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- Cabinet Office to Release Additional Lord Mandelson Documents Before Christmas
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Cabinet Office will publish additional documents on Lord Mandelson’s 2025 US ambassadorship before Christmas, after a Metropolitan Police inquiry.
- Trump Declares Oval Office a National Monument
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On Nov. 5, 2026, President Trump signed an order designating the Oval Office as a national monument, protecting it and the Cabinet Room from alterations.
- IYC Suspends 300 Members for Missing Delhi Rally
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IYC has suspended over 300 office‑bearers for missing the ‘Chalo Delhi’ rally, with Madhya Pradesh recording the highest suspensions.
- EC Reassigns IT Oversight to New Deputy Election Commissioner
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EC shifts IT/ICT and grievance file handling to Deputy Election Commissioner Pawan Kumar Sharma after DEC Prakash Rajpurohit’s appointment.
- Historic Midterms See Record Diversity in U.S. Congress and Governorships
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The 2026 U.S. midterm elections produced a historic shift in American politics, with a new generation of younger and more diverse leaders securing key…
- Nithya Raman Wins Los Angeles Mayoral Race, Defeating Incumbent Karen Bass
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Democratic socialist Nithya Raman defeated incumbent Democrat Karen Bass to become the next mayor of Los Angeles. Raman, 45, announced her victory after…
- Democrats Project Record House Majority in 2026 Midterms
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CNN projects Democrats have won over 250 House seats, net gain ~40, could reach 260 seats for 85‑seat majority, largest since early 1990s.
- Jharkhand CM Urges Strengthening of Tribal Community at Santhal Gathering
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On Thursday, November 5, 2026, Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren called for further strengthening of the tribal community. He said that tribal…
- Voters Leave ‘I Voted’ Stickers at Memorials for ICE Victims in Minneapolis
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Minneapolis voters left 'I Voted' stickers at memorials for ICE victims Renee Good and Alex Pretti, spotlighting the Trump administration’s immigration…
- Two Second‑Generation Gujarati Americans Win Congressional Seats in U.S. Midterms
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California’s Ami Bera and Arizona’s Amish Shah, both second‑generation Gujarati American doctors, won U.S. House seats, marking historic milestones.
- Newly Elected Democrats Question Schumer’s Re‑election as Senate Majority Leader
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Several newly elected Democratic senators have publicly stated they will not support Chuck Schumer’s bid to remain Senate majority leader. Illinois…
- White House Declares Trump Will Defy Democratic Push in Final Two Years
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White House releases 13‑point statement on X, warning Democrats can't reverse Trump’s agenda in next two years, citing policy rollbacks and court packing.
- Washington Approves Measure Requiring Transgender Girls to Verify Biological Sex for School Sports
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Voters in Washington state approved a ballot measure that bars transgender girls from participating in girls’ school sports. The measure, Initiative 638…
- 2026 Midterms Yield Historic Firsts Across Senate, House and Governor’s Offices
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2026 midterms set record firsts: first Muslim, gay, Native American, and Black senators; first Black woman governor; 17 women governors; 102 women House reps.
- Congress and BRS Prepare Candidates for Khammam‑Warangal‑Nalgonda Graduate MLC Election
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Congress names Ram Reddy Sarvottam Reddy; BRS may field Enugula Rakesh Reddy; BJP undecided. Key dates: Form‑18 due Nov 6, roll Nov 25, final Dec 30.
- Congress MP Tharoor Congratulates Nithya Raman on LA Mayoral Victory
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Congress MP Shashi Tharoor praised Nithya Raman’s 51.1% win as Los Angeles mayor, noting her Indian heritage and comparing her to New York’s Zohran Mamdani.
- Centenarian’s Vote Highlights Elderly Surge in Brazil’s Runoff
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On Oct 25, 101-year-old Celia Soares voted for Lula in Brazil's runoff, highlighting over 1 million elderly voters who turned out after missing the first round.
- Voter ID and Biometrics Proposed to Replace Aadhaar for Welfare Payments, Critics Warn of Exclusion
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Union Minister Rajiv Ranjan Singh announced Aadhaar will be replaced by biometric authentication and voter ID for government welfare payments, sparking…
- BJP Blends Digital Outreach With Street Mobilisation in ‘Loktantra Bachao’ Campaign
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The BJP’s ‘Loktantra Bachao, Arajakta Hatao’ (Save Democracy, Remove Anarchy) campaign combines social media attacks and political songs with marches…
- New Zealand Election Heads to Tight Contest as National and Labour Stand Even
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New Zealand is preparing for a close election on 7 November, with the governing centre‑right National Party and the opposition centre‑left Labour Party…
- Congress Accuses Government of Turning Democratic Bodies into Anti‑Democratic Tools, Calls for Removal of Election Commissioner
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Congress general secretary KC Venugopal said the people of India want Congress MP Rahul Gandhi to become Prime Minister and criticised the Union…
- Pia Dandiya Wins Florida Seat, Becoming First South Asian Representative
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In 2026 midterms, Democrat Pia Dandiya wins Florida's 22nd District, becoming the state's first South Asian House member and joining the Samosa Caucus.
- Alberta Premier Danielle Smith cites U.S. Midterm Results as Support for Tariff Stance
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Premier Danielle Smith cites U.S. midterm Democratic wins to back Alberta’s tariff stance and announces a policy favoring local companies in government…
- Govt Says Former Governor Ignored Consultation Rules in PSC Chairman Removal
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Chief Minister V. D. Satheesan said on Wednesday that former Kerala governor Rajendra Arlekar did not consult the state government before recommending…
- Tech Billionaires’ Contributions to Trump’s 2026 Midterm Campaigns Revealed
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Four tech billionaires—Elon Musk, Larry Ellison, Marc Benioff, Michael Dell—donated billions to Trump’s 2026 campaign and Republican causes, fueling key races.
- Five GOP Election Deniers Lose Gubernatorial Races in Key Swing States
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After the Democratic midterm win, five Republican candidates who challenged the 2020 election lost gubernatorial races in key swing states.
- BJP Leader Criticizes Party’s Treatment of Rajputs Amid Bihar Council Election Fallout
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Senior BJP MP Rajiv Pratap Rudy says the party neglects Rajputs after Bihar council elections, sparking controversy over candidate defections.
- JD(U) Faces Internal Strife as BJP Blamed for MLC Losses
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JD(U) lost three of four seats in the Legislative Council elections, sparking a review meeting and accusations that BJP shifted blame for the losses.
- Trump Blames Iran Attack for Republican Midterm Losses
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Trump claims U.S. Iran strike caused GOP midterm losses, while Khamenei says election outcome won't change hostility toward Iran.
- Democrats Gain Control of Congress Amid Economic Concerns in 2026 Midterms
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The 2026 U.S. midterm elections resulted in a significant political setback for President Donald Trump, as Democrats won control of both the House of…