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PM Modi congratulates 'friend' Donald Trump, says let’s work together for betterment of people, global peace

IANS | November 6, 2024 2:05 PM

New Delhi, Nov 6 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday afternoon congratulated Donald Trump on his victory in the US presidential elections, asserting that he is looking forward to renewing collaboration with the 78-year-old leader to further strengthen the India-US Comprehensive Global and Strategic Partnership.

US Election: Trump clinches win in three swing states

IANS | November 6, 2024 1:37 PM

Washington, Nov 6 (IANS) Republican candidate Donald Trump has clinched three out of seven key swing states and is leading in three others, giving him a critical advantage over Democrat Kamala Harris in the closely watched US presidential election, according to the latest trends.

How are US polls conducted? Will Trump win again or will Harris script history?

Akshit Baru & Zeeshan Ali | November 6, 2024 12:04 PM

The 2024 US presidential elections have emerged as a fierce contest between current Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump. This election has seen a significant voter turnout and engagement, marked by intense events like voting issues, assassination attempts, and legal challenges.

US Poll: Suhas Subramanyam on way to Congress, increasing ‘Samosa Caucus’ to 6

IANS | November 6, 2024 10:56 AM

New York, Nov 6 (IANS) Suhas Subramanyam is on his way to Congress where he will join the 'Samosa Caucus', the group of Indian American lawmakers, boosting its strength to six.

NYT ‘Needle’ points to Trump win with projection of 285 electoral college votes

IANS | November 6, 2024 9:40 AM

New York, Nov 6 (IANS) The famous election prognosticator, New York Times’s 'Needle', was projecting an 84 per cent chance of a Donald Trump victory with about 295 electoral college votes based on its data at 10:30 p.m. Tuesday (9 a.m. Wednesday in India).

Trump ahead with 120 electoral votes, Harris at 99 (Ld)

Yashwant Raj | November 6, 2024 8:07 AM

Washington, Nov 6 (IANS) Former US President Donald Trump has secured 120 electoral college votes and Vice-President Kamala Harris 99 as polling closed in states at 9 p.m. Eastern time, according to projections by the Associated Press.

Netanyahu sacks Israel's Defence minister Gallant, cites 'lack of trust' at time of war

IANS | November 6, 2024 12:19 AM

Jerusalem, Nov 6 (IANS) Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Tuesday evening that he was removing Defence Minister Yoav Gallant from his position and replacing him with Israel Katz, citing a "crisis of trust" that "gradually deepened".

Pakistan: Protest by teachers leaves thousands of students without education

IANS | November 5, 2024 3:00 PM

Peshawar, Nov 5 (IANS) More than 22,000 students across primary schools in Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) have no option but to sit at home as the province's All-Primary Teachers Association (APTA) are holding a major sit-in protest at Peshawar's Jinnah Park to press for their demands.

US election: Polarised US goes to polls in air of uncertainty

IANS | November 5, 2024 12:11 PM

New York, Nov 5 (IANS) A polarised US votes in an air of uncertainty on Tuesday for a President who will guide its destiny – and have an impact on the world – over the next four years.

The 'Samosa Caucus' in US Congress and who belongs to it

Yashwant Raj | November 5, 2024 10:01 AM

Washington, Nov 5 (IANS) With a handful of Indian-Americans either eyeing a seat in the US Congress or seeking re-election, there are hopes that the 'Samosa Caucus' may grow in numbers over the coming few months.

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PM Modi congratulates 'friend' Donald Trump, says let’s work together for betterment of people, global peace

US Election: Trump clinches win in three swing states

How are US polls conducted? Will Trump win again or will Harris script history?

US Poll: Suhas Subramanyam on way to Congress, increasing ‘Samosa Caucus’ to 6

NYT ‘Needle’ points to Trump win with projection of 285 electoral college votes

Trump ahead with 120 electoral votes, Harris at 99 (Ld)

Netanyahu sacks Israel's Defence minister Gallant, cites 'lack of trust' at time of war

Pakistan: Protest by teachers leaves thousands of students without education

US election: Polarised US goes to polls in air of uncertainty

The 'Samosa Caucus' in US Congress and who belongs to it

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