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- Texas Muslims Push for Voter Turnout Amid Rising Islamophobia Ahead of Midterms
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In the final weeks of the U.S. midterm elections, Texas Muslims are confronting a wave of Islamophobia that they say stems from state politicians’…
- Michigan Democrat Endorses Republican Opponent Days Before Midterms
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Michigan Democratic Rep. Haley Stevens endorses Republican Mike Rogers 48 hours before midterms after losing narrow primary to Abdul El‑Sayed.
- Refineries Bear Rs15 Billion Monthly Burden to Keep Petrol Rs15 Cheaper Amid Global Price Surge
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The government announced on Monday that oil refineries will shoulder about Rs15 billion each month, enabling petrol to be sold Rs15 per litre cheaper…
- Amit Shah Denies Congress Claims of 3‑Crore Bangladeshi Voters in Electoral Roll Revision
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Union Home Minister Amit Shah criticised Congress leader Rahul Gandhi’s criticism of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, saying the…
- Ocalan Relocated to New Section of Imrali Prison as Peace Talks Urged to Accelerate
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Abdullah Ocalan moved to a newly built section of Imrali island prison, prompting calls for faster peace talks and better prison conditions.
- Kharge Calls for Accountability in Uttarakhand Ahead of Assembly Elections
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Mallikarjun Kharge, chief of the Congress party, pledged on Monday to secure a trustworthy and accountable government in Uttarakhand as he chaired a…
- DMK MP Calls for DGCA Review After IndiGo Engine Failure
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Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam MP P Wilson demanded that the Directorate General of Civil Aviation conduct an impartial review of airworthiness certificates…
- Palestinian Voter Turnout Shakes Israeli Politics, Sparks Intense Backlash
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In the Oct. 27 Israeli elections, Palestinian citizens turned out at ~80%, winning 19 Knesset seats and forcing Netanyahu to lose a majority.
- Indian Political Consultants Extend Influence to U.S. Midterm Campaigns
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Indian political consultants use shadow social-media accounts to influence U.S. midterm campaigns, backing candidates like Haley Stevens.
- Three AAP MLAs Switch to BJP Ahead of 2027 Punjab Assembly Elections
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Three AAP MLAs resign and join BJP ahead of 2027 Punjab elections, citing candidate list exclusion and leadership criticism.
- Opposition Leaders Rally in Delhi to Demand Removal of Election Commissioner
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On October 12, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi led thousands of marchers from a modified truck through central Delhi for hours to protest alleged…
- BMC Removes Dia Mirza’s Diwali Video After BJP Leader’s Protest
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BMC removed a Diwali video featuring Dia Mirza after BJP Mumbai president Ameet Satam’s complaint, citing concerns over her alleged links to anti‑India forces.
- South Carolina Republicans Rally Behind Write‑In Candidate Ralph Norman Amid Discontent With Trump‑Endorsed Nominee
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Avery Milton, a 28‑year‑old South Carolinian who has voted for President Donald Trump in the last three elections, says he feels betrayed by the…
- Trump Targets Muslim Politicians and Conspiracy Theories at Final Midterm Rallies
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Trump delivered his last two rallies in Iowa and Kansas before the Nov. 3 midterms, repeating Islamophobic remarks and targeting Muslim politicians.
- Independents and Third‑Party Candidates Face Structural Hurdles Ahead of 2026 Midterms
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Nearly 117 million voters are independent, but the winner‑take‑all system and funding gaps hinder their 2026 midterm prospects.
- 36 States Hold Governor Races in 2026 Midterms, Many Open Seats
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36 states will elect governors in 2026, with 19 open seats. Key roles include budget, abortion policy, election rules, and potential 2028 presidential paths.
- Iliana Iotova Leads in Bulgarian Presidential Run‑Off
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Acting president Iliana Iotova is ahead in Bulgaria’s presidential run‑off, polling 58% to Andrey Gyurov’s 38%. Official results expected Monday.
- AIADMK District Secretary Meeting Held Without Rebel Leaders
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Palaniswami chaired an AIADMK district secretaries meeting in Chennai, excluding rebel leaders. The meeting reviewed bypoll results and council meetings.
- Sullivan Promises to Accept Alaska Senate Result as Judge Dismisses DOJ Lawsuit
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Senator Dan Sullivan vows to accept Alaska Senate race outcome as DOJ lawsuit is dismissed for being infeasible, amid controversy over a spoiler candidate.
- Senator Chris Murphy Hospitalized After Stroke During Son’s Hockey Game
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Connecticut Senator Chris Murphy was hospitalized after a stroke during his son's hockey game and is being monitored at Johns Hopkins.
- KTR Calls for Patience as BRS Promises Return of KCR to Address Telangana Farmers’ Drought
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BRS working president K.T. Rama Rao urged farmers to wait another year, saying the party would return to Telangana and K. Chandrashekhar Rao would become…
- BJP Accuses Rahul Gandhi of Suppressing Priyanka Gandhi at Ramlila Maidan Rally
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BJP national spokesperson Pradeep Bhandari on Sunday alleged that Congress leader Rahul Gandhi deliberately prevented his sister, Priyanka Gandhi Vadra…
- Treasury Minister Sparks Debate Over Definition of ‘Working People’
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Emma Reynolds, Treasury chief secretary, said employers are not 'working people', sparking criticism and reigniting debate over Labour's 2024 tax pledge.
- Trump Returns to Iowa and Kansas Rallies Ahead of Midterm Elections
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Trump headlines rallies in Dubuque, Iowa, and Salina, Kansas, as Republicans aim to keep Senate and House control amid close state races.
- Jayarajan Criticizes UDF for Targeting KIIFB Land Acquisition Probe in Kannur
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M.V. Jayarajan, a leader of the Communist Party of India (Marxist), accused the Congress‑led UDF government in Kerala of using a vigilance investigation…
- Michigan Senate Race Draws National Attention as El‑Sayed Faces Rogers
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Michigan Senate race pits Democrat Abdul El‑Sayed against Republican Mike Rogers, drawing national attention amid high spending and key policy battles.
- Laxmi Puri Declares Higher Assets and Income Than Husband Hardeep Singh Puri in Rajya Sabha Bypoll Affidavit
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Laxmi Puri, a retired Indian foreign service officer, has declared movable assets worth ₹10.66 crore in her Rajya Sabha by‑poll affidavit. Her annual…
- New York State Police to Handle All Future Sexual Offense Reports at Cornell
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NY Governor Hochul orders state police to handle all future sexual offense complaints at Cornell, following a 2024 alleged rape case.
- BJP Calls INDIA Bloc Rally at Ramlila Maidan a ‘Super Flop’ with 40% Empty Seats
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BJP MP Sambit Patra slammed the INDIA bloc rally at Delhi’s Ramlila Maidan as a 'super flop', claiming 40% of the 50,000‑seat venue was empty.
- Early Voting Surge Pushes Midterm Turnout Past 43 Million
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With less than a week until the U.S. midterm elections, more than 43 million Americans have already voted. University of Florida Election Lab data show…