses in the midterm elections but insisted it was necessary to prevent Tehran from acquiring nuclear weapons.
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US midterms: America turns blue as Democrats sweep Congress
Democrats won both the House and the Senate in an election that is widely seen as a referendum on President Donald Trump.
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INDIA
Trump's midterm losses spark wave of memes invoking India's CEC Gyanesh Kumar
Politicians and social media users used the US election results to revive allegations of electoral irregularities and the 'vote chori' controversy in India.
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