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US midterm results: Indian-American Pia Dandiya wins Florida race as Democrats flip North Carolina Senate seat

IANS | November 4, 2026 7:55 AM

Washington, Nov 4 (IANS) Indian-American Democrat Pia Dandiya won a closely fought US House seat in Florida, according to projections by Decision Desk HQ and CBS News, as Democrats flipped their first Senate seat of the midterm elections in North Carolina and Republican Vivek Ramaswamy trailed in Ohio's governor's race.

US-Iran tensions persist as midterms unfold, regional mediation continues

IANS | November 4, 2026 7:17 AM

Tehran, Nov 4 (IANS) With US midterm elections about to conclude, tensions between Washington and Tehran remained high as both sides exchanged warnings and conditions for a possible settlement, while regional countries stepped up diplomatic efforts to prevent renewed hostilities.

US midterms: Indian-American Democrats Suhas Subramanyam, Aruna Miller win; Pia Dandiya leads Florida race

IANS | November 4, 2026 7:03 AM

Washington, Nov 4 (IANS) Indian-American Democrats Suhas Subramanyam and Aruna Miller were projected to win re-election on Tuesday as the first results of the US midterm elections emerged, while Pia Dandiya led a closely contested congressional race in Florida and Republican Vivek Ramaswamy trailed in Ohio's governor's contest.

MoS Margherita discusses India's Caribbean ties with ACS chief in Madrid

IANS | November 3, 2026 11:20 PM

New Delhi, Nov 3 (IANS) Minister of State (MoS) for External Affairs Pabitra Margherita on Tuesday met Noemi Espinoza Madrid, Secretary General of the Association of Caribbean States (ACS), in Madrid and discussed India's engagement with the Global South, particularly in the Greater Caribbean region.

'Enduring symbol of shared heritage': PM Modi thanks Bhutan King for dedicating stupa to him

IANS | November 3, 2026 11:04 PM

New Delhi, Nov 3 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Tuesday that he was deeply touched by the gesture of Bhutan's King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck in dedicating a stupa in Gelephu Mindfulness City to him, and accepted the honour on behalf of the people of India.

INS Sudarshini returns to Kochi after 10-month Lokayan 26 voyage spanning 22,000 nautical miles

IANS | November 3, 2026 10:39 PM

New Delhi, Nov 3 (IANS) The Indian Navy on Tuesday said it welcomed its sail training ship INS Sudarshini back to Kochi after the successful completion of Lokayan 26, a 10-month transoceanic voyage covering over 22,000 nautical miles, 17 ports and 11 countries.

Pakistan under fire over abduction, forced conversion of 14-year-old Hindu girl

IANS | November 3, 2026 9:28 PM

Islamabad, Nov 3 (IANS) A leading minority rights organisation on Tuesday expressed serious concern over the abduction, forced conversion and marriage of a minor Hindu girl in Pakistan, highlighting the vulnerability of minority children amid escalating atrocities across the country.

PM Modi-Netanyahu bond offers foundation for lasting India-Israel partnership: Report

IANS | November 3, 2026 9:28 PM

Jerusalem, Nov 3 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Israeli counterpart Benjamin Netanyahu have brought renewed energy and momentum to India-Israel relations, with their close personal equation helping strengthen mutual trust and accelerate bilateral engagement, a report has stated.

As world keenly watches, US voters go to polls 'in most important midterms of lifetime'

IANS | November 3, 2026 9:28 PM

New York, Nov 3 (IANS) US citizens began voting on Tuesday in a midterm poll watched keenly around the world for their verdict on President Donald Trump, whose actions have severely impacted global economy in the recent times.

Indian, Sri Lankan Coast Guard hold ninth High-Level Meeting with focus on SAR and pollution response

IANS | November 3, 2026 9:14 PM

New Delhi, Nov 3 (IANS) The Indian Coast Guard (ICG) and the Sri Lanka Coast Guard (SLCG) held their ninth High-Level Meeting at Mirissa in Sri Lanka on Tuesday, focusing on cooperation in marine pollution response, maritime search and rescue and maritime law enforcement, the Ministry of Defence said.

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US midterm results: Indian-American Pia Dandiya wins Florida race as Democrats flip North Carolina Senate seat

US-Iran tensions persist as midterms unfold, regional mediation continues

US midterms: Indian-American Democrats Suhas Subramanyam, Aruna Miller win; Pia Dandiya leads Florida race

MoS Margherita discusses India's Caribbean ties with ACS chief in Madrid

'Enduring symbol of shared heritage': PM Modi thanks Bhutan King for dedicating stupa to him

INS Sudarshini returns to Kochi after 10-month Lokayan 26 voyage spanning 22,000 nautical miles

Pakistan under fire over abduction, forced conversion of 14-year-old Hindu girl

PM Modi-Netanyahu bond offers foundation for lasting India-Israel partnership: Report

As world keenly watches, US voters go to polls 'in most important midterms of lifetime'

Indian, Sri Lankan Coast Guard hold ninth High-Level Meeting with focus on SAR and pollution response

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